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EVERY DEPARTMENT: Last year, Johnston Police Chief Joseph P. Razza referred to a collection of patches from every department in the Ocean State as he discussed a new program aimed at equipping all of Rhode Island’s front-line police officers with body-worn cameras. Razza's death was announced Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. He was 54 years old.
RI governor orders state flags lowered in memory of late Johnston police chief
Joe Razza was a runner. Daily, the town native could be spotted dashing up and down the hills of Johnston while off-duty. The former Johnston police chief stepped down last year as his health declined rapidly and unexpectedly. On Friday, Sept. 29 — following the announcement of his death — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee ordered the state’s flags lowered in honor of the late Joseph P. Razza. He was 54 years old. more
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COLUMBUS BY CRANE: The Christopher Columbus statue that stood in Providence for 130 years has been erected on a cement pedestal on the island in the center of Johnston’s War Memorial Park pond. The mayor has planned a Columbus Day unveiling event.
Christopher Columbus lands on Johnston
Columbus has landed in Johnston’s War Memorial Park. On Monday, Oct. 9, he’ll be welcomed with food trucks and a re-introduction to the public. Earlier this week, the … more
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CHECK THE BOX? Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. refused to check this box and it either cost the town millions or saved major commitments down the road. He took this screenshot and sent it to the Johnston Sun Rise as "proof." According to Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee's office, 90 percent of Ocean State communities "checked the box."
Did Johnston miss out on millions for education?
The governor offered millions for schools, but the mayor refused, insisting he saw too many strings attached. Can the town afford to leave any money on the table? Did the administration … more
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Warwick-08/16/2023 The new mayor of Johnston, RI, Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. demanded that the publisher of the Johnston Sun Rise newspaper, John Howell fire his editor, Rory Schuler after he has written critical stories about his administration. Howell looks over a layout of the front page of the Warwick Beacon newspaper near stacks of the newspapers in the office. JohnTlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)
In a small town, a big issue about the First Amendment
JOHNSTON, R.I. — As small local newspapers struggle with dwindling circulation and shrinking revenue, public officials unhappy with critical news stories are hitting where it hurts — yanking away their contracts to advertise legal notices. more
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THE FINISHING TOUCHES: Peter Geisser, Mika Seeger and Jade Donaldson (from left to right) stand in front of the mural at Lippitt as it nears completion, along with Seeger’s daughter’s dog Bernie. Bernie, according to Seeger, has become a mascot for the project amongst the Lippitt students.
Lippitt mural helps foster community among students
Hexagons: a symbol seen often in nature; the building blocks of many different integral functions such as the cells of trees and the individual parts of a honeycomb. That’s  precisely … more
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NOT CLOSING TIME: Navy veteran Matt McCoy speaks about the impacts of a potential government shutdown on the military as Representative Seth Magaziner and Air Traffic Control Specialist Jamie Green look on.
Magaziner, Reed highlight impact of potential shutdown
Rhode Island Second Congressional District Congressman Seth Magaziner had a plane to catch at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport on Tuesday, as he headed back to Washington for final … more
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EASTER SUNRISE SETTING: Ready for the Warwick Neck Light has been the venue for Easter sunrise services for more than five decades. This photo was taken this past Easter.
City, Neck Assn. team up in bid for Warwick Light
The city and the Warwick Neck Improvement Association plan to team up in an effort to obtain the Warwick Neck Light that the United States General Service Administration (GSA) aims to give away. … more
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BLUE FOR NOW: The CCAP Warwick Health Center on Buttonwood Avenue is nearing completion.
New CCAP Health Center targeted for February completion
Have you seen the blue building, the really blue building, on Buttonwoods Avenue across from Job Lot? No, that’s not the color it’s going to be when finished, but as Joanne McGonagle … more
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ONE OF THOUSANDS: Greg Lynn, one of seven school technicians who keeps Chromebooks and the multiple internet-reliant school devices running from copiers, cameras and phones operating replaces a battery on a Chromebook. In the course of a year he estimated he repairs 1,000 Chromebooks at Winman. Broken screens are a common problem.
Warwick’s classrooms evade national issues with Google’s Chromebooks
Throughout this school year, Warwick students will use their Chromebooks to access various programs, take statewide tests and monitor their learning progress. Nationwide, Google’s … more
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Iftihar Ahmad
$311M in airport improvements
“Destination” is frequently used to describe all the venues accessible from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. There are 32 of them and more are likely to be added in the … more
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BACK ON THE TABLE: This solar project is slated for “new business” discussion at 6:30 p.m. during the Sept. 28 Johnston Zoning Board meeting. Go to https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri for all the details.
Johnston Zoning Board considers same old solar development, with a slightly smaller scope
Next Thursday the Johnston Zoning Board will hear from developers who want to build a slightly smaller 157-acre solar farm along Winsor Avenue. “I would say if they’re going back to … more
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MAKING A CASE: Attorney Joseph Brennan of Brennan Law appeared before the Planning Board representing Gold Coast Properties seeking major land development approval for a 124-room Echo Suites extended stay hotel on Post Road across from the airport on Sept. 13. The board approved the development. Also pictured is Dana Nisbet, PE, from DiPrete Engineering. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Board agrees, city can use another hotel
Multi-million dollar projects, such as the proposal to build a dog lodge on Jefferson Boulevard or a garage for use by contractors to store vehicles and materials on Post Road, in Pawtuxet have a way … more
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A CAT’s CURIOSITY: Ella Simpson played with cats as her parents considered adopting. This one was especially intrigued by the camera. (Warwick Beacon photo)
RISPCA new home a haven for pets & people
By JOHN HOWELL Wayne Kezirian, president of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was prepared for the opening of their new home on Plan Way in Warwick Thursday … more
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Funding plan, design up next for 2 schools
School Superintendent Lynn Dambruch and Assistant Superintendent William McCaffrey were still on Cloud Nine Tuesday morning following city council approval to issue bonds for new high schools Monday … more
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YOU KNOW WHERE HE STANDS: Jacob Madore displays were he stands on the issuance of $350 million in bond funds for new high schools at Monday’s Council meeting. (Warwick Beacon photos)
It’s a go for new high schools
At 10:11 p.m. on Sept. 18, the Warwick City Council voted 8-1 to release $350 million in bond funding to build two new high schools, slated to replace Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools. The … more
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Pros and cons of issuing $350 million in school bonds
GEBHART COMMENTS:   Made after the public comment session Tonight is about hope. It’s about being brave. It’s about the future. I heard two themes tonight, … more
ATWOOD RIVER: A family was rescued by firefighters in a boat from their stuck vehicle in the middle of Atwood Avenue during Monday night’s widespread flooding in Johnston.
Johnston's Atwood Avenue under water following flash floods
The water looks deep. But that guy made it through. I can’t back up now. Just accelerate and pray? Ocean State drivers find themselves in an increasingly familiar quandary. Drive … more
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MAKING A CONNECTION: Albert Pard of Burrillville and his family came to find the name of Henry R. Lambert on the wall. A cousin, Lambert was killed when the tank he was riding was hit by a hand grenade in October 1969. “He was just a young kid,” Pard said of Lambert who he remembers as being a fast runner, especially when chased by his (Pard’s) dog. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Traveling Vietnam Wall brings closure, remembrance to veterans
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Wall stopped in Warwick from Thursday to Monday, and was host to a ceremony on Friday afternoon paying tribute to those who died in … more
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What could get cut so new schools don’t exceed $350M
By JOHN HOWELL As the City Council weighs whether to release voter-approved bonding for new Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools on Sept. 18, questions will focus on the projected costs of the … more
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Teachers take no confidence vote
Warwick School Superintendent Lynn Dambruch is mystified by reports that a group of teachers passed a vote of no confidence in her and Assistant Superintendent William McCaffrey last week and why … more
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