They Have Another Chance to Get Things Done — Will Warwick’s Officials Take It?
Warwick, RI — Going forward, maybe city officials will see the Potowomut fire station as an example of how Warwick government can work when given the opportunity.
Election 2014
Nadeau Wins Dist. 1 School Committee Seat
Warwick, RI – Dist. 1 School Committee incumbent Eugene Nadeau maintained his lead over challenger Dean Johnson, albeit narrowed to 46 votes.
Absentee Ballots Could Decide Nadeau-Johnson School Board Race
Warwick, RI – Sitting Councilors and School Committee members may hold their posts after close calls for two incumbents, with 1,306 absentee ballots an X-factor, particularly in the Dist. 1 School Committee race.
Warwick Supports Fung, 38-34, Over Raimondo
Warwick, RI — The city’s voters favored Cranston Mayor Allan Fung in the Rhode Island gubernatorial election, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory statewide.
Avedisian Bests Challengers in Mayoral Campaign Victory
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.
Officials Report Smooth Voting Day, Steady Turnout for 2014 Election
Warwick, RI – Officials reported voting was running smoothly for the 2014 election in the City, with anecdotal reports of average turnout and low candidate presence at the polls.
Election 2014: On the Ballot in Warwick
Warwick, RI — The race for Warwick mayor leads the local ballot, with city council and school committee seats also being contested.
Need to Know Basics: Cloudy with a Chance of Democracy
Warwick, RI – It’s election day in Warwick. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you make with the Democracy:
Three Vying for Mayor’s Office Tuesday
Warwick, RI – Voters have three choices come Tuesday as independent Kevin Eisenman and Democrat Jack Kirby aim to unseat a long-serving Republican Scott Avedisian.
Need to Know Basics: Election Tomorrow, Rights, Game On, Sammiches
Warwick, RI – Here are a few things to keep in mind as you go about your day during the first Monday of November — your Need to Know Basics: […]
Colantuono Seeks New Term of Informed Service
Steven A. Colantuono, 51, a private practice attorney who’s lived in the City for 13 years, is rounding out his sixth year as councillor, asking voters for another term to continue supporting the community.
Maloney Touts Fiscal Experience in Council Seat Bid
Warwick, RI –  Patrick Maloney Jr., local businessman, Democrat and former Warwick School Committee member, wants to use his experience managing deficits and level funding at the School Department to make […]
Nadeau Seeks New School Committee Term to Improve Warwick Education
Dist. 1 School Committeeman Eugene Nadeau, 83, wants another term to bring all day Kindergarten, a middle school system and a fully researched consolidation plan to Warwick Schools.
Medeiros Aims to Shape Students’ Future, Schools’ Fate
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
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.
Need to Know Basics Oct. 27: Question 5, Voter ID, Teen Halloween
Happy Monday, Warwick – have a look at a few important notes for today, mark your calendars and update your smartphones – there’re some things you need to know:
Guv’s Race May Not Be As Close As Poll Suggests
Warwick, RI — This year’s race for governor is Gina Raimondo’s to lose, no matter what the polls say.
Johnson In School Committee Race to Make Tough Calls on Consolidation
Warwick, RI — Dean Johnson, 37, lifelong Warwick resident and Army vet, isn’t shy about tough calls, so when the School Committee discarded two school consolidation plans in favor of a consultant, he figured he could do better.
Avedisian Leading Kirby Nearly 20-1 in Money Race
Warwick, RI — Incumbent Mayor Scott Avedisian had almost 20 times the money of his Democratic opponent in the mayor’s race, perennial challenger Jack Kirby, according to the most recently filed campaign finance reports.
Nov. 4 Election Offers Six Contests in Warwick
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. […]
Stacia Petri and Big, Scary Numbers
Warwick, RI — The Republican challenger for mayor in the 2014 primary used the figure of $1 billion to try and convince voters to support her — could that tactic succeed beyond the city?
Watch: Mayor Avedisian Thanks Supporters for Primary Victory
Warwick, RI – Mayor Scott Avedisian thanked supporters and voters during a jubilant primary victory Tuesday night against Republican challenger Stacia Petri, telling them city government was the solution to people’s problems, not the enemy.
Petri Vows She’s ‘Not Going to Give Up’ After Primary Defeat
Warwick, RI — Republican mayoral challenger Stacia Petri said she plans to stay active in local politics after her primary day defeat.
Avedisian Bests Petri in 2014 Primary
Warwick, RI — It was a jubilant scene inside Avedisian headquarters, where the incumbent mayor celebrated a 65%-to-35% victory over challenger Stacia Petri in the Republican primary for the mayor’s office.
Mayoral Candidates Criss-cross City on Primary Day
Warwick, RI — It was a busy day of traveling on Sept. 9 for Warwick’s two Republican candidates for mayor.
Primary 2014: Where to Vote in Warwick
Here is a list of polling places in Warwick for each ward (you can also look up your ward on the Secretary of State’s website):
Primary 2014: State Posts, Mayor and Council Seats Up for Grabs
Warwick, RI — Voters will have their say on Sept. 9 in the primaries for governor, mayor, and local city council seats.
Petri Campaigns at Sparrows Point, Details Criticism of Mayor
Warwick, RI – With five days left till the Sept. 9 primary, Republican mayoral challenger Stacia Petri elaborated on her campaign points during a brief break in speaking with residents at Sparrows Point Apartments Thursday.
Avedisian Says Team’s Invigorated By Sept. 9 Primary Challenge
Warwick, RI – Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian is facing a primary challenge for his ninth run Sept. 9, confidently focused on revitalizing Warwick, continuing economic development and seeing the Apponaug Circulator Project to its conclusion.
Republican Reps, Councilman to Chair Avedisian Re-election Campaign
Warwick, RI – Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian has announced Councilman Steven Colantuono, Rep. Joseph Trillo, (R-Dist. 24) and Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-Dist. 26) – will chair his re-election campaign.
Five Vie for Mayor’s Post, Four Council Seats Unopposed
Warwick, RI — Following the close of candidacy filings for the 2014 election cycle, five people are listed in the race for Warwick mayor, according to the Rhode Island Secretary […]
Avedisian Draws Kirby — Again — As Challenger for Mayor’s Office
John Kirby, a Democrat, filed for another run for mayor against incumbent Republican Scott Avedisian, the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office reported.
RI GOP Needs to Cure Its ODD If It Expects to Win
Mayor Scott Avedisian’s stock as a political star in Rhode Island will probably rise — rather than fall — as a result of his decision not to enter the 2014 gubernatorial race. With a dwindling number of seats in the General Assembly and the still-sour taste of former Gov. Don Carcieri’s dismal record still in voters’ mouths, the Rhode Island GOP has pinned its hopes on two candidates who weren’t originally Republicans in this year’s governor’s race.
