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SIGNING ON: Surrounded by campers at the Oakland Beach branch of the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs, Club Executive Director Lara D’Antuono, School Superintendent Lynn Dambruch and other officials, Mayor Frank Picozzi and Gov. Dan McKee sign the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. (Warwick Beacon photos)
A compact to learn when out of school
Governor Dan McKee asked campers at the Oakland Beach branch of the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs July 5 what they wanted to learn when they’re not in school. The kids answered with a range of … more
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UPS strike is off, National Night Out is on
“Everything is good to go,” Captain Robert Hart said yesterday. “It’s full speed ahead.” After the potential of a nationwide Teamster Union strike was resolved, the … more
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Student survey expected to be discussed at school meeting
The Warwick School Committee will get an update on the Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS), a roughly 35-minute long  “anonymous online student survey” that pertains to … more
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SHE CALLS THEM ‘FLYING FLOWERS”: Amy Ottilige has been raising butterflies since 2014, planting milkweed and perennials in her garden to support them.
Madame Butterfly
Wearing a pink shirt with a bedazzled butterfly on the front, Amy Ottilige opened the net encasement surrounding a milkweed plant in her living room as the TV blared. She closely inspected the … more
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Schools expect to start year with 92 new staff, reduced enrollment
While students in Warwick Public Schools will go back to school on September 6, the district has spent the summer making preparations for the upcoming academic year. For the 2023-34 school year, … more
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A SHAKE ON HOUSING: With the former Aldrich Junior High as the backdrop Governor Daniel McKee and House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi greet one another yesterday at a ceremonial signing of 5 of 13 housing bills Shekarchi backed in the session of the General Assembly.
School’s out, housing in
Flanked by sponsors and supporters of the housing package, Governor Daniel McKee ceremoniously signed the housing package in front of the former Aldrich Junior High School on a sunny, sweltering July … more
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INTERVENNING: Math interventionist Nikki Greene teaches a class at Holliman School in this Beacon file photo from February 2022
Why K-8 students have sent math, reading scores soaring
The Warwick Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Lisa Schultz is out to spread good school news. Schultz is excited about K-8 math and reading scores that contrary to national … more
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HER PASSION: Teacher of the year, Milissa O’Neil spoke of her passion for teaching in accepting her recognition at Tuesday’s School Committee Meeting. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Schools trim $1.4M from budget, recognize teacher of year
By a 4-1 vote Tuesday Warwick School Committee approved a revised budget for fiscal year 2024 cutting $1.4 million in expenditures. The committee started off recognizing   Oakland Beach … more
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Cote contacts ACLU after cop evicts him from Council meeting
“I’d like to congratulate Councilwoman (Donna) Travis for another front page of the Providence Journal,” Rob Cote said while holding up a copy of the newspaper during the beginning … more
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HITTING THE WATER: Dana Richie hits the water alongside Alex Stepanov, who taught her the basics of sailing. (Warwick Beacon photos)
At the helm for a first time
With the wind turbines of Providence spinning in the background, I uneasily stepped off of the stable motorboat and into the rocking sailboat. For this assignment, I traded my business casual attire … more
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WHAT HE LOVES: Gaspee Days president Steve Miller accompanied by his wife, Tracey, waves to parade spectators Saturday. (Cranston Herald photo)
Gaspee in his blood
Amidst a fanfare of fife and drums, Gaspee Days Committee President Steve Miller, dressed in colonial garb, waved to parade spectators from the back of a convertible while sitting next to his wife, … more
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HANGING: Sculptural piece “...Something With Blood” was crafted by artist Alex Tum.
‘Constructed Prisms’ capture artists’ perspectives
“We got what we were hoping for,” said Anabel Vázquez Rodríguez, artist, curator and professor, as they walked through the Constructed Prisms exhibit at the Warwick Center … more
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VAN GRIFFIN HEADSTONE: The gravestone of Archie Van Griffin was in a closet in the basement of Sayles Hall on Brown University’s campus for decades until it was returned to Brayton Cemetery in Warwick in mid June. Currently, it rests on the earth in a shady spot by the grave of Bertha Griffin, a suspected relative. (Warwick Beacon photos by Dana Richie)
Tombstone in the closet: The discovery, relocation of the Archie Van Griffin headstone
Just after lunch on January 17, 2017, Jack Wrenn, a PhD student at the time, wandered around parts of Brown University’s campus where he “shouldn’t be” with his friend who … more
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SEEDING A FUTURE: A stand built by Wayne Cabral of Clouds Hill Museum featuring information on pollinators and seed packets can be found at Saw Tooth building in Apponaug with offices for AAA Northeast and the Warwick City Hall Annex. Sue Cabeceiras of the Warwick Planning Department makes sure the stand has plenty of handouts.
Building a pollinator pathway yard by yard
On Saturday September 30, the Clouds Hill Museum in Cowesett will host a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to educate guests about the native plants they can grow to preserve and expand pollinator … more
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IN UNIFORM: Paul Bourget, assuming the persona of George Sears Greene, delivered a presentation to the Warwick Rotary Club explaining Greene’s contributions to Union efforts at the Battle of Gettysburg.
RI’s forgotten hero reincarnated
“When I wear the uniform, I’m Greene,” Paul Bourget said, dressed head to toe in a Union uniform to speak to the Warwick Rotary Club on Thursday July 13. Bourget, born and … more
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MAKING IT EASY: Stanley Tree Service donated use of their chipper making easy work of branches and trees cleared by firefighters (Warwick Beacon Photos)
Off duty firefighters answer constable’s call to help vet
The buzz of a chainsaw filled the air. A branch collapsed, followed by another one. Firefighters lined up to carry these clippings to the heaping piles of weeds, branches and other organic waste at … more
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BREAKING GROUND: Six Indigenous veterans dug their shovels into the ground, officially initiating the construction of the Indigenous Veterans Memorial. (Warwick Beacon Photos by Dana Richie)
Memorializing the service of our Indigenous veterans
With a bulldozer in the background, six shovels stuck out of an uncovered patch of dirt. Six indigenous veterans sprinkled tobacco where the shovels met the earth. As  a flute played, they dug … more
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Oakland Beach School to operate from Gorton next year
Oakland Beach School is moving out of Oakland Beach next year. For the 2023-24 academic year, the school  will be housed at the former Gorton Ju8nior High School which also serves as school … more
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Patriots cross stage, open a new life chapter
Two hundred and fifty-four seniors wearing black and white graduation caps, gowns and grins of accomplishment filed to seats overlooking the bay Wednesday morning. Family members, friends and loved … more
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ONCE A YEAR: Easter Sunrise services have been a longtime tradition at Warwick Neck light. The service is one of the few occasions in recent times that the property is open to the public. This photo was taken this Easter as the moon was about the set and the sun rise. (Warwick Beacon photo)
City to make pitch for Warwick Light
Frank Picozzi recalls fishing on the rocks below the Warwick Neck Lighthouse as a boy. Now, as mayor, he’s looking to restore the access the public once enjoyed to the property with its … more
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