Anthony Gallone News Today

SMITHFIELD – All new Smithfield business construction will require vehicle impact protection devices, or bollards, in response to a deadly crash last June at the Subway restaurant, thanks to a

SMITHFIELD – The Balfour-Cole Post 64 will now call the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center its home after the Town Council approved the use of its conference room for the veterans

SMITHFIELD – A version of a new proposed ordinance that would restrict which flags are allowed to be flown on town property failed before the Town Council last week after

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Mayor Charles Lombardi insists he had no idea that town employees were using a town truck and town maintenance equipment when they completed yard work at a

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Mayor Charles Lombardi says he was so impressed to read last week about more aggressive enforcement efforts in Lincoln related to catching and punishing those who routinely

SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council last week passed on the opportunity to purchase Rhode Island Department of Transportation property along George Washington Highway, leaving it to property owners to

SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Liquor Mart at 981 Greenville Ave. will soon close its doors as new owner John Conti plans to move the business to 970 Douglas Pike.

SMITHFIELD – The Bromberg family, former owners of Benny’s, gave a piece of history back to Smithfield this week after donating the old Allenville Mill Storehouse, known locally as the

SMITHFIELD – Smithfield will send out requests for proposals to look into all options for solar projects on two town properties and other solar initiatives. In addition, the town will work with Solicitor Anthony Gallone to draft a potential amendment to the solar ordinance to expand the lot coverage restrictions on the Sand Trace gravel pit of Clarence Thurber Drive and the landfill off Ridge Road. Chris Kearns, of the Rhode Island Energy Office, on Monday presented the town options for solar...

SMITHFIELD – In its second meeting on Dec. 9, Smithfield’s newly elected Town Council sat down for a group discussion on objectives and goals, many centered on limiting taxes, enhancing public safety, and investing in resources. Council President Suzy Alba asked all members to take a few moments to discuss key issues and concerns facing the town, as well as what councilors hope to accomplish over the next two-year term. Returning for his second term, Councilor Sean Kilduff said his main foc...