Officials announced this week that the town will receive a little more than $2 million in federal funds for flood mitigation at the intersection of Atwood and Hartford Avenues. From left to right:  U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., U. S. Rep. Seth Magaziner and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.

January 18, 2025

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Town Council Kicks Off 2025 with Swearing-In Ceremony, School Committee Appointments

The Johnston Town Council’s 2025 calendar year began with pomp and circumstance before a standing room only audience on January 13. After being sworn-in by the mayor and re-elected as …

Johnston School System Faces $2 Million Deficit: Officials Weigh in on Solutions

The Johnston School Department is facing a mounting budget deficit, now approaching $2 million, a situation that has raised concerns among local officials and residents. In recent interviews, …

ABOVE: It came in the mail! Anthony Ursillo, a trustee with the Johnston Historical Society beams as he surprises fellow society members with the news that they have just received a $50,000 donation.

Architect Fandetti Donates $50,000 to Preserve Johnston’s Historic Treasures

By BARBARA POLICHETTI The Johnston Historical Society learned last week that a former resident and native son, who is also an architect, historian and scholar, has donated $50,000 to help …

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Federal Funds Secured to Combat Chronic Flooding in Town Center

The City’s Congressional delegation this week announced that approximately $2 million in federal funding has been earmarked to help address chronic flooding in the town center. U.S. …

You look familiar

Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. (left) chats with Town Sergeant Steve “Sheik” Mallane at Tuesday›s inauguration. Mallane has been true to his civil post for 40 years, helping town …

School Committee welcomes new members, elects leadership

The Johnston School Committee convened on January 14 for a reorganization of its officers and subcommittees. This meeting is the first reflecting a major change in the committee’s makeup. …

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Sports

Calabro leading Bison as 2-sport standout

Johnston native Sofia Calabro enjoyed a breakout season with the Nichols College field hockey team and is gearing up for this upcoming ice hockey season for the Bison as well. The sophomore standout …

JLL seniors win fall ball title

The Johnston Little League Senior fall ball baseball team entered a state-wide tournament hosted by District 4 Cumberland and would take first place. Other teams included were Lincoln, Smithfield, …

SENIOR SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES: Johnston hosted the Rhode Island Senior Softball Championship at the Wood Lake Park field on Sunday, Sept. 29, when East Providence Yacht Club faced off against City Life Productions/Sprit of Hope in a three-game series.

Johnston hosts Rhode Island Senior Softball Championship at Wood Lake Park

Johnston recently hosted the Rhode Island Senior Softball Championship at the Wood Lake Park field. On Sunday, Sept. 29, a three-game series between East Providence Yacht Club and City Life …

RhodyLife

Steve Burke holds a frame of bees. The frame has hexagonal cells used to raise the young (brood rearing) and store food.

Sharing the Buzz

What do actor Morgan Freeman, poet Sylvia Plath, former first lady Michelle Obama and the Von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music” all have in common? They have all kept bees. And now …

Theatre By The Sea Announces 2025 Local Auditions

Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces equity and non-equity adult auditions for its 2025 Summer season. The theater is seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors. Performers must be …

Thomas ‘bringing the energy’ in return to Ocean State

University of Rhode Island point guard Sebastian Thomas made his return home this basketball season and has been electric as the Rams have quickly become one of the top teams in the Atlantic-10 …

Police Logs

Police Log 1/16/2025

Police Log 01-09-25

SIMPLE ASSAULT & DISORDERLY CONDUCT On Dec. 7 at 9:36 p.m., police responded to the report of an assault that had just occurred. The reporting party told police that he was outside his house …

Police officers recognized for holiday safety efforts

December wasn’t just for the holidays. The past month was also a time when the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, took to social media to honor the men and women in uniform who help …

Editorial

Reasons for hope on housing front

While the dawn of a new year provides a new hope for continued progress in our state, one of the most persistent and complex challenges we face remains as daunting as ever. The lack of truly …

The Greater Providence Y’s Commitment to You

It’s January, and I’m sure by now you’ve been bombarded with promotions and advertisements from gyms and fitness centers urging you to sign up with some version of the tired …

What’s our 2025 resolution? To get fatter

Another year has come and gone in our beautiful state, and in just a few short days we will march into 2025 as we always do — full of excitement to be a small part of your lives as we strive to …