Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A well-known volunteer firefighter in Harrisville who served as deputy chief of the village department for some 38 years died this month at the age of 84. Norman P. "Joe" Menard died on Thursday, May 5 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. Born in Harrisville, he was the son of the late Pierre and Hermeline (Cabana) Menard,...

Village Common info meeting The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to help expand senior services in town through their partnership with the Village Common of Rhode Island. Roles that need to be filled include Steering Committee members, membership ambassador, volunteer coordinator, events planner and more. For more information, visit the TVC website at villagecommonri.org. If you are interested...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, May 3 and Friday, May 13. 27-31 Walling Road Seller: Paul DalpeBuyer: Margaux & Brett Bessette Price: $470,000 125 Steere St. Seller: Darlene CasavantBuyer: Robert & Angelina HewittPrice:$375,000 454 Buck Hill Road Seller: Laurie Berthiaume Buyer: Tyler EvansPrice: $321,000 2-8 Callahan School St. Seller: John, David, James & Mario Toti,...

BURRILLVILLE – The Kids In Hot Cars Prevention Campaign is now underway, reminding everyone how important it is to make sure kids are not left alone in hot cars and trucks during the upcoming summer months. With temperatures reaching the 80s this weekend and the week ahead according to weather forecasts, we want everyone to be summer safer and...

PROVIDENCE – Education and child safety advocates will join Senate Minority Whip Jessica de la Cruz, a Republican representing District 23 in North Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester, to support legislation that they say will close a loophole that allows those in positions of authority to engage in sexual relations with children. “Parents are angry and scared, and they want this bill...

BURRILLVILLE – Supt. Michael Sollitto is on track to remain with the district through the 2024/2025 school year following a contract extension passed unanimously this week by the Burrillville School Committee. The extension for the district's top administrator was approved without public discussion at the school board's meeting on Tuesday, May 10. Sollitto came to Burrillville in 2018, taking...

Northern, RI – The warm weather is finally here – hopefully to stay for the season – and with it come plenty of outdoor activities, patio dining, entertainment and more, every weekend here in northern Rhode Island. If you're looking for ways to spend your free time over the next four days, we've got you covered with our weekly...