Thursday, March 28, 2024

Burrillville

Shrine speaker, veteran’s event: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Veteran's Day Burrillville Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 in celebration of Veteran's Day, and trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. The Burrillville Allied Veteran’s Council will host a ceremony in recognition of the day starting at 11 a.m. at the Pascoag Bridgeway. The event is open to...

Sunday cartoon: Smoke alarm safety

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BURRILLVILLE – It's November 7, which means it's time to, turn your clock back one hour for Daylight Saving Time, and also time to look at smoke alarm safety and exit drills In the home. The below safety coloring cartoon is part of the award-winning and nationally utilized Seasons Of Safety campaign, which addresses numerous seasonal and holiday safety...

Zambarano’s parent hospital one of two cited for failure to meet vaccination mandate

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BURRILLVILLE – Eleanor Slater Hospital, which includes the Burrillville-based Zambarano unit, is one of two healthcare facilities to receive violation notices this week from the Rhode Island Department of Health for failure to comply with the state's vaccination mandate for COVID-19. Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket was also notified of a violation, and both hospitals now have ten days to...

Harrisville’s new ‘Art Box Studio’ offers space to create

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BURRILLVILLE – Tucked away in Harrisville's Clock Tower building on Tinkham Lane, two local women have opened a business they hope will serve as a beacon for area artists, and a place to create, display and support the work of local talent. Ellie Forte and Carol Cove opened the doors to Art Box Studio on Monday, Nov. 1, an all...

Property sales in North Smithfield between Oct. 27 & Nov. 4

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 4. 14 Lapre RoadSeller: Brian SweetlandBuyer: Catherine Glaude & Deric McGuirePrice: $346,000 1 Tupperware Drive, Unit 134Seller: Michael & Ann Marie ValeBuyer: Allison & Harry EkonomakosPrice: $280,000 1 Tupperware Drive, Unit 130Seller: High Rocks II, LLC (quit claim)Buyer: Ivelina...

Historian looks to repair final resting place of Burrillville woman defamed by Conjuring story

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BURRILLVILLE – While those with an interest in the supernatural flock to Burrillville from destinations far and wide with hopes to catch a glimpse of the unknown, the grave of one woman defamed by the story that brought them to town sits desecrated. Repaired many times, the stone at Bathsheba Sherman's final resting place remains broken since vandals last destroyed...

With need up 50%, Local troops hold successful Scouting for Food drive

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BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – You may have seen them this weekend, young men and women on a mission, many in crisp uniforms with badges and hats, walking door to door. Troops with the Boy Scouts of America Narragansett Council were Scouting for Food on Saturday, Nov. 6, collecting non-perishable items for Rhode Island families in need. Started in 1988, the program...