Magaziner visit
The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee will hold a town hall meeting with Rep. Seth Magaziner on Thursday, May 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet with the representative at the meeting at Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane.
Guided walks
The Burrillville Land Trust will host two guided walks this week as part of the celebration of the organization’s 25th anniversary.
On Wednesday, May 28, starting at 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 31 starting at 10 a.m., join members for an exciting tour of the newly acquired 65-acre Ernie and Norma O’Leary conservation and agricultural land on Croff Road near the Buck Hill Management Area by the Connecticut line. Participants should use 265 Croff Road, Pascoag, as the GPS reference and park along Croff Road closest to the land trust property. The 1 mile walk along uneven terrain will include a narrated history of the Buck Hill Management Area, including stories of an old tavern and the Buck Hill Schoolhouse. Hikers are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. The group will tour historical cemetery #100 to learn about the Lewis family and how they lived in this remote area in the mid-1800s. The cemetery tour will include information about a Civil War soldier and a Revolutionary War soldier. From there, walkers will travel to the property owned by the trust and learn about land conservation and how the property continues to be a working farmland. The tour will conclude with the reading of some poetry written by an early 20th century Buck Hill resident. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call (401) 500-0433. The narrated tours are free and open to anyone.
Hazardous waste collection
The Refuse & Recycling Department at 200 Clear River Road will hold an Eco-Depot Hazardous Waste collection event rain or shine on Saturday, May 31 accepting items such as paints, stains and other household waste. Appointments are required for the drive through drop off event by calling (401) 942-1430 ext. 3241.
Market opening
The Burrillville Farmer’s Market will begin the 2025 season on Saturday, May 31 at the Stillwater Mill Pavilion at 75 Tinkham Lane. Shop with local crafters, vendors and small businesses at the events every week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through September 27.
The market still has a few spots open for vendors and those interested can apply online here.
Family Stroll
The Downtown Pascoag & Neighborhood Association will hold a Family Stroll starting at the AT Levy entrance to the Pascoag bike path on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will feature raffles, with families invited to attend, and stop at various stations to pick up raffle tickets and take a chance on winning prizes.
The organization will also be collecting food for the Burrillville Weekend Backpack Program. For every five items brought to donate, visitors will get an extra ticket for the raffles.
Bilingual storytime
On Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., Solé Sheibar, from Learning Spanish with Solé, will be sharing a bilingual storytime for young children and their families at Jesse Smith Memorial Library at 100 Tinkham Lane in Harrisville. Solé has shared her bilingual storytimes and Spanish classes for kids at the Kingston Free Library, Westerly Public Library, Newport Public Library, Warwick Public Library, Cross Mills Public Library and now the Jesse Smith Library. Families don’t need to know Spanish to participate and enjoy this storytime, best for kids age 5 and under with an adult caregiver. The program is fully bilingual and interactive. Participants will sing, dance, play instruments and learn while having fun.
The children’s program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Jesse Smith Library. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the Children’s Department at the Jesse Smith Memorial Library or call (401) 710-7800.
Spring Splash
The Fountain Square Spring Splash will kick off on Pascoag Main Street on Saturday, May 31, with live music, food and drink, games and activities and more offered to visitors from 4 to 9 p.m.
Watch for more on this event, sponsored by the Burrillville Redevelopment Agency and Bravo Brewing Company, in a story on NRI NOW later this week.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Sewer Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 27 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 141 Clear River Drive. The agenda is here.
The East Burrillville Fire District and Harrisville Fire District Merger Subcommittee will host a meeting on Tuesday, May 27 starting at 7 p.m. at the Harrisville Fire District office at 115 Central St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Redevelopment Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 27 starting at 7 p.m. in the community room of Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Town Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 28 starting at 7 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The East Burrillville Fire District Operating Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 28 starting at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 46 Oakland School St. The agenda is here.
