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Paving Funds Up $1.7M, Fuel Budgets OK’d

warwick-city-hall By: Rob Borkowski on February 25, 2025 in News to You

WARWICK, RI  — Monday night, the Warwick City Council approved two Land Trust appointments and extended the Department of Public Works’ spending authority on road paving to $9.7 million. Councilman […]

Rhode Island has about a day of calm weather following the weekend's snowstorm before wind and flood watches go into effect.

NWS Calls Wind and Flood Watches Tuesday Night

Rhode Island has about a day of calm weather following the weekend's snowstorm before wind and flood watches go into effect. By: Rob Borkowski on January 8, 2024 in News to You

WARWICK, RI— The snowstorm’s passed, leaving 5.6 inches of snow at TF Green Airport and Warwick Schools with an hour delay, no pre-K, but now there are Wind and Flood […]

[CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Two water main breaks on Centerville Road (Rte. 117) closed traffic for the day Aug. 24. The first, pictured here, was at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue.

Mayor Praises Quick Centerville Road Repair

[CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Two water main breaks on Centerville Road (Rte. 117) closed traffic for the day Aug. 24. The first, pictured here, was at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue. By: Rob Borkowski on August 25, 2023 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — A speedy Centerville Road repair (Rt 117)  reopened traffic sooner than estimated last night at 8:38 p.m. following what Mayor Frank Picozzi termed a “Herculean effort” throughout […]

The Warwick City Council OK'd purchasing a pothole app allowing citizens to report potholes and get notified when they're fixed.

Council Greenlights Pothole App

The Warwick City Council OK'd purchasing a pothole app allowing citizens to report potholes and get notified when they're fixed. By: Warwick Post Staff on April 23, 2021 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — Warwick citizens will soon be able to alert the city directly about potholes and get a heads-up when the problem’s fixed, after the Warwick City Council OK’d […]

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Ice Arena, McDermott Pool Repairs Underway

warwick-city-hall By: Liz Taurasi on March 24, 2021 in News to You, Uncategorized

WARWICK, RI — Repairs at the ice arena and McDermott Pool were under discussion at Monday night’s Warwick City Council Finance Committee meeting with one put on hold and the […]

Warwick City Hall

Water Main Breaks Cut Residents’ Service Sunday

Warwick City Hall By: Liz Taurasi on January 4, 2021 in News to You

UPDATE 2:46 p.m: The city advised motorists crews are repairing an unrelated sewer main break in the vicinity of Warwick Veterans Middle School on West Shore Road. The road remains […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The crowd for the second day of Warwick Budget Hearings Wednesday, May 29, 2019, starting with the DPW budget.

Cote: DPW Compensation Recorded Improperly in Budget

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The crowd for the second day of Warwick Budget Hearings Wednesday, May 29, 2019, starting with the DPW budget. By: Rob Borkowski on May 29, 2019 in News to You

  WARWICK, R.I. — Budget watchdog Rob Cote pointed out the DPW is violating City ordinance by failing to break out its salary, overtime, vacation pay and holiday pay into […]

Warwick DPW Begins Pothole Patching

By: Rob Borkowski on March 23, 2019 in News to You

WARWICK — Department of Public Works crews are taking advantage of spring asphalt plants opening this spring to get a prompt start repairing the winter pothole crop. Mayor Joseph J. […]

Sandy Lane Reopens Early, Sewer Pipe Repairs Finished

By: Rob Borkowski on February 23, 2019 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — Sandy Lane reopened to all traffic this afternoon, Mayor Joseph Solomon reported, an early end of what was predicted would be a week-long repair project to prevent […]

[CREDIT: City of Warwick] During Sandy Lane repair work, a detour will change traffic patterns starting Monday at approximately 7 a.m., and remain in effect for about one week:

Sandy Lane Detour Starts Monday for Pre-emptive Sewer Repair

[CREDIT: City of Warwick] During Sandy Lane repair work, a detour will change traffic patterns starting Monday at approximately 7 a.m., and remain in effect for about one week: By: Rob Borkowski on February 16, 2019 in News to You, Uncategorized

WARWICK – On Monday, the Warwick Sewer Authority and DPW will start a week-long repair project to prevent 600 linear feet of sewer pipe along West Shore Road from failing […]

DPW: Sandy Lane Work Continues at Armory Street

By: Rob Borkowski on December 18, 2018 in Uncategorized

WARWICK, RI — A number of obstacles stand between DPW crews and their current task to reconstruct a man hole at Sandy Lane and Armory Street as they continue repairs […]

[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Warwick City Park Beach. Acting Mayor Solomon has suspended beach parking fees for 2018.

Beach Parking Fees Clear First Passage, Need Second Vote Sept. 18

[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Warwick City Park Beach. Acting Mayor Solomon has suspended beach parking fees for 2018. By: Rob Borkowski on August 24, 2017 in News to You

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.

City Council OKs Abandoning Portions of Arnold Neck Drive, Staples Avenue

By: Rob Borkowski on July 18, 2017 in News to You

The Warwick City Council approved abandoning portions of Arnold Neck Drive and Staples Avenue at the request of Duncan Ley & Christopher Ley, owners of 212 Arnold’s Neck Drive, who stood to lose significant value to their property and limit its marketability due to the proximity of City roads, requiring them to list the City as a co-insured party.

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] DPW Director David Picozzi explains circumstances of the water main break on Post Road July 14.

VIDEO: DPW Director Explains Post Road Water Main Repair

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] DPW Director David Picozzi explains circumstances of the water main break on Post Road July 14. By: Rob Borkowski on July 14, 2017 in Breaking News, News to You

DPW Director David Picozzi explained the July 14 morning water main break and efforts to repair it that morning, noting the how of the situation, but said they have not yet determined why the break happened.

Avedisian Names Assistant Principal Planner Rick Crenca as DPW Director

By: Rob Borkowski on July 13, 2017 in News to You, Uncategorized

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.

Water Main Break Cancels Classes at Winman, Drum Rock, Toll Gate, Career Center

By: Rob Borkowski on December 8, 2016 in News to You, Schools

A water main break behind Winman School has cancelled classes at four Warwick Public Schools connected to that water supply today and prompted officials to call off a basketball game at the school tonight, but classes are expected to resume tomorrow.

Picozzi: Baseless Claims of Intra-DPW Theft Politically Motivated

By: Rob Borkowski on March 22, 2016 in News to You

DPW Director David Picozzi answered a litany of accusations of impropriety and theft against his department during Monday’s City Council meeting in a calm, compelling indictment of rumors and harassment over the course of the year.

Warwick City Hall

DPW Director to Answer Public Accusations of Theft Within Department Monday

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on March 19, 2016 in News to You

Warwick, RI — Public comment segments of Warwick City Council meetings have often featured accusations of theft within the Department of Public Works, claims Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson has agreed to […]

Avedisian Signs $363K Bid Package, Merolla Thanks WPD, DPW, WFD for Dryer Fire Aid

By: Rob Borkowski on February 19, 2016 in News to You

Editor’s note: The following story was written using an audio recording of the Feb. 17 City Council meeting posted to the City of Warwick’s website:  Warwick, RI — Mayor Scott […]

Warwick Parking Ban, Cancellations Issued in Advance of Friday Storm

By: Rob Borkowski on February 5, 2016 in News to You

The Department of Public Works has issued a parking ban effective the first hour of Friday, Feb. 5 as a winter storm warning remained in effect for the day, with an anticipated four-to-eight inches of snow forecast.

Warwick Posts ‘Priority Sidewalk’ Shoveling List; See If Your Home’s Included

By: Rob Borkowski on January 27, 2016 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI — The City has posted a list of 27 priority sidewalk zones along 23 roads in Warwick, man of them nearby schools. By way of introduction, the City website […]

Johnston, Pawtucket Helping Warwick, Reps Explore Potential Cleanup Aid

By: Rob Borkowski on August 6, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Johnston and Pawtucket are lending resources to aid Warwick’s cleanup following Tuesday’s tree-toppling storm, and state reps are exploring financial support for local businesses affected by the storm.

DPW Chief: Trash Pickup Unaffected by Truck Fire

By: Rob Borkowski on April 9, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

DPW Director David Picozzi reports trash pickup will continue normally following a fire that took five garbage trucks out of action Monday afternoon.

WFD Responds to Garbage Truck Fire at DPW Facility

By: Rob Borkowski on April 6, 2015 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Editor’s note: This article was updated following an interview with Assistant Fire Chief Bruce Cooley at 7:57 p.m. Warwick, RI – The Warwick Fire Department responded to a call for […]

Warwick City Hall

Warwick Sets Up Pothole Hotline, Encourages Calls

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on March 3, 2015 in News to You

Winter hasn’t just been tough on backs, driveways and heating budgets – it’s also been tough on roads, and the city aims to get started on repairs as soon as possible.

Warwick Digs Out, More Snow Coming

By: Rob Borkowski on January 29, 2015 in Good Times, News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI

Update: 10:25 p.m.: The national weather service forecasts a snow-rain mix to begin Friday at 1 a.m. and last through about 2 p.m., with one inch of snow accumulation. Friday night, […]

NWS: Snow, Ice Saturday; Highway Chief Says Warwick’s Ready

By: Rob Borkowski on January 23, 2015 in News to You

The National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory warns of 1-4 inches of snow with a layer of ice on Saturday, and Warwick’s Highway Chief says the city’s plow fleet is ready for it.

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