Burrillville

BOSTON – The Attorney General's office in Massachusetts is currently reviewing complaints filed against a Burrillville-based nonprofit organization that has cancelled plans to build a new home for an elderly Korean War veteran. New Englanders Helping Our Veterans announced in August that a project to build a house for 83-year-old Paul Tellier was halted after he declined to sign over...

BURRILLVILLE – An engineering firm working on behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is currently testing the soil at Pascoag Community Baptist Church for contaminants following the discovery of chemicals left behind from a gas station that once occupied the property. Vanasse Hagin Brustlin Inc. notified town officials of the investigation in a letter this month, noting...

BURRILLVILLE – An accident this morning on Route 102 by Bronco Crossing held up traffic, but no one was injured in the incident according to police. Police have not released further details of the crash, which took place around 8 a.m. "One vehicle sustained a fair amount of damage, however there were no injuries," noted Burrillville Police Major Dennis Leahey. "It...

BURRILLVILLE – Days after being the top vote-getter in the commission election, Chris Toti has been named chairman of the Pascoag Fire Commission. Toti, who held the chairmanship since he was first appointed to the board in May, was unanimously renamed to the position by his fellow board members. Brian Mathieu will serve as vice chairman, and newly elected board member Carmella...

BURRILLVILLE – A Harrisville man driving an unregistered truck reportedly crashed the vehicle into a retaining wall on Iron Mine Road last week, flipping it onto its side before fleeing the scene on foot. Kevin Fowler, 28, was charged with driving under the influence following the incident, and was also issued citations for operating a vehicle without insurance and with...

BURRILLVILLE – It will be a scenic run through the side streets of Burrillville to raise money for a worthy cause. And Col. Stephen Lynch wants to know which local emergency response team has what it takes to participate – and complete it the fastest. The Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition's first 5K run/walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29 starting...

BURRILLVILLE – A police and fire dispatcher who also works in special education, and a lieutenant colonel in the Rhode Island Army National Guard, have secured three year terms on the Pascoag Fire Commission. Chris Toti and Kathy Polacek were elected to seats on the board, with 157 and 134 votes respectively, at the district's annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. Carmella...