Trash/storm delay
There will be no trash pickup this week. Collection will resume on a regular schedule next Monday, March 2. The parking in town ended Tuesday and town schools will remain closed through, Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Like everything in northern Rhode Island, Burrillville Town Hall was closed on Monday due to the winter storm.
Library renovations
The second floor restroom at Jesse Smith Memorial Library went under renovation this week, and the Children’s Department has been closed to accommodate the work.
A temporary children’s library with books, audiobooks, DVDs & jigsaw puzzles will be set up in the reading lounge area on the first floor of the facility, and scheduled storytimes and programs will be held in the first floor community room. Staff will also offer scheduled sessions of drop-in craft and playtime in the community room.
The work is funded through a grant from the Champlin Foundation.
Lainey Dionne
Singer/songwriter Lainey Dionne will perform at the Assembly Theatre at 26 East Ave. on Sunday, March 1 starting at 4 p.m. The show was rescheduled from its original date of January 31.
Dionne has more than 50 nominations and awards for her songwriting including Songwriter of the Year at the New England Music Awards.
Tickets cost $10 online and can be purchased here.
Ice harvesting
On Saturday, Feb 28 starting at 2 p.m., the Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society will hold a presentation on harvesting ice on lakes and ponds in town. A variety of ice-cutting tools will be on display at the Bridgeton School at 16 Laurel Hill Ave. from the collection of Ken Hopkins of Mapleville.
“In the days before modern refrigeration, it was necessary to cut and store ice to preserve food and to have cold drinks,” noted a release on the event.
Guests will learn how our ancestors worked in the ice-cutting business: how they harvested ice, stored ice in ice houses, and delivered ice to customers. The program will be presented by Betty Mencucci.
Anyone with old photos showing men harvesting ice in Burrillville or with general questions is asked to call (401) 568-8449 or (401) 500-0433. Refreshments will be provided.
Open Skate
Burrillville Junior Hockey League will hold an open skate at Levy Rink at 425 East Ave, on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11:40 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. Admission is $7 at the door with free skate rentals available, and a portion of the proceeds to the Dorgan family, victims in the recent shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, Jan. 23 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Binns Building at 111 Chapel St. The agenda is here.
The Board of Assessment Review will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Redevelopment Agency will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 starting at 7 p.m. in the community room of Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. The agenda is here. The event will be followed by a regular meeting starting at 7:15 p.m. for an agenda found here.
The East Burrillville Fire District Merger Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 starting at 7 p.m. at the Harrisville Fire District office at 115 Central St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Town Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25 starting at 7 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
The East Burrillville Fire District will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25 starting at 7 p.m. at the Oakland-Mapleville Fire Station at 46 Oakland School St. The agenda is here.
The Burrillville Budget Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the town building at 105 Harrisville Main St. The agenda is here.
Editor’s note: Meetings could be subject to change due to weather. For the latest updates visit the Secretary of State’s website.
