Burrillville

PROVIDENCE – Five members of the Senate Republican caucus have sponsored legislation that would limit the governor to one 30-day renewal of a declaration of emergency without a joint resolution of the General Assembly – including two northern Rhode Island senators. Senate bill 2021-S 0255 was submitted by Sen. Gordon Rogers, of District 21 in Coventry, Foster, Scituate and West...

Virtual showcase Burrillville High School will host a virtual showcase on Thursday, Feb. 25 starting at 5:30 p.m. featuring the school's career and technical education programs. More information and links to attend will be posted on the Burrillville High School Broncos Facebook page this week. Speaking of the high school, the BHS Class of 2023 hopes to raise money this week...

BURRILLVILLE – A man described as "adamant," about keeping his anonymity has twice surprised patrons at Johnny's Victory Diner by paying for everyone's meal. Waitress Allison Romano said the customer, who she did not know previously, visited the Nasonville diner twice in the past two weeks, picking up the tab for everyone eating at the time on both occasions. "No one...

BURRILLVILLE – A new coloring poster series aims to show appreciation for state troopers, police officers, firefighters and other first responders, while also conveying important safety messages for families. The first appreciation coloring posters include the traffic safety message, “Buckle up,” and the home fire safety message, “Have two ways out kids!” Children are invited to color in the images to...

BURRILLVILLE – With two wings at Burrillville's Zambarano Hospital in the process of closing and 22 patients slated for discharge, town officials are asking Gov. Gina Raimondo for answers regarding the state's plans for the facility. Town Manager Michael Wood sent a letter to Raimondo on Friday, Feb. 19 requesting, "an update and any information you have relative to the...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Feb, 15 and Friday, Feb. 19. 520 Sherman Farm Road Seller: Scott & Susan Barry Buyer: Richard & Paula Labadie Price: $355,000 844 Lapham Farm Road Seller: Rachel & Stacey Legend Buyer: Jill & Shawn Donovan Price: $625,000 270 Knibb Road Seller: Jody & Carlyn Biron, & Sherry Runnion Buyer: Rebecca Jacques Price: $246,000 105...

BURRILLVILLE – Three days after links for registration to receive the COVID-19 vaccine went live, many appointments remain open for town residents age 75 and older, despite the fact that there are far more who qualify to receive the shot than doses available through the municipality. Town Manager Michael Wood estimated that as of Friday, around 100 appointments for the...