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FIRST DAY JITTERS: Paula Bennett knew just what to do and say as bewildered Hoxsie kindergartners weren’t sure of where to go and, in some cases, couldn’t remember their names. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Scramble to open Winman
Warwick schools opened yesterday with the exception of Winman Middle School which has been delayed until Tuesday because of a sprinkler code violation that was not discovered until near completion of … more
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New high schools, but at what cost?
Heard of the Warwick Affordable School Act? Probably not and for good reason. The City Council hasn’t approved such an act. It hasn’t been introduced and for that matter it … more
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PROCLAMING ITS NEW USE: Once one of several Apponaug Mill buildings, the saw tooth building will house municipal offices starting this week. The building is being leased by AAA Northeast which also has an office in the renovated space.
Starting this week, city offices return to Apponaug
Thinking of getting a jump on paying your taxes, visiting the City Hall Annex to get a building permit or checking assessment records? Well, you’d best check where to go first. Yesterday was … more
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TOWN EMPLOYEE/SENATOR PARKING: A black, four-wheel drive Ford Explorer with a blue and white town license plate sat outside Lombardo’s home at 10 Anson Brown — a small dead-end waterfront street. Next to the Explorer, Lombardo parked his white Jaguar Pace SUV, with “SENATE” license plates.
Johnston state senator joins the town’s payroll
Johnston’s state senator has been working for the town since Jan. 1. His opponents say the position was a maneuver to keep him out of the mayor’s race. State Sen. Frank Lombardo III … more
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Early Voting Starts
Kerry Nardolillo, Warwick Director of Elections, became the first person to cast her ballot in Warwick as early voting in the Sept. 13 primary elections started yesterday at Warwick City Hall. … more
Lots of ideas for neighborhood projects
City Council President Steve McAllister was both surprised and pleased when, within a few days of posting an invitation for neighborhood projects, he received more than 50 proposals from across the … more
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No vacancy
No vacancy Warwick hotel occupancy soars to 82.4% By JOHN HOWELL Warwick’s 16 hotels with a total of 2,160 rooms recorded some of the best occupancy and average room rates in years, a … more
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61 YEARS OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVING: That’s the combined total of Carol Minear and April Lenardo’s Warwick school bus driving careers. With 40 years under her belt, Carol was driving April when she was a Warwick school student. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Kids drove her to driving
Forty years ago Carol Minear applied to be a Warwick School bus driver because it enabled her to babysit her grandchildren at the same time. Carol is still behind the wheel of a Warwick School … more
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ON THE TOPIC OF MEDICATIONS: Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi describes the personal experience of having his mother’s medications destroyed after her passing instead of them being redistributed to individuals who needed them. This will change due to the creation and implementation of a pharmaceutical redistribution program sponsored by Rep. Joseph McNamara and Senator Joshua Miller. (Herald photo)
Putting medicine to good use
It was a Wednesday in August when Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Cranston, Warwick) found himself talking about the state’s senior-focused legislation with a female constituent. The woman, … more
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ARRESTED & CHARGED: Warwick Police arrested Mark Perkins, 62, and charged him with Assault with Intent to Commit Specified Felonies, Larceny, Vandalism and Disorderly Conduct.
‘Radio personality’ allegedly assaulted during Warwick missing person live-stream
Warwick Police arrested a city homeowner Wednesday, Aug. 17, following a livestreamed melee with a local “radio personality.” Around 7 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 17, Warwick Police officers … more
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Commander William F. Coty III
Warwick native completes distinguished 29-year military career
One day after flying over Elizabeth City, NC, Commander William F. Coty III witnessed one of his Coast Guard buddies being interviewed about their current mission. When asked what mission they were … more
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‘I trust police,’ Picozzi says in support of plate cameras
By JOHN HOWELL Col. Braford Connor believes Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), commonly referred to as license plate cameras, would dramatically enhance the department’s … more
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