NORTH SMITHFIELD – A project that has faced several challenges due to its proximity to the Woonsocket reservoirs was cleared last week for its final stage of planning review.
North Smithfield Auto Body owner Tom Whalen is seeking to expand his business at 770 Eddie Dowling Highway. The expansion includes a new building with 12 service bays on a neighboring lot and a new entry and exit onto Route 146.
Last Thursday, Feb. 11, lawyer Christian Capizzo told the Planning Board the owner is still seeking permits from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Due to its location near wetlands and on a state highway, the expansion will require approval from both agencies in addition to local boards.
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Students and parents at North Smithfield schools will have to wait a little longer for a long-awaited concession stand and bathroom facility at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The project, negotiated as part of the town’s agreement with Green Development for approval for their solar farm on Iron Mine Hill Road, has been delayed due to high levels of nitrogen in the property’s existing septic system. Kevin Morin, director of project development and engineering for the company, briefed the Town Council on the project’s status this week.
“It’s basically a biological process, having the right components,” he told members during a meeting on Tuesday.
Creativity in bloom
Before, below, and after photos, above, show the What Cheer Flower Farm in Olneyville, where students from Riverzedge Arts in Woonsocket created window coverings to spruce up a former factory building targeted for rehabilitation.
Riverzedge students create window coverings for What Cheer Flower Farm
WOONSOCKET – A series of broken-down old windows at Providence’s What Cheer Flower Farm got the star treatment recently thanks to students from Riverzedge Arts.
Participants in the Woonsocket-based youth arts program created colorful window coverings showcasing the beauty of the natural world at the Olneyville flower farm. The windows are located in the former Colonial Knife Company factory, a prominent building in the neighborhood and future expansion site for the nonprofit organization.
Those participating in the survey are being asked to share their preferences regarding the type of food, locations, and other details that will help improve the food choices available to state park visitors.
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