Burrillville

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Shoppers at Slatersville Plaza will have a new and convenient place to drop off old eyeglasses for recycling, thanks to a collaboration between the Burrillville Lions Club and students at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. Representatives from the club, the high school and the supermarket that donated space gathered at Brigido's Fresh Market at...

BURRILLVILLE – A man who filed a lawsuit against the town, the police department and several individuals over his 2015 arrest recently brought the issue to the Burrillville Town Council, asking members to hold police accountable for what he says were false charges. Councilors, however, were advised by Solicitor William Dimitri not to speak on the issue due to the...

State Championship Congratulations to the Burrillville High School hockey team, headed to the Division 1 State Championship for the first time since 1976. The Broncos team took down #1 seeded Prout in the Frozen Four semi-finals 4-3 in double OT over the weekend. The high school noted that goals were scored by Steve Rodrigues, Patrick Murphy, Ryan Frenette and Cam...

BURRILLVILLE – With the nicer weather just around the corner, there will be plenty of fenced-in yards with pet dogs outside enjoying the warmer temperatures. I am on the road a lot heading back-and-forth to classic car shows and community events, and often see these pet dogs outside in their yards. Sometimes, I see dogs roaming free in the...

Northern, RI – Welcome to The Weekend, your weekly guide to all that's happening – from live music, to book sales and crafting – in the northwest corner of the state. Today is International Women's Day and some local establishments – including Hill's, Dev's and Toti's Taverns – are offering specials in honor of the celebration. Don't forget...

BURRILLVILLE – Members of the Town Council voted unanimously to approve a bond of up to $6.4 million to finance repairs to school facilities, including a costly but urgent boiler replacement for Steere Farm Elementary School. "It needs to be done sooner rather than later," explained Finance Director Leslie McGovern at a meeting with the council on Wednesday, Feb. 28. To...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Feb. 27 and Tuesday, March 5. 525 Cherry Farm Road Seller: Marc Dupre & Lanny Lo Buyer: Patriot Home Buyers, LLC Price: $290,000 525 Cherry Farm Road Seller: Patriot Home Buyers, LLC Buyer: New Era, LLC Price: $261,000 26 Paulette St. Seller: U.S. Bank National Association (Diane & Joseph Brown) Buyer: RI...