Burrillville

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,...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 8. 4 Malvina Lane Seller: Sandra Barden & Patricia Karmozyn Buyer: Erin Corley & Joshua Bloschichak Price: $200,000 73 Sanwood Drive Seller: Karen Arpin Buyer: Joseph & Kathleen Mousseau Price: $275,000 50-52 Mapleville Main St. Seller: John Wheeler Buyer: Laquetha Mieres Price: $425,000 0 East...

BURRILLVILLE – A driver involved in a serious motor vehicle crash on Wallum Lake Road Tuesday afternoon is in stable condition according to a release from the Burrillville Police Department. Jake Suprenant, 30, of Burrillville, was reportedly traveling north at a high rate of speed around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 when he lost control of his vehicle –...

BURRILLVILLE – A life flight was called to the scene of a serious accident on Wallum Lake Road Tuesday afternoon after the jaws of life were used to extract the occupant from the vehicle. Emergency personnel were called to the motor vehicle crash in the area of 400 Wallum Lake Road around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 for reports...

BURRILLVILLE – A local seventh grader chose the Assembly Theatre in Burrillville as the recipient of a grant that she won recently from the Feinstein Junior Scholar Foundation. Katherine Smith, 13, who attends Good Shepard School in Woonsocket, made the donation during the intermission of "The Lion King " on Sunday, a play in which she portrayed Scar. "I wanted...

Kindergarten registration Registration for children entering kindergarten in 2025 will be held at Austin T. Levy Elementary School at 135 Harrisville Main St. on Wednesday and Thursday. April 9 and 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. Children must turn 5 by September 1 to register and documentation must be provided including the child’s original birth certificate; immunization and physical records;...