Michael Colasante News Today

RICHMOND — Changes in the entertainment schedule, a new entry gate, additional "no parking" signage and more markings among secondary pull-off areas are among a number of changes to prevent

RICHMOND — If the town is able to move forward with the 2024-25 operating budget as proposed, it would result in much-needed relief for local taxpayers.

RICHMOND — The community is on the verge of joining others in southwestern Rhode Island operating their own municipal court — at least on a trial basis.

RICHMOND — In a split vote this week, members of the Richmond Town Council approved a resolution rejecting the Chariho School Committees proposal to decommission Hope Valley Elementary School and

RICHMOND — Chariho Regional School District administrators are seeking support for a budget with an estimated $1.6 million in additional spending over last year and urged member town councils to

RICHMOND — Several members of the Richmond Town Council believe it is the wrong time for the Chariho School District to seek a $150 million bond, even with at least

RICHMOND — Chariho School Committee member Polly Ann Hopkins remains adamant that she “did nothing wrong” when she posted comments disparaging an English teacher in the district by name because

RICHMOND — Town staff and elected officials haven’t taken part in a training session with the Rhode Island Ethic Commission since prior to the pandemic.The state would like to see

RICHMOND — When voters approved a $2.5 million bond during the town’s 2022 Financial Town Meeting for municipal road and bridge repairs, Councilman Michael Colasante contends that voters made the

RICHMOND — After nearly two decades, it appears Richmond and Town Solicitor Karen Ellsworth may be going separate ways.