Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – In an undisclosed location on private property deep in the woods of Burrillville is a cave where lawbreakers once plied their fakery craft. The Counterfeiters' Den, large enough for few men to work in, was the site of the operation of an 18th century gang of counterfeiters. “The cavity in the rock that led to their den was hidden...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk's office between Thursday, March 25 and Thursday, March 31. 130 Hill Road Seller: Jakkes, Inc. Buyer: Melanie & Jason Marquis Price: $360,000 1065 South Main St. Seller: John Phillips Buyer: Payton Bennett Price: $218,000 104 Grove St. Seller: Robert Lyons Buyer: Makahla Rivers Price: $229,000 600 Lapham Farm Road Seller: David & Gail Steere Buyer: John Francis & Melanie Hain Price:...

BURRILLVILLE – Despite statements from the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Administration denying a plan to transfer patients and staff out of the Zambarano unit of Eleanor Slater Hospital, staff has confirmed legislators' claims that the move to the Cranston unit is now underway at the facility. The confirmation is just the latest chapter in conflicting accounts between those who...

BURRILLVILLE – A major throughway between Burrillville and points north in North Smithfield and beyond will shut down in mid-April for repairs to a historic bridge. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will begin the project to reinforce Mohegan Bridge, a steel structure built in 1966, which carries Route 102 over the Branch River. The $10,400,000 project will replace the structurally...

BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville woman is facing felony charges after her ex-boyfriend reported witnessing the ongoing abuse of her children in incidents that were later confirmed by the victims. Christine Gingell, 51, was charged with second degree child abuse, felony assault with a dangerous weapon and felony assault and battery, after a several-month long investigation by the Burrillville Police Department. According...

Lions dinner The Burrillville Lions Club has announced that a Scholarship Dinner will be held this year in place of their annual Scholarship Breakfast, which raises funds to support members of the Burrillville High School senior class. The event will be held on Monday, April 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Serio's Pizzarama on Church Street with both eat in...

BURRILLVILLE – Buckleupallofus Cruisin' Child Passenger Safety Coloring Posters have found a new home for the 2021 car show and cruise night season inside every upcoming issue of Motorhead Magazine. The popular coloring safety campaign will now reach an even larger audience this year, with a variety of cool CARtoons, automotive illustrations and child passenger safety messages, published monthly and...