Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – The vehicle in a crash last week that left the occupant in serious condition was traveling at 104-miles-per-hour according to Burrillville police, who charged the driver after his release from the hospital. Jake Surprenant, 30, of Burrillville has been charged with reckless driving as a result of the accident on Wallum Lake Road on Tuesday, April 8. According...

Award Congratulation to Burrillville High School girls lacrosse coach Jennifer Polacek on being named the Spring Female Coach of the Year by the Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Polacek, a Burrillville resident, was also named Coach of the Year by the Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association All Division in 2021. After hours mini-golf Jesse Smith Memorial Library at 100 Tinkham Lane is...

BURRILLVILLE – It’s opening season for fishing across the state of Rhode Island this weekend. Fishing season always begins on the second Saturday in April. Li’l Skipper and Clam Cakes want to remind kids and families to always fish safely in boats. Always wear life jackets while boating, especially children. Make sure that life jackets are child-sized and not...

Ahhh….spring. When a young man’s thoughts turn to …fishing and bike trips! There is nothing quite like a bike trip, especially when you are a kid. Add in the opportunity to do some fishing and voila! Good to go! First of all, there is no plan for a bike trip, other than to reach a certain destination, usually so far away...

BURRILLVILLE – Third graders from Callahan Elementary School in Burrillville participated in a cleanup of Eccleston Field on Tuesday in conjunction with the town wide Earth Day cleanup, said Julie Riendeau, a volunteer with the National Park Service's Volunteers-in-Parks program through the Blackstone Heritage Corridor. Riendeau, who is called "Ranger Julie" by students, leads Callahan students in nature programs several...

PORTSMOUTH – A Burrillville man was arrested on Monday by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force for allegedly soliciting a minor who lives in Portsmouth. Michael Collins, 56, was taken into custody at his home in Harrisville for a felony charge of indecent solicitation after police say he initiated inappropriate contact with the 14-year-old. (adsbygoogle...

BURRILLVILLE – Town Manager Michael Wood said he wants laws to strengthen the rights of local property owners against illegal squatters, and has led a local initiative to bring potential legislation to the Rhode Island General Assembly following authorization from the Burrillville Town Council. Wood recently met with all of Burrillville's legislators to discuss ideas for the legislation,...