Crews in Pascoag, Chepachet respond to Friday brush fires
Northern RI – Firefighters in several northern Rhode Island towns responded to brush fires on Friday, April 7 following a warning against burning due to winds and dry conditions.
In Glocester, crews spent more than two hours battling a brush fire deep in the woods off Indian Trail. The blaze, which was believed to have started by someone burning...
Property sales in Burrillville between March 29 & April 6
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk's office between Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, April 6.
36 Mill St.
Seller: Refinement, LLC
Buyer: Nicole Gilbert
Price: $367,500
0 Bronco Highway
Seller: Michael, Christine & Megan McGrane
Buyer: Beauchmin Designs, Inc.
Price: $50,000
235 Jefferson Road
Seller: Mary Jane Pelkey
Buyer: Irene Zanni
Price: $340,000
150 Joslin Road
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association (Vincent...
With deadline approaching, thousands remain available in Burrillville business grant recovery program
BURRILLVILLE – A program that aims to help town businesses recover financial losses from the pandemic is soon set to expire - and thousands of dollars will remain unclaimed if more business owners don''t apply.
The Burrillville Town Council allocated $250,000 from the town's American Rescue Plan Act Funding to a new, "Small Business Recovery Grant Program." To...
Paolino, Newberry introduce campaign finance reform legislation
STATE HOUSE – Sen. Thomas Paolino, a Republican representing Districr 17 in Lincoln, North Providence and North Smithfield, introduced Senate Bill 846 relating to campaign finance. Paolino said the omnibus reform package is the result of collaboration with Rep. Brian Newberry, a Repblican from District 48 in Burrillville and North Smithfield, who introduced companion Bill 5962 in the House,...
Firefighters knock out Wednesday morning blaze in Harrisville
BURRILLVILLE – The fire districts responded to a structure fire in Harrisville Wednesday morning, containing the blaze to a detached garage at a home in the village.
Harrisville Fire Chief Michael Gingell said that firefighters were called to home around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5. One civilian was observed for injuries at the scene, but ultimately did not...
Pascoag Utility, Harrisville Fire District look to consolidate water service; Merger talks underway
BURRILLVILLE – Pascoag Utility District and the Harrisville Fire District Water Department have been engaged in what officials say are "serious," discussions about merging and creating a new entity that would cover electric and water distribution services in a significant portion of Burrillville.
According to a joint announcement this week, the new entity would own and operate the current...
Andruzzi Foundation visits Burrillville to promote Food Security Program
BURRILLVILLE – The Joe Andruzzi Foundation hosted a press conference on the importance of food security programs on Thursday, March 30 at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. The organization aims to provide help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their families through financial support when it is needed most.
The event was part of the Foundation’s...
