North Smithfield Fly Tying Classes

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

COMMUNITY FLY TYING PROGRAM
JOIN US FOR FUN, FLY TYING, AND FLY FISHING! FREE!

   The North Smithfield Public Library and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife, are hosting a FREE fly tying and fly fishing event  Participants will learn to make their own freshwater flies over several weeks then have the opportunity to fish using the flies they created at a private fly fishing event in Rhode Island.

 
FISHING DATE: 8/27/2017 2PM-6PM No experience is necessary and no fishing license is required to participate in this program.  Equipment will be provided or you may bring your own! Anyone wishing to participate is required to register for the program in advance for planning purposes.  Walk in’s will not be allowed to participate.

To register: contact Scott Travers at scott.travers@dem.ri.gov  or 401-539-0019

This course is geared towards novices and experienced fly tiers alike.  North Smithfield Public Library- 20 Main Street  Slatersville, RI 02876 FLY TYING DATES: (Attend one or attend all, we will be making a different fly each class!): Monday: 8/7/2017 6pm-8pm Monday 8/14/2017 6pm-8pm Monday: 8/21/2017 6pm-8pm

Why Are Barns Painted Red?

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Ever wonder why old barns are usually red in color? Red is (or, perhaps, was) a popular color for barns due not to its color shade but for its usefulness.
The history of paint is long and complicated, but the stuff we buy in cans today has only been around since the late 1800s when Sherwin-Williams began selling ready-to-use paint. Before that, you basically had to make your own.
Many years ago, choices for paints, sealers and other building materials did not exist. Farmers had to be resourceful in finding or making a paint that would protect and seal the wood on their barns. Hundreds of years ago, many farmers would seal their barns with linseed oil, which is an orange-colored oil derived from the seeds of the flax plant. To this oil, they would add a variety of things, most often milk and lime, but also ferrous oxide, or rust. Rust was plentiful on farms and because it killed fungi and mosses that might grow on barns, and it was very effective as a sealant. It turned the mixture red in color.
When paint became more available, many people chose red paint for their barns in honor of tradition.

Woonsocket: Red Cross Helping Family After Fire Sunday Night

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

One adult and two children were displaced after a fire in their home Sunday night.

By Margo Sullivan (Patch Staff)

WOONSOCKET, RI — The American Red Cross is helping one family – one adult – two children after a fire yesterday on Sixth Avenue, Woonsocket. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family's immediate needs. Responders included: Melissa Shires and Ruth Jacobs.
According to Lt. John Polacek, in the Woonsocket fire marshal's office, the fire department received a call at 6:59 p.m. and responded to the home. No one was injured, including firefighters. He was not informed about any pets in the house, he said.
"It was a small kitchen fire," he said. The firefighters knocked it down quickly, but the kitchen was extensively damaged, he said. He could not say when the people will be able to return. The building inspector has been called to assess the situation.

Summer Concert Series at Jesse M. Smith Library

Slippery Sneakers

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

All performances are FREE and open to the public. Performances are held outside in the Pavilion, weather permitting. (If it rains, we move indoors.) Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Some refreshments are available. Library restroom facilities are open.

July 15 — Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Concert: Brass Attack

Southern New England’s finest live dance band. Enjoy a nine-piece band featuring four horns, a rhythm section, and a lead vocalist performing classic hits from the 30s to today.

July 22– Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Concert: Grandevolution

Join locals Sarah and Scott Kenyon under the pavilion as Grandevolution plays their catchy original alternative rock influenced by 90s alternative rock and pop bands.

July 29 — Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Concert: The Aviators

An awesome Burrillville band making its return to the Riverwalk. Playing hits of the 50s through the present day. Dance the night away!

August 5 — Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Concert: Jesse Liam Band

Always a foot-stomping, hand-clapping, thoroughly enjoyable concert. The band plays original music and hits from the 50s to today. Be prepared to leave with a smile on your face!

August 12 — Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Concert: Live Music Band

A classic rock and roll band playing  music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s High energy performers that keep you dancing all night.

August 19 — Saturday at 6:00 p.m.

Concert: Whiskey Rhode

A fantastic rock and roll dance band. Playing classic and contemporary rock, rhythm & blues, and even some country. A great way to end our concert season.

August 26 — Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

Concert: Slippery Sneakers

A high energy Zydeco dance band. It’s not summer without a visit from this amazing band! Always a rousing good time— be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

Foster Town Council Meeting July 13, 2017

IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 44 IN GLOCESTER,RI

Posted by Wayne G. Barber  Photo by Wayne G. Barber

TRAFFIC ADVISORY -

IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 44 IN GLOCESTER, RI

Project includes repairs to the Chepachet Bridge and installation of a roundabout

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has started improvements on Route 44 (Putnam Pike) at its intersection with Route 100 in Glocester. The project includes installation of a roundabout and repairs to the Chepachet Bridge carrying Route 44 over the Chepachet River. In addition to resurfacing and some minor drainage work, the bridge component of the $4 million project includes new pavement, curbing and sidewalks, and the addition of decorative street lighting, signing and striping. Construction will take place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with minimal traffic impacts anticipated. Construction is scheduled for completion in May, 2018. Not including the recent roundabouts installed as part of the Apponaug Circulator project in Warwick, RIDOT has installed seven roundabouts and retrofitted four traffic circles to function more like a roundabout. Roundabouts are different from old traffic rotaries, as they are smaller and have a sharper angle of entry, which reduces speeds and increases safety. All traffic entering the roundabout yields to traffic already in the circle. In the future, RIDOT will be employing roundabouts in intersection reconstruction projects where possible to reduce both congestion and higher severity crashes. More information about roundabouts is available at: www.ridot.net/roundabouts. The Route 44 improvements are made possible by Rhode Works, RIDOT's ongoing commitment to repair structurally deficient bridges and bring Rhode Island's transportation infrastructure into a state of good repair, promote economic development, and create jobs. Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.

Kevin Kitson is All In !

Posted by Wayne G. Barber  Photo's by Wayne G. Barber & Facebook Share

Former Glocester residents will turn their heads when the venture back to the Main Street Rt. 44 after a large upsurge in new investment and construction. What use to be the old RI State Police Station was demolished and a new form was poured and a up to date septic system was installed for the new Package Store owned by the Kitson family who own the only two in Town, both on Rt. 44

 New round a bout started at Rt. 100 and Rt. 44 where the brown field Texaco Station was for many years hopefully will eliminate the daily traffic jam in Town.

New outdoor gazebo facility with bathrooms across the street from Kitson's on the old Cora Kent property that was deeded to the Town years ago and now is a reality.

The face of Main Street Chepachet is now changed forever like our ever changing demographics in population and out with Old and In with the New !