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Snow Storm Winds Down, Friday School, Service Closures Announced

[CREDIT: Steve McAllister] A view of the after-storm conditions on Viesta Drive.
[CREDIT: Steve McAllister] A view of the after-storm conditions on Viesta Drive.
WARWICK, RI — Late Thursday night, as winds and snowfall began to decrease, the National Weather Service predicted a blustery evening, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, and gusts as high as 41 mph, leaving the potential for power outages an unrealized possibility as of 10:30 p.m.

The National Grid Power Outage Map for Rhode Island showed only 10 reported outages affecting about 80 people throughout the state late Thursday night.

As of 7:30 p.m. RI State Police reported responding to 143 calls for service and investigated 7 minor crashes. Troopers also reported assisting 104 vehicles off the roadway and towing 18 vehicles since 6 a.m.

A number of public schools, institutions and services announced closures or delayed opens for Friday:

  • All Warwick Public Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan 5, 2018
  • West Bay Collaborative: Closed Today; All locations are closed.
  • Eleanor Briggs School: Closed Today
  • J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center: Closed Today; Res. staff report as scheduled
  • Sargent Rehabilitation Center:
  • Closed Today; All programs
  • Tides School-Pawt: Closed Today; Pawtucket and Warwick
  • Bishop Hendricken HS: Closed Today
  • St Kevin School: Closed Today
  • St Peter School: Closed Today
  • St Rose of Lima School: Closed Today
  • Real Estate Institute of Rhode Island: Closed This Morning; No Morning Classes
  • Boys and Girls Club – Warwick: Closed Today; Youthoop games cancelled
  • Building Blocks Child Care: Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes; Opening at 8am
  • Buttonwoods School: Closed Today
  • C.H.I.L.D. Inc.: Closed Today
  • Clubhouse Kids: Friday opening at 9am
  • Crayons Early Care and Education Ctr Inc: Closed Today; 1/5/2018
  • Discovery Years Learning Center: 1 hour delay Friday 1/5/2018; Opening at 7:30 AM
  • Greenwood Montessori School: Closed Today; Preschool & Kindergarten
  • Kent YMCA School’s Out-Warwick: Closed Today; AM/PM OST Closed
  • Liddle Tots II Teen: Closed Today
  • Lighthouse Preschool: Will be opening at 8:30am,; School age room will be open
  • Lit’l Red Hen Preschool-KG: Closed Today
  • Magic Years Child Care: Delayed opening @ 8:30 am; Fri 1/5; School Age care open
  • Precious Years Child Care: Delayed 2 hours opening @ 8:30 am.; Friday 1/5/18.
  • Stork’s Nest Child Acad-Wwk: Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes; Friday 1/5 Open at 8 a.m.
  • Tender Hearts: Delayed 1 hour, 30 minutes; Open at 8:00 AM Friday
  • The Learning Garden: Opening at 8:30am Friday 1/5
  • West Bay Comm Action Child Care Center: Closed Today; Holiday party is still on at 6
  • Living Innovations: Closed Today
  • West Bay Comm Action: Closed Today; Holiday party still scheduled
  • YMCA Kent County: Delayed ; Opening at 11am Friday 1/5
  • Anchor Recovery Community Center: Delayed 1 hour; opening 9am, Pawt/Warwick
  • ubstance Use & Mental Hlth Leadership Council: Closed Today
  • West Bay Residential Services: Day Supports closed tomorrow 1/5/18; Office opens at 10:00am
  • Willows Adult Day Services: Delayed 1 hour; 1hour delay Friday, January 5
  • Warwick Mall: Mall will open at 12 noon Friday; Jan 5, 2018

For a full list of Friday cancellations and delays consult the RIBA website.

[CREDIT: WFD] Don't forget to clear nearby fire hydrants to prepare for a fire.
[CREDIT: WFD] Don’t forget to clear nearby fire hydrants to prepare for a fire.
As the storm wound down, Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office announced the following storm-related announcements:
  • All Warwick Public Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan 5, 2018:
  • The Warburton and Thayer Ice Arenas and McDermott Pool will reopen at 9am tomorrow morning.
  • Pilgrim Senior Center will reopen for their normal business hours tomorrow, but all activities and meal services are cancelled.
  • Transwick bus services have been cancelled for Friday.
  • The Warwick Public Library will reopen for their normal business hours.
  • Trash and recycling collections will resume its normal schedule. However, residents are advised that there is still a one-day collection delay due to the New Year holiday.
  • The citywide parking ban remains in effect. Cars left on the street will be towed at the owner’s expense.
  • If you experience a power outage, please call the National Grid (800-322-3223), the fire department (468-4000) or the police department (468-4200) to report the outage.
  • All municipal offices will be open on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.

 

Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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