Jacquelyn Moorehead

Lincoln

Staff Writer at The Valley Breeze

Staff Writer for the Valley Breeze & Observer, Covering Smithfield, Scituate, Foster and Glocester, RI

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Villandry keeps book drive going in cousin's memory

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – The family of Emily Halloran Otrando has kept her legacy alive by collecting more than 25,000 books for Books are Wings since the 10-year-old’s unexpected death in 2014. This year, Otrando’s cousin, Michael “Moe” Villandry, placed collection boxes at Smithfield High School, Gallagher Middle School, and Pleasant View Elementary School to collect books in her honor until May 15. Villandry is mainly collecting books for readers in preschool through grade 12.
No answers on why Overbrook Academy pulled from sale

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – No explanation has been offered as to why the owner of the property containing the old Overbrook Academy abruptly canceled the purchase a day after the Town Council approved it on April 29. Last week, The Valley Breeze & Observer reported that the Town Council had approved the purchase of the former international Catholic school for $5.3 million.
Chieftains Rugby Team find success ahead of first home tournament

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

GLOCESTER – With two months of rugby under their belt, the Chieftains Rugby Team is hosting its first home tournament at Capt. Henry R. Phillips Field, 154 Foster Center Road, this Sat., May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. The tournament is the third in a six-series match, said Coach Alex MacLeod.
Strong social lives can lead to long, healthy lives

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

LINCOLN – When transitioning from an intense work life in a law firm, Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons was faced with deciding what retirement meant to her. She said she realized she made a financial plan for retirement, but had not thought about her identity, life structure, purpose and engagement post-retirement. Zelinka Parsons is now retirement transition expert, lawyer, and co-founder of two consulting firms, Zelinka Parsons and Encoraco.
Explore Foster woodlot with Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

FOSTER – The Rhode Island Forest Conservators organization is hosting its annual spring program at its Merriman Demonstration Woodlot for a guided walk on Saturday, May 17. Marc Tremblay of the RIFCO said the walk will take place at 1 Briggs Road, at the intersection of Howard Hill Road and Briggs Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. The walk is the 35th annual tour. Each year, about 20 to 30 people attend. “There are multiple things to do and look at,” said Tremblay.
Smithfield High School's ducks seeking new home

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – Smithfield High School senior Courtney Wakim is looking for help finding a better habitat than a small courtyard off the science wing for a family of ducks. The predicament began in Wakim’s sophomore year when a duck flew into the courtyard. Former pottery teacher Bruce Lenore had started a gardening club to beautify the courtyard, which was formed when the science wing was added, and was used by maintenance. “It’s something that’s happened since the sophomore year.
Foster residents shift money from DPW, cut money for lights

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

FOSTER – With several changes to the town’s fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, residents increased the overall budget by $2,250, opting to level-fund all sports programs in the Recreation Department. The increase will do nothing to change the proposed impact to taxes. According to Finance Director Kelli Russ, the overall increase to the budget is around 3.38 percent before the change, equating to a levy (amount collected in taxes) increase of about $489,000.
Izzi sues town for Class A license

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SCITUATE – The Scituate Town Council voted last week to hold an abandonment hearing for former Town Councilor Nicholas Izzi regarding the Class A license he previously held at his business, the General Country Store. On April 30, the council held a closed-door meeting at the Hope Jackson Fire Station, where members unanimously agreed to hold the hearing.
Come for the soccer, stay for the food at Rhode Island Football Club

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

PAWTUCKET – From lobster rolls to Del’s Lemonade, to the classic hotdogs and hamburgers, the Centreville Bank Stadium for the Rhode Island Football Club is full of elevated food options, with a little something for everyone. Last week, the RIFC opened its doors to guests to sample the fanfare, which General Manager Paul Byrne said honors local cuisine and favorites, while maintaining traditional sports game foods. “We’re excited to show Rhode Islanders really what we’ve done here.
Disc golf officially opens at Deerfield Park

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – More than 2,300 rounds of disc golf have already been played at the Deerfield Park course, which hosted its official grand opening on Sunday. Starting 2020, John Snavely urged the Town Council to help in his plan to bring a disc golf course. At the time, Snavely said he felt the recently purchased Camp Shepard property would make a good location for the course.