For nearly 75 years, Burrillville Lions swim program helps keep young heads above water
BURRILLVILLE – On a warm Tuesday afternoon, swim instructor James Haczynski leads a small pack of kids into a shallow patch of water – neck deep for his young students.
"Kick," he yells as the group of 3-5 year-olds splashes across the lake. "Use your arms too!"
"I like to make the class challenging but fun," Haczynski said later. "When...
Wetmore earns rank of Eagle Scout, building new stage at Camp Phoenix
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A scout with Troop 1139 Slatersville has earned the rank of Eagle, with a project that will benefit local kids attending summer camp for years to come.
Zachary Wetmore built a stage at Camp Phoenix, a town-based day facility serving kids entering kindergarten through 8th grade.
One of the largest summer camps in the state,...
Property sales in North Smithfield between June 29 & July 6
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 6.
90 Elizabeth AveSeller: John & Shannon Vander PuttenBuyer: Christopher Montano & Kristen HasselschwertPrice: $500,000
1 Tupperware Drive, Unit 218Seller: Chia Lin Buyer: Gail BarssPrice: $275,000
10 Glen Ave., Unit 2LSeller: Tyler MinnisBuyer: Tracey TrudelPrice: $154,650
170 Providence Pike, Unit...
Sunday safety cartoon: 7-Eleven joins safety campaign
BURRILlVILLE – 7-Eleven Stores and gas stations have partnered with Buckleupallofus for summertime child safety, displaying coloring fun activities and safety posters across the region starting this month.
Thousands of, "Kids in Hot Cars," and, "Stay Hydrated, Drink Plenty of Fluids," coloring posters are being distributed at 7-Eleven locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, reminding everyone about summer safety...
BHS grad named co-valedictorian of Post University
BURRILLVILLE – A Harrisville resident who received a bachelor's degree in psychology has been named one of two valedictorians at a Connecticut college.
Kat Takita, a 2017 graduate of Burrillville High School, shares the title of top student with Amanda Cherniske of Bethel, Conn.
Takita, who has completed a bachelor of arts, represents on-campus learners at the college, based...
Introducing: Back In Business, a Guide to Summer 2021
Welcome back, northern Rhode Island!
Northern Rhode Island is back in business after a long and difficult year, and as your favorite local restaurant, watering hole and gym works on getting things back to normal, it's time to be grateful for the community's resilience.
In that spirit, we've published a guide to summer 2021 that aims to celebrate that resilience and...
Property sales in Burrillville between June 25 & June 30
The following is a list of sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk's office between Friday, June 25 and Tuesday, June 29.
85 Mount Pleasant RoadSeller: John & Debra StrattonBuyer: Jay & Naomi HaldemanPrice: $185,000
926 East Ave.Seller: Gary & Lucille Gentile Buyer: Daniel Bidsnack Price: $300,000
0 Manly DriveSeller: John Laprade & Justina BiagettiBuyer: Mountford Construction, LLCPrice: $110,000
34-36 New St.Seller: Patrick...
