Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – It's springtime and that means nicer weather and increased outdoor activities involving kids everywhere. I hate to write this, but I see far too many kids riding bikes that are not wearing protective helmets and pads while participating in bike riding across the area on warm and sunny days. I witness many little kids and teens riding their...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk's office between Thursday, April 1 and Thursday, April 8. 145 Crystal View Drive Seller: Steere Farm Village, LLC Buyer: Jason & Leidiane Brown Price: $529,000 214 Sayles Ave. Seller: Michael Hauser Buyer: Matthew O'Loughlin Price: $280,000 203 Arthur's Way Seller: Dylan Provencal Buyer: Henry Girard & Samantha Demers Price: $162,500 236 Pulaski Road Seller: Norman Soulliere Buyer: KCLS Group, LLC Price:...

BURRILLVILLE – Residents are questioning a plan by the Pascoag Fire District Board of Commissioners to sell a piece of fire-fighting equipment, saying the action violates district bylaws, which require voter approval to dispose of such assets. Attorney Christopher Alger, however, has advised commissioners that they are authorized to sell the 20-year-old vehicle at a cost of less than $50,000...

BURRILLVILLE – The long-standing tradition of cleaning up town roadways in honor of Earth Day will go on in 2021, with a few changes aimed at limiting crowds. The popular event, first started in Burrillville in the late 1990s, was cancelled for the first time in 2020 over fears of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous years saw up to 300 volunteers...

PROVIDENCE – United Nurses and Allied Professionals Local 5019 members have taken a vote of, "no confidence," in the administrative leadership of Eleanor Slater Hospital. The union represents more than 50 registered nurses providing direct patient care on the Zambarano campus. The "no confidence" vote extends to Interim CEO Jennifer White, Chief of Medical Services Dr. Andrew Stone, Chief Medical...

BURRILLVILLE – Rolling Stone Country recently named, “Heard It Through The Red Wine,” as one of their best new music releases. Fans say one listen tells you why: Charlie Marie’s voice hits you in the heart and draws you in, but the twist that this Burrillville native gives to her lyrics is anything but traditional. NRI NOW spoke with the acclaimed...

BURRILLVILLE – The owners of a vacant, 6.84-acre lot at the corner of East Avenue and Route 102 are looking to build 20 condos units to accompany a 250-kilowatt solar project, but planners expressed several concerns with the proposal at a meeting on the draft plan Monday night. Lincoln-based Andromeda Real Estate Partners, LLC also intends to purchase an adjoining...