Thursday, May 9, 2024

Police and Fire

BPD hires three new officers

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BURRILLVILLE – Three new patrolman have joined the Burrillville Police Department, each bringing a unique background and skill set to the force, with a lifelong town resident, a former military police officer, and a...

Fire districts ‘not interested’ in vote on consolidation

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BURRILLVILLE – After receiving feedback from the town's independent fire districts, the Town Council voted to table the idea of placing a question regarding consolidation before voters on the November ballot. The initiative was put...

Bayberry CNA admits to taking cash, credit cards from residents and staff

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BURRILLVILLE – A CNA at Bayberry Commons is facing eight charges after admitting to police that she was involved in at least six different larcenies at the nursing and rehabilitation center. Tareka Brais, 27, of 400...

Residents question, defend commission at Pascoag Fire District meeting

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BURRILLVILLE – One resident presented the situation as a family feud at the taxpayers' expense. The Board of Commissioners for the Pascoag Fire District held their regular meeting on Monday, July 9 amid accusations of...

Flyer, AG decision and ethics complaints put Pascoag Fire District in the spotlight

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BURRILLVILLE – The department of the Attorney General ruled this week that the Pascoag Fire District did not violate the state's Open Meetings Act during the January suspension of Tax Collector Laurie McCutcheon. But McCutcheon's questions...

New chief, school registration: Five thing you need to know in Burrillville this week

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Enjoy the 4th The Independence Day fun continues this week with fireworks displays at Bryant University in Smithfield tonight, Monday, July 2, at 9 p.m. and tomorrow, Tuesday, July 3, at Tucker Field in Cumberland...

Accident briefly shuts down Route 102

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BURRILLVILLE – A collision on Route 102 on Tuesday, June 19 caused a brief shut down of the road, but the the drivers escaped with just minor injuries according to Burrillville Police. The accident took...