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Thomas “Tom” McPherson, 34

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Thomas “Tom” McPherson, 34

LELAND — Thomas “Tom” McPherson, 34, of Leland, North Carolina, formerly of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2025. Born on April 10, 1991, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Thomas was raised in North Smithfield. He went on to earn his associate’s degree from the Community College of Rhode Island, and most recently completed the CNC Computer Machining Program at… Source Read Article

North Smithfield hires firm to review quarry overlay evidence

NORTH SMITHFIELD – At last week’s Town Council meeting, councilors formally voted to hire GZA Environmental, a professional consulting firm, to independently review expert testimony submitted by representatives of Material Sand & Stone.North Smithfield · North Smithfield Read Article

Lapierre: Kudos to North Smithfield Public Works Dept.

I would like to commend the members of the North Smithfield Public Works Dept. for doing a fantastic job on the recent road repairs in town. I reported some very bad roads and within a day the repairs were done.…North Smithfield · North Smithfield Read Article

Barbara A. Picciotti – North Smithfield

Barbara A. (Gibouleau) Picciotti, 84, of North Smithfield, passed away June 23, 2025 at Briarcliffe Gardens, Johnston.North Smithfield · North Smithfield Read Article

North Smithfield woman accused of fraudulently collecting $43K in pandemic aid

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NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — A North Smithfield woman was arrested last week for allegedly collecting more than $43,000 in fraudulent pandemic-related unemployment benefits. Kim DiCostanzo, 63, was charged June 17 with obtaining money under false pretenses and accessing a computer for fraudulent purposes, according to Rhode Island State Police. The arrest report alleges that between April 2020 and May 2021, DiCostanzo collected Pandemic Unemp…North Smithfield · North Smithfield Read Article

Anita Louise McMullen – North Smithfield

Anita Louise (Moniz) McMullen, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on May 26, 2025, at St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield, R.I.North Smithfield · North Smithfield Read Article

Mayflies, memories, and the march across the stage at NSHS

NORTH SMITHFIELD – On a humid, overcast evening with the temperature hovering around 78 degrees, clusters of mayflies danced through the air above the courtyard at North Smithfield High School.North Smithfield · North Smithfield Read Article

Andoscia returning as North Smithfield's grant writer under new contract

NORTH SMITHFIELD – After years of missed opportunities, North Smithfield officials say they are betting that a newly-hired grant writer can help the town secure outside funding for capital improvements, infrastructure, and more.Infrastructure · North Smithfield Read Article

Champlin grants bring $93K boost to North Smithfield institutions

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Two local institutions are celebrating fresh support from the Champlin Foundation, which awarded more than $93,000 in total to improve treasured public spaces. The North Smithfield Public Library and the North Smithfield Heritage Association each received funding…North Smithfield · North Smithfield Read Article

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