de la Cruz bill would dedicate $5 million to new Wallum Lake fire station
BURRILLVILLE – Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz authored a bill this week to appropriate $5 million in state funding to a project to, "rebuild," a fire station at the Zambarano unit of Eleanor Slater Hospital.
A companion bipartisan bill – H 6123 – has been submitted by state representatives, and comes following a request by local fire officials...
Sunday cartoon: Keep space heaters away from exits
BURRILLVILLE– Spring is just around the corner but the current weather conditions across the region still includes cold temperatures for all of us.
Space heaters are utilized in many homes and apartments during the cold weather seasons and months to help keep us warmer. It is very important to remember that these heating sources should not be placed anywhere...
The Nashville Dispatch, Ya Gotta Love It: Do you need a record deal?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Welcome to The Nashville Dispatch, a feature on NRI NOW.
In this monthly column, submitted by Burrillville native Keith Bradford, we cover topics in the music business designed to inform, entertain, and enlighten people interested in the topic.
Do You Need a Record Deal?
A record deal or recording contract would be nice to have, but in today’s real world,...
New book chronicles a life of ‘many miracles’ for N.S. family, faith in action at Burrillville church
NORTH SMITHFIELD/BURRILLVILLE – From major family health problems resolved in the most unlikely of ways, to tiny prayers answered nearly every day, Beverly Munyon says she has seen many miracles over the years.
A parishioner at St. Theresa’s Church, Munyon says she's watched as seemingly hopeless situations came to positive ends, as prayers for, "a sign," were answered, and...
Burrillville’s Diallo named to RI NFF’s Golden Dozen
BURRILLVILLE – A wide receiver/safety on the Burrillville High School varsity team was among those named to the Emo DiNitto Rhode Island chapter of the National Football Foundation’s "Golden Dozen."
Elijah Diallo was selected for the elite award in recognition of outstanding achievements both on the gridiron and in the classroom.
The Bronco senior topped the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a...
State collaboration with Burrillville School Department to begin this spring at Zambarano
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville School Department and Eleanor Slater Hospital are joining forces to provide high school students a firsthand look at the world of healthcare, according to a joint release from Supt. Michael Sollitto and the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals.
The collaboration will allow students to shadow workers at Eleanor Slater Hospital’s Beazley facility,...
Chepachet man submits plans for new winery & campground on Burrillville/Glocester town line
BURRILLVILLE/GLOCESTER – The owner of an 80-acre farm that straddles the town line between Burrillville and Glocester hopes to open a new campground and winery on the property, with plans set to go before the Burrillville Planning Board next week.
Robert Lohr, owner of Town Line Farm, has submitted a pre-application for a 20-site campground and winery on lots situated...
