Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – In its third year, Pascoag's Fountain Square Spring Splash is much more than just a street fair – offering village businesses a chance to take over the roadway to show off their wares. According to organizer Jim Langlois, chairman of the Burrillville Redevelopment Agency, the event has become something of a homecoming, where locals gather with visitors...

SMITHFIELD – Navigant Credit Union has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program and four students attending northern Rhode Island schools are among the 19 statewide recipients. Alyson Dingena Smith and Sophia Parente from North Smithfield High School, Emma Vincent from Ponaganset High School and Jillian Russell from Burrillville High School were recognized for their exemplary academic achievement, teamwork...

Magaziner visit The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee will hold a town hall meeting with Rep. Seth Magaziner on Thursday, May 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet with the representative at the meeting at Jesse Smith Library at 100 Tinkham Lane. Guided walks The Burrillville Land Trust will host two guided walks this week as part of...

BURRILLVILLE – Memorial Day weekend traditionally means family and friends gathering together and hosting barbecues in the backyard while celebrating the holiday. It's extremely important to remember to keep little kids at least three feet away from open flames and hot grills this weekend and throughout the summer months. The Fearless Dino Protector Squad has been educating kids and...

There is something about planting on Memorial Day. It isn't just that my grandfather never dropped a plant in before that day, but it is something more than that. Any New England farmer worth his salt can tell you that Memorial Day marks the day to start planting. Not one day earlier, as some have discovered in the past the...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office from Monday, May 12 through Monday, May 19. 362 Chapel St. Seller: Trevin Alpaio Buyer: Warren Sims Price: $390,000 81 Remington Ave. Seller: Jean Bishop, Laurie Brayton & Deborah Blessing Buyer: Benjamin & Christine Frost Price: $415,000 177 Jefferson Road Seller: Raymond & Paulette Metivier Buyer: Eileen Haffner Price: $390,000 34 Howard...

WOONSOCKET – The frontwoman of one of northern Rhode Island's most popular rhythm 'n blues bands and her boyfriend were arrested after a row with a neighbor over a parking spot, police say. Heidi Beth Nirk, 47, and Timothy P. Barbrick, 57, both of 565 Blackstone St., were charged with one count each of simple assault, a misdemeanor, after a...