Melanie DaSilva

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Melanie DaSilva

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews are working to repair a water main break in Warwick on Wednesday morning. A portion of Cherry Street between Sargeant and Chestnut streets is blocked off. It’s unclear how many homes are impacted or what caused the break. 12 News has reached out to officials for more information. Check back for updates. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app.

3 days ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva

FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) - A family in Foxboro found an unwanted visitor in their home on Tuesday. Police posted a photo on Facebook of one of their officers holding a two-foot-long snake. According to WCVB, the milk snake was found wrapped around a pole in the basement of the home. Officer Ryan McGrath picked up the 911 call and said he would go over and take care of it, picking it up with his bare hands. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts.

4 days ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) - The city of New Bedford has been working to address the rat problem that it's facing. There have been reports of rats - both alive and dead - in the neighborhoods surrounding a Shawmut Avenue waste transfer facility, which caught fire last month. Mayor Jon Mitchell told 12 News on Monday that the majority of the rats are confined to that area. "They've put traps out.

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Melanie DaSilva

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The city of New Bedford has been working to address the rat problem that it’s facing. There have been reports of rats — both alive and dead — in the neighborhoods surrounding a Shawmut Avenue waste transfer facility, which caught fire last month. Mayor Jon Mitchell told 12 News on Monday that the majority of the rats are confined to that area. “They’ve put traps out.

4 days ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) - Polls are open in North Attleboro for voters to decide whether or not to approve a tax hike to build a new high school. According to the town's website, the project is estimated to cost $288 million, with the state picking up about $107 million of that. Under the proposal, the average homeowner would see their property taxes increase by nearly $1,000 per year for 30 years.