Jacquelyn Moorehead

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Staff Writer at The Valley Breeze

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

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Smithfield High School to build state-of-the-art classrooms for intensive special education

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – Intensive special education (ISE) students will no longer learn in a drafty classroom tucked away in the back of Smithfield High School after the Town Council approved an emergency project to be completed over six weeks this summer. On Tuesday, the council approved spending no more than $403,000 on the single-bid project with Coventry-based Red Oak Remodeling to remodel the centrally located information technology room into new ISE classrooms.
Ponaganset's Tvenstrup recognized for excellence

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

GLOCESTER – Ponaganset High School teacher Lisa Tvenstrup has been awarded the 2026 National Education Association Rhode Island Teaching Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions to the field. Tvenstrup was recognized for her teaching and unwavering advocacy for public education. Tvenstrup, of Johnston, has worked at PHS for 40 years, teaching several courses for generations of students, including East Asian history, world cultures, psychology, and genocide.
Where to swim in northern RI

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

While northern Rhode Island doesn’t have the beach access to the Atlantic that the Ocean State is known for, there are plenty of freshwater ponds where people can go to escape the summer heat. Here is a breakdown covering many of northern Rhode Island’s popular public swimming spots:SMITHFIELDSmithfield has two public swimming areas open during the summer.
Turf field advocate withdraws from Planning Board effort as opposition continues

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville Town Council and School Committee members expressed frustration last week at continued opposition to development of an artificial turf field, with Council President Don Fox claiming anti-turf groups are operating with a mob mentality. The sentiments were repeated throughout the May 28 council meeting, resulting in resident and athletics coach Cortney Lacey removing herself from the running to fill one of two empty seats on the Planning Board.
Keep your bags packed and ready for a beach day

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

If there is an invitation to a beach day, whether with friends or family, I don’t want to miss it. So, my beach bag is always packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice. This is something I recommend for anyone who loves a beach day as much as I do. So, what’s in the bag? Always bring sunscreen. I keep two in my bag. I like a higher sun protection factor for my face, and use one at SPF 50. But, I also like to tan, so I use SPF 30 on my body. Share with your friends if they don’t have any.
Kitson retains liquor license following loud hearing

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SCITUATE – A show-cause hearing for a contested Class A liquor license turned into a shouting match, as the Scituate Town Council determined that Country Liquor Store owner Nicholas Izzi abandoned his license by not operating his business over the past nine years. In a court-ordered move, the council held a hearing to prove or disprove that Izzi abandoned his Class A license after not operating his liquor and grocery store since 2016.
Smithfield business owners digging to bottom of Georgiaville Pond drownings

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – Five years after hosting an event in memory of the 24 people who have drowned at Georgiaville Pond, Patrick “PJ” Taylor and Jerry Bell of the Cat House Guys are using their resources to discover what is causing the drownings.
Show your pride at Woonsocket Pride Festival on June 8

2 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

WOONSOCKET – Celebrate love and our LGBTQ+ community in northern Rhode Island at the Woonsocket Pride Festival on Sunday, June 8, from noon to 6 p.m. at River Island Art Park. Woonsocket Pride’s mission is to unite the LGBTQ+ community in Woonsocket and the northern part of the state in a celebration of culture and change, by centering on the voices of the community.
Organogenesis open doors to public, showcases products

3 weeks ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – Biomedical research and manufacturing firm Organogenesis opened its doors last week to state and town officials along with various guests to celebrate the beginning of its $100 million investment to their facility at 100 Technology Way in Smithfield. Katie Mowry of Organogenesis led a tour of the facility, explaining the company’s focus on advanced wound care specializing in regenerative tissue innovations.
Glocester residents overwhelmingly support 4 percent increase

1 month ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

GLOCESTER – Town residents on Tuesday approved a fiscal year 2025-2026 budget of $34.5 million, which added the maximum 4 percent increase allowed by state law. Council President Will Worthy said he was excited to see voters came out to approve the budget, including an increase of $380,938, or 4 percent. In total, the new budget will create a tax rate of $14.22 per $1,000 on residential property, $17.06 for commercial property, and $28.50 on tangible property. “It passed with flying colors.