A sewer line already scheduled for summer replacement, but awaiting permitting, ruptured Wednesday, leading to traffic headaches. Warwick motorists have been warned to avoid West Shore Road, near the …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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4/18/24
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Rep. Joseph McNamara and Sen. Hanna Gallo have teamed up to reform how dental insurance in an effort to minimize the bite on the rate payer.
The two legislators are backing the “The …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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4/18/24
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Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi introduced legislation this week for the state to provide an appropriation of $500,000 to the City of Warwick for municipal services rendered at Rhode Island T.F. Green …
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4/18/24
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Although there is still no memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation over the proposed $100 million South Air Cargo facility, RIAC is moving ahead …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/18/24
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There’s a room just off the lobby of the Kent County YMCA equipped with plenty of exercise balls and stationary bikes, and even a mirrored wall, complete with a ballet barre.
Each hints at …
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By CHRISTOPHER GAVIN
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4/18/24
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Scott Avedisian, Warwick’s longest-serving mayor, resigned from his post as CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) on Thursday.
The resignation follows Avedisian’s …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/18/24
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DRUG POSSESSION
A Cranston man was arrested following a traffic stop around 1:10 a.m., March 19.
Warwick Police Officer Ryan E. Riecke was on patrol when he spotted a vehicle traveling in …
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4/18/24
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Jessica and Sean Lariviere had to keep a brisk pace to keep up with their sons Colton, age 3 and Oliver, 6, for an afternoon stroll on West Shore Road Sunday afternoon. “They love their …
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4/18/24
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Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State are encouraging Rhode Islanders to display Rhode Island state flags during the month of May in recognition of Rhode Island …
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4/18/24
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Dr. Steven Corvi officially kicked off his campaign as a Republican candidate for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District Saturday at Rocky Point.
“Foundational goal of my …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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4/18/24
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A groundbreaking for Warwick’s outdoor ice rink is set for April 25 at 11 a.m. after an unusual series of events that saw council approve a contract only to have a competing contractor contest …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/18/24
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To The Editor,
Pete Fontaine reported in his own unique way, and was a fabric of many local newspapers.
He thought his stories should always be front page news above the fold and …
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4/18/24
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While many boats are still tucked away for the winter in their protective shrink wrap, Anthony Diorio and Jackie Murdock weren’t going to let a few rain drops accompanied by moments of sunshine …
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4/18/24
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People flooded in to the City Hall Annex last Thursday looking for relief from this past winter’s Pawtuxet River deluges.
The flooding, which lasted from Dec. 17-19, 2023, and Jan 9-13 of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/18/24
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The Warwick Area Career and Technical Center (WACTC) is the new owner of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator, which will be used teach students in their Automotive Technology classes.
WACTC is one of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/18/24
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Although weather conditions at this time of year don’t favor clear skies in northern Vermont, viewing a total eclipse was not an opportunity Lorraine Potter-Cooper and her sister wanted to pass …
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4/18/24
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Mayor Frank Picozzi paid a special visit to the Assessors Department Tuesday to honor Sandra Gemma for reaching 40 years as an employee of the City of Warwick. Gemma began working for the city on …
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4/18/24
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Summer will be here soon enough – and with it, plenty of playtime for kids once the school year comes to an end.
But before that last bell rings, the Greater Providence YMCA aims to get …
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By CHRISTOPHER GAVIN
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4/18/24
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As the temperatures rise and spring flowers, relocation of Warwick’s dog park within City Park is nearing completion.
The park is located slightly north of where it used to be and offers …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/18/24
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Warwick resident Bob Lavoie will be the subject of an upcoming two-person exhibition titled Time and Tide at the historic Providence Art Club alongside Narragansett resident Pati Sylvia. The …
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4/18/24
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