Friday, March 29, 2024

Burrillville

Burrillville Then & Now: Zambarano Hospital, Part I

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Welcome to Burrillville Then & Now, where we take a glance back at how the town used to look, then show how the same space looks today. With photos and information provided by the Burrillville Historic & Preservation Society, we look now at the history of the RI State Sanatorium for Consumptives – now known as the Zambarano unit of...

Sunday cartoon: Bucky plans a busy 2021

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BURRILLVILLE – Buckleupallofus Spring Cruisin’ Child Passenger Safety radio promos have hit airwaves on multiple radio stations, podcasts, social network videos and live radio broadcasts, as well as popular car show websites just like Car Show Nationals located in Minnesota. A busy 2021 schedule for the award-winning, Bucky cruisin’ child passenger safety campaign started off by showcasing the Giant Buckleupallofus...

Gallery: Easter bunny hops by Burrillville Middle School

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BURRILLVILLE – The Easter bunny and his police and fire escorts hopped through town on Saturday, March 20 with stops at Father Holland School, Steere Farm Elementary School, Burrillville High School and Burrillville Middle School. Families were asked to stay in their vehicles at the stops, or come outside of homes along the routs and wave as the mini-parade, organized...

K9 Rex to receive new body armor

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BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville Police Department’s K9 Rex will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Rex’s vest is sponsored by the 2020 Fallen K9 Hero fundraiser hosted by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of the K9s who served...

Assembly Theatre readies for post-pandemic return, Godspell premiere

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BURRILLVILLE – Before COVID-19 brought the theater world to a sudden halt last March, Holly Dumaine-Picard was hard at work on East Avenue, readying a cast for the spring musical performance of Junie B. Jones. After a two-year effort to revitalize the Assembly Theatre, shows were selling out. The once quiet stage was now bustling with educational programs and charity...

Property sales in Burrillville between March 10 & March 17

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 15. 180 Rock Ave. Seller: Suzanne & Alan Angell Buyer: Timberline Property Group Inc. Price: $129,000 172 Church St. Seller: Blue Island Construction Services, Corp. Buyer: Kyle Quijano Price: $305,000 14 Robert St. Seller: Kyle Seyboth Buyer: Johnathan Rathbun Price: $280,000 0 East Ave. Seller: Thomas McGee Buyer: Robert & Sandra McKay Price:...

Burrillville council reaffirms opposition to proposed gun laws, dozens show support

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BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Town Council has reaffirmed its position on gun law in Rhode Island, unanimously passing a resolution last week again declaring the town a Second Amendment sanctuary, and vowing not to appropriate funds to store seized weapons if new legislation is passed by state legislators. The largely symbolic move comes in reaction to seven bills currently before...