Finally Friday: Highway Work, Memorial Day, Fireworks, Relay, Coyne Fund

Rte. 295 Repairs - (RIDOT) is repairing the I-295 South overpass at Exit 4 (Plainfield Pike) following a truck crash on Route 14/Plainfield Pike Thursday. Both lanes  reopened last night on I-295 South, but commercial vehicles are temporarily restricted to right-lane travel only while bridge repairs are completed. Periodic lane closures are possible during off-peak hours. Route 14 West will remain open; however, lane shifts near the overpass may be required to accommodate repairs. 

 Repairs will continue through next week. Signs alerting motorists have been established on I-295 South at Exits 4 and 5, and on I-95 South in Massachusetts.

Memorial Day - American Legion Balfour-Cole Post 64 along with Smithfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2929 and its Ladies Auxiliary, will hold a joint memorial service at the Veterans’ Memorial, Deerfield Park, Smithfield, on Monday, May 27th commencing at 10:30 AM.

A parade of colors will kick off the ceremony at 10:30 AM with honor guards from the Smithfield Police Department and the Smithfield Fire Department.

As in past years, this ceremony will be solemn and inspirational for all. We expect participation from the Gallagher Middle School chorus as well as the Smithfield Chorus. 

Fireworks - Smithfield's Annual Town Fireworks will be held Friday, July 5 at Bryant University. 

Relay For Life Craft Show & Bazzaar The fifth Annual Spring Vendor Craft Showand Bazaar benefiting the American Cancer Society, sponsored by Team Rockin' Robins with theSmithfield Relay for Life, will be held May 18 at Woonsocket's Kennedy Manor, 547 Clinton St., from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Fundraising games include a Penny Social, Split the Pot, Scratch Ticket, Relay Items and Basket Raffles. More than 20 vendors will participate. Hot Dogs, Drinks and Baked Goods will be offered as well. All proceeds will benefit the Amercian Cancer Society.  Contact Michelle Burns 401-556-2367. You can donate directly to Team Rockin’ Robins at their web page.

Coyne Family Fire Fund - On the afternoon of Tuesday April 30th, Lt. John Coyne of the Smithfield Fire Department and his family lost their home due to a tragic fire. The Smithfield Firefighters, along with close friends of the Coyne's, have set up a fundraising page to help alleviate some of the financial burden that John and Dawn will face over the upcoming months. Although nothing can replace all that they have lost, every dollar will help. Through our love and support we can help the Coyne's through this critical time of need. For more information, visit http://smithfieldfire.com/coyne-family-fire-fund/.

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