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2020 Mayoral Race

Warwick weekend events include light shows running through the end of the year, ending with fireworks Tuesday.

Warwick Weekend Events: New Year’s, Lights

Warwick weekend events include light shows running through the end of the year, ending with fireworks Tuesday. By: Rob Borkowski on December 26, 2024 in News to You, 2020 Election Tips, Security, 2020 Mayoral Race, Good Times, Schools, Ward 1 Race, Ward 3 Race, Ward 6 Race, Ward 9 race

Wondering why your event isn’t here? You might not have entered it into our calendar. Social media isn’t going to reach all your followers, but our calendar reaches everyone who reads […]

[CREDIT: Warwick School Committee Zoom screenshot} The Warwick School Committee set a tentative Dec. 7 date for the return to full in=person learning for grades K-5.

WarwickPost.com Year in Review: Top Government and Politics Stories of 2020

[CREDIT: Warwick School Committee Zoom screenshot} The Warwick School Committee set a tentative Dec. 7 date for the return to full in=person learning for grades K-5. By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on December 15, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race, COVID-19, Election 2020, Schools

WARWICK, RI — Amid the changes to daily life wrought by COVID-19 this year, the operation of government in Warwick continued, though 2020 was hardly what one could call a […]

Independent Frank Picozzi, right, has won his challenge of Mayor Joseph Solomon, left, in this year's mayoral race. [Images from Facebook; composite graphic by Joe Hutnak]

Picozzi Thanks Supporters, Solomon Concedes

Independent Frank Picozzi, right, has won his challenge of Mayor Joseph Solomon, left, in this year's mayoral race. [Images from Facebook; composite graphic by Joe Hutnak] By: Rob Borkowski on November 5, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020, Uncategorized

WARWICK, RI — A day after the election and with days left on the RI Board of Elections vote count timeline, Democrat Mayor Joseph J. Solomon conceded the race to […]

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5 Factors that Decided the Warwick Mayor’s Race

2020-warwick-mayor-race-results By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020

WARWICK, RI — After being appointed to the position in 2018 and winning his first term a few months later, Mayor Joseph Solomon could not overcome the popularity of Independent Frank […]

[CREDIT: Frank Picozzi] Warwick has elected challenger Frank Picozzi Mayor of the City.

Warwick Elects Picozzi Mayor, Backs Langevin, Biden

[CREDIT: Frank Picozzi] Warwick has elected challenger Frank Picozzi Mayor of the City. By: Warwick Post Staff on November 4, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020

WARWICK, RI — With unofficial votes tallied, Warwick  has voted Independent Frank Picozzi its mayor, denying a second full term to Democrat Mayor Joseph J. Solomon, delivered wins to City […]

[CREDIT: Frank Picozzi] Independent mayoral candidate Frank Picozzi, challenging incumbent Mayor Joseph J. Solomon Nov. 2, 2020, was offered the opportunity to participate in a Mayoral Race Q&A.

Picozzi Warwick Mayoral Race Q&A

[CREDIT: Frank Picozzi] Independent mayoral candidate Frank Picozzi, challenging incumbent Mayor Joseph J. Solomon Nov. 2, 2020, was offered the opportunity to participate in a Mayoral Race Q&A. By: Rob Borkowski on October 20, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020

WARWICK, RI  — Independent mayoral candidate Frank Picozzi, well known for the Picozzi Family Christmas light display, has not yet spoken in detail about recent high-profile Warwick governing decisions, so Warwick […]

[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.

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. By: Rob Borkowski on in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020

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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Can Picozzi’s Popularity Overcome Solomon’s Incumbency?

2020-warwick-mayor-candidates-solomon-picozzi By: Warwick Post Staff on October 15, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race

WARWICK, RI — In a repeat of the 2018 election, incumbent Mayor Joseph Solomon holds a significant cash advantage over his opponent, in this case Independent Frank Picozzi. According to […]

[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.

Mayoral Candidates Differ on Mickey Stevens, Campaign Contributions

[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. By: Rob Borkowski on October 8, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020, News to You

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 […]

[CREDIT: Frank Picozzi for Mayor] Frank Picozzi has announced his intent to run for Warwick mayor in the Nov. 3 2020 election.

Picozzi Running for Mayor in Warwick

[CREDIT: Frank Picozzi for Mayor] Frank Picozzi has announced his intent to run for Warwick mayor in the Nov. 3 2020 election. By: Rob Borkowski on June 8, 2020 in 2020 Mayoral Race, Election 2020, News to You

WARWICK, RI — At 6:30 a.m. Monday, Frank Picozzi, 60, renowned for his computerized Picozzi Family Christmas light show, created a Facebook page announcing his independent run for Mayor of […]

[CREDIT: WarwickPost] Warwick City Councilor Steve Merolla, left, has criticized Mayor Joseph Solomon, right for hiring a team of lawyers without first reviewing one as City Solicitor according to the City Charter.

Merolla: City Solicitor Needs Council OK By Any Name

[CREDIT: WarwickPost] Warwick City Councilor Steve Merolla, left, has criticized Mayor Joseph Solomon, right for hiring a team of lawyers without first reviewing one as City Solicitor according to the City Charter. By: Rob Borkowski on October 17, 2019 in 2020 Mayoral Race, News to You

WARWICK, RI — Warwick Mayor Joseph Solomon says his Chief of Staff Bill DePasquale misspoke during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting when calling the city’s four lawyers solicitors, meaning […]

[YouTube screenshot] Warwick Chief of Staff William DePasquale (lower right) speaks at Monday night's City Council hearing.

Merolla’s ‘Dictatorship’ Attack Deepens Rift with Solomon

[YouTube screenshot] Warwick Chief of Staff William DePasquale (lower right) speaks at Monday night's City Council hearing. By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on October 10, 2019 in 2020 Mayoral Race, All Politics Are Local, News to You

WARWICK, RI — Indications of a division between Mayor Joseph Solomon and City Council President Steve Merolla came to a head on Monday night, with Merolla accusing Solomon of wanting […]

Warwick City Hall

Merolla: FBI Shows Warwick Interest, Civil WFD Sick Time Inquiry Continues

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on March 7, 2019 in 2020 Mayoral Race, Uncategorized, Ward 9 race

WARWICK, RI — Council President Steve Merolla said Monday on Dan Yorke’s State of Mind program on WPRI.com that the FBI interviewed him as part of an unspecified investigation, then, later […]

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