‘Nana’s’ donates 1,200 books to Burrillville Elementary schools
BURRILLVILLE – A national organization honoring a late longtime librarian recently brought their blessings to town, donating more than 1,000 books to Burrillville's elementary schools.
Nana's Books Foundation delivered the new reads to Austin T. Levy and William L. Callahan Schools, also delivering books to Jesse Smith Memorial Library.
With the knowledge that reading can provide a way to present...
Hanaway family sells Johnny’s, now to become ‘Burrillville diner’
BURRILLVILLE – At a little diner on Victory Highway, big changes are once again underway.
Six years after purchasing the former Monty's Victory Diner, John and Rhonda Hanaway will sell the business this week.
On Tuesday, April 30, they'll pass the torch on the nearly century-old business to a new investor, hanging up their aprons to begin their next chapter.
"It's...
Nesting boxes, Spring Pop Up & store closing: Six things to know in Burrillville this week
Paint your partner
Dev's Tavern at 341 Chapel St. will host "Paint your partner," on Tuesday, April 23 starting at 7 p.m. a paint and sip event. Participants can bring their bestie, cousin, sister or husband for the painting event at a cost of $40 per couple. Spots are limited and painters are instructed to contact the bar to reserve...
Sunday cartoon: Earth Day; Planet versus Plastics
BURRILLVILLE – Monday, April 22, is Earth Day this year, and the theme for 2024 is, “Planet vs. Plastics.”
Plenty of children, teens and adults drink from plastic cups and bottles while out attending classic car and truck shows. I know this, because I see them drinking from plastic cups and bottles at these automotive events. I also see...
Burrillville’s Jesse Smith Library set to get new roof – at cost of nearly half a million
BURRILLVILLE – If you're a regular patron at Jesse Smith Memorial Library, it's a problem you may likely have noticed.
From damaged ceiling tiles to giant buckets catching rain water, the Tinkham Lane facility shows evidence that it's been a regular victim of leaks over the years. Efforts to address the problem in the years since it first opened have,...
The weekend: Spring fun abounds with 35 things to do in northern RI
Northern RI – Welcome to The Weekend, our weekly round up of events, activities, live music and more, all right in our three-town region.
This weekend, Earth Day festivities and cleanups begin on Saturday, and the annual race to honor the late Burrillville resident Shannon Heil takes place on Sunday in Lincoln. Crafting and gardening workshops abound, and music...
Electric cars, clothing collection & yard sale among highlights at 16th annual Green Festival May 4
BURRILLVILLE – The Pascoag Utility District, in collaboration with the town of Burrillville’s Parks and Recreation Department, will return with the popular Green Festival on Saturday, May 4, bringing free family fun along with plenty of tips and information on sustainable living to the Stillwater Mill Pavilion.
New this year, the 16th annual event will feature a small community...
