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Demolition of Cross Mills fire barn expected this summer
By Johnny Ochsenfeld/Before demolition begins, an environmental survey will ensure that nearby water bodies won’t be affected.
Continue reading "Demolition of Cross Mills fire barn expected this summer"Residents get sticker shock over Hopkinton revaluation numbers
By Aida Delano/Residential properties saw a median increase of 30% in the latest statistical revaluation.
Continue reading "Residents get sticker shock over Hopkinton revaluation numbers"School Committee seeking redress over Wawaloam playground
By Aria Garcia-Torres/Wawaloam Elementary School playground is plagued with drainage issues, prompting a dispute with the contractor.
Continue reading "School Committee seeking redress over Wawaloam playground"When snow melts, potholes emerge
By Megan Wallitsch/The snowy winter left craters in its wake on local roads, and options are few for fixing them until asphalt plants reopen.
Continue reading "When snow melts, potholes emerge"Blizzard of ’26 cost Westerly $100K
By Gabriel Anthony/Snow plowing and removal costs in Westerly from the Feb. 23 blizzard totaled $129,060.
Continue reading "Blizzard of ’26 cost Westerly $100K"Snow plowing budgets took a hit before blizzard
By Gabriel Anthony and Mel Eusebio/Even before Blizzard of ’26, towns were feeling the strain to their snow plowing budgets.
Continue reading "Snow plowing budgets took a hit before blizzard"Residents push back on solar application
By Aida Delano/Residents complained about impact on abutters and natural resources at solar hearing in Hopkinton March 4.
Continue reading "Residents push back on solar application"Misquamicut lot prompts heated discussion
By Gabriel Anthony/The Westerly Town Council is at odds over how to manage a parcel on Winnapaug Pond in Misquamicut.
Continue reading "Misquamicut lot prompts heated discussion"Exeter gets three Flock cameras
By Aria Garcia-Torres/Flock cameras are installed on Routes 165, 102 and 3 after State Police request.
Continue reading "Exeter gets three Flock cameras"