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Police Log 1/16/2025
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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 …
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.
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. …
Historical Society members were  thrilled to hear of the donation. They pose here an enlarged copy of the check which will fund continued preservation projects.
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 …
Members of the Johnston School Committee, along with their legal coucil, review agenda items as they made decisions on subcommittee appointments during their first meeting of the 2025 calendar year.
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, …
Council President Robert Russo welcomes new and returning public officials at the town’s inauguration ceremony before this week’s Town Council meeting.
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 …

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Opening Reception for "New …

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Fri 14
Valentine Latin Date Night

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Thu 6
Future Folklore with Karim …

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Thu 27
Global Growth Training

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“We would like to congratulate our newest members to the Johnston Police Department, who have successfully completed their training at the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy,” the JPD recently shared on social media. “Class valedictorian Miranda Mascia & Matthew Merrit were sworn in as a probationary officers by Chief Mark Vieira. Please help us welcome them to this challenging but rewarding career.”

Police Log 01-09-25

Police officers recognized for holiday safety efforts
Connor Bemis

Police officers recognized for holiday safety efforts

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