Solomon Warwick Mayoral Race Q&A
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] Mayor Joseph J. Solomon, running for reelection Nov. 3, 2020, was offered the opportunity to weigh in on recent decisions in a Mayoral Race Q&A.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/joseph_j._solomon-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Incumbent Mayor Joseph J. Solomon, a prominent figure in Warwick Politics during his 20 years on the City Council and the last two in the executive office, […]
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![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Buttonwoods Community Center at 3027 West Shore Road.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Buttonwoods-Center-140x140.jpg)
Grant Pays for Buttonwoods Center EV Charging Stations
WARWICK, RI — Warwick has received a $45,000 Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) grant, which, combined with $39,000 National Grid incentives, will pay to install three electric vehicle […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] A graph of COVID-19 infection sources shows that while schools are not the biggest driving factor in a recent spike of cases, infections are occurring in schools.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RI-COVID-19-spike-graph-140x140.png)
RI In on the Action as U.S. COVID-19 Cases Spike
PROVIDENCE, RI – National COVID-19 cases are on the rise, including in Rhode Island, where the Department of Health reports cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been rising the last few […]
![[CREDIT: Armand T. Lusi] Armand T. Lusi, Republican candidate for Ward 9 on the Warwick City Council.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Armand-Lusi-140x140.png)
Lusi Aims To Build Solutions in Ward 9
WARWICK, RI — Armand T. Lusi, president of A.F. Lusi Construction, lifelong Warwick resident, has built a lot, and now, transitioning to property management with time on his hands, he’d […]
![[CREDIT: Sean Henry for Warwick] Sean Henry, independent candidate for the Ward 9 City Council race.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sean-Henry-Warwick-City-Council-Ward-9-race-140x140.jpg)
Sean Henry Pitches Experienced View for City Council Ward 9
WARWICK, RI — Independent Sean Henry hopes to put his municipal government experience to work solving Warwick’s problems while skirting political concerns in the Ward 9 Warwick City Council race. […]
![[CREDIT: RI Secretary of State] RI Early Voting has begun and runs through Nov. 2, 2020. You need an ID, and a visit to your local city or town hall during business hours.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RI-Early-Voting-140x140.png)
RI Early Voting Begins Oct. 14
PROVIDENCE — If you’ve missed Tuesday’s deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot, you can still vote ahead of Nov. 3 without the crowds with early voting at your local […]
Greenville Avenue Bridge Work Spurs Rte. 295 Lane Shifts
JOHNSTON — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift lanes for both directions of travel on I-295 this month as it replaces Greenville Avenue Bridge at the Exit […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Public Library] Incumbent Mayor Joseph J. Solomon and challenger Frank Picozzi faced each other in their first debate Tuesday at Warwick Public Library.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Warwick-Mayoral-Debate-2020-140x140.png)
Mayoral Candidates Differ on Mickey Stevens, Campaign Contributions
WARWICK, RI — Both Warwick mayoral candidates agreed on the need for pensioner health care contributions scaled to their means, and local COVID-19 leadership, differing on Mickey Stevens development and […]
Lombardi Bill Would Allow Pandemic Nursing Home Visits
STATE HOUSE — As COVID-19 continues to tragically separate nursing home residents from their families, one state senator, Frank S. Lombardi (D-Dist. 26, Cranston), plans to introduce legislation that would […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Tourism Department] Pawtuxet Park will be the site of a Warwick outdoor marketplace running through December.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Pawtuxet-Park-140x140.jpg)
Warwick Outdoor Marketplace Runs Oct. 10 – Dec. 12
WARWICK, RI – Warwick will run a “2020 Autumn Outside Marketplace” Saturdays Oct. 10 through Dec 12. at Pawtuxet Park using a state “Take It Outside grant, Mayor Joseph J. […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Public Schools] The Warwick School Committee voted to delay its plan for Warwick in-person school during its Oct. 6 meeting.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Warwick-in-person-school-delayed-Oct.-6-2020--140x140.jpg)
Warwick In-Person School Return Delayed
WARWICK, RI — The School Committee voted Tuesday to postpone a return to in-person instruction for the district’s students following a positive COVID-19 test result at Warwick Veterans Middle School. […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Bill Provencal and Bridget Dessaint, both of Warwick, enjoyed Apponaug Brewing Co.'s beer garden Oct. 6, 2018. The brewery's owner supports take-out alcohol, but opening for sit-down customers outside has made a difference for them, they report.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ApponaugBrewery-4-140x140.jpg)
Take-out Alcohol A Tonic, No Cure For Apponaug Brewing Co.
WARWICK, RI — A bill extending take-out alcohol sales into 2021 has the support of the RI Hospitality Association and one Warwick brewery, though the measure was set for further […]
