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Ordinance to rezone vacant lot on Weeden Street receives initial recommendation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (531+ words) An illustration of the proposed change to the city of Pawtucket's zoning map for 264 Weeden St. PAWTUCKET " Members of the Pawtucket City Council approved the first passage of an ordinance to amend Chapter 410 of the city's Code of Ordinances's official…...
Cottages near Scarborough Beach offer summer retreat
3+ week, 1+ day ago (182+ words) Located two blocks from the rolling surf of Scarborough Beach, this week's feature homes offer something many only dream about: effortless summer living in the heart of South County. Welcome to "Knowles Camp" " a community of 110 privately owned cottages located…...
Central Falls Foundation welcomes new residents to rehabbed building
3+ week, 1+ day ago (749+ words) Jose Rosado, Mirna Ramirez, and Joanis Alondra Rosado Ramirez, right, inside their new apartment at 42 Washington St. , along with Central Falls Foundation CEO Bridgett Duquette, far left. CENTRAL FALLS " When Central Falls resident and mother of three Mirna Ramirez entered…...
More affordable housing, financial education center unveiled in Pawtucket/Central Falls
4+ week, 1+ day ago (513+ words) Pawtucket Central Falls Development Executive Director Linda Weisinger cuts the ribbon for 44 Central St. , Central Falls, which will serve as a Homeownership and Financial Education Center. Officials also celebrated the opening of 62 affordable housing units. CENTRAL FALLS " On Thursday, March…...
Rare raised ranch in prime Cumberland location
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (480+ words) CUMBERLAND " Though raised ranch homes are hard to come by these days, Compass Realty Founding Agent/Realtor Kira Greene says homebuyers tend to gravitate toward them more. "Having the majority of your living square footage on one floor is very…...
Expansive Colonial hits the market in Lincoln
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (212+ words) LINCOLN " A spacious, two-level home with 4, 897 square feet of living space has been listed for $1. 7 million. The Colonial-style property at 5 Morgan Court, built in 2000, has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. Priced at $1, 695, 000, it has plenty to offer,…...
What seniors should know before making a downsizing deal
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (271+ words) Retirement might affect more than your work life. Many older Americans choose to move, hoping to downsize, be closer to family or simply o seek out new adventures. Realty experts say about one-sixth of all homebuyers are older than 50. The…...
Small home on Capron Road signals potential trend in Smithfield's future
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (362+ words) SMITHFIELD " Small homes have been all the rage for the last several years, with more people opting for them due to their affordability and practicality in the unwavering housing market. Realtor Kyle Seyboth said that while the trend hasn't really…...
Woonsocket residents urged to seek available funds for home repairs
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) Lorina Esposito shares about the Safe at Home program last week. WOONSOCKET " City staffers are urging eligible residents and homeowners to take advantage of newly available funds to complete needed home repairs at affordable costs. Lorina Esposito, federal administrator of…...
Smithfield climbs into top 10 for rental affordability; local towns see bump in affordable housing calculations
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (992+ words) A home for sale in Smithfield. SMITHFIELD " This town climbed into the top 10 for rental affordability last year, according to the 2025 Housing Works RI Fact Book from Roger Williams University, jumping from 11th to ninth in the state. Smithfield's annual income…...