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PAL gets a boost from House members
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi was joined by Warwick Representatives Joe McNamara, David Bennett, and Rep. Joe Solomon on Aug. 14 to present a $15,000 a legislative grant to the Warwick Police … more
J. Joseph Shekarchi
Joe is in the thick of it
RI Democrats energized after Biden exits race By RYAN DOHERTY Rhode Island Democrats are “energized” after President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the … more
APPETIZERS ARRIVE: Bartender Sergio Lourenco brings out a charcuterie board for patrons Steven Servant and Anne Skelly. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Cocktail bar/restaurant with a bird theme
It took about an hour and a half after it first opened to the public on Saturday afternoon for The Social House in Apponaug to become a full house. That, according to co-owners and co-founders … more
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‘Structures are clearly closer to barns than housing’
I took the time to personally visit the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence. I can’t help but come to the conclusion; the same people who contrived this idea may also be … more
Home prices surging beyond the reach of most Rhode Islanders
Rhode Island’s housing affordability problem has resulted primarily from a lack of housing production over a long period of time. The Ocean State ranked 38th among states in per capita housing … more
FROM STREET TO VILLAGE: This aerial shows ECHO Village, which is nearing completion, in the clover leaf on ramp to Route 146 headed south in Providence. The “village” of 45 Pallet Houses would offer secure housing for homeless.
Village of hope for homeless
The House of Hope CDC is building the state’s first village of hope for the homeless. Laura Jaworski, executive director of the Warwick-based non profit, advanced the concept of box-like … 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
Oldest house to sell in EG this year
Residential Properties Ltd. has announced the sale of 911 Frenchtown Road in East Greenwich for $626,000. Sales Associate Mark Ryan represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. … more
House of Hope awarded $20K to help residents this winter
House of Hope in Warwick is among eight nonprofits across the state to receive $20,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation to help residents stay housed this winter. The organization was selected … more
After hearing concerns, council approves legislation aimed at easing housing development
The Warwick City Council’s final regular meeting focused on changes to the city’s zoning ordinance to comply with state law, with many residents expressing frustration and discontent with … more
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Changes set to come
“Closed” could well be the sign outside the former Sheraton Hotel on Post Road. It’s been closed for years now. But last week GoodHomes Communities finally closed on the purchase of … more
TOUR GUIDE: Paari Gopalakrishnan, MD, MBA, is president and chief operating officer of Kent Hospital led Mayor Frank Picozzi on a tour of the hospital Monday with members of the Kent team. Gopalakrishnan was in his scrubs after having spent several early morning hours in the emergency room – often the busiest time – to get a personal up front view of operations. (Warwick Beacon photo)
House calls making a comeback
The newer things get, the older they seem. That appears to apply to the “new way” Kent Hospital is approaching hospital care. Mayor Frank Picozzi wasn’t kidding Monday … more
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WHAT SHE WISHED FOR: Gracie, whose wish for a treehouse was granted in collaboration with Bentley Builders of Warwick demonstrates her appreciation. Bentley Builders was a tournament sponsor. (Photo by Jennifer Lima Photography)
Builders of Hope golf tourney makes wishes come true
Twenty foursomes took to the course on Monday, October 2, for a new golf tournament, Builders of Hope, at Warwick Country Club in Warwick. The event, hosted by Ferreira Construction of Warwick, … more
Homes RI and Housing Network react to key housing initiatives passed in ‘23 session
The Housing Network of Rhode Island and Homes RI, a multi-sector housing advocacy coalition, are pleased to see the General Assembly’s continued emphasis on housing reflected in key legislative … more
PLANNED FOR FORMER PARKING LOT: Skydra Development proposes to build two four-story buildings with a total of 210 units on the site of the former Laz Parking on Post Road that is now owned by the RI Airport Corporation. Before its life as a parking lot, the 6.5 acres was known as Hillsgrove South where there were 22 single family homes.
Big boost for City Centre?
The dream of City Centre was a place where the confluence of modes of transportation – rail, air and highway – would attract office, retail, hotels and some resident development for young … more
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Bright future for Aldrich
Built as a high school in 1934, converted into a junior school during the boom years when Warwick school enrollment soared to nearly 20,000 and then closed in 2017 when enrollment steadily declined … more
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Housing court calendar aimed at cutting red tape for developers
Legislation sponsored by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (2023-H 6060A) and Senator Mark P. McKenney (2023-S 1053A) to create a court calendar dedicated to housing and land use was passed by the … more
House approves phaseout of mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs
The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Arthur Handy to phase out the sale of fluorescent lightbulbs. Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury, which is released when … more
Planned by soccer club
A groundbreaking ceremony for a 1,760 square foot Warwick Fire Fighters Soccer Club field house will be held Saturday at 10:15 a.m. at Winslow Park, 300 Airport Road. The building, to provide … more
RI finally getting serious over housing
STORY OF THE WEEK: Quick quiz – what year was it when the head of the Providence Housing Authority said (via ProJo) that rents for some older Rhode Islanders are soaring, partly because of "a … more
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