Coventry 2024 Election Results
By: Rob Borkowski on November 6, 2024 in Coventry, RI news, Election 2024, News to You
COVENTRY, RI — By 11 p.m., with all precincts reporting, Coventry was poised to add RIDOT Associate Director JP Verducci and Hopkins Hill Fire Chief Frank Brown to new at-large […]
Warwick Ward 2 Race: Paola Challenges Rix
By: Rob Borkowski on September 4, 2024 in Election 2024, News to You
WARWICK, RI — The 2024 Ward 2 race features Republican Bill Paola challenging incumbent Councilor Jeremy Rix for the seat Nov. 5. Ward 2 Councilors: A brief history The challenge […]
Serpa Automatic Disaffiliation Bill Passes House
By: Rob Borkowski on April 24, 2024 in Election 2024, Elections, News to You
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry) allowing Automatic Disaffiliation independent voters in primary elections. Under […]
School Committee Trio End Terms
By: Joe Siegel on December 14, 2022 in News to You, Schools
WARWICK, RI — Three School Committee members who passed on reelection November said farewell to the district Tuesday. It was the final meeting for School Committee Chairwoman Judith Cobden and […]
Congressional Dist. 2 Primary Candidates Square Off Sept. 13
By: Rob Borkowski on August 12, 2022 in Election 2022, News to You
PROVIDENCE — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-Dist. 2) won’t represent District 2 next year, but several Democratic candidates are vying in the Congressional Dist. 2 Primary Sept. 13 to face Republican […]
RI Early Voting Begins Oct. 14
By: Rob Borkowski on October 14, 2020 in 2020 Election Tips, Security, Election 2020
PROVIDENCE — If you’ve missed Tuesday’s deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot, you can still vote ahead of Nov. 3 without the crowds with early voting at your local […]
Cascella aims to Improve Schools, Give Them a Fair Shake
By: Rob Borkowski on July 30, 2018 in Election 2018
WARWICK, RI — Rick Cascella, 54, of Yale Avenue, a real estate agent with Williams & Stuart Real Estate, lifelong resident and father of two grown sons who have attended […]
Corley Hopes to Apply Zoning, Legal Experience Representing Ward 1 on City Council
By: Rob Borkowski on October 25, 2016 in Election 2016, News to You
WARWICK, RI — Richard Corley, 60, of Algonquin Drive, a criminal defense attorney for 30 years and Warwick resident for most his life, has served on the Warwick Zoning Board for six, and hopes […]
In Money Race, Avedisian Leads in Fundraising, Corrente Matches With Campaign Loans
By: Rob Borkowski on August 31, 2016 in Election 2016, News to You
Incumbent Republican Mayor Scott Avedisian has outraised Democratic challenger Richard Corrente in campaign donations, but Corrente has kept pace by self-funding his run for the top local seat in Warwick, a review of their respective campaign finance reports has found.
Nadeau Wins Dist. 1 School Committee Seat
By: Rob Borkowski on November 7, 2014 in News to You
Warwick, RI – Dist. 1 School Committee incumbent Eugene Nadeau maintained his lead over challenger Dean Johnson, albeit narrowed to 46 votes.
Avedisian Bests Challengers in Mayoral Campaign Victory
By: Rob Borkowski on November 4, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, Breaking News, News to You, Uncategorized
Warwick, RI – Mayor Scott Avedisian gets to keep the title for another two years, defeating both long-time challenger Democrat Jack Kirby and Independent Kevin Eisenman.
Medeiros Aims to Shape Students’ Future, Schools’ Fate
By: Rob Borkowski on October 28, 2014 in News to You, Schools
Warwick, RI – Terri Medeiros, 56, Warwick resident for 10 years, director of The Romerry School Early Childhood Center, asks for another School Committee term Nov. 4 to continue working for students and make a fully informed decision on school consolidation.
Stephen Pope Offers Consolidation Plan, Aims to Improve Schools
By: Rob Borkowski on October 27, 2014 in News to You, Schools
Warwick, RI — Stephen Pope, 47, Warwick resident for 22 years, father of five including two fourth graders, is running for School Committee to get a crack at answering the school consolidation question, among other things.
Nov. 4 Election Offers Six Contests in Warwick
By: Rob Borkowski on October 7, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You
Warwick, RI – Voters will consider eight challengers for posts in City government during the Nov. 4 election, including in the Mayor’s office, on the Council and the School Committee. […]