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It took ingenuity, but Hendricken students got here from East Bay
The news about the closure of half of the Washington Bridge hit Steven Correia when he walked outside his East Providence home and saw the traffic piling up. “I’ve traveled to New … more
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Warwick Plaza ice rink within budget, work could start in April
When elected mayor, Frank Picozzi dreamed of demolishing the long-closed City Hall Annex and erecting an outdoor skating rink on the site. Now, assuming City Council approval of a $7.3 million … more
Santa and his elf visit the Beacon
Secrets can be hard to keep, yet Representative David Bennett and Senator Matthew LaMountain kept their lips sealed leading up to Santa’s visit to the Beacon on Dec. 2. With a pepper … more
Will gas prices continue to dip with temperature?
An Artic blast of cold weather is here. The big question is: will it lead to higher or lower gasoline prices?  On one hand, bitter cold and winter precipitation in the forecast tend to … more
LOST TOO SOON: David Viens visits the site of a future memorial to his son Dillon and other Johnston youngsters lost too young at Johnston’s Memorial Park. Two years ago, Dillon lost his life when he was accidentally shot with an improperly stored gun belonging to the relative of a friend. David Viens hopes legislation passes the Rhode Island House and eventually reaches the governor’s desk. One day, he also hopes the bill, once adopted, may be named for his son.
Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law
Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more
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Warwick Neck May 11 fundraiser promises to be colorful
Warwick Neck Elementary School will hold its third annual Color-A-Thon fundraising event Saturday, May 11th. The event celebrates fundraising by the students, families and PTA with an outdoor … more
FROM THE AIR: These images of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.
Rhode Island's Central Landfill says 'pay first, read later'
The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between Rhode Island Resource … more
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WOMEN IN MENTORING: Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator Jack Reed.
Women’s History Month talk focuses on mentoring
Celebrating women in mentorship and the importance of mentoring was the focus of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator … more
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LOOKING BACK ON THE ACT: Sandra Swift Parrino, who was one of the main writers of the Americans with Disabilities Act, tells the audience about the decade-long effort to get the bill signed into law. (Warwick Beacon photos)
OSCIL brings ADA author to Rhode Island
The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) headed to the Crowne Plaza Friday for their annual Independent Living Conference-  entitled “The Past, Present and Future of … more
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Bringing good cheer to travelers
Even a day as rainy as Monday couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Bishop Hendricken Young Men’s Chorus as they performed at T.F. Green Airport. Bishop Hendricken Dean of Campus Life, … more
Pilgrim High School posts first quarter honor rolls
The following students have earned first quarter honors at Pilgrim High School. GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS  Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Khloe Amaral, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack … more
Open house for Alzheimer’s caregivers at Warwick Memory Care Center April 6
Caregivers, healthcare providers and community members are invited to visit and learn about the resources available to address memory loss from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other … more
Dragons everywhere
And you thought Roger Williams Park Zoo was the only place to find dragons at this time of year. Well, Peter Legg who was watching the sunset at Fort Getty in Jamestown Sunday, grabbed this shot of … more
POLITICS NOT AT PLAY: Aaron Mackisey, Chief of Staff to Mayor Frank Picozzi, (l) and Ward 3 City Councilman Timothy Howe teamed up to make part of a foursome. The fourth was Col. Brad Connor.
It was a ‘par-tee’ raising funds to help kids
It was a party with the emphasis on ‘par,’ last week when more than 180 people gathered at the Oakland Beach Boys & Girls Club to test their mini-golf skills and raise money for a … more
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Library presentation to spotlight condition, impacts on city trees
The Warwick Wildlife and Conservation Commission and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will discuss what is happening to Rhode Island trees at Warwick Public Library on … more
CHARGED: Scott Avedisian, Warwick’s longest-serving mayor, entered a not-guilty plea Wednesday morning at Kent County Court to charges he left the scene of a car crash.
Ex-Warwick Mayor Avedisian pleads not guilty to leaving scene of fast food fender-bender
Scott Avedisian, Warwick’s longest-serving mayor, entered a not-guilty plea Wednesday morning at Kent County Court to charges he left the scene of a car crash. The fender-bender occurred … more
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‘Crafting for Critters’ spring bazaar supports homeless animals
The 10th annual “Crafting for Critters” Spring Bazaar will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at the Airport Professional Park, 2348 Post Road, Warwick. Hosted by … more
Toll Gate announces first quarter honors
12 th Grade High Honors Andrew Agostinelli, Robert Allen, Sydney Amaral, Brady Amore, Kyle Anderson, Jessalyn Andreozzi, Bruce Angelini, Adeline Areson, Francesca Beagan, Conner Bergstrom, … more
Construction manager next step in building new high schools
Chris Spiegel, a member of LeftField Project Management, gave the Warwick School Committee a comprehensive update on the current plans and timeline to build two new high schools Tuesday. By the … more
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Picozzi Posts
March 21 Our city suffered a devastating tragedy of the worst (shooting of a child by the father who then turned the gun on himself)  kind this morning. We are blessed to have such … more
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