Burrillville

It's a weekend filled with events and activities in northern Rhode Island, most of them focused on celebrating the season. From Friday through Sunday, there's entertainment available for every taste in just a three town radius. And so, in place of our usual "five things," in Burrillville, check out these ten events, all taking place within - or just outside –...

BURRILLVILLE – Four occupants in a car that police say was driving 95-miles-an-hour on Route 102 Friday morning have been hospitalized and one is in critical condition, after colliding with a tree. According to a release from the Burrillville Police Department, an officer spotted the car going southbound on the highway around 6 a.m. but lost sight of the vehicle...

BURRILLVILLE – Members of the Burrillville School Committee say they will not appeal a decision by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League to place town athletes on a one year probation despite calls from residents and Town Council members for action this week. In a statement signed by Chairman Mark Brizard and Vice Chairman Donison Allen issued on Friday, Oct. 25,...

BURRILLVILLE – Three Burrillville police officers were injured, with two reporting to Landmark Medical Center, following the arrest of a 35-year-old man accused of violating a no contact order last week. Joseph Vincent of Burrillville is facing two felony and five misdemeanor charges following the incident, in which pepper spray and a taser were reported to have no affect as...

BURRILLVILLE – Saying students from Burrillville are facing harassment and ridicule following a decision by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League to put the district on a one-year probation for "unsportsmanlike conduct," parents and officials this week came out against what they say is a lack of leadership and action by the Burrillville School Department. "What can we do as a...

BURRILLVILLE – Betty and Carlo Mencucci have made it their mission to preserve and restore Burrillville’s cemeteries and this month, their dedication was recognized well beyond town borders. The husband and wife team received the Antoinette F. Dowling Volunteer Service Award at the 11th annual Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation, held on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Aldrich Mansion in...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk's office between Friday, Oct. 11 and Tuesday, Oct. 23. 215 Joslin Road Seller: Christine McGrane, Luke Skunza, Mark Skunza & Heidi Laplume Buyer: James & Joann Gilett Price: $243,000 55 Crystal View Drive Seller: Steere Farm Village, LLC Buyer: Jay & Christine Murphy Price: $429,000 265 Donahue Road Seller: Gerald & Darlene Pomes Buyer: Peter Grange Price:...