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Mayor Scott Avedisian

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RIPTA Hires Avedisian as New CEO [UPDATED]

RIPTA-Hires-Avedisian-New-CEO By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on April 25, 2018 in Breaking News, News to You

Update: April 25, 4:30 p.m.: WARWICK, RI — City Council President Joseph Solomon Sr. issued a statement this afternoon saying he is “honored and humbled” to serve as acting mayor […]

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If Avedisian Steps Down, What Happens Next? [UPDATED]

Warwick City Hall By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on in News to You

Update: April 25, 2:15 p.m. NBC10’s Brian Crandall reported via Twitter that the RIPTA board voted to approve Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian as the new CEO of the agency. The […]

[CREDIT: Mayor Avedisian's Office] Mayor Scott Avedisian has named Ray Studley as his new Chief of Staff.

Avedisian Rumored to Be Next RIPTA CEO

[CREDIT: Mayor Avedisian's Office] Mayor Scott Avedisian has named Ray Studley as his new Chief of Staff. By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on April 24, 2018 in Breaking News, News to You

WARWICK, RI — Multiple media outlets are reporting that Mayor Scott Avedisian is expected to be named the next Chief Operating Officer of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority as early […]

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Audit: Warwick Shows FY17 $9.5M Surplus, Long-Term Debt Shrunk $8.9M

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on March 21, 2018 in News to You

Blum Shapiros’s unqualified audit opinion of Warwick’s finances shows a combined city-school budget surplus of $9,559,726 and $347.2 million more in liabilities than assets, the latter a long-term obligation which will not come due either immediately or all at once.

Warwick City Hall

Mayor: Broken Trash Truck May Cause Pickup Delays

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on February 16, 2018 in News to You

Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office warned residents Thursday that a broken truck (RS-54) could cause trash and recycling pickup to be delayed.

Warwick City Hall

Avedisian Signs $305 Million Budget, Notes Council’s Cuts Will Not Have Intended Effects

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on June 7, 2017 in News to You

WARWICK, R.I. — Mayor Scott Avedisian has signed the Warwick City Council’s $305,271,375 FY18 budget, leaving its level tax rate intact, but warned the councilors amendment cuts will not have […]

Avedisian, Rix Call for Improved Communication Amidst Fire Alarm Controversy

By: Lauren Kasz on April 13, 2017 in Schools

Mayor Scott Avedisian and Ward 2 Councilman Jeremy Rix agreed Wednesday night that open and accessible communication between school and city officials and parents of Warwick schoolchildren is a goal that the city will be striving toward now and in the future.

Avedisian Names Silvia as Warwick City Treasurer

By: Rob Borkowski on December 7, 2016 in News to You

Mayor Scott Avedisian has named Cumberland Finance Director Brian Silvia, a former auditor for Warwick and past Finance Director for North Smithfield and West Warwick, as the city’s new Treasurer.

Corrente’s Attacks Fail on the Facts

By: Rob Borkowski on August 18, 2016 in All Politics Are Local, Election 2016, News to You

WARWICK, R.I. — Richard Corrente, the self-described Democrat running against Mayor Scott Avedisian this year, would have done well to remember the basics of campaigning: Attacks only work as long as they can be proven.

Warwick Police Dedicate Memorial to Local Fallen Officers

By: Rob Borkowski on May 19, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

The Warwick Police Department observed National Law Enforcement Officers’ Week Wednesday with the dedication of a memorial honoring the five WPD officers who have died in the line of duty, part of the continuing efforts of department historian Inspector Chris Mathiesen.

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Collector’s Office Won’t Process Water, Sewer, Tax Bills Friday

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on December 17, 2015 in News to You

Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office has announced that on Friday, Dec. 18, the Tax Collector’s office won’t be able to process water, sewer, and tax bills either at City Hall or online due to a software upgrade.

Central RI Chamber Celebrates Start of Renovation for ‘Victorian Lady’

By: Rob Borkowski on in Business, Good Times, News to You

The Victorian Lady, the pink, pealing and aged four-story headquarters of the Central RI Chamber of Commerce at 3288 Post Road, will get started on a long-anticipated $200,000 update early next year.

WPD Investigates Unidentified School Staffer, Mum on Details

By: Rob Borkowski on December 8, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI, Schools

Warwick Police began investigating a Warwick Public Schools administrator last week, but have not identified the person or the scope of the investigation.

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Ladoceur: Let Voters Decide Whether to Appoint School Committee

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

Warwick City Councillor Edward Ladouceur’s constituents have been talking about switching the Warwick School Committee from an elected to an appointed board, and he’d like to give the whole city a chance to weigh in on the question.

Tuesday Public Forum Seeks Input on Disabilities at Warwick Library

By: Rob Borkowski on July 27, 2015 in News to You

The Governor’s Commission on Disabilities wants to hear from people with disabilities and their families about their needs and concerns during a series of public forums this week, including one Tuesday night at Warwick Public Library.

Warwick City Hall

Hearings on Mayor’s Proposed $294M Budget Begin Wednesday

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on May 26, 2015 in News to You

Warwick, RI — The city council is scheduled to review Mayor Scott Avedisian’s budget plan starting Wednesday at 5 p.m. in City Hall.

Warwick City Hall

Mayor: Beware Post, Centerville Roads’ Lane Restrictions Tuesday

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on May 4, 2015 in Business, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Mayor Scott Avedisian’s office warned motorists Monday afternoon that gas line construction will cut down the lanes you’ll have at your disposal travelling on Post Road and Centerville Road in the city Tuesday.

Warwick Inauguration 2015: Highlights

By: Rob Borkowski on January 10, 2015 in All Politics Are Local, Good Times, News to You

The city’s inauguration held moments beyond pleas for political cooperation, trumpets of economic success and pledges of educational improvements — there were also songs, poetry and remembrance of a storied public servant.

Avedisian Pledges School Partnerships for High School Chromebooks, New Fields

By: Rob Borkowski on January 7, 2015 in Business, News to You, Schools

Mayor Scott Avedisian promised municipal-school partnerships to upgrade Pilgrim High fields and provide chromebooks for next year’s students during Tuesday’s inaugural address at Ocean State Theatre.

The Rocky Road to Safer Roads

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on September 19, 2014 in All Politics Are Local

Warwick, RI — Warwick probably won’t be able to significantly address its current road conditions until at least 2017, since any referendum item would go on the 2016 ballot.

Avedisian Bests Petri in 2014 Primary

By: Rob Borkowski on September 9, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You

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

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on in All Politics Are Local, News to You

Warwick, RI — It was a busy day of traveling on Sept. 9 for Warwick’s two Republican candidates for mayor.

Primary 2014: State Posts, Mayor and Council Seats Up for Grabs

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on September 8, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You

Warwick, RI — Voters will have their say on Sept. 9 in the primaries for governor, mayor, and local city council seats.

Avedisian, Airport, Federal Officials Celebrate TF Green Expansion

By: Rob Borkowski on in Business, News to You

Warwick, RI – Federal, state and city officials celebrated the FAA approval of an expansion of TF Green Airport’s primary runway during a Monday morning groundbreaking ceremony along Runway 5-23.

Petri Campaigns at Sparrows Point, Details Criticism of Mayor

By: Rob Borkowski on September 5, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You

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.

Warwick Keeps AA Rating, Aims for Paving Bond

By: Rob Borkowski on July 23, 2014 in News to You, Uncategorized

Standard and Poor’s Rating Services re-affirmed Warwick’s AA bond rating last week, solidifying Mayor Scott Avedisian’s recent support of a $5 million bond to resurface city roads.

Avedisian Draws Kirby — Again — As Challenger for Mayor’s Office

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on June 24, 2014 in All Politics Are Local

John Kirby, a Democrat, filed for another run for mayor against incumbent Republican Scott Avedisian, the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office reported.

A Game of Punts

By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on June 22, 2014 in All Politics Are Local

The budget no one wanted is the budget everyone got.

Hopeful Senate Candidate McKay Resigns from Warwick GOP

By: Rob Borkowski on June 13, 2014 in All Politics Are Local, News to You

Warwick, RI – Raymond McKay, a city network administrator hoping to run against Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), has resigned from the Warwick Republican GOP over an ordinance preventing him from running as a municipal employee, which he says also prevents him from serving on the committee.

Avedisian: Council’s Veto Override Leaves $400,000 Deficit

By: Rob Borkowski on June 11, 2014 in News to You

Warwick, RI Mayor Scott Avedisian said Wednesday he’d try to avoid raising taxes following the City Council’s override of his veto on an extra $400,000 in school funding.

Avedisian Considers Vetoing Warwick Council’s $288 Million Budget

By: Rob Borkowski on June 5, 2014 in News to You, Uncategorized

Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian is considering vetoing the City Council’s amended $288 million budget, which moved $607,931 from employee healthcare to channel $997,929.31 into paving and schools Monday.

Mayor Presents $288 Million Budget, Pledges Consolidation Savings for Schools

By: Rob Borkowski on May 22, 2014 in News to You, Uncategorized

Mayor Scott Avedisian’s proposed $288 million budget doesn’t have $1.1 million the School Department asked for, but it does pledge they’ll keep school consolidation savings.

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