History talk
The Burrillville 250 Commission will hold a talk on the History of the Mills in Burrillville on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. An accompanying guided tour of the town’s former mill sites will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, with participants meeting at 10 a.m. at Callahan Elementary School at 75 Callahan School St.
Read more about the planned history series here.
Open house/Neronha visit
The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee is inviting the public to an Open House featuring Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha on Wednesday, Nov. 19, starting at 6 p.m. at the Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane.
“AG Neronha has focused on some of Rhode Island’s most pressing challenges — including protecting the financial stability of hospitals, addressing the effects of private equity in healthcare, enforcing environmental laws, and holding polluters like Rhode Island Recycled Metals accountable,” the committee noted in a release. “As the state’s chief legal officer, his office prosecutes criminal cases, represents state agencies, drafts legislation, and works alongside attorneys general across the country — including in major multi-state actions against the Trump administration.”
As Neronha nears the end of his term-limited tenure, the event aims to provde an opportunity to hear his reflections on public service and his thoughts on what lies ahead, both for himself and for Rhode Island. The Open House also offers community members a chance to learn more about what town Democrats are working on, share ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions about local priorities and initiatives.
The committee will also be collecting food for the St. Patrick’s Church Food Pantry at the event.
Sample sale
Alashan Cashmere at 866 Broncos Highway will hold its annual sample sale on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited to shop surplus inventory of men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and throws.
Christmas bazaar & crafts fair
Our Lady of Good Help/St. Theresa’s Church at 35 Dion Drive will hold its annual Wonder of Christmas Bazaar & Crafts Fair on Friday, Nov. 21 from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Browse a selection of gifts, holiday decor, cozy handknits and more. The bazaar will also feature raffles and a penny social, and the kitchen will have food for sale including synamite sandwiches and grapenut pudding.
Friday from 5-6:30 enjoy holiday tunes with Missy Ducharme, and a festive wine and cheese party will take place on Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the bazaar. Bingo will be offered both Friday and Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.
Gingerbread House kits
The Downtown Pascoag & Neighborhood Association has announced that a gingerbread house contest will take place at their annual Victorian Holiday, to take place on Saturday, Nov. 29. Houses will decorate the Bridgeway with categories of best by a business and by a child under 12, and best in show. Participants must sign up for the contest here, and can buy their own or pick up a gingerbread house kit from the committee next to the Pascoag Post Office on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon on a first come, first serve basis with a donation.
Jewelry/handbag sale
Friends of the Jesse Smith Library will hold a jewelry/handbag sale on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library at 100 Tinkham Lane. Shop new and gently used jewelry, handbags, scarfs and belts to benefit the library with cash or check.
Open skate
The Burrillville Junior Hockey League will hold an Open Skate Night at Levy Rink at Burrillville High School at 425 East Ave. on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 7 to 8:50 p.m. Admission costs $7 and limited skates will be available to borrow for free to the public.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Town Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 starting at 4 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville 250 Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 starting at 7 p.m. at the Lee Public Safety Complex at 1477 Victory Highway. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville School Committee will hold a budget workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 18 starting at 5 p.m. in the media center of Burrillville High School at 425 East Ave. The agenda is here. The workshop will be followed by a regular meeting of the School Committee starting at 6 p.m. for an agenda found here.
The Burrillville Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Binns Building at 111 Chapel St. The agenda is here.
The East Burrillville Fire District and the Harrisville Fire District will hold a merger subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 starting at 7 p.m. at 115 Central St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Housing Authority will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the community center at 77 Ashton Court. The agenda is here.
