Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A longtime town firefighter who also served for many years on various boards in Burrillville government died earlier this month, and members of the Town Council recognized the loss this week, acknowledging his contributions to the community. Norman C. Manville died on Saturday, April 17, leaving behind a legacy of service to the town, both in and out...

BURRILLVILLE – A dinner on Monday, April 26 put on by the Burrillville Lions Club raised funding to support scholarships for at least three seniors graduating with the Burrillville High School Class of 2021. The scholarship dinner, the first of its kind organized by the club, was held at Serio's Pizzarama on Church Street. The event was held in place of...

BURRILLVILLE – It's been more than a year since patrons have visited a historic community theater on East Avenue, which saw performances suddenly halted last March as the region shut down over fears of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. That's finally set to change this month, when the Assembly Theatre will host the film premiere of Inspiration Performing Arts...

Division I Champs Congratulations to the undefeated Burrillville Broncos High School varsity football team on winning the first Division I championship in team history. The Broncos clenched the regular season title game at Alumni Field with a 19-14 win Saturday, April 24 over Cumberland. The win marks fifth consecutive division title for the team. The Broncos now move on to the semi-finals...

BURRILLVILLE – A 38-year-old Burrillville woman was arrested this month after a night of heavy drinking led to a fight with her landlord, and the decision to throw furniture and glass around her apartment, according to police. Kess Campbell of Burrillville was charged with felony domestic vandalism, third offense; disorderly conduct; and resisting arrest following the incident. Campbell also had...

NORTHERN RI –When strolling along country paths through woods and fields in Burrillville or North Smithfield, look closely on a cloudy day, or at dawn, or dusk on a moonlit night, and the rather elusive ground-dwelling timberdoodle bird, otherwise known as the American Woodcock, might make an appearance. The birds, “don’t like old growth forests,” noted Carol Ayala, treasurer of...

BURRILLVILLE – With warmer temperatures and nicer weather upon us now that spring has finally arrived, we need to be very careful when it comes to kid free zones around vehicles parked in garages and driveways. Don't take for granted that when you get into your vehicle it is completely safe to put it in gear and drive away. Kids...