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A fine gentleman.
If I was asked to describe Edward Leo Murphy in three words, that’s what I’d say.
Most people know Ed either by visiting Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home on …
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7/25/24
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Some people greet him as “Your Honor”.
Others, “Mayor”.
But probably over half the state simply calls him “Frank”.
I am referring, of course, to …
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4/11/24
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The Warwick School Committee will get an update on the Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS), a roughly 35-minute long “anonymous online student survey” that pertains to …
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By DANA RICHIE
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3/7/24
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City finances were the talk of Monday’s City Council meeting, from budget projections to purchasing new equipment for city boats.
Finance Director Peder Schaefer gave his mid-fiscal year …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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The latest twist in the Great Costco Caper was last Thursday when the news media turned out to cover a zoom meeting between representatives of the giant retailer and Warwick officials that …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/22/24
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The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) will hold the next virtual public information session for Rhode Island’s General Aviation (GA) airport communities on Wednesday, January 17 at 12:00 …
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1/11/24
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To the Editor,
Our Constitution guarantees everyone the right to the shore to fish, gather seaweed, and enjoy the City’s most precious asset, our beaches. We all need to stand ready to …
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11/9/23
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Finance committee meetings are renowned for being lengthy and Monday’s meeting was anticipated to have a larger agenda than usual since the council meets only once in August. The committee …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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8/24/23
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She was waiting for a table at Smokey Bones on Route 2 in Warwick with her family, when a waitress ran up to her “freaking out” and excitedly hugging her. The waitress then bent …
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8/17/23
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Notice is hereby given that a public informational meeting will be held, and a vote may be taken at the City of Warwick, Sawtooth Annex Community Room, 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI, on Wednesday, …
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7/13/23
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Park maintenance, the speed of village traffic, raking of the beach, dead trees and the red tape it takes to open a new business were all questions Mayor Frank Picozzi fielded when addressing the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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6/22/23
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What was billed as listening session by three Warwick legislators Saturday morning started with gun control and continued with rapid fire questions about recycling, taxes, litter, education, plans to …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/27/23
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The RIIL Indoor Track & Field Class Championships were held last week in Providence and many locals shined as they geared up for one last showdown before the state meet coming up later this …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/8/23
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When do we ever get enough time?
Those who follow the workings of government may complain that things move too slowly and getting anything done takes too much time. Or, there are those who say …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/9/22
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By ALEX MALM
In May residents, legislators, and lobbyists spoke before the City Council it opposition to Automatic License Plate Cameras in Warwick.
The proposed measure was held until August …
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7/13/22
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Bishop Hendricken, Pilgrim, Cranston East and West outdoor track and field teams competed on Monday at Hendricken and plenty of locals had big performances on the …
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4/27/22
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By ALEX SPONSELLER The Rhode Island high school indoor state championships were held this past weekend at the Providence Career and Technical Academy, and plenty of locals made some noise on the big stage. La Salle Academy would take first place as a
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2/23/22
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By ALEX MALM For weeks elected officials on social media and in City Council chambers have expressed their concerns about not having the option to meet remotely during the pandemic. Those calling for remote in addition to in-person meetings got their
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By ALEX MALM
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1/13/22
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Prior to the Dec. 6 meeting, Cranston City Wide Councilwoman Nicole Renzulli had perfect attendance for Council meetings and all the committees she is a member of.
That changed when she was …
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12/15/21
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The Council unanimously gave first passage Monday to an ordinance introduced by Ward 3 Councilman Tim Howe to ban Warwick Planning Board or Zoning Board meetings from taking place on the same day as …
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By ALEX MALM
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11/4/21
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