Video & Gallery: Locals hold virtual birthday parties as North Smithfield turns 150
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Celebrations were held at locations across town on Wednesday, March 24 as locals marked the 150th anniversary of the date North Smithfield officially became an independent town.
While distancing guidelines and limitations of gatherings prevented town officials from planning a large-scale celebration, smaller parties were held by various groups and at all three town schools.
An evening event...
Property sales in Burrillville between March 18 & March 24
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk's office between Thursday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 24.
15 & 25 Kylie Court
Seller: Eaton Developments, Inc.
Buyer: Creative Spaces, LLC
Price: $125,000 & $186,800
249-263 Hill Road
Seller: Anthony Martin
Buyer: John Gaudet
Price: $290,000
55 East Ironstone Road
Seller: John & Catherine Marshall
Buyer: Erin Marshall
Price: $322,100
Two lots – Wallum Lake Road
Seller: Robert...
A legacy with village roots: Slatersville pre-screening sheds light on contributions of John Fox
NORTH SMITHFIELD – His philanthropy ultimately contributed to the education of the likes of Thurgood Marshall and Martin Luther King, but his connection to the village of Slatersville has remained mostly unknown.
John Fox Slater created a fund for the education of newly emancipated slaves in 1882, money that was used to help establish more than 40 historically black institutes,...
Burrillville man dubbed top Eastern Division co-angler, headed to All-American Championship
SHREVEPORT, La. – It's been a year-long journey that's included serious trials, from potentially saving a life, to avoiding everything from snakes and alligators to a worldwide pandemic, but Guiseppe Andreoli says it has all been worth it.
Andreoli, a Burrillville resident, won Eastern Division as a co-angler at The Bass Federation national championship, finishing 6th overall in the competition.
It's...
Burrillville Then & Now: Zambarano Hospital, Part I
Welcome to Burrillville Then & Now, where we take a glance back at how the town used to look, then show how the same space looks today.
With photos and information provided by the Burrillville Historic & Preservation Society, we look now at the history of the RI State Sanatorium for Consumptives – now known as the Zambarano unit of...
Sunday cartoon: Bucky plans a busy 2021
BURRILLVILLE – Buckleupallofus Spring Cruisin’ Child Passenger Safety radio promos have hit airwaves on multiple radio stations, podcasts, social network videos and live radio broadcasts, as well as popular car show websites just like Car Show Nationals located in Minnesota.
A busy 2021 schedule for the award-winning, Bucky cruisin’ child passenger safety campaign started off by showcasing the Giant Buckleupallofus...
Property sales in North Smithfield between March 15 & March 19
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk's office between Monday, March 15 and Friday, March 19.
7-9 Heroux Drive
Seller: Heroux Drive, LLC
Buyer: Ellen Ober
Price: $630,000
0 Edward Ave.
Seller: Kimberly Godfrin
Buyer: Katherin & Adam Bibeault
Price: $150,000
386 Woonsocket Hill Road
Seller: Ryan Goudreau
Buyer: Ashley & Stephen Goula
Price: $615,000
118 Bellevue Ave.
Seller: Bridget Teevan
Buyer:Justin Karageorge & Jessica Doris
Price:...