Warwick Schools Nix Admin Positions
By: Joe Siegel on July 16, 2025 in Schools
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Warwick Schools Tech Director on Leave June 15
By: Rob Borkowski on July 15, 2025 in Schools, News to You
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Warwick School Department has placed its Tech. Director Jeff Taylor on a… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. […]
McCaffrey: Full $144M City School Funds Needed to Defeat Deficits
By: Rob Borkowski on May 15, 2025 in News to You, Schools
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] At right, Acting Superintendent William McCaffrey addresses City Councilman … One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. Support local reporting! […]
Committee Names McCaffrey Acting Superintendent
By: Joe Siegel on May 13, 2025 in Schools, News to You
[WP Composite] From left, Acting Superintendent William McCaffrey and retired Superintendent Lynn Da… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. Support local reporting! […]
Dambruch Retiring, Acting Superintendent On May 13 Agenda
By: Rob Borkowski on May 9, 2025 in Schools, News to You
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools Superintendent Lynn Dambruch, on personal leave since mid-March, is re… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. Support […]
McCaffrey Interim Superintendent, Dambruch On 30-Day Leave
By: Joe Siegel on March 19, 2025 in Schools, News to You
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Senate OKs Special Election Bill for RI Office Vacancies
By: Rob Borkowski on May 12, 2021 in News to You
The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. STATE HOUSE — The Senate passed … One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost […]
Assembly OKs Bill Alerting Parents to Sex Offenders Living Near Bus Stops
By: Rob Borkowski on September 21, 2017 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) and Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) that would mandate the notification of parents of schoolchildren when sex offenders are living near school bus stops.
Bill Cutting Needless Waiting From Development Permitting Passes Assembly
By: Rob Borkowski on June 30, 2017 in News to You
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House.Editor’s note: The following information was provided by … One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. Support […]
General Assembly OKs Bill Making Neglect of Dogs in Cold Weather Illegal
By: Rob Borkowski on June 29, 2017 in News to You
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House.STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly has passed legislation… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. Support […]
Warwick’s Former Mayor McCaffrey Laid to Rest
By: Rob Borkowski on June 27, 2017 in News to You
Former Warwick Mayor Eugene J. McCaffrey, Jr., 84, was laid to rest with Military Honors Monday at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich, following a funeral atSt. Benedict Church attended by local and state officials.
Warwick Flags Go Half Staff Honoring Former Mayor Eugene J. McCaffrey, Jr.
By: Rob Borkowski on June 24, 2017 in Uncategorized
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.
McCaffrey Bill Increasing Weekly Unemployment Benefits Passes Senate
By: Rob Borkowski on June 13, 2017 in News to You
Maximum weekly benefits available through the state’s Unemployment Insurance system would increase from $566 to $616 under legislation the Rhode Island Senate passed today. The bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D – Dist. 29, Warwick), increases a cap that has not changed since 2012.
Frontier Airlines Offering Flights to Orlando, Denver, From TF Green
By: Rob Borkowski on May 25, 2017 in Business
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.
WonderKids Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Home-Like Environment’ Child Care
By: Rob Borkowski on April 25, 2017 in Business
Thirty years ago, Mary Lou Reynolds left a career in finance to provide quality child care to Warwick parents, and commissioned the Wonderkids Early Learning Center building on Alhambra Road to house her new venture, a shift she’s perpetually thrilled about.
McCaffrey Elected RI Senate Majority Leader as Ruggerio Takes Senate President Post
By: Rob Borkowski on March 29, 2017 in All Politics Are Local
Dominick J. Ruggerio (D – Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) was unanimously elected to the offi… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. […]
RI Senate Passes McCaffrey Bills Reforming Parole System
By: Rob Borkowski on February 2, 2017 in All Politics Are Local
STATE HOUSE — As part of its continuing efforts at justice reinvestment, the Rhode Island Senate today passed several bills introduced by Sen. Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) that would overhaul Rhode Island’s parole system.
McCaffrey Bill Would Overhaul RI Probation, Parole System
By: Rob Borkowski on January 13, 2017 in All Politics Are Local
[CREDIT:rilin.state.ri.us]RI Sen. Michael McCaffreySTATE HOUSE — As part of a broad scoped effort at… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this year. Support local […]
Senate Approves RhodeWorks Plan With Warwick Senators’ Support
By: Rob Borkowski on February 11, 2016 in News to You
The RI Senate voted 52-21 to approve the RhodeWorks truck tolling plan (S-2246) raising more than $300 million to repair state roads Thursday, with all three of Warwick’s senators voting for the bill.
General Assembly Passes Good Samaritan Overdose Act
By: Rob Borkowski on January 26, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
The House has approved the Senate version of the Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act (2016-S 2002), introduced by Sen. Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick), exempting anyone administering an opioid antagonist to prevent a drug overdose from liability.
Governor Signs McNamara, McCaffrey Law Moving High-Risk Sex Offenders Further From Schools
By: Rob Borkowski on July 17, 2015 in News to You
Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed legislation sponsored by Warwick legislators in the House and Senate that moves high-risk sex offenders another 700 feet further away from schools.