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MAKING A CASE: Attorney Joseph Brennan of Brennan Law appeared before the Planning Board representing Gold Coast Properties seeking major land development approval for a 124-room Echo Suites extended stay hotel on Post Road across from the airport on Sept. 13. The board approved the development. Also pictured is Dana Nisbet, PE, from DiPrete Engineering. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Board agrees, city can use another hotel
Multi-million dollar projects, such as the proposal to build a dog lodge on Jefferson Boulevard or a garage for use by contractors to store vehicles and materials on Post Road, in Pawtuxet have a way … more
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A CAT’s CURIOSITY: Ella Simpson played with cats as her parents considered adopting. This one was especially intrigued by the camera. (Warwick Beacon photo)
RISPCA new home a haven for pets & people
By JOHN HOWELL Wayne Kezirian, president of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was prepared for the opening of their new home on Plan Way in Warwick Thursday … more
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YOU KNOW WHERE HE STANDS: Jacob Madore displays were he stands on the issuance of $350 million in bond funds for new high schools at Monday’s Council meeting. (Warwick Beacon photos)
It’s a go for new high schools
At 10:11 p.m. on Sept. 18, the Warwick City Council voted 8-1 to release $350 million in bond funding to build two new high schools, slated to replace Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools. The … more
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MAKING A CONNECTION: Albert Pard of Burrillville and his family came to find the name of Henry R. Lambert on the wall. A cousin, Lambert was killed when the tank he was riding was hit by a hand grenade in October 1969. “He was just a young kid,” Pard said of Lambert who he remembers as being a fast runner, especially when chased by his (Pard’s) dog. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Traveling Vietnam Wall brings closure, remembrance to veterans
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s (AVTT) Traveling Wall stopped in Warwick from Thursday to Monday, and was host to a ceremony on Friday afternoon paying tribute to those who died in … more
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What could get cut so new schools don’t exceed $350M
By JOHN HOWELL As the City Council weighs whether to release voter-approved bonding for new Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools on Sept. 18, questions will focus on the projected costs of the … more
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THINK ICE: The site of the former City Hall Annex will be the home for a plaza anchored by a skating rink as envisioned in the architectural rendering. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Got money to name the rink?
With conceptual drawings and engineering plans nearing competition, the administration is moving ahead with advertising for the naming rights of Mayor Frank Picozzi’s dream for a City Hall … more
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Jim Palmisciano
Palmisciano aims to get this political party moving forward
Jim Palmisciano wants to give Rhode Islanders a new political party. Palmisciano, a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School and Providence College, is chair of the Rhode Island Forward Party, … more
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MOM AND DAD WERE THERE: When Madison Carlson and her brother Brayden arrived at Hoxsie School for the first day of the academic year, their parents Amanda and Chris were there to greet them.
Hot, but smooth start to schools
It was a hot start for Warwick schools Tuesday unless it was Sherman, Warwick Neck and one of the schools with HVAC systems. “It’s very toasty,” said School Committee member … more
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Scott Nerney
Telling Warwick stories
Highlighting the people of Warwick and their stories has become a passion for Scott Nerney- one that he finds particularly enjoyable. Nerney, who was born in Warwick, went to Warwick Veterans … more
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Council gives green light to Conimicut Light restoration
A Narragansett-based company that has a 40 year history in restoring aging buildings, including lighthouses, has been selected to bring new life to a Warwick icon that is showing its age and visually … more
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NEW TO THE JOB, NEW TO THE SCHOOL: Newly named Oakland Beach Principal Matthew Yates goes over classroom material with Superintendent Lynn Dambruch.
Schools ready to open Tuesday
As students prepare  to end their summer vacations, the Warwick School Department is ready to welcome them back. The administration projects an enrollment of 7,963 students on Sept. 5, … more
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NOTHING BETTER: Holliman School neighborhood kids, Lizzy Sedlor and her brother Jake, try out their
$20M in renovations to greet returning students
“Even though you wouldn’t know,” Steve Gothberg said Friday of renovations nearing completion at Warwick Neck School, “it looks like a bomb went off.” It was an … more
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A BOOSTER TO RATEPAYERS: Mayor Picozzi with a super-sized check representing the federal grants funds the city will receive. The money will reduce the dependence on ratepayer funding to upgrade the sewer system. (Warwick Beacon photo)
City ‘flush’ with sewer grants
It was a poor pun but US Senator Jack made it anyway last Thursday in announcing three grants totaling $4.37 million to enhance the city’s sewer infrastructure, build in environmental … more
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Amanda Couture
Mothers’ advocate promotes benefits of breastfeeding
Most parents stop thinking about breastfeeding once their child is weaned but not Amanda Couture. Amanda, a Warwick mother of two, is a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor at the East Bay Community … more
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BUTTONING THINGS UP: On a tour Sunday of Warwick Neck School, contractor Glenn Alhborg points some of the work to be done in preparation to having the building accessible to clean up crews. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Schools set to open…even W. Neck
By JOHN HOWELL It’s predictably difficult to find a parking place in front of Warwick Neck School. But this is summer and it’s Saturday. The parking lot is full. The front door to … more
Finding matches not an easy task for animal rescues
“Pick me,” read the wording on the package of Pacific Northwest granny apples. If I saw it, it registered subliminally. I knew what I wanted and pulled the green apples out of the cooler … more
TIME TO BE SPOOKY: Dressed as a witch, Lara D’Antuono, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick is surrounded by tick or treaters at the club’s Halloween in August event. Story and more photos on page 8. (Warwick Beacon photos)
No tricks, plenty of treats at Halloween in August
“Merry Christmas!” The speaker, a young girl, was greeting Stephanie Van Patten, who laughed and replied “Happy New Year!” The girl took some candy and left the rest for … more
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TURNING BACK THE CLOCK: Clouds Hill Vice President and Director of Operations, Wayne Cabral tells the story of what was once a 500 acre estate including a dairy farm before conducting a recent tour of the Victorian mansion in Cowesett. (Warwick Beacon photos by Will Steinfeld)
Needed: A grand scale boiler
Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum offers visitors “a portal to the past,” but its heating system could use a portal to the 21st century. The museum, an estate built between 1872 and … more
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THE PLACE TO BE ON THE BAY: It was a boisterous and friendly crowd in Potter Cove. (Cranston Herald photos)
Party time splashes
By JOHN HOWELL “Coming up,” Warwick Police Officer Andrew Chretien said above the hum of the twin outboards. The engines went from a purr to a roar as police marine vessels cleared … more
UP FOR GRABS: The Warwick Neck Light as pictured on Easter 2023. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Lots of potential Warwick Neck Light owners
The July 14th deadline has come and gone, and United States General Service Administration (GSA) Spokesman Paul Hughes says “over a dozen” parties have expressed interest in Warwick Neck … more
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