Schools cancelled, delayed after storm sneaks up on northern RI
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – While many across the region were focused on the Super Bowl Sunday evening, Mother Nature had her own plans, dumping around ten inches of snow across some parts of northern Rhode Island.
North Smithfield Public Schools announced that Monday, Feb. 14 would be an official snow day, with no virtual learning for students.
"A traditional snow...
Sunday cartoon: Warwick Mall partners with Buckleupallofus Cross Your Heart campaign
BURRILLVILLE – Warwick Mall recently partnered with the Buckleupallofus Cross Your Heart Month campaign and is distributing this week's Sunday Cartoon coloring poster to parents and kids throughout the entire month of February.
The creative buckle up campaign slogan is; "Cross Your Heart with your seatbelt...Somebody loves you!" As we all know, the month of February features Valentine's Day...
Jones to challenge Newberry with run for District 48
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A current member of the North Smithfield School Committee has announced his intent to run for state representative, mounting a challenge to a Republican who has represented North Smithfield and Burrillville for more than a decade.
Paul Jones announced his candidacy this week, kicking off a fundraising campaign for the District 48 seat currently held Rep....
Burrillville High School wins $15K Skills USA grant
BURRILLVILLE – The Skills USA chapter at Burrillville High School recently won a $15,000 lab upgrade grant, funding that will be used to complete several work-based learning projects by Career & Technical Education students.
The chapter was one of just 43 across the country in 22 states to be selected for the grant, provided through a partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement.
The...
The NRI weekend: Paint Me Vino, Brothers All Band & Lucky B
Northern, RI – Ready to get out and have some fun northern Rhode Island?
This week, we've moved our feature on local entertainment to Thursday to give you a little extra time to map out your plans – or maybe even start the weekend early. Watch for it on Thursdays going forward.
The hope, as always, is to support...
Three minor subdivisions in Pascoag win Planning Board approval
BURRILLVILLE – Requests from three property owners to subdivide lots in Pascoag were green-lighted unanimously by the Burrillville Planning Board this week, with two of the projects moving forward to include land that will remain as open space in perpetuity.
Planners took up proposals for two lots on Hill Road and one on Town Farm...
Property sales in Burrillville between January 28 & February 9
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Jan. 28 and Wednesday, Feb. 9.
420 Joslin Road
Seller: PRD, LLCBuyer: Jennifer CastonguayPrice: $302,000
112 Foster St.
Seller: Angela Bourgault Buyer: Thomas MrvaPrice: $172,500
44 Sanwood Drive, Unit 8
Seller: Timothy GingellBuyer: Michelle Mercey & Shane DaudelinPrice: $216,000
9 Church St.
Seller: Michael MongeonBuyer: Pascoag Professional Building LLCPrice: $280,000
1300...