Pascoag Fire District hires St. Pierre as business manager, moves forward with cash saving efforts
BURRILLVILLE – A former fire chief from a neighboring community has been hired as the business manager for the Pascoag Fire District, one of many ongoing changes in the village district that members of the governing board say will ultimately improve operations and efficiency of the small department.
Mark St. Pierre, former chief of the Harrisville Fire District will...
Hauntings, monsters, parties and rituals: Things to do in Burrillville this Halloween
BURRILLVILLE – It's officially October and for the Halloween fanatics, it is time to start planning how to make the most of the month at monster balls, pumpkin parties and other ghostly happenings throughout New England.
And there's some good news for Burrillville residents who love the season : there's plenty to do right here in town.
Below is a list...
Late Pascoag firefighter to be honored at National Memorial
BURRILLVILLE – A firefighter from Burrillville who lost his life last year in the line of duty will be honored at a ceremony in Emmitsburg, MD next weekend, and have his name added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Lt. Richard Jenks, a 33 year veteran of the Pascoag Fire Department died at the age of 72 while fighting a chimney...
Car Show, 5K, Fall Festival: Five things you need to know in Burrillville this weekend
Car show
The Burrillville Lions Club will host their annual car show on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burrillville Middle School. The event is free and will have arts and crafts, raffles, food and drinks, trophies for the winners, a DJ and live music by the Bel Aires.
Snack Pack Dinner Fundraiser
Berean Baptist Church will...
Mosquito spraying for Burrillville and North Smithfield delayed to Monday night
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has rescheduled the aerial mosquito spraying originally set for Sunday, Sept. 8 to tonight, Monday, Sept. 9, beginning at sundown.
DEM announced on Friday that northern Rhode Island communities bordering areas considered at high risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis infection in Massachusetts would be sprayed on Sunday evening.
According to DEM spokesperson...
Ducharme headed to Washington, D.C. on Honor Flight
BURRILLVILLE – A local veteran will be among those on a Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight headed to Washington, DC next week free of charge to visit national memorials dedicated to honor service and sacrifice.
A lifelong Burrillville resident, George Ducharme served as an Army sergeant in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954, leaving with an honorable discharge....
Nursing home makes Friday night light display a weekly show of love
BURRILLVILLE –At Overlook Nursing & Rehab Center, what began as a way for families to connect with loved ones who've been isolated inside the facility for weeks, has turned into a community-wide show of love and support for the residents.
The nursing home held its first "Friday Night Lights," on Friday, March 20, a gathering of friends and relatives outside...
