Warwick Weekend Events: Market, Art, Art, Spooks
![[WP Composite] This roundup of Warwick Weekend events includes an art exhibit, art festival and a spooktacular fair at Crowne Plaza.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Warwick-Weekend-Events-Oct.-4-250x228.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend events roundup begins with a Farmer’s Market, then an art exhibit and art fair Saturday and a Spooktacular Sunday. The weather for this week’s […]
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![[CREDIT: LPPIB] Pictured above, CODAC Director Linda Hurley presents Speaker Joe Shekcarchi with a poster honoring his efforts to improve behavioral health.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Horizon-Health-Shekarchi-Behavioral-Health-Champion-1-250x228.jpg)
Horizon: Shekarchi, Ruggerio Behavioral Health Champs
STATE HOUSE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio were honored as “Legislative Champions” this week by Horizon Healthcare Partners for addressing behavioral health issues […]
![[CREDIT: Cat Laine] Gamm's 40th season opens with psycho-thriller "The Effect" combining drama, suspense and romance in an exploration of pharmaceutical effects on mental health.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gamm-Psycho-Thriller-The-Effect-6-250x228.jpg)
Gamm’s Spell-Binding Psycho-Thriller ‘The Effect’ Starts 40th Season
WARWICK, RI — A mix of romance, drama, and psycho-thriller, “The Effect” is one of the year’s best shows and a fantastic start to the Gamm’s 40th season. I found […]
Mayoral Race: Four Vying For First 4-Year Term
WARWICK, RI — Four candidates are vying in the mayoral race for the office’s first four-year term Nov. 5, including a democrat and three independents, including incumbent Mayor Frank Picozzi. […]
![[WP Composite] This roundup of Warwick Weekend events includes the final Roger Willams Park Food Truck Friday, an optimism fun run, Park & Rec Fall Event, and car wash and touch a truck events.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-Weekend-Events-Sept.-26-24-250x228.jpg)
Warwick Weekend Events: Food Trucks, Fall Event, 5K
WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend events roundup has Roger Williams Park’s final food truck Friday, Parks & Rec’s Fall Event festival, the Optimism Fun Run and Guinea Pig Palooza. […]
Officials Discuss Coventry Schools Deficit Oct. 9
COVENTRY, RI — When officials meet to discuss remedies to the $5 million Coventry Schools Deficit Oct. 9, they’ll be catching up with audits, otherwise sound fiscal standing, and five […]
![[Legislative Press & Public Information Bureau] Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi addresses the Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care after receiving the association’s Thomas A. Lamb Home Care Advocacy Award recently. In back are partnership President Cheryl Levesque and Executive Director Nicholas Oliver.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Shekarchi-RI-Partnership-for-home-care-250x228.jpg)
Pols Win RI Partnership for Home Care Award
WARWICK, RI — The RI Partnership for Home Care recently awarded Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi, Sen. Mark McKenney and Rep. Julie Casimiro at a ceremony Sept. 12 […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Bob Leavitt, pictured here at the sign marking Bob Leavitt Trail, which he helped build, in Warwick City Park.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bob-Leavitt-Flags-Half-Staff-2-250x228.jpeg)
Warwick Flags At Half-Staff Honor Bob Leavitt
WARWICK, RI — In Warwick City Park, a road bears the name of Bob Leavitt, one of the many ways the heavy equipment operator left his mark on the city. […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] While Warwick Schools were able to meet all their bus route needs despite challenges with a national bus driver shortage, the ranks of RIDE bus drivers could be filled by non-union DATTCO workers, a move the RI AFL-CIO protests will undermine driver wages and benefits.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/buses-sawtooth-300x225.jpg)
Warwick Bus Drivers Ratify First Student Contract
WARWICK, RI — The union representing 140 First Student Warwick bus drivers has ratified a new four-year contract with the transportation company, increasing wages and lowering health insurance costs. A […]
![[CREDIT: RI Press & Legislative Info Bureau] Governor McKee hands Representative Evan Shanley a pen used to sign the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program during an event Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/McKee-Shanley-Secure-Choice-Retirement-250x228.jpg)
RI Private Retirement Plan Law Takes Effect
STATE HOUSE — Gov. Dan McKee signed Rep. Evan P. Shanley’s (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich), voluntary private retirement plan bill into law Sept. 5. The Rhode Island Secure Choice […]
Auditor Seeks ‘Immediate’ Coventry Schools Deficits Fix
COVENTRY, RI — RI Auditor General David Bergantino has sent a formal letter asking for a meeting with Municipal and School officials, including Council and School Committee representatives, to deal […]
![[CREDIT: Hazelwood for Mayor] RI Speaker of the House has endorsed Leah Hazelwood for Mayor in the Nov. 5 2024 election.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Shekarchi-endorses-Hazlewood-for-mayor-250x228.jpg)
Shekarchi Endorses Hazelwood for Mayor
WARWICK, RI — RI Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (District 23-D) has endorsed Leah Hazelwood for Mayor of Warwick in the Nov. 5 2024 election. “Leah has been […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School-140x140.jpg)
Toll Gate Plan OK’d, LGBTQ Policy Discussed
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee approved the new Toll Gate plan for the Stage 3 schematic design, and heard criticism of the district’s LGBTQ policy from a Westerly […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WPD-cruiser-left-336x237-1-300x225.jpg)
WPD Charges Driver Dozing at Wendy’s With DUI
WARWICK, RI – Warwick Police responded to 650 Bald Hill Road Aug. 11 at 4:15 p.m. to check on a driver dozing at Wendy’s in a 2016 Chevy Malibu in […]
![[CREDIT: Marisa Lenardson] Trinity's 'POTUS' runs through Sept. 22, then Oct. 10 – 27 at Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence. From left, actors Rachael Warren, Deb Martin and Jackie Davis during one of the comedy's irreverent scenes.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Trinitys-POTUS-2-250x228.jpg)
Trinity’s POTUS Features Fearless Lunacy
PROVIDENCE, RI —In the midst of a crazier than usual election season, Trinity Repertory Company presents a production of fearless lunacy with Trinity’s POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Post Composite] Warwick Weekend Events include a pet walk, village-wide yard sale, imPossible Dream fundraiser, and car wash.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-Weekend-Events-Sept.-12-250x228.jpg)
Warwick Weekend Events: Action Packed Saturday
WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend events roundup features an Impossible Dream fundraiser, RISPCA pet walk, Pilgrim car wash and a Conimicut Village-spanning yard sale. The weather for this week’s […]
RISP Coventry Arrests: Assault, Minors Given Alcohol
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Sept. 2 – 5 involved charges for reckless driving, Adderall and prohbited firearms possession, and DUI. […]
![[CREDIT: RI Lottery] A Warwick Woman wins $250K on a scratch ticket in the latest news from the RI Lottery.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-Woman-Wins-250K-Scratch-Ticket-250x228.jpg)
Happy Warwick Woman Won $250K Scratch Ticket
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick woman won an early birthday gift when she won $250,000 playing the “Ultimate Fortune” Instant Game scratch ticket. The woman, who asked not to be […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A voter makes his choices during the 2014 primary. The 2024 primary in Warwick advanced two School Committee incumbents and Ward 7 hopeful Stephen Mulcahey to the Nov. 5 election.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-primary-Results-voter1-250x228.jpg)
Warwick Primary: Kirby, 2 WSC Incumbents Advance
WARWICK, RI — At 10:30 p.m., with all precincts reporting, Warwick Primary Results appeared to advance two School Committee incumbents and Ward 7 hopeful Jack Kirby to the Nov. 5 […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Sketchbook Society, with their art showing in WCFA's annual Educators Art Exhibit. From left, Liz Fortier, Erica Meyer, Rena Rinker, Pam Regas (Seated, in pink), Kim Gallman, Kristen Noonan, Valery Nardacci, and Cathy Davis-Hayes. Aimee Georgistis, not pictured, also has work showing in the exhibit.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WCFA-Educators-Art-Exhibit-1-250x228.jpg)
Artists’ Tales Told: Art Educators Exhibit Opens
WARWICK, RI — Teachers gathered at Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA), 3259 Post Road Saturday, sharing the stories behind their art at the Rhode Island Art Educators Exhibit opening […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Cathy Cudoni supervised her grandson, Lincoln, 2, in some inflatable axe-throwing courtesy of Bing's Backyard Bash during Granparent's Day at the Coventry Town Annex Saturday.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Coventry-grandparents-day-4-250x228.jpg)
Coventry Grandparents’ Day Focuses Family Fun
COVENTRY, RI — The town’s grandparents’ day featured bounce house amusements, vendors, food and free photos for all on the field of the Town Hall Annex on Flat River Road […]
Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests for Shoplifting, No License
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the RI Trooper Log Sept. 3 – 8 involved warrants for shoplifting and driving on a suspended license. Here are the basics on those RI […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Warwick 2020 primary unseated Councilman Rick Corley and preserved other incumbents. The 2024 primary Tuesday will narrow a council and School Committe race.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-Primary-Tuesday-Voting-2020-1-250x228.jpg)
Primary Tuesday: Warwick Races Narrow
WARWICK, RI — A Democratic City Council Ward 7 race and non-partisan School Committee race will narrow general election contenders in the statewide primary Tueday, the first granting independent voters […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick police during Wednesday's Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. At left is Warwick Police Chief Col. Rick Rathbun.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Sept.-11-Ceremony-2019-5-140x140.jpg)
Warwick Sept. 11 Ceremony Held Wednesday
WARWICK, RI — The City of Warwick’s annual Sept. 11 ceremony honoring the memories of lives lost during the 2001 terrorist attacks will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Oakland […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Post composite] The Warwick Weekend events roundup includes a music fest, educator art and a furry friends fundraiser.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-Weekend-Events-Sept.-6-2024-250x228.jpg)
Warwick Weekend Events: Pawtuxet Music Packed, Art
WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend events roundup features a music festival in Pawtuxet Park, WCFA’s Educators Art Exhibit kickoff and a fundraiser for furry friends. The weather for this […]
Warwick Ward 2 Race: Paola Challenges Rix
WARWICK, RI — The 2024 Ward 2 race features Republican Bill Paola challenging incumbent Councilor Jeremy Rix for the seat Nov. 5. Ward 2 Councilors: A brief history The challenge […]
RI Troopers: Coventry Arrests For Firearms, Adderall
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Aug. 24 – Sept. 1 involved charges for reckless driving, Adderall and prohbited firearms possession, and […]
RIDOT Closing Rte. 37 Ramp to 295 N Again
WARWICK, RI — This weekend, starting Friday, Sept. 6, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close the Rte. 37 ramp West to I-295 North again. The closure will […]
![[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Lincoln Smith took this photo, one of many, at Warwick Pond Monday.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Warwick-Pond-250x228.jpg)
Warwick Pond Toxic Water: Blue-Green Algae Warning
WARWICK, RI — State officials warn Blue-green algae, aka cyanobacteria, is making Warwick Pond toxic, prohibiting all contact with and recreation on or around the pond. Officials have also reported […]
Warwick Weekend Events: Dinners, Car Wash, Elephants
WARWICK, RI — This Labor Day Warwick Weekend events roundup features music and comedy at local venues, a car wash fundraiser and a last weekend for those seeking adventure in […]
![[TBTS] At center, Patrick Ryan Sullivan and Laura Guley with the rest of the ensemble cast of the musical "42nd Street" perform 'Lullaby of Broadway.'](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tbts-42ndstreet-lullaby-of-broadway-250x228.jpg)
TBTS’s ’42nd Street’ Delivers Cast, Dance, Set; Lacks Depth
WAKEFIELD, RI — Theatre By The Sea‘s musical “42nd Street”, which opened Aug. 21, features great singing, great dancing, and marvelous set design but lacks a compelling narrative. During the […]
Warwick Sexual Harassment Case Points to Larger Issue with Picozzi’s Leadership
WARWICK, RI — The city’s attempts to address an 18-month campaign of sexual harassment by employees of the water department were already off to a shaky start before Warwick filed […]
![[CREDIT: WPS] Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan addresses the audience, outlining the details of the new high schools project staring March 2025.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/New-High-Schools-Galligan-Addresses-Crowd-250x228.jpg)
Architects Present Toll Gate & Pilgrim’s New High Schools Designs
WARWICK, RI — Construction of Toll Gate & Pilgrim’s new high schools begins March 2025 and is expected to wrap June 2027, the public learned during an information session […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Warwick Water Division offices on Sandy Lane are the scene of a months-long pattern of Warwick sexual harassment by staff and supervisors, as told in a lawsuit by a former employee.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Warwick-Sexual-Harassment-Water-Division-300x225.jpg)
Warwick Filing Admits Sexual Harassment Email, Apology Text Sent
WARWICK, RI — The City of Warwick has admitted two city employees sent messages to a Water Division employee, one with sexually harassing remarks and one apologizing for such remarks, […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Briar Point Beach in Coventry, off Arnold Road, has been closed due to high bacterial counts recorded there.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Briar-Point-Beach-Gate-Night-300x225.jpg)
Briar Point, Portsmouth, Warren, Scituate Beaches Closed for Bacteria Counts
UPDATE: On Thursday, Aug. 22, the RIDOH reopened Briar Point Beach as bacteria levels had returned to normal. Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth, Warren Town Beach in Warren and […]
RI Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests for 9 lbs. of Pot at TF Green, Hit & Runs
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the RI Trooper Log Aug. 16 -19 involved charges for taking 9 lbs of pot on a flight, shoplifting and multiple hit & run warrants. […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] Warwick City Council Ward 7, currently represented by Council President Steve McAllister. McAllister is not running for re-election, and three Democrats are vying to be their party's nominee in the Nov. 5, 2024 election.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/warwick-ward-7-250x228.jpeg)
Three Compete in Ward 7 Democratic Primary
WARWICK, RI — Three Democratic candidates hope to be nominee for Ward 7 Sept. 10, who will run against two independents at the end of City Council President Stephen McAllister’s […]
![[CREDIT: Speaker Shekarchi's Office] RI Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi speaks during a press conference launching the 15 bridges project repairing or replacing spans between Providence and Warwick on Rte. 10 and Rte. 95. Behind him are, from left, Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Gabe Amo, and US Sen. Jack Reed.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Shekarchi-15-Bridges-Project-Grant-250x228.jpg)
RI Delegation, McKee, Celebrate $277M Grant for 15 Bridges Project
CRANSTON, RI — Fifteen Rte. 95 and Rte. 10 bridges between Providence and Warwick, nine structurally deficient, will be replaced or repaired with a $251 million federal Bridge Investment Program […]
RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests for ACI Escape, DUI, Cocaine
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Aug. 7- 15 involved charges for a prison escape, DUI, and a man wanted in MA […]
![[CREDIT: WPD] Warwick National Night Out returns Saturday, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park with food trucks, attractions and music.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/National-Night-Out-250x228.jpg)
Warwick National Night Out Returns Saturday
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick National Night Out event returns on its rain date Saturday, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park, and ending with a spectacular fireworks display at around […]
