Egg hiders, Captain Underpants birthday: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Egg hiders needed
The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department announced this week that the Easter Bunny needs help spreading eggs for the town’s upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, to be held Saturday, April 2 at Branch River Park, adjacent to Burrillville Middle School starting at 10 a.m.
The egg hiding is expected to take one hour with enough volunteers, and the rain...
Sunday cartoon: Slow down, move over Rhode Island
BURRILLVILLE – Every day, Rhode Island State Troopers, police officers, firefighters and first responders put their lives at risk doing their jobs out on our roadways and highways trying to keep us safer.
State troopers and police officers put themselves in harm's way every time they exit their vehicle, whether it is working roadwork details protecting others at job...
Property sales in Burrillville between February 21 & March 1
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Feb. 21 and Tuesday, March 1.
105 Nichols Road
Seller: William Rossi (trustee)Buyer: Samuel Corrado & Elizabeth HowePrice: $430,000
204 Rock Ave.
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank National Association (Stephen & Sandra Antonelli)Buyer: Robertson DiazPrice: $230,000
204 Rock Ave.
Seller: Robertson Diaz Buyer: David Parker Price: $252,500
28 Walling...
Plans underway to replace softball infield at Burrillville’s Hauser Recreation area
BURRILLVILLE – From cancelled practices and delayed tournaments, to hours spent trying to ready the field with volunteer labor, coaches and league organizers turned out in September to tell members of the Town Council about poor conditions at a softball field at Hauser Recreation area.
Now, efforts are underway to replace that field, with $65,000 approved to hire a...
The Weekend in northern RI: Cool Beans, Justin Draper & a Motown show
Northern, RI – Welcome to “The Weekend,” where each week we take a look at the entertainment and events going on right here in our small towns.
Watch for this feature every Thursday, as we pull together a list of local entertainment so you can get a head start on the fun. We also try to keep up with the...
Burrillville council approves five-year, $5.8 million contract for trash pickup, purchase of 412 carts
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Town Council has unanimously approved a five-year, $5.8 million contract with Waste Management for trash and recycling collection, along with the purchase of 412 new refuse and recycling carts at a cost of $33,810.
The decision came at the request of Public Works Director Jeff McCormick, Trash & Recycling Coordinator Andrea Hall and Finance Director...
Prosecutors fight judge’s order to release Burrillville man arrested with 211 guns
BURRILLVILLE – Prosecutors are challenging a judge's decision to release a Burrillville man who was arrested last week after police seized an arsenal of 211 guns from his home.
On Monday, Magistrate Judge Patricia Sullivan was prepared to release Ronald Andruchuk, 37, on the condition that he be electronically monitored and stay away from gun stores. Andruchuk was arrested...
