Drive for shelter, sports sign-ups: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Boys basketball
Congratulations to the Burrillville High School boys basketball team on a great season that came to an end over the weekend.
The Broncos made it to the final four, taking on Wheeler last week...
All-male board draws questions in N.S.; Women lead 2-1 on full appointee list
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Residents are questioning the appointment by the North Smithfield Town Council of nine men to a board that will guide the project to find new uses for the property that once...
Council: No outdoor worship for Eddie Dowling Highway church
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A small church on Eddie Dowling Highway will not be allowed to hold outdoor services following a decision last week by the North Smithfield Town Council.
Pastor Martin Capeles of Igniting Life...
Developer withdraws solar plan, considers condos for East Ave./Broncos Highway
BURRILLVILLE – A real estate developer who submitted plans for a 250-kilowatt solar system at the intersection of East Avenue and Broncos Highway withdrew the application this week, with hopes to potentially add housing...
Letter by retired doctor alleges ‘shadow closure’ of Zambarano
PROVIDENCE – Legislators fighting to keep Zambarano Hospital open say they've received, "explosive," confirmation of the rumors the state intends to close the skilled care facility, and to discharge patients unable to receive care...
Former N.S. administrator named to new governor’s senior staff
PROVIDENCE – Former North Smithfield Town Administrator Paulette Hamilton has been named director of municipal affairs for Gov. Daniel McKee, in a list announced after the state's new leader took the oath of office...
Burrillville council approves financing for $5 million sewer project
BURRILLVILLE – Members of the Burrillville Town Council unanimously approved the financing of a $5 million project to upgrade the town's sewer system, improvements sewer officials say are needed in part due to the...
