Burrillville

PROVIDENCE – State Reps. Brian Newberry and George Nardone have prepared a budget amendment that they say aims to claw back $11 million in funds State Attorney General Peter Neronha funneled to his office, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Foundation, in direct violation of statutory law. According to Newberry, a Republican representing District 48 in...

Paddle the Nipmuc Editor's note: The below paddling event has been postponed to Wednesday, June 18. The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club will be paddling the Nipmuc River on Tuesday, June 17 and new members are welcome to join them as they celebrate their 25th year. Those with a kayak or canoe can join with more information found here. The paddle also...

BURRILLVILLE – It's nearly summer and kids will soon be on school vacation and spending plenty of time at our state beaches enjoying the outdoors and water recreation. Keep in mind that overexposure to the sun can cause severe sunburns and dehydration. Dehydration can lead to illness and cause harm to young bodies. It can also cause harm to...

BURRILLVILLE – State and local officials gathered this week at Steere Farm Elementary school to recognize students who took part in an initiative that kept 4.9 tons of food waste out of the Johnston landfill, presenting environmental awards to the 138 participants. Students in grades 2 through 5 volunteered as "Food Waste Rangers" during their lunch period through the...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office from Monday June 1 through Wednesday, June 11. 145 Round Top Road Seller: Diana & Garrett Spearin Buyer: Jeanette Still, Claire Still & Frederick Butler Price: $800,000 0 Bronco Highway Seller: Nathan Perry Buyer: Robert Francisco Price: $185,000 78 Nasonville Road Seller: Mark Palmer Buyer: Joseph Malec Price: $399,000 164 Centennial St. Seller: Eugene Bernardini Buyer: Nickolas Wilding Price: $410,000 53-55...

BURRILLVILLE – A STEM-focused educator with a long resume of school leadership experience has been chosen to serve as the new principal at Callahan Elementary School. Rudolph Moseley, who has led both public and private schools, and held various positions in the Burrillville School District since he was hired in 2023, will assume leadership of Callahan for the 2025/2026 school...

BURRILLVILLE – The newest bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, the Most Rev. Bruce Lewandowski, performed the sermon at St. Theresa Church and Shrine in Harrisville at last Sunday’s Mass, and afterward stayed for the church’s annual volunteer appreciation dinner. Lewandowski was installed as the 10th bishop of Providence on Tuesday, May 20 by Pope Francis. He was...