The weekend: Northeast Groove & a Van Gogh painting brunch
Northern, RI – "What's there to do this weekend?" you ask.
We have a few ideas, and they're all close to home.
Welcome to The Weekend, northern Rhode Island, our weekly roundup of all the fun you can find in a three-town radius over the next four days.
This week's highlights include a Van Gogh-inspired painting brunch at Burrillville's Art...
Don’t light up: Burrillville chiefs plead with residents to heed drought warning after multiple brush fires
BURRILLVILLE – Chiefs from all three village fire districts in Burrillville are asking residents to immediately stop all outdoor burning after they were called to five separate blazes started accidentally as campfires over the last several days.
"They were all the result of typical campfires that have been left smoldering and caught the area woods on fire," said Harrisville...
Lemonade stand raises $17K, and counting, for Burrillville Animal Shelter
BURRILLVILLE – In 2010, 4-year-old Ben St. Pierre raised $75 at his grandparents' yard sale, and decided to donate the money to a local animal shelter.
No one could have known at the time, but the small gesture would prove life-changing, growing into a massive annual event that unites a community and raises thousands for animals in need.
Ben's...
Property sales in Burrillville between August 3 & August 15
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, August 3 and Monday, August 15.
285 Lake Shore Drive
Seller: Kristen LuukkoBuyer: Cheryl Swanson, Elizabeth & Jacob NevesPrice: $365,000
265 Sayles Ave., Unit 18
Seller: Samuel & Ameria DurengBuyer: Martha LigosPrice: $167,000
1544 Hill Road (25.88 acres)
Seller: Meghan GreerBuyer: MJB Investments, LLCPrice: $115,000
264 Buxton St.
Seller: Francis...
Houle aims to encourage growth, retain Burrillville’s rural charm on Town Council
BURRILLVILLE – A former business owner with experience serving on the Harrisville Fire and Water District board is seeking a seat on the Burrillville Town Council, saying he hopes to help the town grow, while protecting its rural character.
David Houle, a Republican, is running for the seven-member board in the General Election this November.
An account manager and...
State officials visit Pascoag to celebrate opening of RI’s first utility-scale battery storage
BURRILLVILLE – Gov. Dan McKee, Pascoag Utility District and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources announced the official opening of Rhode Island’s first utility scale battery storage facility this week.
PUD had the battery storage system installed to provide increased reliability for its 5,000 customers during peak electricity demand days.
“I am proud to announce that Rhode Island continues its leadership...
Bucket drummers, tech support & Ben’s Lemonade: Eight things to know in Burrillville this week
Ice Cream Party
Jesse Smith Memorial Library will celebrate the end of summer on Monday, August 15 with ice cream and a a performance by the RI Bucket Drummers on the Riverwalk. The public is invited and no registration is required for the free event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The program will move indoors in the event of rain.
Blood...
