Thursday, April 18, 2024

Burrillville

After more than 30 years of advocacy, Burrillville conservationist Dionne to step down

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BURRILLVILLE – A volunteer who has served the town for more than three decades, working to protect Burrillville's natural resources, will not seek reappointment when his term expires at the end of this month. Richard Dionne has submitted his letter of resignation from the Burrillville Conservation Commission, leaving the board to nominate a new chairman when his current term...

ARPA submissions close in Burrillville; Council/subcommittees to decide

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BURRILLVILLE – The town may not be able to fund every request submitted for funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, but with more than $5 million to be doled out for infrastructure improvements, broadband services, businesses and non-profits, Burrillville Town Councilors noted this week that the money will have a significant impact on the community. The board held a...

A hard goodbye: Riendeau to retire after 35 years with Burrillville PD

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BURRILLVILLE – Much like the New England Patriots' famed former quarterback Tom Brady, Burrillville Police Department's Detective Lieutenant Guy Riendeau is torn about the decision to retire. "I almost have a sense of mourning that I’m leaving," Riendeau said. "This has been a second family to me. I didn’t look at it as work." Riendeau, a 35-year BPD veteran, is...

Free Easter buckets, Green beer for yellow and blue: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Party planning Parents of Burrillville High School seniors in the Class of 2022 are invited to a meeting at Bravo Brewing Company on Monday, March 14 to help out with planning for an after-graduation party. Volunteers are needed according to parent Christine Yankee, who has organized the gathering to start at 7 p.m. For more information email cyankee@cox.net. A Wish Come...

Starbucks partners with Buckleupallofus here & in Ukraine

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BURRILLVILLE – Starbucks locations across the state of Massachusetts have once again partnered with Buckleupallofus and Children Across America collecting needed supplies for families here and in Ukraine. Families are in desperate need of toiletries that many of us take for granted in our own homes. Drop boxes are located inside Starbucks locations along with signage that shows Bucky...

Property sales in Burrillville between March 2 & March 11

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Tuesday, March 2 and Friday, March 11. 389 Sayles Ave., Unit 1 Seller: LaSalle Bank National Association (David Bolender) Buyer: Morgan Stanley Price: $145,000 0 Reservoir Ave. Seller: Anna & James HurstBuyer: Mark Brizard Price: $15,000 865 Steere Farm Road Seller: Peter & Brenda St. JeanBuyer: Frank...

Calling all girls: BJHL launches new U-19 Midget division, tryouts begin March 14

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BURRILLVILLE – It's a league open to all young players, from three-year-old Burrillville boys in the learn-to-skate program, to 19-year-old female hockey enthusiasts hailing from Massachusetts and Connecticut. And in 2022, the Burrillville Junior Hockey League hopes to further expand its reach, with a new girls U-19 Midget division. One of the oldest leagues of its kind in the...