Pascoag Utility, Harrisville Fire District look to consolidate water service; Merger talks underway
BURRILLVILLE – Pascoag Utility District and the Harrisville Fire District Water Department have been engaged in what officials say are "serious," discussions about merging and creating a new entity that would cover electric and water distribution services in a significant portion of Burrillville.
According to a joint announcement this week, the new entity would own and operate the current...
Andruzzi Foundation visits Burrillville to promote Food Security Program
BURRILLVILLE – The Joe Andruzzi Foundation hosted a press conference on the importance of food security programs on Thursday, March 30 at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. The organization aims to provide help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their families through financial support when it is needed most.
The event was part of the Foundation’s...
Sunday cartoon: Safe boating, safe fishing kids
BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will be stocking state lakes and ponds with trout this week preparing for the opening day of fishing this coming Saturday, April 8. Area lakes and ponds will be filled with trout across Rhode Island and thousands of avid fishing enthusiasts, including children, will be fishing from shores, docks, bridges...
Property sales in Glocester between March 10 & March 31
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Glocester Town Clerk’s office between Friday, March 10 and Friday, March 31.
246 Pray Hill Road
Seller: Bruce Lorange
Buyer: Robert & Linda Cline
Price: $389,000
0 Lake Washington Drive
Seller: Debra Almonte & Ray Curtis
Buyer: Henry Beltram
Price: $40,000
29 Robin Vale Drive
Seller: Ashley Kane
Buyer: Karlyn Whipple & Ben Brosh
Price: $425,000
76 Aldrich Road
Seller: Sheryl...
The Nashville Dispatch, Ya Gotta Love It: Two words that go a long way
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Welcome to The Nashville Dispatch, a feature on NRI NOW.
In this monthly column submitted by Burrillville native Keith Bradford, we cover topics in the music business designed to inform, entertain, and enlighten people interested in the topic.
Two words that go a long way in the music business
The two words, 'thank you,' can go a long way in...
Pascoag man buys $10K winning ticket at Champ’s
BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Lottery has announced that a man from Pascoag went home with a quick $10,000 after claiming an, "Instant Game," prize this week.
The win came on an Ultimate Fortune ticket purchased Thursday, March 30 at Champ's Discount Liquors at 16 South Main St.
The man did not disclose any plans for the winnings, according to...
Jones joins Blackstone Heritage Board of Directors
NORTH SMITHFIELD - The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Board of Directors announced this week that North Smithfield resident Paul Jones has been elected to the Board of Directors.
BHC works with community partners to preserve, promote, and celebrate the historic, natural, and recreational resources of the Blackstone River Valley and its 25 constituent communities. These communities include...
