Plans underway for Clear River Drive dog park
BURRILLVILLE – Dog owners in town will soon have a new place to let their pets socialize and roam thanks, in part, to a $100,000 state grant slated to finance a new dog park.
The...
Fogarty says he won’t run again
GLOCESTER– Sen. Paul Fogarty, a Democrat representing District 23 in Glocester, Burrillville and North Smithfield, says he will not be running for reelection once his term ends in November.
A graduate of LaSalle Academy, Fogarty, 61, works...
Spreading sunshine, one craft at a time
BURRILLVILLE – For the past five years, residents at nursing homes throughout town have received a small present marking each and every birthday they celebrate.
Whether pins, trinkets or a little something decorative, the handmade...
Fogarty sponsors Senate bill changing rules for power plants
PROVIDENCE – Sen. Paul Fogarty sponsored legislation this week to change the process by which the state reviews power plant proposals, bringing a bill crafted with help from Burrillville authorities opposed to Invenergy LLC's plans...
Power plant developer signs option agreement for 89 acres on Round Top Road
BURRILLVILLE – An option to purchase 89 acres of land along Round Top Road was filed with the Burrillville Town Clerk's office this week by Clean River Energy Center, LLC.
The agreement gives the company,...
Council: No large-scale solar projects on town farms
BURRILLVILLE – No large-scale or commercial solar projects will be permitted in farming zones in Burrillville for the time being, despite arguments from a Providence-based lawyer this week who said an avenue to development...
Burrillville teen one of five nationwide chosen for SADD Leadership Council
BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville High School student has been chosen for the leadership council of the national organization Students Against Destructive Decisions, and she's one of just five students from across the country to...
