A Rhode Island wastewater plant has been discharging partly treated solid waste into the Blackstone River for more than a week, prompting a no-contact advisory for all water-based activities on the river between Woonsocket and the Slater Mill Dam in Pawtucket.
CUMBERLAND – The town of Cumberland will take ownership of a Cumberland Hill parking lot for $1, accepting it from the state as officials look to preserve parking for businesses
Sewage is flowing into the Blackstone River from Cumberland Hill Road in Woonsocket to the Slater Mill Dam in Pawtucket. Here s how to avoid getting sick.
WOONSOCKET – A $312,500 acquisition grant from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will back the purchase of 1.37 acres of land next to Silvestri Pond to make room
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland School Committee, in a move to temporarily maintain budget neutrality to avoid adding buses during school construction, has approved revised start times at elementary schools.