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Warwick gets out for Earth Day
Many organizations aren’t waiting until Earth day, Monday, April 22, 2024 to pay some special  attention to the environment. The annual observance, which first began in 1970 on April 22, … more
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KICKOFF: Dr. Corvi officially announces his candidacy at Rocky Point Park. (Warwick Beacon photo)
GOP candidate for Congress makes bid official
Dr. Steven Corvi officially kicked off his campaign as a Republican candidate for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District Saturday at Rocky Point. “Foundational goal of my … more
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2024 fishing regulations posted
The RI Department of Environmental Management filed new regulations for the 2024 fishing season last week. Anglers should take note that we have a striped bass filet law in place now that applies to … more
THE CHALLENGER: Dr. Steven Corvi has entered the race for CD2 in an attempt to unseat freshman U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner. (Submitted photo
MET vs. DEI?
U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner now has a Republican opponent for this year’s election. Political newcomer Dr. Steven Corvi, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 21, announced last … more
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Trails in the sky: Steve Johnson, who keeps an eye on the sky, sent along this photo of the eclipse framed by contrails
Many pick Rocky Point to view solar show
Rocky Point drew a crowd of about 400 Monday afternoon for a rare solar show. With the eclipse reaching 92% totality at 3:29 p.m., Warwick was closer to seeing a total solar eclipse than … more
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Being an adult parent is not how I imagined
Being a parent is tough! When my kiddos were young, they needed simple things; diaper changes, bottle feedings, songs, developmental activities, a home daycare where they could get loving from a … more
Mike Stanton
Why journalism is so vital to democracy
GWM: Mike, let’s start with today. You live in Rhode Island and are a journalism professor at the University of Connecticut.   Tell us about your responsibilities and the courses you … more
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IT WAS A BLACKOUT: Asked to try on their eclipse glasses in preparation for Monday’s solar show library staff from left Andrea Hutnak, Ellen O'Brien, Jen Linton, Kelly DiCenzo and Jules Belanger gathered at the Quahogger statue. “It was totally black,” O’Brien said. Photo courtesy of Evan Barta.
Library booked for near-total solar eclipse
On Monday at around 2:15 p.m., Warwick’s skies will begin to dim and 90% of the sun will be covered by the moon as the city experiences a partial solar eclipse. And thanks to the school … more
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Police Log 03-28-24
ROBBERY On March 25, 2024, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jimmy Castro, 23, and Gissell Starnes, 19, both of Central Falls, with three counts of first-degree robbery … more
LEAGUE CHAMPS: The Rocky Hill girls basketball team after winning the NEPSAC championship. (Submitted photos)
Mariners win NEPSAC title
For the first time in the school’s history, Rocky Hill Country Day’s Mariners secured the NEPSAC Girls Basketball Championship title, after a 50 – 52 victory over the strong Vermont … more
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‘Silence is acceptance’
For a first time, Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter have posted rewards to “bring justice” to abandoned animals. Triggering efforts to abate what appears to be a growing trend to … more
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PLAYOFF WIN: Pilgrim’s Colin O’Dea takes the puck
Fast start lifts Pats past Quakers in play-in
The Pilgrim hockey team made a splash as it topped Moses Brown 6-3 in the play-in game of the Division I Playoffs at Thayer on Tuesday. Pilgrim was clicking early and would roll out to a 4-0 … more
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Queen of the hill
Cora Smith triumphantly carries her snow board to the top of the hill outside the Gorton School complex following a successful run in fresh powder Saturday afternoon. A student at St. Rose of Lima … more
Time to take down the tree, but not the meaning
How is it that some seasonal observances pass so quickly and others linger well into the year? The thought occurred as my son Ted dropped by Saturday to help take down the Christmas tree. There … more
Post about fireworks lights up Picozzi Facebook
By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Frank Picozzi set off fireworks Monday when he asked on his Facebook page what residents would think of moving the July 4 fireworks from Oakland Beach to Rocky Point. … more
SMILES FOR BILL & PIZZA: With nearly 30 years of city employment, City Community Development director Bill Facente will retire this month to accept a similar post with the City of Providence. Fellow employees along with Mayor Frank Picozzi overrode his protests and showed up Friday with pizza and to wish him well. From left: Dean Pimental, Aaron Mackisey, Amy Cota, Thomas Kravitz, Bill Facente, Deb Hafferty and Mayor Picozzi.
He’s helped build neighborhoods, businesses for 30 years
Bill Facente smiles a lot. He’s easy to talk with and makes things seem everything is going to work out. It’s made him an effective economic and community development officer over … more
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Bidding farewell to 2023, welcoming 2024
Shawn Finnigan was an early arrival at Rocky Point Park New Year’s Eve. He pulled in to set up about 1:45 p.m. As it turned out he needed all the time he could get. By 5 p.m. sweat poured off … more
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ORDINANCE NO. O-23-24
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF WARWICK ORDINANCE NO. O-23-24 APPROVED December 20, 2023   Frank J. Picozzi MAYOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF … more
Family fireworks show at Rocky Point
The New Year’s Eve forecast of above freezing temperatures, light winds and a 20 percent  chance of rain promises for a great early evening of  fireworks at Rocky Point Park. The … more
ORDINANCE NO. O-23-22
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF WARWICK ORDINANCE NO. O-23-22 APPROVED  December 20, 2023  Frank J. Picozzi MAYOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WARWICK TO … more
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