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AT THE BOOK NOOK: McKee buys two books from Tracy Doyle at Mary’s Paperbacks for his granddaughter. The governor mentioned that while it was too late for reading week, the Disney-themed Easter book was just in time for another holiday.
Gubernatorial visit heats up potential mayoral race drama
By ADAM ZANGARI Governor Dan McKee visited Warwick on Monday to hand out certificates of special recognition to seven small businesses along West Shore Road. McKee was flanked by State … more
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If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
WHO YOU CALLING ‘CHICKEN’? Raising Cane’s plans to open to customers next week. On Jan. 17, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will open at 1386 Atwood Ave.
Raising Cane's sets Johnston opening date
A Raising Cane’s representative attended Monday’s Johnston Town Council meeting, carrying a chicken gift basket topped with a bright red bow. The restaurant chain missed their spot on … more
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WATCH OUT ABEL: Raising Canes expects to open its new Johnston location in early January 2024. They’ve promised the first 20 guests “Free Canes for a Year.”
Raising Cane's Johnston confirms January opening
The giant blue banner across the building seeks new managers. The pay starts at more than $20 per hour. Raising Cane’s pledges to open its first Ocean State location to start the New Year. … more
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JULES D'ALESSANDRO
Alessandro named to NE Legal Foundation advisory board
Jules D’Alessandro, a Warwick-based litigator, business, construction and personal injury attorney, has been named to the Rhode Island Advisory Council of the New England Legal Foundation … more
FROM THE AIR: These images of the Amazon construction site 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, on May 15. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.
Attention Johnston! Your Amazon facility has been shipped
The cranes stand at attention — sharp, pointed monoliths of “progress.” The metal skeleton has taken shape, forming the profile of what promises to be the largest building ever constructed in Rhode Island. Amazon has refused to give tours of the construction site looming on Johnston’s horizon. more
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THE PITCH: Brent Miles, Chief Marketing Officer and Founding Partner of NorthPoint Development, delivered a presentation to the Johnston Planning Board Tuesday night, detailing a master plan for the “I-295 Commerce Center,” a $75 million, 555,980 square foot warehouse facility.
Johnston Planning Board approves master plan for another mystery warehouse
Another mystery warehouse has been pitched for Johnston. The town’s Planning Board voted unanimously (4-0) Tuesday night to accept a Major Land Development Master Plan from NorthPoint … more
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The Islander
Right now, while we contemplate what the new year will bring and while winter has settled in around us, we could all a little “taste of paradise” to ease the blues of these short days and … more
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David’s Greenwood Barber Shop
VWhen men of all ages get their hair cut at the same barber shop for all their adult lives, there must be something extra ordinary about that barber shop. There must be something about the service, … more
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Dream Big Academy
There is nothing more awe-inspiring than watching a young gymnast leap, flip, swirl, spring and bound off of mats, bars, beams, pummel horses, vaults and rings! The confidence and skill that it takes … more
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Han Palace Chinese Restaurant
Its 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve and you don’t have dinner plans? Call Han PalaceOn West Shore Road in WarwickHome to the finest in Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hunan Cuisine & Exotic … more
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IMMUNITY BOOSTER: Zahan Akbar, owner of the Atwood Pharmacy, has watched demand for COVID-19 tests, vaccines and booster shots climb quickly over the past few weeks. Akbar holds a Phizer booster shot, moments before delivering it.
Need a booster or a swab? Independent Johnston pharmacy may be your quickest option
Zahan Akbar filled the syringe with a booster dose of Phizer COVID-19 vaccine. Delivering jabs and testing customers for the virus consumes larger and larger portions of regular business hours … more
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CONSTRUCTION STARTS: Work has finally begun. Amazon paid several groups of deed-holders more than $10 million to secure the land off Hartford Avenue, where the mega-online retailer plans to build a six-story, 3,864,972 square-foot “new, state-of-the-art Amazon Robotics Sortable Fulfillment Center.” Now construction at the site of the future facility has started. The project is expected to cost around $290 million. Not much can be seen from Hartford Avenue.
Amazon closes Johnston land deal, begins construction
Several deeds have been recorded in the Johnston Town Clerk’s office, closing the deal between Amazon and a group of Rhode Island landowners. “Amazon closed on the 196-acres in late … more
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SKY VIEW: A Rhode Island based solar energy company has installed 750 solar panels on the roof of Ocean State Job Lot’s store at 1493 Hartford Ave., in Johnston.
Johnston Ocean State Job Lot’s empty roof now full of energy potential
Ocean State Job Lot had a big empty roof. In fact, the store chain has 147 big empty roofs in New England. Following a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, the 750 solar panels newly installed on … more
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Following the Johnston Town Council’s unanimous approval of a Tax Stabilization Agreement (TSA) with the online mega-retailer, in which the company will pay around 60 percent of its tax obligation over the next two decades, the town qualified for Rhode Island’s Tax Stabilization Incentive (TSI) program. The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board of Directors met and voted unanimously to approve a $1.5 million reimbursement for Johnston.
RI Commerce Corporation grants Johnston $1.5M to help cover Amazon’s ‘foregone’ taxes
Ocean State taxpayers will pay Johnston $1.5 million to help cover a small portion of the tax burden Amazon won’t be paying. Following the Johnston Town Council’s unanimous approval of … more
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SHEKARCHI
Speaker is friend of small business
To the Editor: It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on Rhode Island small businesses. As Sam's NY System and our other friends in the small business community begin the long process of recovery, I want to thank Rhode more
This aerial photo and diagram illustrates the land where Amazon plans to build a massive distribution facility in Johnston.
New Johnston Amazon facility details to be released, debated at public hearing
Johnston will host a public hearing and special meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The town’s residents have been eagerly awaiting details regarding “Project Schooner,” a … more
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The Johnston Market Basket will open its doors to the general public for the first time at 7 a.m., Friday, Aug. 20. Employees readied every square inch of the massive store throughout the day Thursday.
Johnston Market Basket opens its doors to the public at 7 a.m., Friday, Aug. 20
The Johnston Market Basket will open its doors to the general public for the first time at 7 a.m., Friday, Aug. 20. The store chain hired more than 400 new employees to staff the store on Hartford … more
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LOCAL UNION JOBS: More than 100 members and leaders of local trade unions attended the public hearing Tuesday, voicing support for the proposed six-story retail distribution facility. The unions hope construction of the facility will provide work for their members.
Johnston mayor on Amazon distribution center: 'Project Schooner' offers town ‘financial stability for the next 20 years’
Will developers build an Amazon in the jungles of Johnston? The timeline has yet to be settled, but Johnston’s mayor expects details will soon emerge. “I don’t know the date … more
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The fate of RI's small businesses
What a difference a year makes. One year ago, Rhode Island was locked down in state-mandated quarantine and non-essential businesses that couldn't operate remotely were closed indefinitely, with no idea when they might be able to re-open - if they could more
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