Editor’s Note :  The following  is a selection of posts Mayor Frank Picozzi  made to his Facebook page over the last week.  Some posts have been edited to include  additional information to give context to the content.

We are back highlighting animals up for adoption at the Warwick Animal Shelter. They are dealing with an influx of animals rescued from a hoarding situation in the city back in April.

Oct. 18

A firefighter is never off-duty. Our Chief of Training Mike Mernick was in Providence the other night enjoying some hot wieners with his wife after attending a show. It came to his attention that a house was on fire. His instincts took over and he ran into the burning house and assisted two Providence policeman with saving a mother and her two children from the top floor. Strong work Mike, you’ve done the WFD and our city proud!! I’ll be treating you to all the wieners you can eat very soon!!

Oct. 19

Today I cut the ribbon at Scotti’s Salumeria located at 4654 Post Road. The atmosphere is amazing, and the food is delicious!!! Please help me welcome this new business to Warwick.

Oct. 22

Spooky Fest has been postponed: Due to current weather conditions, we have to postpone Spooky Fest 2023. Please check our social media pages for updates. We are hoping to have a rescheduled date soon!!!! We Be Jammin' Events Ocean State Food Truck Festivals Mayor Frank Picozzi City of Warwick City Hall

Oct. 23

An update from the Warwick Sewer Authority on the Bayside Sewer project:  Hemlock and D’Ambra have been installing service connections on Samuel Gorton, Payton and Tidewater. One hundred thirty-eight services in the directional drilling area have been installed to date. Crews will continue installing services on Samuel Gorton, Park, Payton and Tidewater. NITHPO has been on site investigating the receiving pits on private property for the service connections on Webb, Heights and Friendship. D’Ambra has been pressure testing and working on manholes project wide. D’Ambra has been working on restoration of the work on private property where the service lateral is complete. They continue to keep up with the paving of the road pits on a weekly basis.

Oct. 24

Another off-duty Warwick Firefighter saves a life!!! Training and instincts to save lives just kick in. Strong work Firefighter Doug Barlow, we’re proud of you.

 This afternoon I presented a citation to Deputy Chief Michael Mernick of the Warwick Fire Department for his heroism for rescuing a family from a Providence house fire last weekend. We also surprised him with hot wieners since Chief Mernick never had the chance to eat them that night. I want to thank Gel’s Kitchen for suppling a delicious lunch for Chief Mernick (and a whole bunch of us) for his heroic actions!