Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A firefighter who began his career in Nasonville and rose through the ranks to eventually become acting chief in the city of Warwick has been named chief of the Pascoag Fire District. Marcel Fontenault replaces former Chief Harold Carter, who was terminated from the position in November after some three decades of service in the village district. The appointment...

BURRILLVILLE – It won't be your traditional celebration, but school officials say they've done their best to make sure it's memorable for Burrillville's graduating seniors. The Burrillville High School Class of 2020 will begin a week of graduation-related activities tomorrow, picking up their caps and gowns in preparation to walk across the stage at Levy Rink next week. But this year's...

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville school district took a unique approach to the first week of distance learning for public school students in Rhode Island, with a "virtual spirit week," that helped to keep kids connected and entertained as they completed assignments from home. The distance learning initiative, believed to be the first of its kind nationally in reaction to the...

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...