Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – We may be dealing with off and on changes in the weather patterns right now, but it is going to tend to get milder with plenty of sunshine in our forecast soon. I’ve witnessed plenty of kids on bikes recently, and I’m sorry to say that almost all of those bike riders are riding around without protective...

BURRILLVILLE – A Mapleville man is facing charges for second degree child abuse after his son, a 9-year-old boy with special needs, told his mother about the incident, which was later reported to police. Joshua Belisle, 43, was also charged with domestic assault with a deadly weapon and domestic disorderly conduct following an investigation that began on Monday, April...

BURRILLVILLE – The bus company serving the school district says that staff followed policy during an incident last week in which an elementary school student was discovered after the vehicle returned to the bus yard. The incident took place during the afternoon run on Tuesday, April 18, when a first grade student from AT Levy Elementary School did not get...

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Land Trust is shaking off the winter blues, according to members, with a bunch of exciting events coming up in May and June. The first is an exhibit dubbed, "Stories from the Land," on display at Jesse Smith Memorial Library from Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 26. Stories and photographs documenting local land owners...

BURRILLVILLE – A math teacher who was named Burrillville High School's Teacher of the Year for 2023 has also been named the Rhode Island Mathematics Teachers Association “Outstanding Teacher of the Year.” Nicholas Horne, a 23 year educator for the district, was recently named to both honors. Horne holds a master's degree in mathematics and history, and is an adjunct...

Scholarship dinner The Burrillville Lions Club Scholarship Dinner will take place on Monday, April 24 at at Serio’s Pizzerama on Church Street in Pascoag from 4 to 8 p.m. The dinner will raise funds for qualifying seniors in the Class of 2023 and will include raffles and a 50/50 split the pot. The cost for the dinner is $10 with...

BURRILLVILLE – Harrisville Hose Company No.1 held its 111th anniversary awards banquet and installation of officers on Saturday, April 15, with a celebration at Bella Restaurant. The group presented service awards to members and installed company officers for the coming year.  "Founded in 1912, the volunteer members of Harrisville Hose Company No.1 faithfully provide fire and emergency medical services...