RI may lead world in COVID-19 infections – but it’s also far ahead on testing
The headlines shocked locals this week: the smallest state in the country, news sources stated, has the highest rate of COVID-19 infections in the...
Fox takes seat as council president as new term begins in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE – Newly elected councilors took the oath of office Wednesday night and held a reorganizational meeting, naming Councilor Donald Fox to serve as...
With tax treaty set to expire, group calls on town to close Burrillville power plant
BURRILLVILLE – With a tax treaty that brings in roughly $2.5 million a year set to expire this month, Burrillville BASE is calling on...
Blanchette’s work with BPAC gets national recognition
BURRILLVILLE – It's a coalition with representatives from virtually every facet of life in town, from the faith-based and business communities, to schools, police...
Burrillville schools go fully virtual through January 4
BURRILLVILLE – With the district averaging more than 30 teacher absences per day, Supt. Michael Sollitto says he can no longer safely staff Burrillville...
Spared at the start, Overlook Nursing sees surge in cases of COVID-19
BURRILLVILLE – A Pascoag-based nursing home that stayed COVID-free for months while the virus surged at other facilities throughout Rhode Island nearly led the...
Community Star night, a town in lights: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Community Star awards night
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health will recognize Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition's Monica Blanchette at a virtual awards...
