Friday, March 29, 2024

Burrillville

Candidates in Burrillville make push for signatures at drive-thru events

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BURRILLVILLE – In a year where a pandemic has made the normal nomination process something of a controversy, Burrillville candidates made a push this week to gather the signatures needed to run for office at several drive-thru events. The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee held two drive-thru signature gathering drives this week, events that brought out candidates from a variety of...

Archaic treasure: Burrillville woman finds millenniums-old ‘bannerstone’ on Sweet’s Hill

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BURRILLVILLE – It was a special day, by any definition. After eight weeks of separation, Roberta Lacey was finally able to see her daughter and her 3-year-old grandson. The trio headed out for a hike on Sweet's Hill, a roughly 150-acre property off of East Avenue formerly owned by the prominent Sweet family, on Monday, May 29. Dairy farmer Albert Sweet...

Letter: Municipal hours may thwart nomination process Friday deadline

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In a call to many of the municipal Board of Canvassers, some said that they would adhere to their normal business hours of operation and close early on Friday, July 10, the last day for candidates to submit their nomination papers. Some municipal officers close by 12 noon. Many throughout the state have extended operating hours on Thursdays often staying...

New kids’ outdoor karate class begins in Burrillville Wednesday

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BURRILLVILLE – A new karate class that follows guidelines for social distancing will begin this week, with a second-degree black belt instructor teaching kids the basics in a safe, outdoor setting. Local instructor Audrey Hussey will host the beginner's class two days a week at Stillwater Mills Pavilion, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. Classes are geared...

Paper signing, theft prevention: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Candidate paper signing Burrillville candidates and registered voters are invited to attend a drive-through nomination signature collecting event in the Burrillville High School parking lot on Tuesday, July 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event is the latest attempt to help those running for local office to collect the nomination signatures needed to certify their candidacy. Residents are reminded that signing...

Property sales in Burrillville between June 25 & July 2

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Thursday, June 25 & Thursday, July 2. 85 Mount Pleasant Road Seller: John & Debra Stratton Buyer: Jay & Naomi Haldeman Price: $185,000 926 East Ave. Seller: Gary & Lucille Gentile Buyer: Daniel Bisdnack Price: $300,000 0 Manly Drive Seller: John Laprade & Justina Biagetti Buyer: Mountford Construction, LLC Price: $110,000 34-36 New Street Seller: Patrick Sylvestre Buyer:...

Councilors question complaint against Conjuring house, pass event permits

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BURRILLVILLE – Noting there is no evidence for allegations that the owners have held unlicensed events, members of the Town Council unanimously approved several permits for upcoming "ghost investigations," at an allegedly haunted farmhouse that has brought national attention to Burrillville. The 300-year-old Round Top Road farmhouse, the inspiration behind the 2013 hit horror movie The Conjuring, was purchased last...