Frigid temps
The Pascoag Utility District – now officially merged with the Harrisville Water Department to form the Clear River Electric & Water District – is reminding residents that pipes can freeze with the frigid temperatures expected throughout this week.
“The pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, such as outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas such as basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages or kitchen cabinets,” notes PUD. “Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.”
When the weather is very cold outside, homeowners are advised to let the cold water drip at a minimal amount from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe, even at a trickle, can help to prevent frozen pipes.
Canvassing meeting
Speaking of CREW, the Clear River Electric & Water District will hold a canvassing meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7 starting at 3 p.m. in order to correct the voting list that will be used for the election of a seventh member to the entity’s new Board of Commissioners, to be held on Monday, Jan. 13.
Any qualified voter can visit the Pascoag Utility District office – now the office of CREW – located at 253 Pascoag Main St. – on or before Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. for the purpose of canvassing and correcting the voting list. Business hours are Monday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The canvassing meeting agenda is here.
Pitch league
Crystal Lake Tavern at 100 Broncos Highway is now hosting a weekly pitch league, with teams and opponents chosen at random each week on Thursday. Registration starts at 6 p.m. and the cost is $10 per person, $2 per set for a best of seven.
Fundraiser
Friends and family of Destiny Sincavage of Liberty Farm in Burrillville are raising funds to help with her medical expenses following an accident at home that resulted in severe second and third-degree burns requiring surgical intervention. Sincavage suffered second-degree burns on her right hand, foot, and lower legs when her pants caught fire. Her left foot was severely burned and required skin grafts. She is currently receiving care in a specialized trauma unit following a successful 3.5-hour surgery.
A GoFundMe campaign found here had raised $2,645 as of Monday, Jan. 6. All funds donated will help offset the costs of medical care and rehabilitation.
Secret Mall Apartment
The Assembly Theatre at 26 East Ave. will host a screening of the documentary Secret Mall Apartment on Saturday, Jan. 11 starting at 7 p.m. Following the screening, guests will have a conversation with Director, Jeremy Workman, and lead subject of the film, Michael Townsend. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased here.
Why I Plunge
The 49th Annual Penguin Plunge, held on Scarborough State Beach on New Year’s Day, has raised more than $160,000 for Special Olympics Rhode Island so far this year to benefit Rhode Islanders with intellectual disabilities. Among nearly 1,000 participants at the event was longtime plunger Robin Grimm of Burrillville, who also took part in a social media series titled, Why I Plunge, with a short video found here. Grimm, who serves a a town administrator in Sturbridge, Mass., also operates Grimm Farms in Burrillville and has been a participant since 2013.
The Penguin Plunge campaign will remain open through the end of the month, and anyone who would like to donate can do so here.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Planning Board will hold a meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 starting at 7 p.m. in the community room of Jesse Smith Memorial Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Zoning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7 starting at 7 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Housing Authority will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. at 77 Ashton Court. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Town Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 starting at 7 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Budget Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9 starting at 6 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
