Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Burrillville

Burrillville High School closes for week following 16 positive COVID cases

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BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville High School students went back to distance learning for three days last week after 16 positive cases of COVID-19 among students and staff led to more than 120 absences in a single day. Supt. Michael Sollitto sent a letter to parents on Tuesday, Nov. 2 explaining the decision. "In addition to those testing positive for COVID-19, a...

Pumpkin Fest to bring family fun to Pascoag, with contests, demos & treats this Saturday

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BURRILLVILLE – A festive fall event that typically brings hundreds of young costumed visitors and their families to Pascoag will take place this Saturday, following a one week weather delay. The Downtown Pascoag & Neighborhood Association's annual Pumpkin Fest will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. by the village Bridgeway. Originally scheduled for October 30,...

Letter: Nursing shortage is a wake up call

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The fact that we can't find new full-time, vaccinated workers to work at our state hospitals tells you how little the state values healthcare workers. We have been calling attention to staffing issues long before the pandemic even started. For years, nurses and health professionals have been expected to do more with less – less help, less equipment and...

Scouting for food, Broncos 5K: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Scouting for food Troop 1 Pascoag and Troop 102 are seeking donations of non-perishable items for the annual Scouting for Food, a drive to help Burrillville families in need. A collection event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 141 Howard Ave. in Pascoag from 9 to 11 a.m. Items most needed include canned tuna, peanut butter,...

Guns seized from Burrillville home following domestic dispute

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BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville police seized a rifle and a shotgun from a home last month after finding broken items strewn both in and outside the residence following a domestic dispute. Jared Mansolillo, 39, was arrested and charged with domestic vandalism, assault and disorderly conduct in connection with the incident. According to the arrest report, police were dispatched to the...

Sunday cartoon: Itty Bitty Super Dupers celebrate birthday with Halloween safety

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BURRILLVILLE – This week's Itty Bitty Super Dupers Halloween safety coloring cartoon reminds kids about a variety of safety hazards and dangers to watch out for on Sunday, Oct. 31. Perfect timing: It's also the Itty Bitty Super Dupers' birthday today. They soared onto the comic book scene on Halloween night with their very popular Itty Bitty Super Dupers...

Perron reunion now live-streaming for Halloween weekend

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BURRILLVILLE – The family whose experience in a Burrillville farmhouse inspired a movie franchise has returned to town this weekend for a live-streaming event at the allegedly haunted property in honor of Halloween weekend. Paranormal content platform The Dark Zone is sponsoring a three day reunion event, which began on Friday, Oct. 29 at the Harrisville farmhouse known by...