Labor Day
There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Monday, Sept. 7 as the town celebrates Labor Day, and pick up will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
The holiday honors and recognizes the American labor movement, and the works and contributions of laborers to the country’s development and achievements. You can celebrate by supporting local businesses, or showing your support for the labor movement by buying union made brands, such as those listed by the Union Label & Service Trades Department in the attached photos.
Town offices set to reopen
Burrillville town offices will be opening to the public for walk-in services, with restrictions, starting the week of September 14.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 exposure, the town will be setting certain rules and directions for the general public to enter buildings and facilities.
“The health and safety of everyone is critical, especially to keep the virus from resurging,” noted a release from the town.
All services are still being offered, but some of the smaller offices will not allow the public into the office itself. Residents are asked to use online services if possible or call the department beforehand.
View the announcement from the town and a list of departments here, as well as more guidelines for visiting public buildings with hours here.
Algonquin gas release
Algonquin Gas Transimission, LLC will be intermittently releasing odorized natural gas at its compressor station in Pascoag starting Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The company noted that there may be noise and/or odor associated with the work but that there is no danger to people or property in the area.
Questions can be directed to the Enbridge Westwood, Mass. operations office at (508) 938-7728 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or the Enbridge Gas 24 hour call line at (800) 726-8383.
The weekend
The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee will hold a drive-by ballot application hand-out event on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Harrisville Main Street. Read more details about the event here.
Only a few Saturdays remain for the Burrillville Farmer’s Market, featuring local food, art and music at the Stillwater Mill Pavilion. Visit the market on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Town meetings
The Burrillville Sewer Commission will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 via Zoom at 7 p.m. The agenda and instructions to attend can be found here. Â
The Harrisville Fire District Operating Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Sept 8 starting at 7 p.m. The agenda and instructions to attend can be found here.
The Nasonville Fire District will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 starting at 7 p.m. at the fire station at 2577 Victory Highway. The agenda can be found here.
The Oakland/Mapleville Fire District will hold a special meeting for finishing of the district budget on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. A link to attend can be found here.
The Burrillville Town Council will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 starting at 7 p.m. Residents can attend via Zoom with instructions and an agenda found here.Â
The Burrillville Zoning Board has canceled their meeting for the month of September.
