Avedisian Resigns From RIPTA
PROVIDENCE, RI — RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian has resigned from his position with the RI Public Transit Authority, expressing regret that his recent actions have drawn attention from the agency’s […]
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Alviti Calling RIPTA Board Meeting After Avedisian Hit & Run Charge
PROVIDENCE, RI — RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, Board Chairman of the RI Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is scheduling a special meeting of the body as calls mount for the board […]
Avedisian Hit & Run Charge Follows March 27 Crash
WARWICK, RI — Scott Avedisian, RIPTA CEO and former Warwick Mayor, has been charged for a hit & run by Warwick Police for a March 27 crash. Friday, WPD […]
Grant Powers Central Falls-Warwick Transit Plan
PROVIDENCE – RI’s Congressional delegation has landed a $900,000 grant for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) plans for a Central Falls – Warwick transit corridor, maybe by bus rapid […]
![[Courtesy Courtney Marciano] Former Warwick Press Secretary Courtney Marciano said she decided to look for another job amid the budget controversy last spring.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Marciano-Feature-140x140.png)
Budget Battle Led to Job Search, Says Marciano
WARWICK, RI— Former city press secretary Courtney Marciano decided to look for a new job amid the contentious budget hearings last spring, she confirmed in a recent email to Warwick Post. […]
Press Secretary Leaves Mayor’s Office For Lifespan
WARWICK, RI— Courtney Marciano, press secretary for both Mayor Scott Avedisian and Mayor Joseph Solomon, has left her city job for a senior communications officer role with Lifespan Health System. […]
Solomon: Solicitor Out, WFD Sick Time Review Continues
WARWICK, RI – Mayor Joseph Solomon is investigating the civil implications of an un-ratified 2013 agreement granting firefighters extra monthly sick time, signed by the Warwick Fire Chief, Warwick Firefighter’s […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Buttonwoods Community Center at 3027 West Shore Road.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Buttonwoods-Center-140x140.jpg)
McAllister: Roof Repairs First Up for Buttonwoods Community Center
WARWICK, RI — Work to restore Buttonwoods Community Center as a social attraction could begin next week, starting with the roof. Mayor Joseph J. Solomon and Councilman Stephen McAllister (Ward […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] Mayor Joseph J. Solomon will run for a full term in November.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/joseph_j._solomon-140x140.jpg)
Solomon Seeks Full Term As Warwick Mayor
Mayor Joseph Solomon took office May 16 after Mayor Scott Avedisian’s mid-term resignation, and now he’s asking voters to give him the job for a full term.
Warwick City Council Considers Early Voting, Department Head Notice Change
WARWICK — The Warwick City Council is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m., and discuss a busy agenda, including a resolution supporting early voting and an amendment to the recently passed resolution […]
Warwick Launches 2018 Food Truck Nights With Avedisian Retrospective
WARWICK, RI — The 2018 Food Truck Nights return Thursday for the final time under Mayor Scott Avedisian’s watch as the city’s longest-serving mayor prepares to start a new job […]
Avedisian, Solomon, Thornton, Students Celebrate Arbor Day at Hoxsie School
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Scott Avedisian, Council President Joseph Solomon and Superintendent Philip Thornton joined students and faculty at Hoxsie School for a tree planting ceremony in recognition of Arbor Day Friday, […]
City Council to Consider Overriding Veto of Resolution Requiring Notice of Department Head Departures
Tonight at City Hall at 7 p.m., the Warwick City Council will consider overriding Mayor Scott Avedisian’s veto of its March 5 resolution requiring 24 hour notice when a City department head or supervisor leaves office.
Avedisian Announces ‘Mayor for a Day’ Contest for Warwick Eighth-Graders
Mayor Scott Avedisian announced he’s hosting the inaugural “Mayor for a Day” contest in the City of Warwick. The contest, open to all 8th grade students in the City, to celebrate his 18th year in office.
Avedisian: Proposals Sought for Short-Term Rental Monitors, Airbnb Zoning Update
Mayor Scott Avedisian announced Monday that the City will soon issue a Request for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified persons or firms to provide short-term rental compliance solutions/services to the City.
Mayor: Broken Trash Truck May Cause Pickup Delays
Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office warned residents Thursday that a broken truck (RS-54) could cause trash and recycling pickup to be delayed.
Digit Spinner: Richard Corrente Fudges the Numbers Again
WARWICK, RI — Democratic mayoral candidate Richard Corrente is starting his second run for office where he left off last time: Trying to manipulate numbers. Just this week, the Warwick […]
Warwick Joins Fourteen-Community Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors
WARWICK, RI — Lt. Governor Dan McKee joined Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian and the mayors of five other Rhode Island communities during a Monday press conference to announce a pending lawsuit against […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Avedisian's Office] Mayor Scott Avedisian has named Ray Studley as his new Chief of Staff.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Avedisian-Studley-140x140.jpg)
Avedisian Names Studley, Former RIPTA CEO, Chief of Staff
Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today the appointment of Raymond Studley, former Lieutenant Colonel of the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) and former CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), as his new chief of staff.
T.F. Green Celebrates Runway Expansion Project’s Completion
WARWICK, RI — On Monday, Mayor Scott Avedisian joined Governor Gina Raimondo, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, other state and local officials to celebrate the […]
Avedisian: City Projected for $5.8 Million Surplus
Mayor Scott Avedisian announced Monday that a preliminary audit of the city’s FY17 finances suggest the city has posted a budget surplus of $5.87 million.
Avedisian Touts Warwick to Ireland Businesses During Trade Mission
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian and Rhode Island business executives ended their trade mission to Ireland Saturday, promoting Warwick as an expansion destination as well as discussing cargo flights and expanded Norwegian Air flights to TF Green Airport.
Warwick Names Toll Gate Grads Caruso Scholarship Winners
Mayor Scott Avedisian and the Warwick Sewer Authority have named graduates Julia Sharma-Mathias and Steven Lee as the recipients of the John A. Caruso Scholarship Award.
Avedisian Joins RI Trade Mission in Ireland This Weekend
Mayor Scott Avedisian heads to Ireland this weekend as part of a Rhode Island trade mission including a state delegation of more than a dozen businesses, trade groups and tourism officials.
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Warwick City Park Beach. Acting Mayor Solomon has suspended beach parking fees for 2018.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Warwick-City-Park-Beach-140x140.jpg)
Beach Parking Fees Clear First Passage, Need Second Vote Sept. 18
Parking fees for all three of Warwick’s City beaches starting 2018 won first passage at Monday’s City Council meeting, but the measure needs to clear second passage Sept. 18 to make if official.
Warwick Vehicle Tax Bills Mailing Out After State Budget Resolution
Vehicle tax bills, delayed in late June, will be mailed out now that the state budget impasse has been remedied, leaving House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) excise tax relief plan eliminating taxes on cars 15 years old or older.
Warwick Celebrates $17M Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Two years ago, federal, State and City officials broke ground on a $17 million upgrade of the Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility girding the site against a 500-year flood event, and they celebrated its completion Thursday.
Avedisian Invites Local Providence College Alumni for Photo
Tuesday morning, Mayor Scott Avedisian invited fellow Providence College alumni to City Hall for a photograph session to honor the 100thAnniversary of the founding of Providence College.
Historic Rocky Point Pathway Signs Offer Visions of Park’s Past
Rocky Point Park, the source of numerous Rhode Island reminisces, now offers visual aides —10 pathway signs — to accompany local tales of summer fun at the state’s sole amusement park before its closure in the 1990s.
Council Pre-Approves Request for Proposal on Rodent Control Expert Contract
WARWICK, RI — Usually, department heads issue requests for proposal (RFPs) for a task or service, then present the winning bidder to the City Council for their approval, but on […]
Warwick Wins WalletHub, Safewise Kudos on Government, Safety
Warwick has marked on WalletHub’s list of “Best-Run Cities,” for a second year, ranking of 22nd, up six spots from their 2016 list, and has also been ranked the 14th safest city by Safewise.com, accolades Mayor Scott Avedisian attributed to the efforts of City employees.
Avedisian: Warwick Vehicle Tax Bills Will Be Mailed Within the Week
Motor vehicle tax bills, delayed pending the outcome of legislation to eliminate taxes on vehicles 15 years old or older, will be mailed no later than July 21 in the wake of a continuing impasse over the bill that ended the General Assembly session June 30 without passing a budget.
Post Road Water Main Repair, Reopening, Expected This Afternoon
A water main break during a fire hydrant installation at 6:30 a.m. that shut down Post Road from Apponaug Four Corners to West Shore Road is expected to be repaired by noon, with the road open to traffic again by about 2 p.m., DPW Director David Picozzi and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian report.
Avedisian Names Assistant Principal Planner Rick Crenca as DPW Director
Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that he has appointed Richard Crenca, the city’s current assistant principal planner, as the new director of the Department of Public Works (DPW). Crenca will transition to his new role on July 24.
Avedisian Announces 2017 Community Development Block Grant Awards
Mayor Scott Avedisian announced the distribution of $451,550 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds Tuesday that benefiting several non-profit agencies and the Apponaug Village Association.
Bill Extending Union Contracts During Negotiations Passes Assembly
WARWICK, R.I. — The General Assembly has passed House Bill 5593 SUB A, extending expired contracts with teachers and municipal employees until successor agreements are reached, reversing the fortunes of the Warwick Teachers […]
Warwick Flags Go Half Staff Honoring Former Mayor Eugene J. McCaffrey, Jr.
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian has ordered the city’s flags to half staff until Tuesday honoring former Warwick Mayor Eugene J. McCaffrey, Jr., 84, after news of his death at his home Friday.
Warwick Beaches Open Only Weekends in June
For the duration of June, City beaches will only be open and staffed on weekends.
Norwegian Air Offers Flights to Guadeloupe, Martinique from TF Green Starting October
Norwegian Airlines announced today at TF Green Airport that it will begin service from Rhode Island to nonstop service to Guadeloupe and Martinique starting in October, adding to the airline’s existing flights from Warwick to Ireland.
Frontier Airlines Offering Flights to Orlando, Denver, From TF Green
In August, Frontier Airlines will begin flights from TF Green to Orlando, FL, and Denver, CO adding a much-requested destination to the airport’s offerings and boosting the local economy.
