A recreational center and outdoor ice rink at Warwick City Hall that Mayor Frank Picozzi agrees is a “passion project” of his has begun to take shape, as city and state leaders held a …
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By TYLER JACKMAN
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5/2/24
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The Special Legislative Commission studying decreased quahog catch in Narragansett Bay met Tuesday afternoon to finalize findings and recommendations. The commission’s final report will be …
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By WILL STEINFELT
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5/2/24
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RECKLESS DRIVING
Around 12:41 a.m., April 7, Warwick Police Officer Connor R. Bemis was traveling south on Interstate 95 near Jefferson Boulevard in the far right lane when he spotted a silver …
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5/2/24
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Special Olympics Rhode Island officially named Warwick police officer Frank Matarese as one of its 12 nominees for their inaugural Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award.
Matarese, who has …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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5/2/24
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Warwick is getting closer to having one village based throughout the city.
Tuesday saw two meetings held by The Village Common of RI, which operate six villages throughout the state. Those …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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By ADAM ZANGARI
Ruff Riders, located at 317 Bald Hill Road, will host Barks and Bubbles- A Paw Wash for a Cure as part of Heather Santoro’s campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma …
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5/2/24
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If you frequently drive West Shore Road from Hoxsie Four Corners, you know what side of the lane to hug to avoid the rattling thump of partially sunken manhole covers. And then there is the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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5/2/24
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There’s a new generation of film producers emerging in Rhode Island.
They will be a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, New York and the global film industry in general.
We always …
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5/2/24
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The Pilgrim boys lacrosse team got some revenge on Monday afternoon when it rolled to a 20-9 win over Middletown in a state championship rematch.
The Pats were led by the usual suspects as Ryan …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/2/24
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The Warwick North and Warwick Continental American Little Leagues celebrated their respective Opening Days last Saturday in front of packed audiences. Joining the fun were family, friends and of …
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5/2/24
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The Bishop Hendricken lacrosse team is in the thick of the Division I playoff hunt and sits at 5-3 in league play, good for third place overall.
The Hawks’ most recent game was against …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/2/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim lacrosse player Ryan Barlow. The senior captain has remained one of the state’s most dangerous players and put on a show in a state …
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5/2/24
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The Pilgrim softball team is hoping to gain some traction after cruising past visiting Cranston West 7-1 in a lopsided battle on Monday afternoon.
The Falcon bats were kept in check by Pilgrim …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/2/24
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Warwick Sewer Authority 125 Arthur W. Devine Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886 Voice: (401) 739-4949 ● Fax: (401) 739-1414
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MAY 16, 2024, 5:00 P.M.
WARWICK SEWER …
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5/2/24
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There’s no denying the arrival of spring once the cherry blossoms bloom and spiked cleats begin digging into the dirt at local Little League diamonds across the state.
This past weekend, …
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5/2/24
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An ongoing issue in the world of local high school sports coverage is the connection between the teams and media outlets in terms of reporting the scores and stats of games.
In the past, it was …
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5/1/24
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Charles W. Hewitt III, age 71, of Warwick, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Port Hueneme, CA, he was the son of Margaret J. (Jolin) Hewitt and the late Charles H. Hewitt, Jr.
Chuck …
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5/1/24
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I took the time to personally visit the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence. I can’t help but come to the conclusion; the same people who contrived this idea may also be …
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Richard R. Fascia
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5/1/24
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5/1/24
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For me, Patriot’s Day goes on all year long. I’ve been infatuated with the American Revolution since I was a 7-year-old kid and was in Concord and Lexington for the 200 th anniversary. …
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5/1/24
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