Will developers build an Amazon in the jungles of Johnston? The timeline has yet to be settled, but Johnston’s mayor expects details will soon emerge. “I don’t know the date …

Community, police come together at National Night Out

By ARDEN BASTIA Across the country on August 3, residents and citizens will gather with law enforcement to celebrate National Night Out, an event to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The Warwick Police Department, the

$900K grant expands OSCIL goal to help disabled

By ARDEN BASTIA Thanks to $900,000 in funding from the CARES Act, the Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) has launched a home access program, allowing those with disabilities to live more independently through adaptive and accessibly

Finally, city looking to sell 4 vacant school properties

By JOHN HOWELL When he entered the corner office at City Hall, Frank Picozzi made the sale of vacant school properties one of his priorities. He imagined it wouldn't take too long to advertise the four properties and to receive offers from developers

What’s in a name? Johnston board OKs ‘Project Schooner’ plan, but no mention of Amazon

As Jeff Bezos shot into space, the company he founded attempted to land a new retail distribution facility on a 196-acre Johnston woodland parcel. The agenda for Tuesday night’s Johnston …

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Will masks make the grade this school year?

By ARDEN BASTIA Reversing a decision made just two months ago, the CDC recommended Tuesday that both unvaccinated and vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors and in public areas, schools included. According to Cathy Bonang, secretary to

Council to reconsider solar ordinance Aug. 16

By JOHN HOWELL Those favoring, those opposed and those who agree with some but not all of an ordinance that would give the city the tools to regulate solar developments will have the opportunity to voice their points of view Aug. 16. (The Beacon

Increasing number of Rhode Islanders diagnosed with Legionnaire's Disease

By RORY SCHULER Rhode Island health officials have announced a 300 percent increase in reported cases of Legionnaire's Disease (LD) in the state. "Between 2014 and 2020, there was an average of 10 cases during the months of June and July each year,

Former Beacon intern wins $60,000 RIPBS journalism scholarship

Tara Monastesse of Warwick has been selected to receive a Rhode Island PBS Scholarship for high school seniors or college students pursuing a career in broadcasting, communications or journalism. The award - up to $60,000 - is renewable for up to four

Jump right in

Jump right in More than 18 months after it closed and having undergone $150,000 of deferred maintenance and repairs, McDermott Pool reopened Monday to some very happy swimmers. The swimmers started arriving a couple of hours prior to a formal reopening

Young chefs have recipe to cook up wishes

By ARDEN BASTIA Even though he was just four years old, Blake Costa loved his family, cooking, and bringing people together. "He just loved being in the kitchen, cooking whatever," said his father Nick Costa. "Pizza, doughnuts, whatever. He would even

Camped out

Camped out The first of three one-week Youth Leadership Camps sponsored by Warwick Police got under way this week with a series of activities that includes tours of the Police and Fire Department headquarters, games and projects. Today the 23 campers

Cornerstone's Kim Morris retires after 35 years

By JOHN HOWELL Thirty-five years ago, Roberta Merkle was looking to hire a case manager for the Warwick Central Geriatric Day Care Center based at the Warwick Central Baptist Church in Apponaug. The center, which went on to become Cornerstone Adult

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Boaters know Jeff Jeff English, who only recently retired from running the Warwick Cove Marina fuel dock for 27 years, was in for a surprise last Thursday during a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Fairwinds Marina in Oakland Beach. Joe McGrady, who bought

Ready to jump in?

Ready to jump in? Pull out your bathing suit, find those goggles, and start practicing your dives because McDermott Pool will be open and ready for swimmers starting Monday, July 26. The grand reopening will be held at 9 a.m. Mayor Frank Picozzi and

It takes a team

It takes a team Joe McGrady owner of Fairwinds Marina in Oakland Beach will host the many contractors who transformed what was formerly the Warwick Cove Marina with new docks, a new bulkhead, renovated buildings and landscaping at a ribbon cutting at

Keep Smiling

We’ve seen this play out before, but there was real hope we might not go through it again. It’s disheartening – sickening, really – and yes, a bit scary, too. COVID-19 …

A cautious approach to a murky new chapter

We've seen this play out before, but there was real hope we might not go through it again. It's disheartening - sickening, really - and yes, a bit scary, too. COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, fueled by the continued spread of what's been dubbed the

Bonds beyond the dents

This hasn't happened to me before . I'm being hit on by women. Annie and Alice, fictitious names so as to absolve them of anything more than not paying greater attention, are lovely people. Both are artists in their own way. One is a dance instructor.

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Charles H. Dress

Charles H. Dress, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Poli) Dress for 44 years. Born in Providence, a son of the …

Susan A. Sabol

Susan A. Sabol, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Philip Hulitar Hospice in Providence. Born in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary A. (Winner) Landry. She …

Mary E. (McGrath) Selwyn

Mary E. (McGrath) Selwyn, 95, a retired schoolteacher for the Warwick School Department for 33 years passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021 at the Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the wife of …

Mary E. (McGrath) Selwyn

Mary E. (McGrath) Selwyn, 95, a retired schoolteacher for the Warwick School Department for 33 years passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021 at the Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the wife of …

Mary E. (McGrath) Selwyn

Mary E. (McGrath) Selwyn, 95, a retired school teacher for the Warwick School Department for 33 years passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021 at the Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the wife of …

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That's Entertainment: August in years past

By DON FOWLER 20 years ago Reese Witherspoon starred in "Legally Blonde." "The Princess Diaries" starred Julie Andrews. Bill Cosby conducted his band at the Newport Jazz Festival. Director Blake Edwards received an award at the Rhode Island International

At the Warwick Showcase

At the Warwick Showcase OLD ** Look up "one-trick pony" in the dictionary (remember those?) and you'll see a photo of M. Night Shyamalan. "The Sixth Sense" was one of the best movies I have ever seen. Unfortunately, the writer/director has not been able

Festival Ballet Providence to present new production of 'The Nutcracker'

Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) is excited to announce a brand-new version of its annual production of "The Nutcracker," featuring new sets, costumes and choreography. The ballet will be performed for the first time at Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The

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The following students have earned 4th quarter honors at Toll Gate High School: Grade 9 High Honors: Andrew Agostinelli, Robert Allen, Sydney Amaral, Jessalyn Andreozzi, Bruce Angelini, Adeline Areson, Francesca Beagan, Serene Blanchette, Jordan

Magna cum laude graduate

Magna cum laude graduate Katherine Baxter graduated on Sunday, June 13, from Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket. The graduation was held at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, with Bishop Robert C. Evans presiding. Katherine is a member of the RI

Vets Middle School posts honor roll

The following Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School students have earned honors for the quarter: High Honors Grade 06 Ethan Alves, Maryam Atif, Jack Bannon, Riley Barker, Oriana Blanco, Mackenna Buffery, Myles Butler, Bryan Carreiro, Andy Castillo

Honor student

Honor student Jake Brodeur, a sophomore at North Carolina State University and a 2019 Toll Gate graduate has been named to the dean's list. Brodeur is a Business and Marketing major.

Pilgrim announces 2nd quarter honor students

The following Pilgrim students have earned honors for the second quarter: FRESHMAN HIGH HONORS: Avery Adams, Damien Isaiah Aptt, Tiana M. Arruda, Ariana Ayriyan, Ryan Kenneth Barlow, Nicole E. Blanton, Madison Lynn Boscia, Braxton Logan Bragg, Emma R.

Winman honor students listed

The following Winman Middle School students have earned honors for the second quarter: Grade 8 High Honors Olivia Bradford, Lena Butera, Isabella Cambio, Lyla Costa, Kamryn DeAngelis, Lucas Franco, Shannon Furlong, Emma Harrold, Emma Hindle, Jordyn

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Radio Beacon is a podcast from Beacon Communications run by Dan Kittredge (Cranston Herald), Jacob Marrocco (Johnston Sun Rise), John Howell (Warwick Beacon) and Alex Sponseller (Beacon …

John Donegan

John Donegan, the Ward 3 member of the Cranston City Council and leader of the Democratic caucus, joins Dan to discuss the city’s budget review, ordinances he’s working on, the panhandling case settlement, the fortunes of the Yankees and Knicks, and more.

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