Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A proposal to build a 5 megawatt solar array on a gravel pit on Log Road has received the go-ahead from the Zoning Board of Review, with unanimous approval of a use variance for the property. The property, a 53.5 acre lot owned by Dennis Piette, is located in an F5 farming/residential zone, where such solar projects are...

BURRILLVILLE – Tickets went on sale today in a raffle to raise funds for the Burrillville Land Trust's ambitious effort to save an East Avenue property from development. The organization will sell 250 tickets in the raffle, funds that will go toward a $2.2 million dollar campaign to purchase Sweet’s Hill and steward the property. One lucky participant will win...

Calendar fundraiser The Burrillville High School 2021 Senior class is conducting a February Calendar Raffle with prizes each day including gift certificates to local establishments.  Calendars cost $10 and can be reserved by messaging Donald Fox. Safe curbside pickup is available. The class is hoping to use some of the funds for possible end of year activities. The Lady Bronco Basketball team...

Welcome to Burrillville Then & Now, where we take a glance back at how the town used to look, then show how the same space looks today. With photos and information provided by the Burrillville Historic & Preservation Society, we look now at the history and preservation efforts at Sweet’s Hill. This photograph shows what Sweet’s Hill looked like back in...

BURRILLVILLE – The owners of a restaurant that has served up classic comfort food, live music and outdoor drinks for some 15 years have announced that they will soon retire, putting the business up for sale this week for $1.3 million. Owners Ron "Ronnie," Dumas and Paula Dumas have listed Uncle Ronnie's Red Tavern with ReMax,  and are selling the...

BURRILLVILLE – A new installment in the Seasons of Safety coloring cartoon campaign promotes fire safety exit drills in the home with the Fearless Dino Protector Squad. Every family should have a fire exit strategy and plan in place in homes and apartments. Fire safety exit plans and routes should be practiced at least once every season so everyone in...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Jan. 15 and Tuesday, Jan. 19. 65 Alanna Lane Seller: Seminole Development, LLC Buyer: Jason & Katelyn Pearson Price: $484,900 1070 Jackson Schoolhouse Road Seller: Christine Parinello & Cheri Dawn Amerson Buyer: Jeffrey Farnum & Meghan Darigan Price: $262,500 365 Douglas Pike Seller: Pamela Lusiak Buyer: Demetry Wolanski Price: $126,000 475 Whipple Ave. Seller: Gene &...