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Warwick Public Schools’ rate of chronically absent students has seen a significant decrease over the past couple of years, going from 45% to 30% of students district-wide being absent, …
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The Warwick School Committee learned Tuesday that planning for new Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools are on schedule from Chris Spiegel, senior project manager at LeftField Project Management based …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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6/13/24
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On the face of it, Mayor Frank Picozzi got what he wanted from legislators and then some this year. But now, after being told by Gov. Dan McKee that he favored giving the city a voice on the 7-member …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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6/13/24
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Jane McGair opened her browser on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and there was her father, Branson Donaldson, on the front page of the Providence Journal.
“I was very …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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6/13/24
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Almost halfway through 2023, the City of Warwick has a troubling trend on the roads.
As of June 11, Warwick had seen 1,302 crashes since the first of the year. That’s up significantly from …
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A deer jumped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus traveling on Warwick Avenue Monday, injuring three passengers.
The incident happened near the intersection with Sachem Avenue near the …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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6/12/24
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The longest serving member of the Warwick City Council, Donna Travis, announced Tuesday she won’t seek re-election this year, citing her health and that of her husband, Bill.
“Donna …
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Esther Oden, of Warwick a former clinical research monitor at Rhode Island Hospital, will be 10 years sober in July.
Now, Oden is a sober coach and the East Coast coordinator for the Remote …
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By ANISHA KUMAR
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6/6/24
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Kindergarten teacher Milisa O’Neil did not expect Oakland Beach Elementary School’s Field Day to become a celebration of her achievements.
However, that’s exactly what happened …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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6/6/24
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Imagine you’re a kindergarten teacher. It’s mid morning, snack time. You know the kids have been waiting for this and so have you. It’s a break for everyone. You give the word and …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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6/6/24
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A trickle of Cranston voters turned out to vote overwhelmingly, nearly 4 to 1, to approve a $40 million school bond referendum.
According to the Rhode Island Board of Elections’ …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/5/24
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Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road.
Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm.
“Upon …
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5/30/24
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House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said Monday he has cleared the runway for House passage of legislation giving Warwick representation on the Rhode Island Airport Corporation board of directors. …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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5/30/24
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By a 6-3 vote, the Warwick City Council approved an amended version of Mayor Frank Picozzi’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget last Thursday, which Picozzi said he would sign.
The amended budget …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/30/24
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House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said Monday he has cleared the runway for House passage of legislation giving Warwick representation on the Rhode Island Airport Corporation board of directors. …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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5/30/24
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The Memorial Day weekend offered a prelude to yet even warmer weather. At left a couple enjoy the bay breeze at Conimicut Point. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Gaspee Days are here
Catch up on all …
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5/30/24
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Crickets!
That’s all you’re hearing from Republicans and Democrats interested in running for the highest elective seat in Warwick. In fact, the only Democrat expressing an interest …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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5/30/24
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Political voices on all sides seem to agree, Cranston can’t afford not to pass next week’s $40 million school bond referendum.
Voters will decide whether to listen to city officials …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/29/24
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Warwick Police shot a dog Sunday night on Greenwich Avenue. According to police, a dog attacked another dog and multiple people, but was stopped by a responding Warwick Police officer.
Warwick …
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Warwick Beacon Staff Reports
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5/27/24
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Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick), along with Frank J. Picozzi, mayor of the city of Warwick, will be hosting a ceremony at City Hall on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.
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5/24/24
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