Three minor subdivisions in Pascoag win Planning Board approval
BURRILLVILLE – Requests from three property owners to subdivide lots in Pascoag were green-lighted unanimously by the Burrillville Planning Board this week, with two of the projects moving forward to include land that will...
Biden to sign bill renaming Slatersville Post Office after fallen soldier
WASHINGTON, DC – Congress has approved legislation to name the Slatersville Post Office after a soldier from North Smithfield who died during a live-ammunition training exercise in 2017, and the legislation is now headed to...
Paolino, de la Cruz join call for suspension of state gas tax
STATE HOUSE – Citing rising costs on everything from bacon to used cars, the state's Senate Republican caucus has introduced a proposal to eliminate the state gas tax in 2022 in an effort they say...
Make a plunge, police deadline: Five things to know in Glocester this week
Police recruit deadline
The town of Glocester is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of probationary police officer. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess at least 60 college credits...
Jazz concert, Nature & history walk: Five things to know in North Smithfield this...
Sports history wanted
Author John Hill, a retired reporter for the Providence Journal, is working on a history book on the town in honor of its sesquicentennial anniversary. Currently, Hill is working on a section...
Mini bus driver, dinner/dance & blood drive: Five things to know in Burrillville this...
Winter trash
The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department is reminding residents of winter trash and recycling tips, noting residents should carve out a place for carts when shoveling snow, leaving three feet around the bins...
Early budget sees Burrillville schools seeking $803,000 increase, ESSER funds totaling $4.6 million
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville School District may be seeking an $803,000 increase in funding from the town this year, money Supt. Michael Sollitto said is mostly related to staffing, including contractual obligations.
Sollitto presented...
