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  • [CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date.

    Bond Nixed, Long-Term Costs Trump Short

     [CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Department‘s plan for facilities that’ll curb sports-related out-of-district placements snagged with the $50M bond defeat Feb. 3, so now city and school officials are […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borklowski] Warwick City Hall on Post Road. The Warwick City Council's first meeting adjusts rules on meeting agendas, moving public comment one item later, and preserves a rule cited in a First Amendment Lawsuit against the Council.

    Council OKs Plaza Bumper Cars 6-3

     [CREDIT: Rob Borklowski] Warwick City Hall on Post Road. The Warwick City Council's first meeting adjusts rules on meeting agendas, moving public comment one item later, and preserves a rule cited in a First Amendment Lawsuit against the Council. By: Rob Borkowski

    You’re probably out of free articles. Let’s fix that!  Warwick Post’s writers are committed to local journalism, helping people make informed choices. We can do a lot more with you […]

  • [CREDIT: WP Composite] Coventry voters have chosen Greg Mars, left and Mia Iannotti, right, as the Council representatives for Dist. 5 and Dist. 4, respectively. Each ran unopposed, though Iannotti supported resigned Dist. 5 Councilman Scott Copley's write-in campaign against Mars. Copley faces a charge of threatening a public official in Kent County Superior Court Feb. 25.

    Iannotti, Mars Elected to Coventry Town Council

     [CREDIT: WP Composite] Coventry voters have chosen Greg Mars, left and Mia Iannotti, right, as the Council representatives for Dist. 5 and Dist. 4, respectively. Each ran unopposed, though Iannotti supported resigned Dist. 5 Councilman Scott Copley's write-in campaign against Mars. Copley faces a charge of threatening a public official in Kent County Superior Court Feb. 25. By: Rob Borkowski

    You’re probably out of free articles. Let’s fix that!  Warwick Post’s writers are committed to local journalism, helping people make informed choices. We can do a lot more with you […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: RI Hospitality] More than 50 Gregg’s employees joined owners Bob, Bobbie and Rob Bacon on stage at the RI Convention Center Jan. 17 to accept The President's Award for the restaurant group during the ANCHORS awards gala.

    Gregg’s Wins President’s Award at ANCHORS

     [CREDIT: RI Hospitality] More than 50 Gregg’s employees joined owners Bob, Bobbie and Rob Bacon on stage at the RI Convention Center Jan. 17 to accept The President's Award for the restaurant group during the ANCHORS awards gala. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — RI Hospitality honored Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns with its 2025 President’s Award during the ANCHORS Gala at the Rhode Island Convention Center Jan. 14, recognizing the family-owned restaurant […]

  • [CREDIT: CNE] Care New England has appointed Carolyn Jackson Kent President and COO.

    CNE Names Jackson as Kent President, COO

     [CREDIT: CNE] Care New England has appointed Carolyn Jackson Kent President and COO. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Care New England has appointed Carolyn Jackson as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Kent Hospital, taking the reins Feb. 2. Jackson’s experience includes more than […]

  • [CREDIT: TF Green Airport] A new traffic pattern has shifted lanes at the Airport Connector starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

    Airport Connector Shifts Lanes for Roundabout Work Dec. 18

     [CREDIT: TF Green Airport] A new traffic pattern has shifted lanes at the Airport Connector starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Airport connector traffic patterns will shift today to new travel lanes as work crews complete roundabout construction there. The lane shifts will allow crews to complete ongoing […]

Schools

  • [CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date.

    Bond Nixed, Long-Term Costs Trump Short

     [CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Department‘s plan for facilities that’ll curb sports-related out-of-district placements snagged with the $50M bond defeat Feb. 3, so now city and school officials are […]

  • [CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.

    New High Schools $50M Bond Vote Fails

     [CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The $50 million bond  supplementing the new high school project’s sports fields failed by 748 votes Tuesday, Feb. 3, forcing work to “significantly reduce” the scope of […]

  • [CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.

    New High Schools Bond Early Voting Day Added Jan. 31

     [CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — City offices closed Monday due to the snowstorm as early voting continued on a new $50 million bond for the new high schools replacing Pilgrim High and […]

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Police and Fire

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    Attleboro Man Faces Gun Charges March 25

     [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski

    You’re probably out of free articles. Let’s fix that!  Warwick Post’s writers are committed to local journalism, helping people make informed choices. We can do a lot more with you […]

  • The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log.

    Trooper Coventry Arrests Feb. 8: Fentanyl, No Pistol Permit

     The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI —Coventry arrests and Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  Jan. 30 – Feb. 8 involved charges for fentanyl and clonazepam possession, unpermitted pistol, vandalism and illegal […]

  • RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

    Trooper Warwick Arrests Feb. 6: Counterfeiting, Vandalism

     RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log  Jan. 30 – Feb. 6 included charges for Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI Trooper Log Warwick […]