Friday, March 29, 2024

Burrillville

Burrillville town offices close to the public, service changes announced

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BURRILLVILLE – Town Manager Michael Wood announced this week that Burrillville Town Hall, the town Annex, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Jesse Smith Library buildings and the Extended Care program, would be closed to the public starting Wednesday, March 18, until further notice. Residents with necessary business, such as payment of tax bills, are instructed to call (401) 568-4300 and...

Burrillville, North Smithfield prepare for distance learning, schools closed through April 3

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PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina Raimondo has announced that all public schools in Rhode Island will remain closed through at least April 3, and is rolling out a unique distance learning program beginning Monday that will see students getting their education from home. The news came Wednesday on the tail of the discovery of 10 new cases of COVID 19 within...

Four people transported following crash on Route 102, no major injuries

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BURRILLVILLE – Four people were transported to area hospitals following a two-car crash on Route 102 on Tuesday, March 17, but only one had minor injuries, according to rescue officials. The accident at the intersection of Broncos Highway and Old Nasonville Road shut down the busy highway for around 20 minutes around 5 p.m., from Inman Road...

Window treatment: Pascoag deli stays hopeful, ready as dine-in services shut down

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BURRILLVILLE – Mike Karmozyn says his business has always focused on cleanliness. From cleaning solutions provided by EcolAb - the same company that supplies many hospitals – to disposable gloves worn by every employee touching food, he notes Cow's Tail Deli has worked hard to keep their "spotless," reputation. "We buy the same amount gloves as nursing homes," Karmozyn told NRI...

Parade of love: Village turns out for drive-by anniversary celebration in Pascoag

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BURRILLVILLE – The parade of cars filled a field with visitors lining up along the roadway for a chance to give the couple their well-wishes. Ken and Madeline Putnam celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, May 14, and friends and family surprised the well-known couple with a massive parade by their doorstep. The event was planned by the Putnam's children...

Burrillville theater asked to take ‘Communist’ artwork off of venue marquee

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BURRILLVILLE – Artwork posted in front of the Assembly Theatre that state officials say is intended to lift up Rhode Islanders’ spirits during the pandemic had to be taken down this week, after a member of the venue's governing board said it has Communist overtones. Board of Administration member Donald Fox said he contacted other board members after spotting the...

Burrillville Town Council declares State of Emergency

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BURRILLVILLE – In a move that temporarily suspends certain legal requirements, and gives town officials the authority to take action to curb the spread of COVID 19, the Burrillville Town Council declared a State of Emergency on Monday, March 16. The town's emergency order will run in conjunction with the state of emergency passed by Gov. Gina Raimondo, giving Burrillville...