Northern RI schools win funding for math skills improvement
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island officials launched the statewide Math Matters RI campaign this week, announcing the latest round of Learn365RI grants including funding for schools in Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
The awards will provide 38 communities with $2,125,000 in grant funding aimed at improving math skills and an additional $725,000 has been set-aside for statewide intervention and support.
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Pascoag plaza sells for $1.75 million
BURRILLVILLE – A plaza that has housed a bank, a hair salon, restaurants and many other small businesses over the years has been purchased by a couple from Massachusetts after nearly three decades of ownership by members of the Valliere family.
Alexandros & Stamatia Kontoulis of Bellingham, Mass. purchased the commercial block at 40-82 North Main St. for $1,750,000...
Burrillville School Committee approves policy governing use of AI
BURRILLVILLE – Students and teachers in the Burrillville School District will now have guidance on the appropriate use of artificial intelligence, with a policy governing when it's ok to utilize the emerging technology as a tool for education.
Members of the Burrillville School Committee passed a new AI policy at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, with language that delineates...
Pascoag-based commercial window business set to double footprint on South Main Street
BURRILLVILLE – A family-owned business that has operated in Pascoag for more than 50 years is now set to expand, with plans to double the size of their current warehouse on South Main Street.
Lockheed Architectural Solutions, Inc. has submitted plans for a 56,575-square-foot expansion to its operations on the corner of Davis Drive, to be used for...
Proposal for six lot Hillside Estates subdivision set to return before Burrillville Planning Board
BURRILLVILLE – A property owner who hopes to build five new homes in a forested area off of East Wallum Lake Road is expected back before the Burrillville Planning Board early next month with a revised proposal for a new residential compound known as Hillside Estates.
Mark Murphy Real Estate LLC owns four abutting vacant lots – including two with...
Line dancing, love stories & banners for veterans: Seven things to know in Burrillville this week
Line dancing
The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department will offer a new multi-level line dancing class starting this week, with the first class to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 50 Lodge Road in Pascoag. Everyone is welcome to drop in to the beginner-friendly class with Get in Line RI for just $5.
Classes will continue every...
Sunday cartoon: Snow & winter cold safety
BURRILLVILLE – With weekend forecasts calling for this area's first substantial snowfall this winter season, I thought it would be beneficial if this Sunday feature addressed snow and winter cold safety for kids and families.
It's extremely important that children take breaks between outdoor activities during cold and snowy days. These activities could include shoveling snow and clearing snow...