Home | Warwick Beacon

Time 2020-11-05 19:03:55

Web Name: Home | Warwick Beacon

WebSite: http://warwickonline.com

ID:106097

Keywords:

Home,Warwick,Beacon,

Description:

By ARDEN BASTIA Melissa Centracchio is on the road to becoming a principal, and credits Dave Tober with her career success. Centracchio, the current interim principal at Warwick Veterans Middle School, didn't set out to be a school principal, but By ALEX SPONSELLER The freshman and junior varsity cross country state championships were held last weekend at East Greenwich High School, and many locals made some noise including the Bishop Hendricken freshmen, who took home their 17th title on the By JOHN HOWELL When Frank Picozzi started his drive during the pandemic shutdown to bring a bit of good cheer to Warwick residents, he never imagined his journey could lead him to the corner office in Warwick City Hall. On Tuesday, Picozzi captured By ARDEN BASTIA With the overwhelming endorsement of Warwick voters, Warwick Schools will get an additional $56 million to address aging buildings and outdated technology. The bond that will largely address elementary school improvements passed with a By JOHN HOWELL Preliminary election returns that appeared to have turned Democratic control of city offices on its head, giving Republicans four seats on the City Council, quickly evaporated Tuesday night when mail and early voting ballots were counted. By ARDEN BASTIA By next Tuesday night Warwick voters will have chosen between an incumbent mayor who has the backing of the Democratic Party and more than $165,000 in his campaign war chest, and an independent challenger who is known for his digital By ARDEN BASTIA Voters are being asked to approve or reject a $56 million bond to address deferred maintenance and updates to Warwick schools with the bulk of the work for heating and air conditioning systems at 13 elementary schools. Oakland Beach By JOHN HOWELL It was Election Day 2008 - the day when Barak Obama was elected the first Black president of United States - and Dottie McCarthy was new to her job in the Warwick Board of Canvassers. She had no idea what to expect, nor as it turned out By JOHN HOWELL In some ways you couldn't find two candidates more different than Joseph Solomon and Frank Picozzi, and in others they are alike. Both are long-time Warwick residents and have no ambition to go on to higher office. Both are plugged into By JOHN HOWELL Multiple municipal employees have received letters warning them that the "e;fix is in"e; between Ward 5 Councilman Ed Ladouceur and independent candidate Frank Picozzi to take away their health care, according to Ladouceur. Ladouceur said By DANIEL KITTREDGE What Gov. Gina Raimondo recently described as Rhode Island's "e;wrong path"e; in the fight against COVID-19 has led to what she calls a "e;bad place"e; - and "e;everything's on the table,"e; including a step backward in the state's reopening By JOHN HOWELL Republican House District 21 candidate Ron Laparto said in an interview last week that he "e;took,"e; but did not steal, a campaign sign of incumbent Democratic candidate Camille Vella-Wilkinson. Laporto was arrested by Warwick Police on Oct. By JOHN HOWELL Jana Stevenson says when she starts a new position, she fully immerses herself. There's no thought of anything else. That's what happened when she was named deputy director of the Warwick Public Library eight years ago. Last Wednesday, the United Way appoints community leaders to Board of Directors United Way of Rhode Island has announced the appointment of four community leaders to its Board of Directors. The new members were elected in late September and will be officially installed during the organization's Nov. 18 board meeting. Joining the No-cost help available for Medicare open enrollment Although COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life, United Way of Rhode Island and the R.I. Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) want those age 65 and older to know that no-cost help is available with enrolling in their Medicare plan for 2021 coverage. Pandemic brings on career change for Cruz By MERI R. KENNEDY It's clear that the entire world has had to adjust, in one way or another, due to COVID-19. Beyond safe health practices that have become part of our daily routine, the economic repercussions of COVID-19 continue to be far-reaching and Election puts future of the House on the line The future of the Rhode Island House of Representatives is on the line in Tuesday's election. If Speaker Nicholas Mattiello (D-Cranston) prevails in his rep race with GOP rival Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, he remains the favorite to retain his powerful post. Victory was extra sweet for Jonét Nichelle when she was crowned Miss Rhode Island USA.Nichelle, a Connecticut native, has taken part in the competition six previous times and never heard her … Hasbro Children’s Hospital recently announced a milestone in its ongoing renovations with the completion of the new Balise Healing Garden and a completely reimagined playground.The space … A small and unassuming gray house on Warwick Avenue is where magic is made and wishes are granted.Missy, the 9-year-old wish dog, makes frequent appearances here with Mary-Kate O’Leary, the … By ROB DUGUAY As we've examined before, music has a knack for bringing people together. Often this happens with bands - duos, trios, quartets, or groups with even more members. But what about bringing hundreds of folks together? That's may seem Not even a pandemic can stop that dancing feeling – or an event that brings together hundreds of people to support life-changing mentoring.And how is that possible when groups are limited … A boy's disappearance By KELLY SULLIVAN In Nov. of 1951, newspaper headlines were screaming out loud a mother's worst nightmare. Thirty-four-year-old Mary Knight's son was missing. The former wife of George James Gallagher and now married again, Mary had given birth to Henry Flickers' Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Film Festival announces award winners Pigrim High posts 4th quarter honor roll Indeed, this has been late in coming. It's not the school's fault, but ours. Nonetheless, we wanted to get the fourth quarter at Pilgrim High School in print before schools opens next week. Our apologies and congratulations to the students. GRADE NINE By ALEX SPONSELLER As the winter months approach, the local swim community is turning up the heat in its battle to see McDermott Pool reopened by the city of Warwick. The pool has been shut down since the spring when the COVID-19 pandemic first broke FROM STAFF REPORTS The Pilgrim boys and girls cross country teams were in action again last weekend when they squared off against Coventry, Hope and Mount Pleasant. Both the girls went 2-1 on the day, topping Hope and Mount Pleasant while falling to By ALEX SPONSELLER The Toll Gate field hockey team has gotten off to a stellar start to the season, jumping out to a 3-0 league record and a 3-1 record overall. The Lady Titans cruised past Chariho 3-1 last weekend to improve to 3-0 on the season. Hope By ALEX SPONSELLER Back in May, local marathon runner Joe Sullivan, nicknamed Aloha Joe, ran his own personal race in his Oakland Beach neighborhood to raise money for local first responders. Sullivan has been running marathons for eight years now and By ALEX SPONSELLER The Pilgrim girls soccer team has gotten off to a tremendous start this fall season, jumping out to a 3-0 record by a combined score of 19-3 and most recently topping rival Toll Gate 5-1 on Tuesday. The Lady Pats took a 3-1 advantage Attention big dog lovers, meet Bristol! This majestic, young, Lab mix boy is everything you could ask for and more!! He's playful, smart and likes other dogs, what's not to love? Bristol also loves to play fetch and sits like a perfect gentleman for a treat. His shiny black coat is accentuated by his chestnut brown eyes and brilliant smile! He is available for adoption at EGAPL The Heart of RI Animal Rescue League. They are located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. Currently they are showing animals by appointment only so please contact them directly at 401-467-3670 or email heartofriadoption@gmail.com If you like big dogs, don't miss out on this sweet boy, he will be waiting for you with a ball in his mouth and ready to play!If you are looking to adopt or know of an animal in need please email Karen directly at ilovedogs1920@gmail.com FATAL CRASH A 19-year-old city resident is facing charges following a early-morning motor vehicle crash in which another 19-year-old was killed and two other people were seriously hurt. Jacob M. Pelliccio, of Medford Street, is charged with driving to Warwick Police Log - October 22, 2020 James J. Laiho, 68, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, the son of the late John W. Laiho and Grace V. (Johnston) Meredith J. (Mosher) MacDonald, 86, of Warwick passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Respiratory & Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island in Coventry. She was the beloved wife of Robert S. Robert J. Cahill, 84 of Warwick died Sunday at the Kent Regency Center. He was the husband of Ellen C. (Thayer) Cahill. Born in Providence, a son of the late Raymond J. and Alice D. (Henry) Gertrude Zampi, 101, of Warwick, passed peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Giacomo “Jackie” Zampi who passed in … Robert R. Leveille, age 71, formerly of Warwick, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Rene and Rita … William M. Gagnon, age 73, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Jeanne C. (DeLorme) Gagnon. Born in … Leslie “Johnnie” Kelley, 75, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Patricia A. (Kennett) Kelley, and the son of the late Robert and Anna (Minardi) … Mary Jeanne Deering, age 92, of Warwick, RI, passed away on October 22, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Providence, Jeanne was the last surviving child of Henry C. and Florence L. (Rennie) Halloween unites Pontiac Village Blanketed by fall leaves, Pontiac Village park was the ideal setting for Saturday's trunk or treat event hosted by the village association and organized by its president Patricia Picinich. In their roles as Spiderman, Sand Pond neighbors follow a spooky path A threat to our city's health To the Editor: 5G Free RI was created to protect our city and state from the threat of pulsed microwave radiation at 60GHz, on residents' telephone poles, enabling 5G. Informed by countless hours of webinars by prominent scientists and health Charlie Hall Cartoons Not since February 2000, when Scott Avedisian first ran in a special election for the city's top office, has there been such an unclear outcome to a mayoral election as there is this year. A variety of factors are at play, with the pandemic taking center State announces asymptomatic testing sites at four Stop & Shop locations

TAGS:Home Warwick Beacon 

<<< Thank you for your visit >>>

Hot Websites