With tax treaty set to expire, group calls on town to close Burrillville power plant
BURRILLVILLE – With a tax treaty that brings in roughly $2.5 million a year set to expire this month, Burrillville BASE is calling on town officials to begin phasing out operations at the Ocean State Power Plant, with the goal of closing the facility by 2023.
Formed in 2014, BASE is a citizen-run activist group that has been involved in...
Blanchette’s work with BPAC gets national recognition
BURRILLVILLE – It's a coalition with representatives from virtually every facet of life in town, from the faith-based and business communities, to schools, police and local government.
And this week, the woman who has worked to grow the organization was recognized for her contributions.
Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition coordinator Monica Blanchette was celebrated Tuesday night as Community Star by the National...
Burrillville schools go fully virtual through January 4
BURRILLVILLE – With the district averaging more than 30 teacher absences per day, Supt. Michael Sollitto says he can no longer safely staff Burrillville classrooms, and school board members voted unanimously Tuesday night to close town schools through winter break.
It’s a decision that will ultimately only affect nine days of learning, and although the departure from physical school buildings...
Spared at the start, Overlook Nursing sees surge in cases of COVID-19
BURRILLVILLE – A Pascoag-based nursing home that stayed COVID-free for months while the virus surged at other facilities throughout Rhode Island nearly led the state in new cases in recent weeks, reporting 45 to 49 positive tests among residents.
As of last week, Overlook Nursing and Rehab Center had reported fewer than five cumulative resident fatalities from the virus. The...
Community Star night, a town in lights: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Community Star awards night
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health will recognize Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition's Monica Blanchette at a virtual awards night Tuesday, Dec. 8 starting at 5 p.m.
Anyone who would like to attend the event via Zoom is asked to register here.
Read more about the award, and Blanchette's work here.
Legion toy drive
American Legion Berard-Desjarlais Post...
Board to vote on closing all Burrillville schools through winter break
BURRILLVILLE – With a rising number of cases of COVID-19 and continued staffing issues, Supt. Michael Sollitto is recommending that all Burrillville schools go fully virtual, and students who have been receiving in-person instruction may be spending the next month at home.
The School Committee is expected to vote on a proposal Tuesday night that would put all students on...
Toys for Tots drive by Burrillville resident brings in hundreds of gifts for kids
BURRILLVILLE – The recent Buckleupallofus Toys For Tots toy drive event helped to generate hundreds of unwrapped toys to be dropped off for kids this Christmas.
Organizer and Burrillville resident Jim Weicherding thanked the Buckleupallofus event partners, I-105.5 FM Classic Rock Radio Station, Sandy Motors, Motorhead Magazine, NRI NOW and Staples.
Staples provided thousands of Weicherding's Child Safety Coloring Posters to...
