Shakeup in Pascoag Fire District: Chief terminated, deputy chief suspended, Mathieu resigns
BURRILLVILLE – The Pascoag Fire Commission voted on Monday to terminate Chief Harold Carter and temporarily place Deputy Chief Richard Peck in charge, at a meeting that included major changes for the district, with little fanfare.
Chief Carter's brother, Deputy Chief Keith Carter, was placed on a two week suspension in a separate action at the meeting on Monday, Nov....
New library sign will be dedicated to the late Rep. Clinton Remington
BURRILLVILLE – Clinton Owen Remington III served his community in many capacities during his lifetime, from a decade spent representing Burrillville in the state legislature, to membership in countless local committees and associations.
And now, a new sign at Jesse Smith Memorial Library will memorialize his contributions, while helping patrons to find the currently under-marked facility.
Remington died in mid-August, and...
Son, nephew of men picked up in raid files suit against police over gun permit
BURRILLVILLE — A man whose gun was reportedly seized over concerns he was affiliated with motorcycle gangs has filed a lawsuit against the town of Burrillville, Col. Stephen Lynch and the Burrillville Police Department.
And he is the nephew of a man facing felony charges over a massive drug and gun raid last year.
Pedro Alvarez Jr., of 98 Kennedy Lane is...
Relative of men picked up in raid files suit against police over revocation of gun permit
BURRILLVILLE — A man whose gun was reportedly seized over concerns he was affiliated with motorcycle gangs has filed a lawsuit against the town of Burrillville, Col. Stephen Lynch and the Burrillville Police Department.
And he is the nephew of a man facing felony charges over a massive drug and gun raid last year.
Pedro Alvarez Jr., of 98 Kennedy Lane...
Gospel music, Beer & an Audition Workshop: Six things to know in Burrillville for the long weekend
Star Wars Party
Pascoag Public Library will host an all-ages Star Wars Party on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 to 1 p.m. to celebrate all things Star Wars with a special appearance by the 501st Stormtroopers.
Call 568-6226 for more information.
Brewery opens
A new brewery will open its doors in Pascoag on Saturday, with a Grand Opening event starting at noon. Bravo...
Property sales in Burrillville between Oct. 31 & Nov. 6
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 6.
255 Whipple Ave.
Seller: Mark Brizard
Buyer: Zachary & Taylor Dobson
Price: $330,000
303 Snake Hill Road
Seller: Elaine Boutlier
Buyer: Michael & Gail Labossiere
Price: $300,000
0 Jackson Schoolhouse Road
Seller: Christopher & Irene Watson
Buyer: Cormier Construction, Inc.
Price: $70,000
50 Park Place
Seller: Jarrid & Diane Foster
Buyer:...
Former owner calls Ghost Adventures special ‘a disgrace,’ questions police involvement
BURRILLVILLE – The woman who owned an allegedly haunted farmhouse in Harrisville for 32 years has come out against a program about the property that premiered Halloween night on the Travel Channel, questioning a scene in which a Burrillville police officer is seen discussing alleged calls for service to the home during the time she lived there.
Norma Sutcliffe, who...