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THE FIELD: Independent Warwick mayoral candidate Patrick Maloney, Jr., center, gives his closing statement at a debate inside the Warwick Public Library on Oct. 10, 2024. To his left: Democrat Leah Hazelwood. To his right: Incumbent Independent Mayor Frank Picozzi, who is seeking a third term in office.
Warwick mayoral candidates debate T.F. Green, lawn mowing and chickens
Warwick’s three mayoral candidates can’t seem to find much common ground on the issues affecting the city — including how the ground itself is maintained. At a debate Thursday … more
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REMEMBERING BURR: Friends raised nearly $12,000 at a fundraiser celebrating the life of Mike Burr, who passed away in September.
Celebrating the legacy of Johnston's Mike Burr
On Saturday, Oct. 5, it seemed as if the entire town of Johnston came together to celebrate the life of one of their own, Mike Burr, a.k.a. “Burr.” more
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IN MEMORY: Rhonda Brewster unveiled a granite stone at Johnston Memorial Park, in memory of her son, Dillon Viens. Rhonda and Dillon’s sister, Raquell, posed for a photo with the new memorial.
Two years later, the family of Dillon Viens is still fighting
On a fall day in October, Rhonda Brewster unveiled a granite stone in front of family and friends, which now sits in Johnston Memorial Park in honor of her late son. The stone reads “in … more
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PLANNING ON IT: The proposed floorplan for a new Johnston High School was recently presented to the Johnston School Building Committee. (Image courtesy SLAM)
TIMEOUT: Johnston Town Council president calls for pause in new school construction
The head of Johnston Town Council has called for a pause in new school construction projects. “I think the state needs to enact legislation to increase aid to communities based on this … more
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GENTLE GIANT: Arnold, a 1-year and 7-months-old English Mastiff, is a trained and certified therapy dog. He’s the Johnston Public Schools’ first official therapy dog, following a unanimous vote by the Johnston School Committee on Tuesday night.
Meet Arnold, Johnston schools' newest staff member
His bowtie was slightly askew, but the School Committee still voted unanimously on his approval. Arnold, a 1-year and 7-month-old English Mastiff, is a trained and certified therapy dog. more
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THE TOURNEY: A bracket full of teams competed in the inaugural Johnston Senior Center Bocce Tournament on the Citizens Bank campus in Johnston. Competitors included five teams from the Johnston Senior Center, and teams from the Johnston Fire Department, the Johnston Rec Department, Morgan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, The Bridge at Cherry Hill and two teams from Citizens Bank.
Johnston Senior Center holds its inaugural bocce tournament on the Citizens Bank campus
They bowled in the shadow of the Citizens Bank clock tower as Scout the robotic watchdog stood guard. Senior citizens from across the region gathered on the sprawling Citizens campus in Johnston … more
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PROJECT FROM THE AIR: Justin Bernard, Senior Project Manager of Colliers Project Leaders, provided these photos, taken from a drone on Aug. 16. He shared a slide show with the Johnston School Building Committee.
New Johnston elementary school ‘on time and on budget’
A tentative topping-off ceremony date has been set, during a school day, so students can add their signatures to the new Johnston Elementary Center’s final beam. And a final … more
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DISTRICT 25: Andrew R. Dimitri won the Democratic Primary for Johnston’s District 25 state Senate seat. Unofficial results show Dimitri with 1,569 votes (or 58.2%), over opponents Richard J. DelFino III (with 768 votes, 28.5%) and Pamela Leary (357 votes, 13.3%). He celebrated his win Tuesday night and posed for a photo with supporters.
Endorsements didn’t mean much in Johnston’s top two races
Two races really mattered in Johnston on Primary Night. In the end, however, endorsements didn’t matter much in either contest. A pair of Democratic primaries — the race for a … more
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DISTRICT 42: House District 42 Democratic primary winner Kelsey Coletta hugs campaign manager Ben Branchaud during an election results/presidential debate watch party at Lemongrass restaurant in Warwick on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
Rhode Island primary voters back Democratic incumbent legislators with one exception
The incumbent advantage is alive and well in Rhode Island, where sitting Democratic state lawmakers overwhelmingly triumphed in primary races Tuesday. Except for Democratic Rep. Ed Cardillo Jr., … more
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A HIT WITH KIDS: Clad in his gold jacket, Alan Shawn Feinstein addresses Aldrich Junior High students in this photo from 2014. Feinstein, who urged thousands of students to do good deeds and rewarded them for doing so and whose name is on so many schools throughout the state, died Saturday at the age of 93. He lived in a modest home in the Edgewood section of Cranston.
Rhode Island loses legendary philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein at age 93
Alan Shawn Feinstein , who urged thousands of students to do good deeds and rewarded them for doing so and whose name is on so many schools throughout the state, died Saturday at the age of 93. He … more
GO BACK THE WAY YOU CAME: Orange barricades, erected by RI DOT, block both sides of the Greystone Sluiceway Bridge on the border of Johnston and North Providence.
Johnston mayor calls RIDOT's Greystone Bridge fix proposal ‘half-baked’
Johnston and North Providence have their own bridge issues. For four years, a small bridge connecting the two towns has been closed to vehicular traffic. “I’m just coming here … more
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Shots fired at Cranston police responding to domestic disturbance; terminally ill suspect found dead
Police shut Harding Avenue down Tuesday night following gunfire linked to a “domestic disturbance.” Law enforcement used drones and robots in an unsuccessful attempt to defuse a … more
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HULK PIZZA: Eric Palmieri, of D. Palmieri's Bakery in Johnston, presented the legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan with a pizza portrait. Hogan posed for photos and signed the pizza in barbecue sauce.
Johnston pizza artist crafts 'Hulk Hogan the pizza'
Johnston’s pizza artist just pinned Hulk Hogan, nailing the legendary wrestler in bell peppers and grated Romano cheese. “I loved Hulk Hogan when I was a kid,” said Eric … more
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TWO IF BY SEA: Phou Vongkhamdy, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and U.S. Rep. James Langevin stand near a poster, featuring a photo of Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena in a boat.
Flood of federal money; $48.5M announced for flood prevention in Cranston & Johnston
The federal government plans to help buy more than 100 properties in Johnston and Cranston, and demolish 134 structures in the Pocasset River’s expanding floodplain. When it rains hard in … more
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Stolen Ferrari (recovered)
Cranston home invasion suspect apprehended in Florida; stolen Ferrari recovered
A Cranston man is in custody following a Ferrari theft and car chase spanning the entire East Coast, from Rhode Island to Florida. A Pawtucket man remains at large. Around 3:20 a.m., Aug. 24, … more
The Johnston Board of Canvassers has released a list of polling locations for the Tuesday, Sept. 10 Primary Election (the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.). The new polling places have been approved by the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s Office.
Early voting begins in Johnston; new polling places set
As early voting gets started, Johnston is still in need of poll workers for the Sept. 10 Primary Election. “Currently we are at a shortage of approximately 10-12 poll workers for the … more
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HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: Police from multiple departments converged on a shooting suspect’s car along Plainfield Pike, on the Johnston/Cranston border, on May 24. The suspect was shot dead, and Cranston Police released body-worn camera footage from the deadly force incident. The AG have cleared the shooting after a more than year-long investigation.
AG: Police cleared in 2023 fatal shooting of double homicide suspect on Johnston-Cranston line
Police fired more than 140 bullets at James Harrison. At least 10 projectiles found their target. According to a multi-agency investigation, however, the use of deadly force was warranted and … more
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NO SWIMMING: Most people already know, but you shouldn’t swim in the Woonasquatucket River in Johnston or North Providence. While the U.S. EPA approves of canoeing and kayaking in the river, as well as walking, running and biking along the banks, the agency recommends washing thoroughly after any contact with the water, sediment or soil.
EPA: Don’t swim in the Woony!
Seen warning signs posted along the Woonasquatucket River in Johnston or North Providence? Here’s why reading them is important. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns Johnston, … more
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MY THREE PUPS: Tanya Rocchio lives on Memorial Avenue in Johnston. After animal control showed up to investigate barking complaints, she discovered the town had the authority to remove and possibly destroy her animals if they barked “excessively.” She said her three dogs — Harper, Reagan and Luciano — are more like family members than pets. So she reached out to the mayor.
The old law says barking in Johnston could mean the death penalty for your dog
Tanya Rocchio was surprised to see a Johnston Animal Control officer pull into her driveway. Her three dogs — Harper, Reagan and Luciano — were outside. They might have been barking. … more
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Johnston Police Department
Johnston Police: Still no suspects in attempted Memorial Park abduction
According to an alert 8-year-old camper, the jogger wet a cloth and approached her. Police say the man commanded the young girl, to “come here.” She refused, ran away and reported … more
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