Latest series of coloring cartoons by Burrillville artist to focus on house fires
BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville-based artist and public safety advocate Jim Weicherding's latest series of coloring cartoons will address a topic that inevitably affects families and the community every winter in New England.
"It seems that every time you turn on the television news, day or night, you see the same news stories practically every day during the winter months: house fires,"...
Man dies following rollover accident in Burrillville woods
BURRILLVILLE – A Massachusetts man was pronounced dead early Sunday morning following an off-roading accident in a sand pit by the state-owned George Washington Management Area.
The victim was reportedly ejected from a Jeep in an incident near the Connecticut line around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3.
Burrillville police responded to the call, and said in a press release Sunday...
Property sales in Burrillville between Dec. 24 & Dec. 31
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 31.
180 Colwell Road
Seller: GRPMM, LLC
Buyer: Daniel & Carrie Kenney
Price: $275,000
44 Roosevelt Ave.
Seller: Daniel & Carrie Kenney
Buyer: Janis Brooks & Matthew Wiley
Price: $300,000
414 Sayles Ave.
Seller: Richard & Linda Polseno
Buyer: 414 Sayles Ave. LLC
Price: $500,000
63 Lapham Farm Road
Seller: David...
Locals get their kicks – and confidence – at new karate studio on Chapel Street
BURRILLVILLE – She works with students both young and old, teaching confidence and focus, and after years of instructing others in martial arts, Audrey Hussey notes that everyone has one thing in common.
"People want to hit stuff, and the ones that don't have never tried," Hussey said. "It's such a stress relief and an endorphin rush."
But students at Hussey's...
Burrillville police release new details on armed bank robbery; Suspect still at large
BURRILLVILLE – It was likely a planned hit job by an armed robber who paid mind to details, such as the location of cameras, time spent at the scene, and a getaway plan.
Burrillville Police Col. Stephen Lynch released new details this week on the Tuesday, Dec. 1 robbery of Rhode Island Credit Union in Pascoag – including enhanced photos...
New tax incentives, time at home heat up trend toward wood, gas and pellet stoves
NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND – In the 19th century, New Englanders on cold winter nights might gather around the hearth and read poetry.
With Rhode Island now fully in the grip of the winter season, those fortunate to have a hearth are gathering, though they’re probably not reciting the works of fireside poets.
Instead, they’re likely keeping toasty while working by the...
Schools funded, vehicle tax payments due soon in northern RI
NORTH SMITHFIELD/BURRILLVILLE – With the state budget finally passed this month, municipalities across Rhode Island are now sending residents motor vehicle tax bills that feature an abbreviated timeframe for payback.
In North Smithfield, Town Administrator Paul Zwolenski issued an executive order to address the issue last week, with mandated due dates on February 15, March 15, May 15 and June...
