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City files for FAA review of air cargo plan
The city is petitioning for a Federal Aviation Administration review of its approval of plans to build a $100 million air cargo facility to replace operations along Airport Road even though it has … more
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TIME TO BE SPOOKY: Dressed as a witch, Lara D’Antuono, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick is surrounded by tick or treaters at the club’s Halloween in August event. Story and more photos on page 8. (Warwick Beacon photos)
No tricks, plenty of treats at Halloween in August
“Merry Christmas!” The speaker, a young girl, was greeting Stephanie Van Patten, who laughed and replied “Happy New Year!” The girl took some candy and left the rest for … more
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Cote cries ‘foul,’ ACLU weighs free speech suit
The ACLU of Rhode Island is weighing whether to represent Warwick activist Rob Cote in an action against the City Council for denying him his rights to the freedom of speech after being cut off by … more
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Complaint alleges councilwoman and husband falsely acquired land
In a complaint filed Tuesday in Superior Court, Debra J. Shatley, president of the Oakland Beach Real Estate Owners Association (OBREOA), claims that Ward 6 Councilwoman Donna Travis, her husband … more
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Mayor, schools at odds over who keeps $752K
Mayor Frank Picozzi and Warwick School Committee Chair David Testa have been on good terms throughout their respective careers as municipal leaders. That may change. When the School Committee … more
NEW JUDGES: Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. swore in three judges on his Jan. 9 Inauguration Night: Judge of the Johnston Municipal Court, David aRusso; Frank Manni as Auxiliary Judge; and Priscilla Facha DiMaio, Probate Judge (at right). DiMaio now faces charges and has been placed on leave pending the outcome of her case.
Johnston probate judge charged, placed on leave
Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million-dollar collectible theft from a dead Cranston man’s estate. Rhode Island Attorney … more
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FIGHTING FOR FOOD: On May 19, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed visited Johnston’s Bami Farm. Julius Kolawole, founder of the Rhode Island African Alliance, considers Reed an ally in the global and local food fight.
Johnston's Bami Farm harvests help sustain community
It's only two miles from the farmers market at Memorial Park to Bami Farm. Talk about farm to table. If you buy Bami Produce, your food will likely have never left Johnston. Even so, it’s … more
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TURNING BACK THE CLOCK: Clouds Hill Vice President and Director of Operations, Wayne Cabral tells the story of what was once a 500 acre estate including a dairy farm before conducting a recent tour of the Victorian mansion in Cowesett. (Warwick Beacon photos by Will Steinfeld)
Needed: A grand scale boiler
Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum offers visitors “a portal to the past,” but its heating system could use a portal to the 21st century. The museum, an estate built between 1872 and … more
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City takes steps to review Air Cargo plan
In a race against time, Mayor Frank Picozzi has retained Steven M. Taber, who was instrumental in crafting a an agreement with the Rhode Island Airport Corporation leading to an extended runway at … more
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THE PLACE TO BE ON THE BAY: It was a boisterous and friendly crowd in Potter Cove. (Cranston Herald photos)
Party time splashes
By JOHN HOWELL “Coming up,” Warwick Police Officer Andrew Chretien said above the hum of the twin outboards. The engines went from a purr to a roar as police marine vessels cleared … more
JFD WINS: The Johnston Fire Department accepted SPAAMFAA’s prestigious National Preservation Award from Richard Quetta, a North Providence resident and president of the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society last week at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick.
Johnston Fire Department wins National Preservation Award
Of the 108 vintage vehicles that were recently on display at The Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) 2023’s National Convention … more
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Council to get estimate on building new high schools
Within a month the City Council could have another estimate of what it would cost to build new Pilgrim and Toll Gate high schools. City Planner Tom Kravitz has hammered out an agreement with … more
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UP FOR GRABS: The Warwick Neck Light as pictured on Easter 2023. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Lots of potential Warwick Neck Light owners
The July 14th deadline has come and gone, and United States General Service Administration (GSA) Spokesman Paul Hughes says “over a dozen” parties have expressed interest in Warwick Neck … more
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A NEW CHAPTER: The owners of St. Catherine Church in Apponaug have yet to decide the future of the property in the heart of the village. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Former parishioners buy St. Catherine Church
St. Catherine Church that has been a part of Apponaug Village since 1917 was recently sold by the Diocese of Providence to Bluth, LLC for $1 million. Matt Tonning, who manages Bluth alongside … more
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ALLURING POINT: The Conimicut Point sandbar offers panoramic views of Narragansett Bay and the Providence River, but it can be treacherous during tidal changes. This view showing beach goers and fishermen was taken Saturday. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Mayor comes up with riptide alarm system
“It keeps me awake at night,” said Mayor Frank Picozzi Monday morning. Picozzi was referring to the death of Yoskarly Martinez, a 10-year-old girl who drowned at Conimicut Point … more
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SANDY SEARCH: Assisted by “moon low tides” Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project volunteers extended their hunt for remnants of the Gaspee to the northwest end of Gaspee Point this week both on land and below water. Here they prepare to do a metal detector scan after mapping out a grid of the area. Story and more photos on Page 3. (Warwick Beacon photo by Will Steinfeld)
‘Citizen scientists’ continue Gaspee search
Visit the north end of Gaspee Point this week and you’ll likely find some stakes,  standing six inches above the sand, with tape strung between them into a 40 foot wide grid. You … more
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Teachers get 1.25% raise in one year pact
The Warwick Teachers Union and the Warwick School Committee have reached a one-year contract through the end of August 2024 giving teachers in all steps a 1.25% pay increase.  Starting teacher … more
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Cote contacts ACLU after cop evicts him from Council meeting
“I’d like to congratulate Councilwoman (Donna) Travis for another front page of the Providence Journal,” Rob Cote said while holding up a copy of the newspaper during the beginning … more
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FIRST OF BAYSIDE HOME CONNECTIONS: A bit of rain and threat of downpours didn’t delay Hemlock Directional Drilling from bringing the first of the Bayside sewer project connections to homes on Beatrice Road Friday. The directional drilling provides for the connections without disturbing archeological features left by Native Americans. To accomplish that, a pipe is fed into the bore of the hole between the property and a pit for the sewer interceptor. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Ready for first of Bayside sewer links
By JOHN HOWELL After more than 25 years of being told they would get sewers, the first of 900 Bayside property owners will be able to flush a toilet, take a shower, do a load of laundry and push … more
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IN UNIFORM: Paul Bourget, assuming the persona of George Sears Greene, delivered a presentation to the Warwick Rotary Club explaining Greene’s contributions to Union efforts at the Battle of Gettysburg.
RI’s forgotten hero reincarnated
“When I wear the uniform, I’m Greene,” Paul Bourget said, dressed head to toe in a Union uniform to speak to the Warwick Rotary Club on Thursday July 13. Bourget, born and … more
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