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Tara Levasseur
Recognized for patient advocacy
CareLink Public Health Dental Hygienist Tara Levasseur of Warwick was recently presented the Clinical Excellence Award for making exceptional contributions to the CareLink mission and exemplifying … more
Here, from left, Kaitlyn Greco, Patrick Bui, Leah Connolly, Jessy Hughes and Sarah Healy wave their American flags in front of several of their projects.
Patriotic Pupils [Photo gallery]
The Randall Holden Elementary School’s fourth grade class set up colorful posters in the school’s gymnasium on June 14, each displaying the information on one of the 50 states. The display was … more
SAFER STORAGE: Claudia Townend of Charlestown holds a photo of Dillon Viens, 16, of Johnston, the victim of a fatal 2022 accidental shooting, in the west House Gallery during the House floor debate on a firearms safe storage bill on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Dillon’s father, David Viens, is shown in the background at left, holding up a photo of his son. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
House passes safe weapons storage bills
Following an hour of debate, the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted Tuesday to approve a pair of bills seeking to set new rules on how firearms must be stored. The Democratic-led … more
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HELP’S COMING: Construction crews started construction on an access road to Belfield Drive off the shoulder of I-295 early Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, 2024.
Johnston's Belfield Drive residents thrown a life-line (via interstate access road)
The water’s still waist deep and starting to freeze along Belfield Drive, cutting 10 Johnston homes — and around 30 residents — off from civilization, emergency services, fuel and … more
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FISHING MADE EASY: The handicapped fishing pier offers a guaranteed view of Gorton Pond and … always … the possibility of a catch.
At the pier [Photo gallery]
It was 2010 when the city celebrated the groundbreaking of the Ross Elkhay fishing pier and boardwalk at Gorton Pond in Apponaug. Today, it’s a spot frequented by people of all ages who love to … more
JOHNSTON ROOTS: Debra Mulligan’s father Peter Cardullo and his mother Lillian posed for a photograph in front of her sister Josephine (Giorgianni) Paolantonio’s house at 2465 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. Mulligan’s Aunt Josie married Antonio Paolantonio from Frosolone, who was part owner/proprietor of Colonial Knife, which is still in operation. Her grandmother, who lived to be 110, was the second girl in the family. Lillian Cardullo was born in May 1903. Peter Cardullo, who is now 90, was born on August 24, 1933.
Back to Frog City
The roots of Debra A. Mulligan’s family tree are thick and tangled throughout Johnston’s neighborhoods like a plate of spaghetti with marinara. As an Ocean State scholar, Mulligan … more
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Benjamin Dusseault
Gold scholars
Benjamin Dusseault, (left) a Bishop Hendricken senior who received a gold medal for literature in the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon held March 4 at Bryant University and Ja’Quan Burrill, a … more
Cut up principal [Photo gallery]
When word got out that a pair of magicians would cut Sherman School Principal in half… more
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BACK IN BUSINESS: Apponaug Brewing Company’s bar was full within the first half hour of reopening, though it still has yet to be finished.
‘Business as usual’
Exactly one month after closing due to flooding damage, Apponaug Brewing Company re-opened at 4 p.m. last Friday night. Despite the cause for celebration- and patrons arriving  almost an … more
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CCRI pulls out of Learn365, community center scrapped
The Community College of Rhode Island will no longer participate in the Governor’s Learn365 program alongside the City of Warwick. Initially the college had partnered with the city to … more
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THE CLAM COMMISSION: A panel of lawmakers hear testimony from environmental experts regarding Quahogs in Narragansett Bay. (Photos by Will Steinfeld)
Fewer quahogs, what’s the catch?
“How many digital quahogs do I have to dig a day to make a day’s pay?” asked Mark Johnson, concluding the fifth meeting of the Special Legislative Commission to Study and Provide … more
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POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, of last year, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)
Amazon’s first ‘help wanted’ signs in Johnston
Can you operate with “significant autonomy and discretion,” “work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays” and “some overnight shifts as necessary”? … more
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Police Log 05-30-24
OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING Dog shot by Warwick Police following attack on Greenwich Avenue Warwick Police shot a dog Sunday night on Greenwich Avenue. According to police, a dog … more
BRAVING THE CONDITIONS: CCRI faculty members continued to protest on Tuesday, with members of the union picketing at the intersection leading into the college. According to assistant professor Daniel O’Neill, the CCRIFA’s secretary, members wanted to send a message about the importance of the work that professors do at the college.
CCRI faculty picket in below freezing temperatures on first day of classes
WARWICK — Temperatures were below freezing Monday morning as students strolled in for their first day of spring classes on the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). But … more
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Now some people really know how to complain about a pothole. This resident sent in his complaint with the first picture. After the repair he sent in the second picture. I won’t name him but I do want to thank him for giving us all a chuckle.
Picozzi Posts
May 22 Today, the City of Warwick and Alta Altitude broke ground at 2119 Post Road, the former Laz Parking, for construction of 214 apartments. Meanwhile, not that far away, the former Sheraton … more
Warwick stepping closer to a voice on RIAC board
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said Monday he has cleared the runway for House passage of legislation giving Warwick representation on the Rhode Island Airport Corporation board of directors. … more
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Christmas in Pawtuxet [Photo gallery]
Santa arrived by boat to the cheers of those at the Pawtuxet Athletic Club Saturday as village residents and merchants came together to celebrate the holiday season. Local artisans displayed and sold … more
NOW AND WHAT IT COULD BE: An architect rendering of a proposed 12-unit apartment or condo development of the former Hunter’s Garage, as pictured Sunday, on the banks of the Pawtuxet River in the village. The Historic District Commission is expected to consider the plan on Feb. 21.
Latest Pawtuxet gateway plan is housing
Come this June Anthony Albanese Sr. will have owned the former Hunter’s Garage at the gateway to Pawtuxet Village for five years. A lot has happened in this five years and a lot hasn’t … more
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BROKEN FLOCK: Torrie Aceto shared this photo of Elliott the swan, his partner and their cygnets. The swan family patriarch has been found dead, and pond neighbors would like to see some sort of justice. (Photo courtesy Torrie Aceto)
Elliott’s swan song
Some friends called him Elliott. He initially survived an archer’s illicit arrow attack and pond neighbors hoped for his recovery. His young family depended on him. The arrow was … more
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Summer is on the way
The Memorial Day weekend offered a prelude to yet even warmer weather. At left a couple enjoy the bay breeze at Conimicut Point. (Warwick Beacon photo) Gaspee Days are here Catch up on all … more
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