Burrillville police lieutenant charged following July 4 fireworks accident
BURRILLVILLE – A police lieutenant at the scene of a July 4 fireworks display gone wrong, in which one man was taken to the hospital, was charged in the incident.
Lt. Jason Cahill faced one count of possession of fireworks and one count of use of fireworks in Sixth District Court, according to Col. Stephen Lynch.
Cahill, a Harrisville resident,...
Burrillville council recognizes champion Bronco athletes
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Town Council presented citations Wednesday night to four high school spring sports teams that won championships, acknowledging what all agreed was an outstanding year for Bronco athletics.
Citations were given to members of three Division III State Champion teams: boys and girls varsity lacrosse, and co-op girls varsity fastpitch softball. Members of the Division II...
Calling investors: Burrillville launches tax stabilization/credit program
BURRILLVILLE – A new program that aims to address blighted areas in town through tax breaks on improvements and construction officially kicked off this week, and town officials are inviting potential investors to apply.
The tax credit program, created by the Burrillville Town Council in October, offers incentives for physical improvements to commercial, industrial, mixed use and apartment buildings with...
Massage, skin care business sees major growth following difficult launch
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From mask rash and acne, to stress-related signs of aging, the past year hasn’t exactly helped northern Rhode Islanders to look their best.
As we emerge from our homes ready to enjoy the world once again, it may be the...
Online groups team up to deliver backpacks & school supplies to Burrillville students
BURRILLVILLE – Two social media groups that have goals of helping out their neighbors are collaborating to deliver school supplies to Burrillville students who need them, and have collected more than 160 backpacks filled with pens, pencils, notebooks, markers, glue and more to hand out to local kids.
Facebook groups Burrillville Rocks and Burrillville Helping Burrillville held an event...
Record-breaking Rolling for Homes sees thousands raised for future veteran-owned duplex in Burrillville
SMITHFIELD – An annual event that raises funds for housing for veterans brought out hundreds of local Jeep drivers and motorcyclists, and raising thousands for the volunteer organization that does the work.
Rolling for Homes is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Habitat for Humanity of West Bay and Northern Rhode Island, an organization with a mission...
River’s North, Swim session, Street hockey: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
River's North & BBQ
It is the last week to purchase tickets for the fundraiser to Save Sweets Hill, a concert and BBQ scheduled for Sunday, July 25. Band RIver's North will play the event, to be held at the Townsmen Club in Mapleville. It is the latest in a series of events aimed at saving the 150-acre East Avenue...
