Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A man accused of reckless driving and possession in Burrillville has been cleared of all charges after courts learned the suspect arrested last year had actually stolen the identity he gave to police. Craig Leibold of Barre, Vt. was charged with possession and reckless driving/eluding police in Burrillville following the incident on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 involving...

Editor’s note: The following is a release from the Pascoag Fire District regarding activities in the month of September. The Pascoag Fire Department for the month of September 2021 continues to be busy serving the community. We answered 153 calls for service including: 1 Structure Fire 1 Vehicle Fire 1 Watercraft Fire 96 EMS Calls The Fire Marshal’s Office conduct 15 inspections, plan reviews and investigations. We received...

BURRILLVILLE – Get your costumes ready and have your trick-or-treat bags on hand. The Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library at 100 Tinkham Lane in Harrisville, is hosting an all ages Halloween Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. This free drop-in style event encourages kids, teens, and families to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat...

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A team comprised of basketball players from North Smithfield and Burrillville, along with several neighboring communities, is headed to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Fl. to represent Team Rhode Island on a national stage. The undefeated Rhody Rangers, traditional basketball Team 1, led by Coach Rick LaBreche, will travel for the games, featuring...

Water flushing The Pascoag Utility District Water Department will conduct water flushing on Monday, Oct. 18 and Tuesday, Oct. 19 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The flushing process may cause discoloration to the water for a short time and those affected are advised to run their water until it runs clear. The district thanked residents for...

BURRILLVILLE – Welcome to Burrillville Then & Now, where we take a glance back at how the town used to look, then show how the same space looks today. With photos and information provided by the Burrillville Historic & Preservation Society, we look now at the Stone Arch Bridge in Harrisville. East Avenue in Harrisville is a busy road.  Much of...

BURRILLVILLE –Tri-State Cruisers and Buckleupallofus ended their car show season on a high note in 2021 in spite of early poor weather conditions that lasted for the first three months of the cruising season here in the region. May, June and July were not great for automotive enthusiasts, with cooler than normal temperatures and non-stop rainy conditions that forced...