By ADAM ZANGARI
Mayor Frank Picozzi is looking to turn the tables on the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) following the corporation’s action ending $500,000 in Payment In Lieu Of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/11/24
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Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr.’s office announced more than $5 million in funding for home buyouts on Belfield Drive, the site of “persistent flooding issues.”
Now …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/22/24
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Robert "Bob" Derouin, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Lacey, Washington.
He was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Horace Derouin and Esther (Beaufort) Derouin (Correira).
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4/22/24
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Walter T. Scott passed away on April 13, 2024, at his companion's home in Berlin, MA.
Walter was a well-known, long-time resident of …
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4/22/24
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Michael P. Bellotti 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 18, 2024. He was the loving husband of Ann M. (Murphy) Bellotti. They had been married 55 years. Born in …
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4/22/24
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Many organizations aren’t waiting until Earth day, Monday, April 22, 2024 to pay some special attention to the environment. The annual observance, which first began in 1970 on April 22, …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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4/18/24
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A sewer line already scheduled for summer replacement, but awaiting permitting, ruptured Wednesday, leading to traffic headaches. Warwick motorists have been warned to avoid West Shore Road, near the …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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4/18/24
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Rep. Joseph McNamara and Sen. Hanna Gallo have teamed up to reform how dental insurance in an effort to minimize the bite on the rate payer.
The two legislators are backing the “The …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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4/18/24
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Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi introduced legislation this week for the state to provide an appropriation of $500,000 to the City of Warwick for municipal services rendered at Rhode Island T.F. Green …
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4/18/24
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Although there is still no memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation over the proposed $100 million South Air Cargo facility, RIAC is moving ahead …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/18/24
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There’s a room just off the lobby of the Kent County YMCA equipped with plenty of exercise balls and stationary bikes, and even a mirrored wall, complete with a ballet barre.
Each hints at …
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By CHRISTOPHER GAVIN
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4/18/24
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Scott Avedisian, Warwick’s longest-serving mayor, resigned from his post as CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) on Thursday.
The resignation follows Avedisian’s …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/18/24
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DRUG POSSESSION
A Cranston man was arrested following a traffic stop around 1:10 a.m., March 19.
Warwick Police Officer Ryan E. Riecke was on patrol when he spotted a vehicle traveling in …
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4/18/24
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Jessica and Sean Lariviere had to keep a brisk pace to keep up with their sons Colton, age 3 and Oliver, 6, for an afternoon stroll on West Shore Road Sunday afternoon. “They love their …
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4/18/24
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Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State are encouraging Rhode Islanders to display Rhode Island state flags during the month of May in recognition of Rhode Island …
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4/18/24
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By Rep. JOSEPH McNAMARA
A neighbor recently approached me and said, “I don’t think it’s right that I have to pay $6,000 to just chew my food when I have dental …
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4/18/24
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Dr. Steven Corvi officially kicked off his campaign as a Republican candidate for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District Saturday at Rocky Point.
“Foundational goal of my …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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4/18/24
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A groundbreaking for Warwick’s outdoor ice rink is set for April 25 at 11 a.m. after an unusual series of events that saw council approve a contract only to have a competing contractor contest …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/18/24
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To The Editor,
Pete Fontaine reported in his own unique way, and was a fabric of many local newspapers.
He thought his stories should always be front page news above the fold and …
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4/18/24
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The sun is coming in the house, The laughing daffies know it. Their vase was set with care last night, So morning light would show it.
They brightly flourish, Souls they nourish, Fighting …
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4/18/24
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