Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A recently released report on the arrest of a 19-year-old Burrillville man documents an investigation in which police identified 18 victims before charging him with more than two dozen felony counts. Brandon Cook, 19, of 100 Tarkiln Road, was arrested on Monday, March 2, and charged with 16 counts of indecent solicitation of a child and ten counts...

BURRILLVILLE – A traveling car show on Sunday saw dozens of classic cars and trucks drive through the streets of Burrillville, raising local spirits along with funds for a local organization that helps families in need. "Outlaw Run, Cruisin’ For Charity Cavalcade," was a unique type of show organized by Burrillville resident Jim Weicherding, which allowed car enthusiasts to celebrate...

BURRILLVILLE – Photos of readers' "favorite places," in Burrillville continued to come in this week, with the five best set to be printed for inclusion in a time capsule that will be buried in conjunction with the town’s Earth Day celebration. NRI NOW extended the deadline for the competition by one week last Friday, providing extra time for those who...

With confirmed reports in neighboring Massachusetts communities, and a report of one Burrillville man showing symptoms and visiting Landmark Medical Center, the virus that has effectively changed how people live across the globe made itself known in northern Rhode Island this week. The Uxbridge Board of Health was notified of two confirmed cases of COVID 19 on Tuesday, March 24...

Fair cancelled The 29th annual Burrillville Family Fair, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 20, has been cancelled. The Burrillville Parks and Recreation Department announced the news this week, noting that organizers look forward to seeing guests next year. Pickup delayed There was no trash or recycling pickup in Burrillville on Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday. Collection resumed today...

BURRILLVILLE – A virus could not stop town veterans from honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day 2020, and a small gathering that followed the rules of social distancing was streamed online for those who couldn't be there. Burrillville Allied Veterans Council American Legion Posts 17 & 88, and VFW Post 1023, held their annual Memorial Day...

BURRILLVILLE – There was Conaan, then Kilo, then Kramer, then Bosco – but it's been more than a decade since the Burrillville Police Department had a K-9 on the beat. That changed this week when Rex, a 1-year-old German Shepherd and his handler, Off. Bret Simas, graduated training and went out on patrol. The pair just completed 20 weeks of training...