Friday, March 29, 2024

Burrillville

Sunday cartoon: Back-to-school safety

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BURRILLVILLE – It’s that time of year again. Summer vacation comes to an end, and kids are headed back into the classrooms. This Sunday feature reminds children about the importance of following safety rules while waiting for the school bus, and also what to do when the bus arrives at their pick up locations. The popular Bus Stop Kids...

The weekend: 26 things to do in northern RI

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Northern, RI – Welcome to the weekend northern Rhode Island, our roundup of things to do, places to go and live entertainment to see – right here in our small towns. This week, Friday is cancelled. Well, maybe not completely, but several outdoor events originally scheduled for today have been postponed, and we recommend double-checking with the venue before you...

Burrillville fire departments awarded $955K federal equipment grant

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BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville's fire districts will receive a $955,974 Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant, funding to be used to replace outdated communications equipment, according to a release this week from the state's federal delegation. The regional initiative will provide state-of-the-art systems for each of Burrillville’s fire apparatus and a new multi-band portable radio for every firefighter...

Sex offender accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill Burrillville girl held without bail

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PROVIDENCE – The man accused of kidnapping a Burrillville Middle School student – and later attempting to have her killed – was held without bail this week following an appearance in Providence Superior Court. Chandler Cardente, 29, pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and murder-for-hire stemming from the 2021 incident. He was previously indicted by a grand jury...

Burrillville native named 17th president of Ohio State

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – He is well-remembered in his hometown, and continues to add to a long list of achievements, from am illustrious military career to a leader at the country's top universities, making locals proud to be a fellow Bronco. The Board of Trustees for Ohio State has named a Burrillville native, retired Vice Admiral Walter Edward...

Property sales in Burrillville between August 7 & August 11

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, August 7 and Friday, August 11. 45 Shady Lane Seller: David & Daniel Stephenson Buyer: Kevin Woodworth & Brittney Bebeau Price: $475,000 777 Reservoir Road (11,230 square feet) Seller: Michael & Sheryl LaFrancois Buyer: Tiki Village Homeowner's Association, Inc. Price: $7,500 745 Reservoir Road (18,924 square feet) Seller: Elizabeth Santelli (trustee) Buyer:...

Chicken dinner, Trust Days kick off & $8K from lemonade: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Paddle heroes When the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club held its annual end-of-season celebration last week at Spring Lake Beach, there were extra special achievements to celebrate. Harrisville Fire Chief Michael Gingell presented members with a special citation recognizing rescue efforts of a missing and injured resident along the Nipmuc River during a trip earlier this summer. The Rhode Island Canoe/Kayak...