Burrillville

A town resident who has served for more than 25 years as Burrillville's building and zoning official died this week at the age of 67. Joseph Raymond passed peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 24, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to his obituary with Boucher Funeral Home. Raymond was the husband of Janet (Lapierre) Raymond and father of Adam Hall,...

Northern, RI – As Friday night approaches, we're willing to bet our regular readers already know the drill. We: Scour our sources for every special event or happening in a three-town radius over the next three days. You: Support local businesses and organizations, save gas money and make the most of your weekend by spending it close to home. Did we...

BURRILLVILLE – After nearly two years of detours, accidents and a myriad of complaints regarding changes in traffic, the Mohegan Bridge reopened for two-way traffic on Friday, Jan. 27. The bridge, which carries Route 102 over the Branch River, provides a main route between Burrillville and points both north and south for an estimated 15,200 vehicles per day. Built in...

BURRILLVILLE/GLOCESTER – Two northern Rhode Island communities have been working to improve quality of life for older residents, and are collaborating with a Providence-based organization to create permanent systems of community support for local seniors. Glocester is working to create a, "village," a process that began four years ago in Burrillville, collaborating with The Village Common of Rhode Island, and...

BURRILLVILLE – A business that markets tiny cabins where visiting urban dwellers can unplug and reconnect with nature has set its sights on Burrillville, with hopes to build a 65-unit campground on a property currently owned by the Rhode Island Boy Scouts. Brooklyn-based Getaway has submitted a preliminary proposal that envisions three lots within the Buck Hill Scout Reservation...

Covid test kits The town of Burrillville has a limited number of free COVID-19 test kits, now available at municipal buildings, Jesse Smith Memorial Library, and the Harrisville, Oakland Mapleville and Pascoag fire stations. The town will distribute one kit containing five rapid tests to each person. View the full notice from the town here. After school multi-sport The Burrillville...

BURRILLVILLE – It’s mid-winter season and there are a lot of respiratory concerns affecting kids, teens and adults during this time of year. The best way to help prevent colds and flu viruses this winter is with some simple but effective measures children can take to reduce the spread of germs in and out of the home. The...