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BURRILLVILLE – A racing adventure that challenges participants to run, bike and paddle their way through the Blackstone Valley will swing through Burrillville in 2018, giving a group of some 60 cyclists a glimpse of what the town has to offer. The Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge, now in its 18th year, is a 57-mile team relay race with eight...

The following is a list of property transfers recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Aug. 13 and Tuesday, Aug. 21. 300 Whipple Ave. Seller: Brenda Binns Buyer: Jeffrey Chace Price: $185,000 2385 Douglas Turnpike Seller: Andrew and Susan Vanable Buyer: Jeffrey and Kelli Desrosiers Price: $170,000 222 Nichols Road Seller: Diane Sendley Buyer: Alan and Stephanie Cadorette Price: $319,900 45 Lakeview Terrace Seller: R. Mark Laperle (as executor) Buyer: David Corriea Price:...

The following is a list of property transfers recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 10. 45 Alan Ave. Seller: Sharon Harrington Buyer: Lisa & Paul Bevilacqua Price: $295,000 36 Maple Lane Seller: Jeffry & Lynn Hilton Buyer: Andrew Trudeau Price: $195,000 395 Steere Farm Road Seller: Robert Mailloux, Robert Mailloux Jr. & Mary Mailloux Buyer: Jeffrey & Lynn Hilton Price: $275,000 34 Remington Ave. Seller:...

BURRILLVILLE – Former teen librarian Jennifer-Lee Gasrow has been promoted to a position as head of the children's department at Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library. Gasrow, a 33-year-old Warwick native who currently lives in Cranston, brings past experience as a children's librarian to the position.    After leaving a nine-year career in banking, Gasrow served as a library assistant at Warwick Public...

BURRILLVILLE – There are few things more "small town," than a classic diner where the waitresses know their customers' names – and food orders – before they even walk through the door. At Monty's Victory Diner, many customers sit in same seat every time they visit, and staff takes it to the next level of hometown friendly, catering to their...

BURRILLVILLE – Many people are dependent on technology on some level, but for Donna Elliot, an iPad she received back in 2012 has been something of a lifeline to the outside, seeing world. Accessibility options on the device have allowed Elliot, who is legally blind, to communicate with friends and others with her condition; to have books, texts and other...

Town meetings The Burrillville Planning Board will hold their regular meeting tonight, Monday, Aug. 6, at the Jesse Smith Library Community Room, starting at 7 p.m. The agenda, found in part here, will include discussion with the Town Council about proposed revisions to the Burrillville Comprehensive Plan. The Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Wallace...