Ryan Blessing

WESTERLY — Acclaimed actress and playwright Rita Parisi will bring her powerful solo theatrical production, "Women of '76," to a special Women's Equality Day celebration on Aug. 23 at the United Theatre.

WESTERLY — A new “Quarry” has plans to open up at 102 Granite St., but this one purely for food, drinks and entertainment.

WESTERLY — Men on ladders threading data cables into the ceiling, teachers unpacking and sorting through mountains of books and supplies, and heavy

WESTERLY — The Westerly Planning Board has identified three sites that officials said might merit consideration as alternate locations for the town's school bus garage.

WESTERLY — Controversy over license plate reader cameras reached the Westerly Town Council on Monday and has prompted action from R.I. Gov. Dan McKee.

Developments in Westerly, Hopkinton and Richmond are among 155 Rhode Island housing projects highlighted in a new online state "dashboard" designed to let users more easily track who is building homes, and where.

WESTERLY — The annual meeting of the Westerly Fire District is set to take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ward Auditorium at Westerly High School.

WESTERLY — A short-term rental ordinance amendment still has life in Westerly, where officials are looking to put the brakes on the proliferation of Airbnb-style rentals, especially away from the beaches.

WESTERLY — Mark Garceau, the superintendent of the Westerly Public Schools for 10 years, will leave his position at the end of the first week of classes, on Sept. 4.

WESTERLY — Several additions, and a couple of big subtractions, are in the works as the Westerly Public Schools start a new year on Tuesday.