Burrillville

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...

BURRILLVILLE – Over the past seven years, she's brought together local youth and community stakeholders to create a nationally recognized coalition in Burrillville focused on substance use and addiction prevention. But for Monica Blanchette, the program coordinator of the Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition, it is time to take on new challenges. Blanchette has resigned from the role effective Saturday, Feb....

BURRILLVILLE – Months after flooding caused extensive damage to a multi-use building in downtown Pascoag, restoration is still ongoing for one local business, and the agency that had the structure built six years ago says the situation could lead to litigation. A sprinkler pipe burst on the second floor of a building at 75-81 Pascoag Main St. on Sunday,...

BURRILLVILLE – Across America, planning is now underway at the federal, state and local levels for events and activities to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, and a group of dedicated volunteers is working to ensure that Burrillville has a fitting honor for the landmark birthday. The Burrillville 250 Commission says the town will offer a...

Northern RI – With the latest winter storm on track to blow into the region around 8 a.m. tomorrow, towns in northern Rhode Island are planning for slippery roadways for Thursday's morning commute. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all of Rhode Island from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., predicting mixed precipitation and a...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, Jan. 16 and Friday, Jan. 31. 11 Elm Road Seller: Driven Realty LLC Buyer: Robert Zukauskas & Lindzee Silva Price: $345,000 193 Steere Farm Road Seller: Fannie Mae Buyer: Brittany Sederback Price: $348,000 630 Cooper Hill Road Seller: Driven Realty, LLC Buyer: Ryan Johnson & Danielle Cruso Price: $375,000 45 Carol Drive Seller: Jonathan Weber Buyer:...

Open Gaming Night The Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition will host an Open Gaming Night on Friday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.at Jesse Smith Memorial Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. The event is open to youth in grades 6 through 12 and has a strict "no in and out" policy. Basic Life Support The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department...