Burrillville

Pickleball Open Court Pickleball begins at Remington Park in Oakland this Wednesday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m., and will continue on Wednesdays through the summer. The free weekly league is open to all ages and skill levels, and participants are advised to bring a chair and their own racquet if they have one. Questions can be directed to Kevin...

BURRILLVILLE – The official start of the summer season is nearly here and the sport of baseball is now in full swing in the state, region and nationwide. This week's Sunday feature reminds kids about backyard baseball safety. The coloring cartoon features a group of kids playing baseball in a backyard. Kids should never play baseball in the streets....

BURRILLVILLE – The rainy weather on Friday and the fact that Burrillville had to move their graduation ceremonies inside the June Rockwell Levy Rink didn't deter them from celebrating what many referred to as an exceptionally smart and dedicated graduating Class of 2023 at the 122nd commencement for Burrillville High. "I see change makers here," said Senior Class President Marissa Pinocci...

BURRILLVILLE – An event celebrating completion of a mini-park in Pascoag, while also highlighting developments in the village's business community, has been deemed a success, with town officials and organizers vowing to hold more such gatherings in the future. The Fountain Square Spring Splash was put on by the Burrillville Redevelopment Agency on Saturday, June 3, a block party...

BURRILLVILLE – In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, June 6, Burrillville School District's Laura Dittrich was named the RI School Psychologist of the Year for 2023 by the Rhode Island School Psychologists Association.  Dittrich, who is based at Steere Farm Elementary School, has reportedly worked in Burrillville for the past eight years. "Mrs. Dittrich is passionate about supporting students in...

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Land Trust will now oversee the care, management and preservation of a 65-acre property in Pascoag, thanks, in part, to the generosity of a family steeped in farming in northwestern Rhode Island. The land trust has closed on a lot previously owned by Ernie and Norma O’Leary, which abuts the Buck Hill Management Area. The $250,000...

Zambarano hearing The Rhode Island Department of Housing, Tri County Community Action Agency and the Burrillville Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6 to discuss the state's plans to consider converting the cottages at Zambarano Hospital into public shelters. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of Burrillville Middle School at 2220 Broncos Highway starting...