Saturday, April 20, 2024

Burrillville

Hearing in case of teacher accused of 2nd degree molestation in Burrillville moves forward

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PROVIDENCE – The teacher accused of inappropriate contact with a first grade student while serving as a substitute at A.T. Levy Elementary School in 2011 pleaded not guilty to the charges last month, and a hearing on a motion to subpoena evidence in the case took place Monday, April 18, with the request granted. Michael Langelier, 56, of North Smithfield,...

de la Cruz withdraws from Congressional race

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PROVIDENCE – Senate Minority Whip Jessica de la Cruz, a Republican who represents District 23 in Burrillville, Glocester and North Smithfield, officially dropped out of the race for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional seat this week, endorsing former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung. "I believe that Mayor Fung now represents the best chance for Rhode Island to send a Republican to...

Lions Club opens 2022 scholarship program to North Smithfield students

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BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Lions Club has announced that in 2022, its long-running scholarship program will also be open to students from the town of North Smithfield. The club serves both towns, and is open to residents of both neighboring communities, with the mission, "we serve," and motto, "When there's a need, there's a Lion." The scholarship, which gives major consideration...

Property sales in Burrillville between April 4 & April 12

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 12. 1646 East Wallum Lake Road Seller: Cross Development, LLCBuyer: Ruby & Robert VincentPrice: $600,000 562 Buck Hill Road Seller: US Bank National Association (Gerard & Amy Salvas)Buyer: Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors TrustPrice: $315,606 562 Buck Hill Road Seller: Merrill Lynch Mortgage InvestorsBuyer:...

The weekend: Hop Into Spring, 3 Can Jam

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Northern R.I. – As we head into the Easter holiday and Spring Break begins at schools across the state, there is much to enjoy – and accomplish – here in northern Rhode Island. Welcome to The Weekend, where we list all of the entertainment and special events taking place right here in your community. Our roundup covers fundraising and volunteer...

Purchase of zoo pass, clothing & cigarettes lead to fraud charges for Harrisville woman

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BURRILLVILLE – A Harrisville woman who police say was attempting to shop both online and in-person using someone else's credit card has been charged with theft and fraud after an investigation earlier this month. Inez Sanchez, 47, was arrested on April 3, and is now facing six counts of fraudulent use of a credit card, plus one count each of...

Burrillville teens invite residents to community ‘Town Hall’ event April 20

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BURRILLVILLE – From helpful information for those struggling with addiction, to interactive discussions on the effects of impaired driving, youth with the Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition have been hard at work for the past several months planning a free – and engaging – community event they hope will offer both education and conversation. The coalition will hold a "Town...