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Understanding Your FEMA Letter
Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA for the September 10 - 13, 2023 flooding, severe storms and tornado winds will receive determinations letters, request letters and informational letters … more
SAVING THEIR BREATH: With the use of paper plates provided by Taniesha Sellers, Annette and Evaline swished out the candles on their cake celebrating a combined 205 years. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Never too late to make friends
Annette loves playing bingo. Evaline can’t stand the game. Annette is hard of hearing. Evaline is partially blind. Annette is 104. Evaline is 101. But they are … more
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Click…you are going to get a speeding ticket
On average, Warwick police issue between 175 to 220 traffic citations a week for a range of offenses from running a red light, failure to wear a seat belt , failing to stop for a pedestrian in a … more
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WHEN THEY GROW UP: Students in Sister Daisy Kollamparampil’s second-grade class were dressed as their possible future vocations during Career Day on Monday. Sr. Daisy returned to the job on Jan. 10, more than two months after she was seriously injured in the crosswalk outside the school.
The prayers worked; Sister Daisy’s back in the classroom
The prayers worked. Sister Daisy’s still healing but she’s back in her St. Rocco School classroom. “It’s a miracle,” said the nun and second-grade teacher. … more
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RI AG: Jury convicts Johnston man of 2021 murder
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced last week that a Johnston man has been found guilty by a Providence County Superior Court jury of the murder of Mario Diaz, stemming from a … more
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CHARGED: Joseph L. Giudici, 40, of 7 Canonchet Trail, Johnston, has been arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence after he struck two marked Rhode Island State Police cruisers on Saturday night, sending two Troopers to the hospital, according to police. RISP provided photos from the Providence crash scene.
RISP: Johnston man arrested for DUI after striking two RI State Police Cruisers
On Tuesday, Rhode Island State Police announced the arrest Joseph L. Giudici, 40, of 7 Canonchet Trail, Johnston, for Driving Under the Influence after he struck two marked Rhode Island State Police … more
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FEMA ARRIVES: Above, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a disaster recovery center (DRC) in the Johnston Senior Center at 1291 Hartford Ave. The Johnston DRC hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed on Sunday.
FEMA disaster center opens in Johnston
Too little too late or better late than never? Four months later and at least two subsequent significant flood events since September’s soaking storms, the Federal Emergency Management … more
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Breeze to offer seasonal flights to Denver, Greenville-Spartanburg
This week Breeze Airways announced it will offer seasonal service between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) to Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (GSP) and Denver, CO (DEN) beginning in … more
Jennifer Rourke
Jennifer Rourke eyes nomination for Senate for fourth time
After winning the nomination for Senate District 29 in 2022, Jennifer Rourke is looking to secure the Democratic nomination once again. Rourke, who calls herself an “independent … more
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Peter Appollonio Jr.
Race begins for Democratic nomination in Senate Dst. 29
With the calendar having turned to 2024, campaign season has already begun in eastern Warwick for Peter Appollonio Jr. A Democrat, Appollonio is currently mounting a campaign for Senate District … more
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OSCIL accepting scholarship applications from residents with disabilities
Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) is accepting applications for the 2024 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine,  a … more
PRAISE FOR THEIR INSTANT REACTION: Officers who responded to the Jan. 14, 2022 incident when a man entered police headquarters and charged Officer Jessica Masso with a knife were recognized for their bravery and life saving efforts. They are from left: Ret. Lt. John Curley, Officer Oliver Pinheiro, Sgt. Charles Austin, Sgt. Walter Larson, Officer Andrew Distelhurst, Officer Johnathan Reiff, Officer Michael Bailey, and Officer Jessica Masso.
Stories behind the police awards
It wasn’t easy to find a parking space anywhere near City Hall Thursday evening. Both sides of Post Road in front of the building were filled, as was the lot behind City Hall including the … more
RI Historical Society programs Black History Month events
The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the … more
Closing out a two-week exhibit of the maps made by George E. Matteson of Scituate that including a lecture of how as a ranger he assisted with 100 lost hunter and hiker rescues missions, including searches for downed aircraft, the Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road in Apponaug will host a talk by Anne Holst from noon to 2 p.m. this Friday. Anne will speak about her mother Fire Chief Nancy Allen Holst and her contemporary, George E. Matteson in regard to their combined efforts to fight fires in RI. The exhibit is in collaboration with Anne Holst and her team from Clouds Hill Victorian Museum, and the Scituate Preservation Society. Last Thursday evening Steve & Linda Koirnatz representing the Scituate Preservation Society talked of Matteson’s life, his extended family and the roles they have played in Rhode Island history. George would fly over forest fires, drawing quick maps of the terrain, landmarks, trails and roads, which were dropped by parachute to ground crews to aid them in reaching the heart of a fire. Pictured here are Linda Koirnatz giving her presentation; one of Matteson’s maps of Scituate and a picture of the mapmaker. The center will be selling copies of Matteson’s maps on Friday, too.
Use your GPS and get there
Comments, bids focus of City Council meeting
Last week’s Warwick City Council meeting had a heavy focus on public comment, with little in need of passage on the agenda. The only legislative item- a resolution to dedicate Barton Farm … more
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Vince McMahon and the unmaking of America theme of library talk
Journalist Abraham Josephine Riesman will talk about her biography “Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America” at Warwick Public Library Tuesday, February 6, at 7 p.m. … more
Between answering calls and giving directions to visitors, Gina Dooley, receptionist at the City Hall annex at the Saw Tooth Building in Apponaug packaged up the artificial tree and Christmas decorations last week. City sanitation crews are still picking up errant Christmas trees for an unspecified period.
Closing out Christmas
Topher Hamblett
Protecting water, ‘best way to protect Rhode Islanders from water’
By WILL STEINFELD Rhode Islanders have been pummeled this season by storms, which have brought with them overflowing rivers and coastal inundation. The most recent of these storms, on January … more
SMILES FOR BILL & PIZZA: With nearly 30 years of city employment, City Community Development director Bill Facente will retire this month to accept a similar post with the City of Providence. Fellow employees along with Mayor Frank Picozzi overrode his protests and showed up Friday with pizza and to wish him well. From left: Dean Pimental, Aaron Mackisey, Amy Cota, Thomas Kravitz, Bill Facente, Deb Hafferty and Mayor Picozzi.
He’s helped build neighborhoods, businesses for 30 years
Bill Facente smiles a lot. He’s easy to talk with and makes things seem everything is going to work out. It’s made him an effective economic and community development officer over … more
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Face-to-face over airport
By JOHN HOWELL Finally on Friday, Mayor Frank Picozzi got what he has been asking for — a face-to-face meeting with Rhode Island Airport Corporation president and CEO Iftikar Ahmad. … more
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