Friday, March 29, 2024

Burrillville

‘Call the feds’: Erratic driver with needles refuses to cooperate with BPD

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Editor's note: The suspect below has been cleared of all charges following discovery that his vehicle and identity were stolen. Read an update on the story here. BURRILLVILLE: A Vermont man is facing felony charges after police caught him speeding along Broncos Highway with multiple needles – including one filled with an unknown substance – in the door of his...

BPD gets riot gear, asks for drone preparing for election unrest

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BURRILLVILLE – Pointing to the potential for unrest following the results of this week's election, Burrillville Police Col. Stephen Lynch received council approval last week for the purchase of roughly $4,000 in riot gear for his officers. The department's request for approval of another $25,000 to purchase a drone, however, was tabled with the expectation that officials come back with...

Burrillville Republicans may be on track for election wins

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BURRILLVILLE – With ballots from Election Day polling locations counted, Burrillville Republicans appeared on track for election wins Tuesday night, with several showing leads that could prove difficult to overcome for their Democratic opponents. As of 11:58 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, state Board of Elections results showed Sen. Jessica de la Cruz with a decisive lead over Democratic challenger...

Giant games, leftover scares: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Riverwalk fun Visit Jesse Smith Memorial Library today, Monday, Nov. 2, for outdoor games on the Riverwalk. The library will have Giant Connect 4, Flarts & ladder ball and more from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Participants must be age two and older and wear masks, and social distancing rules will be followed. Election Day While many in town have voted early, Tuesday,...

More than 4,500 Burrillville voters weigh in early: New process could help future elections

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BURRILLVILLE – Despite some lines, voting in advance of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election has gone smoothly in Burrillville, with some 3,995 residents having already cast their ballots as of Thursday, Oct. 29. By Monday evening, the figure had raised to 4,830. And with Rhode Island Board of Elections officials stating that they're prepared to tally those votes next week,...

Property sales in Burrillville between Oct. 21 & Oct. 28

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 29. 115 Mowry St. Seller: Dennis & Donna Trinque Buyer: Frank Isidoro Price: $226,600 65 Sanwood Drive, Unit 5 Seller: Sharon Higgins Buyer: Laurie Dumouchelle Price: $162,900 35 Kylie Court Seller: Eaton Developments, Inc. Buyer: Tracy Leroux & Steven Langevin Price: $129,900 111 Graniteville Road, Unit 111 Seller: EJS Investments, Inc. Buyer:...

Shop local…but how? Your guide to supporting small business in northern RI

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BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – You've heard it many times before: shopping local will help to keep the economy running and ensure that your neighbors thrive – rather than putting cash into the pockets of large retailers. And in a year when a worldwide pandemic has made it harder than ever to keep the doors open, it's much more more important that...