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  History of Burrillville, Rhode Island
To preserve the record of the geographical features of the town of Burrillville, to embalm in history the life and character of its early pioneers, and their success in early achievement, is the primary object of this sketch.
James Burrill, who was then the Attorney-General of the State of Rhode Island; and for this generous act upon the part of the citizens of the town, Mr.
The schools of the town of Burrillville compare favorably with those of her sister towns, and are to-day in a prosperous and flourishing condition.
www.rootsweb.com /~rigenweb/article245.html   (10363 words)

  
 Preserve America Community: Burrillville, Rhode Island
Preserve America is a White House initiative in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; the U.S. Departments of Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Education; the National Endowment for the Humanities; the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities; and the President's Council on Environmental Quality.
Burrillville (population 15,796) was established in 1730 and grew in the 1800s to be the largest producer of woolen goods in Rhode Island.
In the nearby village of Pascoag, the town is planning development of a riverwalk on the Pascoag River with interpretive signage on the area's industrial history.
www.preserveamerica.gov /6-25-04PAcommunity-BurrillvilleRI.html   (237 words)

  
 Burrillville | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal
BURRILLVILLE -- The home of Linda and Dale Straube has a "lived in" look -- and they've made it their responsibility to keep it that way.
Over the past 20 years, the family has spent thousands of dollars to restore their 18th-century Pascoag home to the way it might have looked when the original owners inhabited it hundreds of years ago.
In 1988, the house was placed on record with the Burrillville Historic Districts Commission.
www.projo.com /ri/burrillville/content/projo_20060622_bhouse.16155e7.html   (855 words)

  
 Burrillville School District schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
In 2004-2005 Rhode Island used the New Standards Reference Examination (NSRE) to test grade 11 students in English language arts and math.
Rhode Island did not administer the NSRE in elementary or middle school grades in 2004-2005 in preparation for the implementation of the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP), given for the first time in the fall of 2006.
The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/ri/district_profile/4   (555 words)

  
 Burrillville | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal
BURRILLVILLE — A historic building in Pascoag that was used as a school for nearly eight decades has recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
BURRILLVILLE — A 36-year-old local woman died Monday after the car she was driving crossed the center line and collided head-on with a van, the police said.
BURRILLVILLE — A woman in her late 30s was killed yesterday after her car collided with a van heading in the opposite direction on Route 107 in the village of Harrisville.
www.projo.com /ri/burrillville/content/?ln   (209 words)

  
 Burrillville School Department
The Burrillville School Department is a public school district that serves the Town of Burrillville, located about 20 miles from Providence in northwestern Rhode Island, bordering both Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Burrillville, incorporated in 1806, is a rural community comprised of nine villages spanning 57.3 square miles: Bridgeton, Glendale, Harrisville, Mapleville, Mohegan, Nasonville, Oakland, Pascoag, and Wallum Lake.
The School Department is overseen by the Burrillville School Committee, seven representative individuals elected on a rotating basis every four years by the citizens of the town.
www.bsd-ri.net /aboutus.htm   (182 words)

  
 Rhode Island General Assembly > Press Releases
The summit was held at the urging of the Rhode Island Permanent Civic Education Commission who partnered with Rhode Island College’s American Diversity Project, the RIC Bureau of Government Research and Services, and the Rhode Island Council on the Humanities.
Susan A. Story (R-Dist. 66, Barrington), Co-Chairwoman of the Rhode Island Permanent Civic Education Commission said, “This type of study, one which involves students directly, is significant.
The purpose of the Rhode Island Permanent Civic Education Commission is to promote civic engagement among the citizens.
www.rilin.state.ri.us /news/pr1.asp?prid=3233   (429 words)

  
 Burrillville, Rhode Island
Burrillville, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 15 miles NW of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and 40 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts.
Burrillville is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone.
An estimated 77% of living spaces in Burrillville are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/rhode-island/burrillville   (333 words)

  
 RICH Web site -Rhode Island Dialogues - Burrillville
A long-term result might be their desire to contribute their talents to Burrillville and the nearby villages.
Burrillville, meaning all its environs, is now eligible for a $1000 Fund for Community Engagement grant to pursue these ideas (or others that its project committee may develop) for a public humanities program.
After each of Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns participates in the Dialogues Program, The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICH) offers it a one-time Fund for Community Engagement (FCE) award of up to $1,000.
www.uri.edu /rich/dia_burrillville.htm   (411 words)

  
 Rhode Island Personals - Rhode Island Singles, Personals, Dating, & Chat
is Rhode Island's place to meet Rhode Island singles.
I became a member of the rescue squad on a fire department here in Rhode Island in November of '05.
Search for Rhode Island singles at this Rhode Island dating site.
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 Rhode Island Medal of Honor Recipients
Of those, 16 served with Rhode Island units, 3 served on U.S. warships (their Medals of Honor accredited to Rhode Island), 2 were born in Rhode Island but served with other states, and 1 was a general officer born in Rhode Island.
Citation: Was wounded and taken to the rear insensible, but when partially recovered insisted on returning to the battery and resumed command of his piece, so remaining until the close of the battle.
Citation: Though severely wounded at Sailors Creek, 6 April, and at Farmville, 7 April, refused to go to the hospital, but remained with his regiment, performed the full duties of adjutant upon the wounding of that officer, and was present for duty at Appomattox.
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 Links - The Official Site of Burrillville Broncos Hockey
The Burrillville Historical and Preservation Society strives to preserve the history of Burrillville in various ways.
Learn more about the Town of Burrillville, Rhode Island which is located in the northwest corner of Rhode Island abutting Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The Mission of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League is to provide educational opportunities for students through interscholastic athletics and to provide governance and leadership for its member schools in the implementation of athletic programs.
www.broncoshockey.com /links.html   (300 words)

  
 Burrillville, Rhode Island, RI, real estate
Burrillville Rhode Island, established in 1730, was incorporated in 1806.
Burrillville offers residential homes, new construction, condominiums (condos), adult living communities (55+ communities), retirement homes and facilities, land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties.
Burrillville condominiums - Burrillville RI condos, Burrillville Rhode Island condominiums
www.burrillvillerihomes.com /index.html   (446 words)

  
 Welcome to Burrillville, RI
Burrillville is a beautiful rural community of 58 square miles located in the northwest corner of Rhode Island.The Town is centrally located in southern New England and is an easy commute to Providence, Boston, Worcester and Hartford.
Please take a few minutes to learn more about Burrillville, to obtain information about municipal services or to explore business opportunities available in our community.
Burrillville Town Hall: 105 Harrisville Main St. Harrisville, RI 02830
www.burrillville.org /Public_Documents/index   (126 words)

  
 Abstract - UG 2000 No. 3; Steinberg
Abstract: This article examines the history of community investments made by woolen manufacturer Austin Levy in the town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, in the first half of the 20th century.
Levy’s investments in the workplace and the community and his interventions in the town’s built environment were noteworthy because they were grounded in an attempt to reproduce an imagined history of the town, linking images of pre-industrial Puritan New England with the paternalism of the early-industrial Rhode Island System mill village.
Although his attempts to construct new identities for himself, his town, and his workers met with some resistance, the project was generally successful.
www.bellpub.com /ug/2000/ad000304.htm   (205 words)

  
 Burrillville, RI Business Data: Stores, Dealers, Real Estate Agents, Wholesalers, Restaurants, etc.
Back to: Burrillville main page, Rhode Island, United States.
Based on the data from 2002 when the population of Burrillville, Rhode Island was 16,279
Back to: Burrillville, RI (don't miss, contains a wealth of additional information), Rhode Island, All cities.
www.city-data.com /business/econ-Burrillville-Rhode-Island.html   (96 words)

  
 Rhode Island College Faculty Vitae
Press Release from the Rhode Island General Assembly recognizing Dr. Kenneth Ainley for his efforts along with Senator D’Ambra in working to pass legislation requiring AIDS instruction in public schools.
Rhode Island was the first state to pass that type of legislation.
Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
www.ric.edu /ncate_ride/vitae/faculty/ainleyk.htm   (1500 words)

  
 Burrillville, Rhode Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was incorporated as an independent municipality on November 17, 1806 when the Rhode Island General Assembly authorized the residents of then North Glocester to elect its own officers.
This town was named for 19th century United States senator James Burrill, Jr.
who was then the Rhode Island Attorney General.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Burrillville,_Rhode_Island   (492 words)

  
 Burrillville auto insurance. Compare quotes from Burrillville, Rhode Island auto insurance companies at Kanetix in RI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Rhode Island auto insurance coverage protects you, your family, and your automobile in case you are ever involved in an accident.
By shopping around for their automobile insurance policy, automobile drivers from Burrillville, RI can make sure they are getting the auto insurance coverage they need without paying unreasonably high rates.
For drivers from Burrillville, Rhode Island shopping for their auto insurance coverage, kanetix.com can help.
www.kanetix.com /burrillville-car-insurance-ri   (288 words)

  
 Image:Flag of Rhode Island.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons.
This image is a U.S. state, federal district, or insular area flag.
Flag of Rhode Island, from the xrmap flag collection 2.7.
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 Burrillville, RI (Providence County) - town travel guide - ePodunk
Burrillville, RI (Providence County) - town travel guide - ePodunk
Rhode Island > All counties > Providence County > Burrillville Town
Burrillville, with a population of 15,796, is in the Providence-New Bedford metro area
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/travInfo.php?locIndex=59795   (203 words)

  
 SearchSystems.net - The Largest Rhode Island Cities Public Records Directory
Description: Search the Burrillville, Rhode Island property database by account number, owner name, location and parcel ID to view corresponding info, sales, valuation, zoning, acreage, book/page, improvements and permits.
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www.searchsystems.net /list.php?nid=204   (1106 words)

  
 Burrillville / Pascog, Rhode Island
Burrillville is a rural township with a population of 15,000 in the extreme northwest portion of the state.
Rhode Island is one of the top arts destinations in the US
RHODE ISLAND ROADS -- The online magazine of travel, life, dining, and entertainment for people who love Rhode Island
riroads.com /city/burrillville.htm   (414 words)

  
 RIEDC - RI DataBank
Several of the lists and publications found in the RI DataBank are constructed from a business database that the RIEDC maintains as a free service to companies and individuals.
While our database contains over 8,000 active records of Rhode Island companies, you should be aware that it is not a complete inventory of all companies in the state or in particular industries.
Prior to joining the EDC, he served as Research Coordinator at Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation, and as a Technical Assistance Manager at ICF Consulting in Washington, DC.
www.riedc.com /riedc/ri_databank   (273 words)

  
 Rhode Island Election Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This World Wide Web (WWW) site is provided as a public service by the State of Rhode Island.
However, the State of Rhode Island makes no claims, guarantees or promises about the accuracy, currency, or completeness of the information provided and is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for results obtained from the use of the information.
Every possible effort is made to keep the content of this site accurate and current, but that may not always be the case.
www.electionri.com /Results/Index.htm   (223 words)

  
 Rhode Island - Teaching American History 2002 Grants Abstracts
To provide American history teachers with content and skills needed to inspire students to study the past, the district is teaming with the Rhode Island Historical Society, National History Day, National Council for History Education, U.S History Advanced Placement consultants, Brown University, Bryant College, Providence College, Rhode Island College, and University of Rhode Island.
The 45 Burrillville elementary, middle and high school teachers will be joined by 15 teachers from Northern Rhode Island in an effort to build a professional network among history teachers.
Course work will address the colonial period through the early republic; U.S. history from 1820 through the end of World War I, and the 20th century through the Reagan years.
www.ed.gov /programs/teachinghistory/2002tahabstracts/ri.html?exp=0   (172 words)

  
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 Burrillville, Rhode Island , Apartments and Motels in Burrillville, RI.
Burrillville, Rhode Island, Apartments and Motels in Burrillville, RI.
To find homes for sale or apartments for rent in Burrillville, RI please visit the
Who better to answer the questions; Where is Burrillville, Rhode Island and
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 Chamber of Commerce, Rhode Island Directory of Chambers
Rhode Island chambers of commerce links listed alphabetically on left side of page.
Whether traveling or relocating to Rhode Island, the best source for community information is the local Rhode Island State Chambers of Commerce.
The Rhode Island Chamber Directory provides links to all of the local Chambers of Commerce in Rhode Island.
www.2chambers.com /rhode2.htm   (224 words)

  
 North Country RI in Burrillville Rhode Island
North Country RI: Wesite focusing on Rhode Islands Northwest -- Burrillville, Foster, and Glocester townships.
This webpage describing North Country RI is part of the Burrillville travel directory in Rhode Island Roads magazine.
We are interested in your comments, both good and bad, as long as it helps our readers better understand North Country RI and how it compares to other Websites in Rhode Island.
riroads.com /links/listdetail.cgi?Lookup=1223   (255 words)

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