Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – A program that aims to help town businesses recover financial losses from the pandemic is soon set to expire - and thousands of dollars will remain unclaimed if more business owners don''t apply. The Burrillville Town Council allocated $250,000 from the town's American Rescue Plan Act Funding to a new, "Small Business Recovery Grant Program." To...

STATE HOUSE – Sen. Thomas Paolino, a Republican representing Districr 17 in Lincoln, North Providence and North Smithfield, introduced Senate Bill 846 relating to campaign finance. Paolino said the omnibus reform package is the result of collaboration with Rep. Brian Newberry, a Repblican from District 48 in Burrillville and North Smithfield, who introduced companion Bill 5962 in the House,...

BURRILLVILLE – The fire districts responded to a structure fire in Harrisville Wednesday morning, containing the blaze to a detached garage at a home in the village. Harrisville Fire Chief Michael Gingell said that firefighters were called to home around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5. One civilian was observed for injuries at the scene, but ultimately did not...

BURRILLVILLE – Pascoag Utility District and the Harrisville Fire District Water Department have been engaged in what officials say are "serious," discussions about merging and creating a new entity that would cover electric and water distribution services in a significant portion of Burrillville. According to a joint announcement this week, the new entity would own and operate the current...

BURRILLVILLE – The Joe Andruzzi Foundation hosted a press conference on the importance of food security programs on Thursday, March 30 at Wright’s Farm Restaurant. The organization aims to provide help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their families through financial support when it is needed most. The event was  part of the Foundation’s...

Kindergarten registration Registration for Burrillville students who will begin kindergarten in the 2023/2024 school year will be held on Wednesday, April 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, April 6 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Austin T. Levy Elementary School. Children must turn 5 by September 1 to be eligible, and parents are asked to...

BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will be stocking state lakes and ponds with trout this week preparing for the opening day of fishing this coming Saturday, April 8. Area lakes and ponds will be filled with trout across Rhode Island and thousands of avid fishing enthusiasts, including children, will be fishing from shores, docks, bridges...