Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A Warwick man is facing charges after reportedly leaving the scene of an accident on Church Street, where police say he flipped a vehicle, landing in a cemetery and destroying gravestones before fleeing the scene in the first hour of 2025. Ronald Mallon, 41, of 52 Logan St., Warwick, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 5 after reporting to...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Jan. 6. 1568 Wallum Lake Road Seller: William Bachman Buyer: David & Judith Bernier Price: $205,000 12-14 Cold Spring Lane Seller: Audra Perschilli Buyer: Gary Viera Price: $481,400 1694 Round Top Road Seller: Tyler & Kaitalyn Mullaly Buyer: Audra Perschilli Price: $450,000 46 Frederick St. Seller: Kevin Pomfret...

Frigid temps The Pascoag Utility District - now officially merged with the Harrisville Water Department to form the Clear River Electric & Water District – is reminding residents that pipes can freeze with the frigid temperatures expected throughout this week. "The pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, such as outdoor hose bibs, swimming...

BURRILLVILLE – The Buckleupallofus New Year Promise is a very easy promise to make: "I promise to cross my heart with my seatbelt because somebody loves me." Let's start off the New Year making sure that everyone is safer in family vehicles throughout the entire year. Parents and guardians please make sure to properly restrain children in backseats for...

BURRILLVILLE – Woonsocket-based NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley has signed a purchase and sales agreement to buy a roughly 15 acre patch of vacant town-owned land with plans to build affordable housing for seniors. According to the agreement signed by NWBRV Director Joe Garlick and Town Manager Michael Wood, the non-profit would pay $315,000 for the land - subdivided from...

BURRILLVILLE – The Board of Fire Commissioners for the Pascoag Fire District recently achieved a major goal, paying off a final vehicle in the department's fleet to officially become debt free. The district paid off Engine 42 – the fourth vehicle to become fully owned by the department in past five years. Commission Chairman Chris Toti notes that PFD owed $1.4...

BURRILLVILLE – The much anticipated opening of two popular local businesses inside a Chapel Street convenience store remains uncertain as we head into 2025, following unsuccessful efforts by the owner of the property to secure the needed permits from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Village Gas owner Zeshan Abid purchased the gas station and accompanying buildings at...