Hundreds turn out for North Smithfield’s Clean & Green Day
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A clean up event held in conjunction with the international celebration of Earth Day brought out 210 volunteers who blanketed North Smithfield roadways on Saturday, April 23 on a mission to remove litter.
The event, held for nearly 20 years thanks to a collaboration between a town officials and a dedicated committee of volunteers, returned to...
Three distinguished ladies named grand marshal of May 7 parade, set to be ‘largest ever’ in N.S.
NORTH SMITHFIELD – With dozens of bands, marching units, floats, local dignitaries and more signed on to participate, North Smithfield's sesquicentennial anniversary parade is on track to be the largest of its kind in the town's 150 year history, according to organizers.
Local historians Louise Vanhouwe, Irene Nebiker and Ruth Pacheco have been named grand marshals of the event,...
Coventry woman brings together ‘crazy’ crafts & impressive stock of goods at new Pascoag shop
BURRILLVILLE – It was a change in focus inspired by the birth of her first child that led Gina DiBiasio to open up shop in Burrillville's Herald Square.
Now, locals can find unique gifts, and browse a large selection of new and custom goods assembled by the former online entrepreneur at her friendly brick-and-mortar store in Pascoag.
Victoria's Closet...
Property sales in Glocester between April 12 & April 25
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Glocester Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, April 12 and Monday, April 25.
11 Blossom Circle
Seller: Jesse & Miriam CzerweinBuyer: Justin Giuffrida & Katie YoungPrice: $750,000
0 Huntinghouse Road
Seller: Christopher & Sarah McNamara Buyer: Jeffry & Katherine HowmanPrice: $127,000
30 Griswold St.
Seller: Jeffrey Foster Buyer: Anthony CabralPrice: $270,033
256 Pray Hill Road
Seller: Peter...
Sunday cartoon: Tri-State Cruisers charity car shows
BURRILLVILLE – Buckleupallofus Tri-State Cruisers charity car shows begin Saturday, April 30 for another cruisin' season. Start time is every Saturday at 3 p.m., weather permitting on the grassy field adjacent to Pizza 101 located in Pomfret, Conn.
The Tri-State Cruisers host this very popular weekly car show and also host a variety of annual car shows that benefits...
Property sales in Burrillville between April 13 & April 22
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, April 13 and Friday, April 22.
58 Sanwood Drive
Seller: Patrick McGourtyBuyer: Susan BrownPrice: $242,000
0 Roundtop Road
Seller: Debra AllesBuyer: Jaime Marak & Timothy Tetrault Price: $252,000
65 Lee Circle & 0 Whiting Lane
Seller: James & Linda CapachinBuyer: Leo CotePrice: $360,000
1298 Victory Highway
Seller: Hannah & Nicholas...
From the mansion to the masks: Overlook staff member reflects on 49 years of service
BURRILLVILLE – Jennifer Thompson was only 15-years-old the day she started a new job at a nursing home on Rock Avenue, and she still remembers the date: November 17, 1973.
At the time, the position in both housekeeping and the dietary department at Overlook Nursing Home would replace a babysitting gig where she made a quarter per child. Her...
