Burrillville

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...

WOONSOCKET – With a campaign of stepped-up enforcement for impaired drivers under way for the holidays, members of the Woonsocket Police Department arrested a series of motorists for infractions involving alcohol – and a host of other complicating factors. Following a two-car crash, two men were arrested – a motorist and his passenger – after police say they repeatedly lied about...

Girls Winter Classic The boys hockey teams matched up on last week and this week, the ladies will hit the ice at Levy Rink for the Northern Rhode Island Girls Winter Classic. Four teams will compete with games at noon and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 30 through Jan. 1. All proceeds will benefit the NRI Yeti Girls...

BURRILLVILLE – The new year is almost upon us and it’s very important that kids and families are aware of seasonal hazards in the home, especially during the winter season. The Seasons of Safety coloring campaign for 2025 kicks-off this week, reminding kids to stay away from fires, lighters and matches. This Sunday cartoon is a great way for...

BURRILLVILLE – Town officials are demanding that the owner of a long blighted property in Pascoag take action and demolish the structure, pointing to multiple violations of both local and state standards, including fire hazard and a roof in danger of collapsing. Zoning Official / Building Inspector Steve Detonnancourt issued the latest notice of violation for the property at...

BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville native and now coach who boasts the most wins in women’s college hockey history will return home January 4, when the Middlebury Panthers take on the Nichols Bisons in a Saturday match at Levy Rink. Class of 1978 Burrillville High School graduate Bill Mandigo Jr. has been named coach of the year some 14 times...