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Photos: ‘Awesome turnout,’ small business support & true family fun on display at GBA event

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GLOCESTER – Sounds of dozens of playing children – squealing, shouting, splashing – filled the sunny field at Mulberry Vineyards in Chepachet on Sunday, June 23. It seemed the clock temporarily turned back to what might have been a more carefree time when the 1730 Andrew Brown homestead was built. Husband-and-wife David and Melissa Wright of the vineyards had opened...

Property sales in Glocester between June 5 & June 24

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Glocester Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, June 5 and Monday, June 24. 8 Saunders Brook Road Seller: Charles Shrader Buyer: Jessica Reynolds Price: $450,000 0 Lake Washington Drive Seller: Robert Lefebvre Buyer: Stephen Colardo Price: $30,800 21 Bel Air Drive Seller: Daniel & Alexandra Birch Buyer: Lisa Dempsey Price: $540,000 30 Oliver St. Seller: Eaton Developments Inc. Buyer: Christopher Manieri Price: $489,000 11 Teaberry Drive Seller:...

Stewards of history: Brown & Hopkins General Store now has new owners

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GLOCESTER – Cynthia and Scott Barlow now own a piece of history: Glocester's Brown and Hopkins General Store, the oldest continuously operated general store in the U.S., located in the center of Chepachet Village on Putnam Pike. "I love this town, and I know so many people here who consider Brown and Hopkins to be like a beacon for the...

Sunday cartoon: Stay hydrated kids

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BURRILLVILLE – School is now out across the state and region for summer vacation. Kids begin showing up at area car shows and cruise nights in the area now, because they no longer need to do after school homework, or go to bed early, and they have a little more freedom to enjoy this popular automotive classic car and...

Property sales in North Smithfield between June 11 & June 20

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 20. 22 Greenville Road Seller: Michael & Judith Frietas Buyer: Jose Carrion Price: $385,000 0 Log Road Seller: Peter & Anita Godin Buyer: MacPherson Building, LLC Price: $355,000 209 Greenville Road Seller: Kyle Johnson, Linda & Ronald Tanguay Buyer: Valeriia Syrovatska Price:$495,000 40 Old Louisquisset Pike, Unit 204B Seller: William...

BMS student, 12, credited with saving classmate during field trip to Spring Lake

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BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville Middle School student was praised by school officials last week for his quick action in rushing to help a classmate who was struggling to swim. Sixth grader Alexander Dupuis was on a field trip to Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville on Thursday, June 13 when he noticed a boy attempting to swim out to the...

Sunday cartoon: Kids in hot cars prevention

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BURRILLVILLE – With the forecasts calling for extreme temperatures over the next week, it’s very important to remind kids and families about the importance of vehicle safety. Never, ever, leave a child alone in a hot car. The extreme heat is dangerous for any child and could cause irreversible injuries and even death. This would also apply to pets...