Ethan Shorey

Pawtucket

Editor of @TheValleyBreeze. My family says I'm too nosy. Simple things are the best things. Do, love, walk. @thestoryshorey.bsky.social

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Articles

Tariffs help contribute to higher costs for fireworks

2 days ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey |Corey Plante

Consumers noticing hiked prices on certain fireworks can blame new tariffs on China, where the bulk of all fireworks come from, say those in the business. That said, a number of sellers say they were able to get out ahead of the tariffs and consumers won’t notice significant tariff-based hikes when they buy up their sparkly goods in the coming week. Area residents have noticed substantial increases on fireworks, but the bulk of those are apparently for more typical reasons.
Another hydro project planned on Blackstone River

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS – The Elizabeth Webbing Falls Hydroelectric Project is proposed on the Blackstone River running between Pawtucket and Central Falls, the latest installment in a series of such facilities on the river. Justin Bristol, of applicant One Drop Hydro LLC, said the .7 megawatt project is considered a small one, and would have a footprint of only about 800 square feet above ground.
Woonsocket looks to crack down on abandoned cars

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

WOONSOCKET – A newly approved ordinance from the City Council seeks to address the issue of people leaving registered or unregistered vehicles parked for extended periods of time on the street or in municipal parking lots. Council President Dan Gendron presented the ordinance on Monday after speaking with police officers.
CHS graduates urged to cherish connections, lessons for life

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

CUMBERLAND – Cumberland High School graduates at the school’s 131st commencement on June 11 were urged to remember and maintain the relationships they’ve made over the book lessons learned. Student Government President Sam Henderson, the event’s emcee and someone described by Principal Adolfo Costa as “our hardworking student leader,” took a different approach to a run-of-the-mill graduation speech.
North Smithfield council purchases software for senior activity tracking

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

NORTH SMITHFIELD – As part of a discussion about budget priorities Monday, the Town Council approved spending $8,500 on the MySeniorCenter software system to allow tracking of check-ins and activities during a transition to a future of town-run senior services. The council approved the request by Town Administrator Scott Gibbs, who shared how the town previously secured a grant from the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for transit services, but the program didn’t go well.
North Smithfield officials feud over proposed code of conduct

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Some Town Council members on Tuesday said a proposed code of conduct policy for elected and appointed officials, intended to mandate respectful discourse among those in public service, should be trashed. Town Council Vice President Rebecca DeCristofaro read her proposal, where she laid out the standards for discourse during meetings or in written or electronic form, including social media.
Council likes Sierra proposal to limit roadside memorials in Woonsocket

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

WOONSOCKET – A proposal from City Councilor Denise Sierra, supported by her colleagues on Monday, seeks to address the sensitive topic of roadside memorials to people lost in traffic deaths by creating a new and more appealing alternative. The resolution from Sierra won praise from several councilors across the political spectrum.
Rescue personnel will be stationed at lodge for key Cumberland bridge closure

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

CUMBERLAND – When a tiny but important bridge on Diamond Hill Road shuts down this weekend, rescue personnel will again be temporarily stationed at the Lodge at Diamond Hill Park to maintain response times to the northern end of town. Mayor Jeff Mutter said the town employed this method for overnight situations on three previous closure nights, from around 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Personnel will again sleep at the lodge, said Mutter.
Camera company: give program time to prove effectiveness

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

NORTH PROVIDENCE – No one should be making any determinations yet about whether the bus cameras in this town will prove effective in curbing violations, say representatives for the company running the program in coordination with the town and school district. The effectiveness of the cameras usually takes a few months to prove itself, they say, and the final weeks of the school year isn’t an adequate representation of what will be.
Exemplary class says one final goodbye at Tolman High School

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

PAWTUCKET – Tolman High School’s Class of 2025 went out with a bang and a lot of optimism about the future during commencement exercises last Thursday, June 12. This was a class that embraced learning and collaboration, said freshman Principal Jennifer Vorro, demonstrating good citizenship and the vision of the Tolman graduate along the way. The Tolman faculty and staff went above and beyond for these students, said Vorro, and this recognition also goes to parents and families.

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