Sunday cartoon: Smoke alarm safety
BURRILLVILLE – It's November 7, which means it's time to, turn your clock back one hour for Daylight Saving Time, and also time to look at smoke alarm safety and exit drills In the home.
The below safety coloring cartoon is part of the award-winning and nationally utilized Seasons Of Safety campaign, which addresses numerous seasonal and holiday safety...
Harrisville’s new ‘Art Box Studio’ offers space to create
BURRILLVILLE – Tucked away in Harrisville's Clock Tower building on Tinkham Lane, two local women have opened a business they hope will serve as a beacon for area artists, and a place to create, display and support the work of local talent.
Ellie Forte and Carol Cove opened the doors to Art Box Studio on Monday, Nov. 1, an all...
Property sales in North Smithfield between Oct. 27 & Nov. 4
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 4.
14 Lapre RoadSeller: Brian SweetlandBuyer: Catherine Glaude & Deric McGuirePrice: $346,000
1 Tupperware Drive, Unit 134Seller: Michael & Ann Marie ValeBuyer: Allison & Harry EkonomakosPrice: $280,000
1 Tupperware Drive, Unit 130Seller: High Rocks II, LLC (quit claim)Buyer: Ivelina...
Historian looks to repair final resting place of Burrillville woman defamed by Conjuring story
BURRILLVILLE – While those with an interest in the supernatural flock to Burrillville from destinations far and wide with hopes to catch a glimpse of the unknown, the grave of one woman defamed by the story that brought them to town sits desecrated.
Repaired many times, the stone at Bathsheba Sherman's final resting place remains broken since vandals last destroyed...
New York-based firm purchases North Smithfield solar farm
NORTH SMITHFIELD – An energy company based in New York, N.Y. has purchased a portfolio of New England-based solar facilities, including a 1.1 megawatt array on Great Road in North Smithfield.
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company, LLC, purchased a 15-project solar portfolio from NextSun Energy, the firm announced this week. According to a release from Greenbacker, all of the acquisitions...
With need up 50%, Local troops hold successful Scouting for Food drive
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – You may have seen them this weekend, young men and women on a mission, many in crisp uniforms with badges and hats, walking door to door.
Troops with the Boy Scouts of America Narragansett Council were Scouting for Food on Saturday, Nov. 6, collecting non-perishable items for Rhode Island families in need.
Started in 1988, the program...
Property sales in Burrillville between Oct. 29 & Nov. 2
The following is a list of sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 2.
185 Eagle Peak RoadSeller: Michael & Patricia WeddaBuyer: Joshua BiancoPrice: $425,000
41 Old Wallum Lake RoadSeller: Christopher RossBuyer: Patricia WeddaPrice: $310,000
265 Sayles Ave., Unit 1Seller: Edward BlanchardBuyer: Joan ScottPrice: $86,000
19 Beach RoadSeller: Glen & Brenda NileBuyer: Robert & Elizabeth...
