Pandemic inspires Burrillville health worker to launch unique business for celebrations
BURRILLVILLE – After one year of working on the front lines of the pandemic, Jennifer Hopgood says she knew she had to do something to combat the stress and sadness she was feeling from her daily life.
A family nurse practitioner, Hopgood was spending half her week at an outdoor COVID clinic, with the other half in telemedicine.
"It was...
With more than 400 student absences, Burrillville will move to distance learning Thursday
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville School District will return to distance learning for the remainder of this week after finding an average of 430 student absences each day following the return from winter break.
Supt. Michael Sollitto announced the plan to relaunch virtual learning on Thursday, Jan. 6 as COVID-19 cases rise across the state in a letter to parents Wednesday...
Mohegan Bridge to close for around 15 months beginning next Friday
BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced the date for the anticipated closure of a bridge on Route 102, noting both lanes of the Mohegan Bridge will be closed starting on Friday, Jan. 14.
The bridge, which carries Route 102 over the Branch River in Burrillville has been under construction since spring 2021, with northbound...
Pascoag Fire recognizes Captain Jenks, retiring after 40 years of service
BURRILLVILLE – She's given four decades to the district, rising to the rank of captain, and has been known for supporting others along the way.
Sharon Jenks retired last week from the Pascoag Fire Department, and staff at the district surprised the longtime member with fit sendoff as she ended her final shift.
Jenks, who first served with the...
Staff shortage, collection for refugees: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Back to school
It's back to school today, Monday, Jan. 3, for Burrillville students returning from winter break. For parents looking for information amid the recent surge of COVID-19 and changing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, school officials advise that there are currently no changes to quarantine and/or isolation requirements. An update from the Rhode Island Department...
Sunday cartoon: Healthy habits for kids in the new year
BURRILLVILLE – It's the start of a brand new year and with this in mind, this Sunday's cartoon wants to remind kids about healthy habits.
Millions of people are making resolutions for the New Year, and most of those resolutions are focused on health and fitness. On the other hand, children are facing many health concerns and issues that...
Property sales in Burrillville between Dec. 22 & Dec. 28
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Thursday, Dec. 28
1 Daniele DriveSeller: Black Starr RealtyBuyer: Daniele InternationalPrice: $975,000
74 Sayles Ave.Seller: Daniel Heroux & Barbara PowersBuyer: Bowen Properties, LLCPrice: $470,000
45 High St.Buyer: Randy & Lorie ReiffSeller: Stephen & Leeanne InstasiPrice: $365,000
465 Chapel St. Unit 1Seller: Jacqueline FrinkBuyer:...
