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The Rev. Nathan Ricci, who grew up in Warwick and graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School, with Pope Francis in 2015 when the pontiff came to visit the North American College in Rome, where Ricci was studying as a seminarian.
Local clergy remember Francis as advocate
Holy Week ended on a deeply somber note with the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 88 due to heart failure. In the days since, local Catholic leaders have noted his humility and unflagging … more
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Kyle Dorsey, a pre-treatment inspector and lab technician for the Warwick Sewer Authority, spoke about all the living organisms, including the Rotifer pictured here, that play a vital role in keeping the wastewater treatment plant running. Beacon Media photo by Joy Fox
Flushing but never forgetting
5 to 5.2 million gallons per day. While many residents and businesses flush and forget it, the team at the city’s wastewater treatment plant can never forget. In fact, thoughts of running … more
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City Treasurer and Finance Director Lynne Prodger and Mayor Frank Picozzi review the wording of a resolution calling for a $50-million bond issue to complete construction of two high schools in response to a question from the council Monday night. Beacon Media photo by John Howell
City Council OKs $50M more for schools
There are a lot of “ifs,” but the City Council, over lamentations that the city should have done things differently from the beginning, unanimously approved a resolution Monday to ask … more
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Kids starting lining up 20 minutes before the start of the egg hunt. Beacon Media photos by Joy Fox
Hundreds gather for egg-cellent hunt
Annual Easter Egg hunts hosted by the Conimicut Village Association and Oakland Beach Association held Saturday attracted hundreds of families and community volunteers. Anne “Head Bunny” … more
Reagan Motta and Liv Cota.
Titans come back to beat Avengers
The Toll Gate softball team is emerging as a contender in Division II and picked up a statement win on Monday afternoon, erasing a six-point deficit and holding off East Greenwich, 7-6. The … more
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Carolyn Roseman
Lawmakers push for universal Pre-K in RI
Rhode Island could be on the path to offering universal prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds under legislation sponsored by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Hanna M. Gallo and House Education … more
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When one egg is enough
Hunting for the perfect Easter egg? You may want to go no farther than the Chocolate Delicacy on Gilbane Street in Apponaug. This egg, which weighs in at nearly 10 pounds, is half dark and half milk … more
In complex new roles, council freshmen explore, share findings
Last year’s election saw significant turnover on the City Council following the retirement of four of its members, with new council members taking office in Wards 3, 4, 6 and 7. Now, as … more
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New depth of school budget review begins
If one thing rings true about the school budget hearings that start this evening, it’s School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan’s assessment that “this is a very unique budget … more
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Adrianna Pettinato
Pats surge to 6-0
The Pilgrim softball team is rolling in Division I and won its first six games as it looks to make a deep run in the postseason. The team picked up a 7-6 win against city rival Toll Gate last … more
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NEIT to offer two-year bachelor’s in four majors
The New England Institute of Technology will offer bachelor’s degrees that students can attain in only two years starting this fall. The four majors in which 24-month bachelor’s … more
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House GOP leader asks: What do we get for $14 billion?
Delaware has twice the land mass of Rhode Island, no sales tax and a $6.6-billion state budget. On the other hand, Rhode Island has a 7% sales tax and a $14.2-billion budget with the prospect of … more
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Revaluation to reflect hot market, high values
City Tax Assessor Neal Dupuis asks Warwick homeowners and businesses to pose one question when they go online or open a letter from his office in mid-April: “Could I sell the property for what … more
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Rare deer spotted in Buttonwoods
Arthur Dunn, who is always on the lookout for nature, spotted this trio of white- tailed deer in Buttonwoods recently. He’d seen piebald deer before, but photographed this one among its … more
Experienced director to lead school finance team
A man recognized by his peers for his financial oversight of the new East Providence High School’s construction and for his management of that city ‘s school finances will take charge of … more
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Stella-Blue Kraus and Madison Gautieri celebrate after a goal. Beacon Media photos by Alex Sponseller
‘A growing process’
The Toll Gate girls lacrosse team is off to a solid start this season as it sits at 2-2 overall and 1-1 in league play. The Titans picked up a pair of wins to begin the season but have since dropped … more
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WWII veteran Wilfred Barbeau, who will celebrate his 100th birthday this month, took out his clarinet and played along with bagpiper Allen Manley and the rest of the bagpipers who joined in at a Southwest Airlines departure gate at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport early Sunday.
Charlie went, too
Honor Flight “Charlie,” the 32 nd Honor Flight for veterans since retired Providence Fire Chief George Farrell started the flights to Washington, D.C. in 2012, departed early Sunday from … more
Last Friday, two men – at least one of them armed – who would not identify themselves walk along a street in Warwick’s Gaspee neighborhood, where accusations of home-repair fraud elicited a heavy police presence. Beacon Media photo
Anatomy of a home-repair scam: Gain trust, scoop cash
Joe imagined he had found a kindred spirit last week. The young man before him spoke with an Irish accent and told Joe he had come from Ireland. Joe’s family immigrated to this country … more
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Special school bond election likely
The City Council is expected to consider a resolution this month calling for a special election to decide where the city should issue bonds totaling $50 million to deal with an anticipated shortfall … more
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The cover sheet to plans for 1880 Post Rd. show the proposed 177-unit, 4-story development and its location, which will come before the Planning Board next Wednesday, April 9.
Another step toward Warwick ‘downtown’?
The former site of Valle’s Restaurant, 1880 Post Rd., having sat empty for years, is being viewed as the site of 177 units of housing in two buildings. Development of the property – … more
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