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It’s a Par-Tee
The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs are going small to play big. Traditionally the club holds a September golfing day and dinner at the Warwick Country Club. That’s on the calendar for this … more
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HONORED: Special Olympics RI President and CEO Ed Pacheco (left) met with Warwick police officer Frank Matarese to officially present him with the nomination citation and pin. The winner of the award will be announced on May 3. (Photo courtesy Special Olympics Rhode Island)
WPD Officer nominated for Special Olympics award
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 … more
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A FAMILY PORTRAIT: Brian Dusseault, Kendra Kirby, Julia Conti, Isabella Zuffoletti and Katy Harrison pose in front of the William Rhodes House.
Wyman students kick off Gaspee Days with tour [Photo gallery]
It’s an annual tradition, and a sure sign that summer is fast approaching. It’s the Walking Tour of Historic Pawtuxet Village, hosted by the E.T. Wyman PTA and presented by the students of Wyman, … more
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 late 2024.
Amazon wants to revise Johnston tax deal
Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston. The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says … more
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Sight for sore eyes
Mayor Frank Picozzi prepares to cut the ribbon opening Outlashed, a beauty studio at 733 Bald Hill Road. Owner Cailee Bonang, standing to Picozzi’s right, is 20 years old, and has been working … more
Village Common of RI building Warwick foundation
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 … more
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Red, white and blue [Photo gallery]
It was a sunny Saturday in Pawtuxet Village, where the river rushed and the blossoms swayed in a gentle breeze. People filled the streets as they soaked up rays of delicious springtime sun. With the … more
RISKY Q’S: The Johnston School Committee voted to remove these two questions regarding student sexuality from the 2024 Rhode Island Student Survey.
Johnston School Committee removes student sexuality questions from risk survey
Tasked with approving the latest annual student risk survey, the Johnston School Committee unanimously decided to remove two questions that ask about student sexual identity. “We went … more
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PICOZZI POSTS: Don’t miss the game! And it’s a soggy Warwick
Mar. 7 East vs. West showdown as the Warwick Police Department takes on the East Providence Police in the “Battle for the Bay” charity hockey game! All proceeds support RI Special … more
RI Foundation offering $10,000 grants for ideas that create community
The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 22 … more
A. Disco Ducky
Keep pedaling until you’re 100…maybe even more
A Disco Duck – that’s his name -  was riding his “Cadillac”- that’s his bike -  on West Shore Road Easter afternoon. There was no way of missing him. … more
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ALWAYS FRIENDS: Heather Santoro (right) embraces Tracy Sormanti, her former coach, at an event prior to Sormanti’s passing.
Patriot cheerleader honors late Coach Sormanti with Barks & Bubbles
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 … more
READY FOR DRUMMING: Jamie D’Ambra lines up with others in the Carolyn Dutra dance camp.
Bucket camp [Photo gallery]
Who would have thought that buckets … more
THE ROAD AHEAD: Road and bridge contractor Cardi Corporation’s Lincoln Avenue headquarters in Warwick has been taken over by J.R. Vinagro Corp. of Johnston. Vinagro has also hired the former boss from the Central Landfill, ex-RIRRC Executive Director Joseph Reposa.
Former Central Landfill boss now heads J.R. Vinagro Corp.
The ex-boss at the Central Landfill has taken over as CEO of J.R. Vinagro Corporation, following his resignation last month. And his new employer, Vinagro Corp. has now taken over road and bridge … more
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CELEBRATION TIME: Nick and Joan DeGaitas (second from right and far right) celebrated their business’s 40th anniversary with family, friends and staff, including (L-R) servers Allie Alfonso-El-Sayed, Antonia Anthony and daughter Michaela Boadih.
Nick and Joan’s celebrates 40 years in business
For Nick DeGaitas, co-owner of Nick and Joan’s in Hoxsie Four Corners, it doesn’t feel like 40 years since serving their first customer. The couple opened the breakfast business on … more
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READY FOR OCCUPANCY: Eagle candidate Eiriana Fairbairn Summers shows off the newly built bat house that the scouts installed during her recent Eagle Service Project.
13-year old Eagle candidate leads environmental initiative at Robertson School
The answer is a lot if you ask Eiriana Fairbairn Summers, a Life Scout with Scouts BSA Troop 77 Buttonwoods, who exhibited her dedication to community service by planning, organizing, and leading an … more
SIGN OF THINGS TO COME: In addition to state highway work including completion of the repaving of Post Road, the city has budgeted about $4 million in city road projects this summer. Work started last week.
Intense road repaving set this summer
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 … more
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Teeing off to aid programs [Photo gallery]
More than $67,000 was raised for vital behavioral health programs for children and families at the Gateway Healthcare Annual Golf Classic July 23 at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston. Despite a … more
Harvest moon [Photo gallery]
Although not full -- it was waning -- the moon rose like an orange Monday to cast its fall glow over the still waters of Narragansett Bay north of Conimicut Point. (Warwick Beacon photo by John … more
AN INCREDIBLE DAY: The mayor posted these photos on March 18 when Amelia got to “Ring the bell” at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, signifying her last chemo treatment. Enzo’s Escorts picked her up at home and the Warwick Police and Fire Department gave her an escort to and from Hasbro. A crowd of people showed up at Hasbro to “clap her out”. This incredibly brave little girl has been battling cancer for more than two years.
Cops victorious on ice; Amelia rings bell to signify last chemo treatment
Mar. 13 The Warwick Police Department has noticed a recent uptick in fraudsters calling and pretending to be from Citizen’s Bank. They are cloning the bank’s phone number so it will … more
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