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Ginny Barham
Ginny stepping down after 14 years of putting Conimicut first
Not long after moving to Conimicut, Ginny Barham wanted to learn more about the community and started attending village association meetings.  Not  long after that she thought of serving on … more
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WATCH FOR DEER AND TICKS: The sign on Post Road in Pawtuxet is near where the owners of the adjoining 15 acres plan to erect a chain link fence that would close off a river walk trail. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Petition asks city to preserve river walk
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on the city to buy as much as 12 acres bordering the Pawtuxet River and “close the loop” to a 2.3 mile walking trail that circles … more
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A PARTY MAN: McNamara stands in the Rhode Island Democratic Party’s Warwick office, which still bore signs of celebration from Gabe Amo’s victory earlier that week.
McNamara to focus on education, steps down as party chair
As he steps down as Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair, Rep. Joseph McNamara (Dist. 19, Warwick/Cranston) looks to devote more time to education. McNamara said his decision not to seek the … more
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WATCH OUT ABEL: Raising Canes expects to open its new Johnston location in early January 2024. They’ve promised the first 20 guests “Free Canes for a Year.”
Raising Cane's Johnston confirms January opening
The giant blue banner across the building seeks new managers. The pay starts at more than $20 per hour. Raising Cane’s pledges to open its first Ocean State location to start the New Year. … more
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PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by a drone piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21, 2022. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston, but its opening date has been pushed to 2024.
Your Amazon may arrive by Christmas 2024
Johnston’s Amazon won’t open in 2023. That’s confirmed. Now the launch has been pushed to a mystery date in 2024. Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. expects the … more
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BRINGING IT IN: William Strand poses with Meals on Wheels Executive Director Meghan Grady (left) and R.I. Office of Veterans Services Director Kasim Yarn (right) following the meal delivery. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Special delivery helps Meals on Wheels commemorate holiday with local veteran
To commemorate Veteran’s Day, Meals on Wheels and the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services delivered a meal to William Strand, a nonagenarian Navy veteran living in Pawtuxet. The visit … more
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TAKING IN THE ACTION: Rocha’s child Reilly and wife Jessica talk with firefighters Nick Ring and Nick Varras as they watch the tournament. (Submitted photo)
Cornhole tourney honors fireman, benefits memorial fund
This past weekend, the Crowne Plaza played host to a cornhole tournament to support a fallen fireman and an organization that helps firefighters both physically and mentally. Mike Cabral, event … more
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CHOPSTICKS CREW: Those members of the OBVF Women’s Auxiliary who worked tirelessly that made the recent Chopsticks Auction into an overwhelming success are Rosa David, Pam Burnstein, Erin Cabral, Holly Swift, Robin Bellows and Robin Sweeney. Missing: Kristina Hazelwood. (Warwick Beacon photos by Pete Fontaine)
Chopsticks help fulfill OBFCW Auxiliary mission to help needy
When it comes to raising money for charities, few nonprofits have enjoyed as much success as the Oakland Beach Fire Club Women’s Auxiliary.  And that, officials from important … more
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Promotion coming
Henry Cascella, son of Richard and Donna Cascella, a 2015 graduate of Pilgrim HS will be elevated to Captain in the US Army on November 22. Henry is a Blackhawk helicopter pilot stationed at Ft. Drum … more
Concert of Spanish blues guitar at library
Enjoy a concert of Spanish Blues Guitar by Claude Bourbon will perform a concert of Spanish blues guitar at Warwick Public Library Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. Hear a tantalizing fusion of … more
Betty Hann
Memories of Funny Honey live on in widow’s first book
Honey’s story began the day Betty and Lou Hann met one of her predecessors, a purebred yellow Labrador Retriever, whose home had been the Cranston Animal Shelter for six months. The … more
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ALL HOOFERS: Members of the Happy Hoofers line up for a group photo in celebration of Rose’s 100th birthday. But she’s not the oldest of the dancers. Betty Law who is 101 was there to celebrate the occasion. From left: Stacey Fernandes, Jane Stedman, Darnelle Moore, Beatrice (Betty) Law, Rose Gibson, Carole Carey, and the instructor, Cheryl Young.
Making 100 look easy
Rosanna (Rose) Gibson has lost count but it’s more than 25 years since she joined the Happy Hoofers to bring a smile to the faces of those in elderly housing complexes and nursing homes. All … more
Chef Terranova to give Thanksgiving cooking demo
Chef Frank Terranova will provide a Thanksgiving cooking demo at Warwick Public Library on Thursday, November 16, at 6 p.m. Learn how to make a delicious Thanksgiving dish that you can add to … more
Miriam Weizenbaum
Weizenbaum chairs Gamm Theatre board
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) held its annual meeting October 23 with the board electing Miriam Weizenbaum as president. Attendees also welcomed five new directors and honored three … more
Hendricken hosts November events honoring veterans
Bishop Hendricken High School honoring local veterans and their service this month.. Last Wednesday the nameplate of David Vicario was dedicated to the school’s wall for Rhode Islanders … more
GETTING PERSONAL: Parent Savanna Noe talks about how Head Start has helped her children throughout the struggles that they have faced and prepared them for schooling.
Child care educators get some help with their own children
State officials and early childhood educators alike packed Little Learners Academy on Centreville Road November 1 to celebrate the Child Care for Child Care Educators pilot program. In total, … more
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GRADUATES CELEBRATE: The latest graduating class of the House of Hope Peer Mentor and Employment Training Program gather for a group shot following Thursday’s ceremony. (Warwick Beacon photo by Katharine Tracy)
Peer mentor program provides last step to those in recovery
Last Thursday, Warwick-based nonprofit House of Hope celebrated the nine graduates of their Peer Mentor and Employment Training Program. Graduates who were once homeless or recovering from … more
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A heavy lift
Airport Road motorists who have grown accustomed to seeing black pipes on the north side of the road may have questioned why new pipes were being installed last week. The answer is that the long … more
Miscalculation for FICA deductions could cost city $150K a year
About 700 city employees received letters last week informing them that since 2007 the city has been taking more out of their pay for FICA, inclusive of Social Security and Medicare than necessary. … more
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IN MEMORY OF FRANK HANSON JR.: Gloria Coppola who retired as a major crimes investigator from the New York State Police (NYSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation has hopes of finding remains of Frank Hanson who was last seen on July 12, 1947. She sits on a bench she bought and is across from the grave stone of Frank’s parents at Pawtuxet Memorial Cemetery in Warwick. (Cranston Herald photos)
Cold Case
Gloria Coppola never stops looking for connections that will answer questions. In this case it is the disappearance of Frank Hanson Jr., 16 who lived in Cranston and was soon to move to Warwick … more
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