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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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From https://www.bevfitchett.us/ar15-to-m16-conversion/lightning-link.html: "The Way It Works ... In normal semi-auto operation the hammer is cocked by a rearward movement of the bolt carrier, as the carrier moves forward, the hammer is caught and held in the cocked position by the sear located on the forward part of the trigger catching in the sear notch, on the hammer. If you hold the trigger after a shot's fired the sear will not catch in the hammer's sear notch when the hammer cocks because the sear is depressed below the arc of the hammer notch. What happens is because the trigger is being held back, the disconnector hook is tipped forward and in position to catch the hammer, stopping it from following the bolt carrier forward. When the trigger is released, it allows the hammer to slip from under the. disconnector hook and be caught by the trigger sear in the hammer sear notch. Making it necessary to pull the trigger for each shot."
RAID: Johnston man arrested, federal firearm charges filed
On June 14, at JFK International Airport in New York, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspected and seized a package shipped from China and destined for a Johnston address. “Upon … more
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BEHIND BARS: William M. Bailey’s booking photo.
UPDATE: Murder charged in 2022 Johnston killing
UPDATED: In March 2022, a Cranston man was sentenced to attend Batterers Intervention two months after he allegedly killed his wife. Johnston Police responded to an early morning call on George Waterman … more
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POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)
It matters when Johnston's Amazon opens
Amazon’s opening date is a big deal. The folks working in Amazon’s New England communications office are likely sick of hearing from the Johnston Sun Rise. We’ve been a … more
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Elizabeth Rau
Writing about home, passage of time
Looking through her round tortoise shell glasses, Elizabeth Rau read aloud from her sticky note laden copy of The Good Slope, a collection of her personal essays. These “snapshots of (her) … more
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Pharmacists now allowed to prescribe, dispense birth control
The General Assembly passed and Gov. Dan McKee has signed legislation introduced by Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) and Sen. Meghan E. Kallman (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, … more
HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: Police from multiple departments converged on a shooting suspect’s car along Plainfield Pike, on the Johnston/Cranston border, on May 24. The suspect was shot dead, and Cranston Police have now released body-worn camera footage from the deadly force incident.
Cranston Police post body cam video of Johnston murder suspect’s shooting
Cranston Police have released their officers’ body-worn camera footage from the May 24 officer-shooting of Johnston murder suspect James Harrison. Rhode Island State Police and Cranston … more
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MAYOR BREAKS THE NEWS: Over the shoulder of Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo Jr. gets ready for last Wednesday night’s School Committee budget workshop. The mayor broke the news, for the first time addressing it in public session, that he has proposed a takeover of the school department finances.
Johnston School Committee vows to fight mayor's ‘takeover’
The mayor predicted his takeover of the school department would go smoothly. On Thursday night, June 22, the School Committee declared the path would be bumpy. “Last week, Mayor … more
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BURNED OUT: A 45-unit building, at 343 Simmonsville Ave. was evacuated on Sunday, May 28, after flames fully engulfed the façade, creeping up to the building from burning mulch. Residents in need of assistance have been awaiting confirmation they would continue receiving assistance following June 30. They received good news on Tuesday.
Johnston residents displaced by Simmons Village fire feared second round of homelessness
They almost lost their homes twice in one month. Midday Tuesday, a Rhode Island Housing official, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. Seth Magaziner confirmed that state and federal housing officials … more
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JUST THE BEGINNING: Jake the Snake is growing larger by the day on Strawberry Field Road near Wilde’s Corner. (Warwick Beacon photo by Will Steinfeld
Rockin’ ‘Jake the Snake’ grows at Wilde’s Corner
A snake with mysterious origins is growing longer by the day at the corner of Strawberry Field Road and Elmore Street. That’s were “Jake the Snake” is lounging. Jake is made of … more
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OBJECTORS: John Williams, former owner of Warwick Cove Marina and David Picozzi, who works at Harbor Lights Marina objected to visions in the city’s Harbor Management Plan that they say would have shut down marinas and hurt the shellfish industry. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Ordinance would have closed most city bay waters to boating, shellfishing
By JOHN HOWELL An ordinance that would have updated the city’s Harbor Management Plan and virtually wiped out the local shellfishing industry and most of the city’s marinaswas … 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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We’re in a ‘bunny boom’
At dusk, it stands perfectly still, tucked between two shrubs at the edge of a lawn. Disturbed by the slightest movement, it hops into the grassy area. Many west bay residents have noticed an … more
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Oakland Beach School to operate from Gorton next year
Oakland Beach School is moving out of Oakland Beach next year. For the 2023-24 academic year, the school  will be housed at the former Gorton Ju8nior High School which also serves as school … more
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Patriots cross stage, open a new life chapter
Two hundred and fifty-four seniors wearing black and white graduation caps, gowns and grins of accomplishment filed to seats overlooking the bay Wednesday morning. Family members, friends and loved … more
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Revaluation won’t impact tax exemptions
Depending on how you look at it, there’s some good news and some bad news to report from the tax front. The good news for those eligible for tax exemptions is that the revaluation has not … more
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WHAT HE LOVES: Gaspee Days president Steve Miller accompanied by his wife, Tracey, waves to parade spectators Saturday. (Cranston Herald photo)
Gaspee in his blood
Amidst a fanfare of fife and drums, Gaspee Days Committee President Steve Miller, dressed in colonial garb, waved to parade spectators from the back of a convertible while sitting next to his wife, … more
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Hendricken Class of 2023 looks forward to future
Bishop Hendricken High School hosted its 62nd Commencement Exercises on Monday, June 12, with the 143 members of the Class of 2023 being encouraged to face an unpredictable future with integrity and … more
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ONCE, TWICE AND AGAIN AND AGAIN: There was no mistaking who the Pena family was cheering for Tuesday at Toll Gate graduation ceremonies – Sophia. Pictured with the graduate is her sister, Chloe; father, Mark; mother, Traci and “Nana”, Chris.
Toll Gate grads bask in accomplishments at Warwick Neck ceremony
The Toll Gate Symphonic Orchestra played and family members cheered as women in red robes and men in blue robes proceeded into the crowded grassy area. On the sunny Tuesday evening of June 13, … more
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SUSPECT DEAD: Police shot and killed James Harrison, 52, of 4 Ligian Court, Johnston, following a triple shooting (double homicide), on May 24, 2023.
Johnston double murder investigation ongoing
Although the most likely suspect was shot and killed by police, the investigation into the events that unfolded on Ligian Court in Johnston on May 24 remain under investigation. “The … more
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