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GLOCESTER – The historic home sitting at 1272 Putnam Pike is rapidly disappearing. It is not being demolished per se, however. Rather former New England Patriots player Matt Light is slowly dismantling it in order to make use of its timbers and frame for teaching purposes, as part of his non-profit Light Foundation which offers a timber frame program,...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Glocester Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, May 22 and Tuesday, June 3. 8 Hemlock Road Seller: Ernest & Beth Barton Buyer: Sharon & Gerald Fleming Price: $120,000 0 Anan Wade Road Seller: Douglas Peckham Buyer: Cormier Constructions Inc. Price: $265,000 15 Stone Path Way Seller: Pray Hill Estates, LLC Buyer: Michael & Deborah Harrington Price: $990,000 743 Snake Hill Road Seller: RPS...

BURRILLVILLE – A satellite location of a local cafe chain opened this week on Chapel Street, bringing a new coffee and breakfast option to Harrisville. Brewology held a soft opening of a shop inside Village Gas at 172 Chapel St. on Monday, June 2. The business joins others operating on a 2.3 acre lot purchased by Zeshan Abid in...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office from Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, May 30. 380 Whipple Ave. Seller: Joelle Cassidy Buyer: Jonathan Kearns & Kailey Berube Price: $375,000 0 Joslin Road Seller: Glenn Cabral & Joellyn Cohen Buyer: Troy & Lisha Hall Price: $425,000 318 Centennial St. Seller: Larry & Patricia Laferriere Buyer: Joanne Giannini Price: $440,000 428 Steere Farm...

BURRILLVILLE – Kids should absolutely, never ever, ride in the bed of a pickup truck. It is extremely dangerous and could cause severe injuries such as brain injuries, broken bones, severe lacerations and even be fatal to kids of any age. It’s not safe for teenagers or adults to ride in open beds of pickup trucks anywhere. Truck beds...

GLOCESTER – In November, America will commemorate the founding of the Marines in 1775 during the American War for Independence. Jean Marie "John" Joyal served the Marines from 1966-1969 during the Vietnam War, and this past Memorial Day weekend, for the first time, he was in a parade. In fact, he participated in three parades, including Chepachet's. "I loved...

BURRILLVILLE – Under the sunny sky, surrounded by sounds from the Harrisville Falls and flanked by American flags flying in the wind, more than 100 people gathered at Freedom Park on Monday for an annual Memorial Day ceremony. Presented by Burrillville Allied Council,  American Legion Posts 17 and 88, and VFW Post 1023, the ceremony was led by American Legion Commander...