Chowdah? Cabinets? Find it here!
![[CREDIT: Warwick Police] Terry DiPetrillo, 51 will be arraigned Sept. 7 for slapping a coworker as a punchline in what the victim described as an anti-semitic slap.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Terry-Dipetrillo-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Water Chief Terry DiPetrillo, among officials named in a lawsuit detailing an atmosphere of violence and sexual harassment within his department, has resigned, according to Mayor Frank […]
![[CREDIT: Kim Wineman] The Warwick Fire Department Honor Guard at the start of the 2019 Warwick inauguration.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Inauguration-2019-4-140x140.jpg)
You are cordially invited to the City of Warwick Inauguration Tuesday, Jan.za 7, 2025 Crowne Plaza Hotel 7:00pm – 9:30pm Swearing in of The Honorable Frank Joseph Picozzi, Mayor Oath […]
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi says some Warwick Sewer Authority – WSA past due revisions are on their way to update the total amounts owed. WSA past due revisions […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools facilities Director Kevin Oliver and Director of Capital Projects Steven Gothberg each broke the law, giving the district reasonable cause for termination, ignoring rules for […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] The first Warwick Honey Baked Ham store opened at 300 Quaker Lane Nov. 23.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warwick-Honey-Baked-Ham-Grand-Opening-2-250x228.jpeg)
WARWICK, RI — The first Warwick Honey Baked Ham celebrated its grand opening Nov. 23 with eager first time customers sampling sandwich deals, vying for prizes and watching Mayor Frank […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] People lined up outside the new Warwick Ocean State Job Lot Nov. 23 for complimentary donuts courtesy of the Poppin Minis Donut Truck.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warwick-Ocean-State-Job-Lot-Opens-3-250x228.jpeg)
WARWICK, RI — There was a big turnout at the third Warwick Ocean State Job Lot Grand Opening at 300 Quaker Lane Saturday, with Mayor Frank Picozzi, giveaways, activities and a coat donation […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] From left, Harvey Emery, Miguel Cruz, Abraham and George Ceron at Warwick Hard Knocks boxing gym's grand opening Saturday, Nov. 23.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hard-Knocks-Grand-Opening-5-250x228.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Hard Knocks boxing gym hosted its grand opening at its new 905 Warwick Ave. home Saturday afternoon, with Mayor Frank Picozzi, pizza and sparring. The brief sparring match […]
![[CREDIT: Honey Baked Ham Company] The Honey Baked Ham Company will host the grand opening of its new Warwick location at 300 Quaker Lane on Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m., The store is rewarding the first 50 guests in line with Free HoneyBaked Sandwiches for a year.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Honey-Baked-Ham-Warwick-Grand-Opening-250x228.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Tom Mcgwire’s great-grandfather Harry J. Hoenselaar founded Honey Baked Ham in 1958, so he knew a bit about the company’s spiral-sliced, sweet, crunchy glazed Honey Baked Ham […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick voting returned an overwhelming majority of Democratic candidates to local and state offices on Election Day 2024, leaving only the mayor’s office and one General Assembly […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Bob Leavitt, pictured here at the sign marking Bob Leavitt Trail, which he helped build, in Warwick City Park.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bob-Leavitt-Flags-Half-Staff-2-250x228.jpeg)
WARWICK, RI — In Warwick City Park, a road bears the name of Bob Leavitt, one of the many ways the heavy equipment operator left his mark on the city. […]
![[CREDIT: VEG] Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), which helps people and their pets when they need it most, opened with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Frank Picozzi at 989 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 on Monday.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Veterinary-Emergency-Group-VEG-Ribbon-Cut-08-25-250x228.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), helping people and their pets during health emergencies, opened pet ER VEG Warwick at 989 Centerville Rd., with a ribbon cutting and the help […]
WARWICK, RI — The city’s attempts to address an 18-month campaign of sexual harassment by employees of the water department were already off to a shaky start before Warwick filed […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Warwick Water Division offices on Sandy Lane are the scene of a months-long pattern of Warwick sexual harassment by staff and supervisors, as told in a lawsuit by a former employee.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Warwick-Sexual-Harassment-Water-Division-300x225.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — The City of Warwick has admitted two city employees sent messages to a Water Division employee, one with sexually harassing remarks and one apologizing for such remarks, […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] A chart showing when multiple supervisors received the city's sexual harassment policy, a memo about it or training concerning it.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Warwick-Sexual-Harassment-Policy-Communication-300x225.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — When City Controller Jason Parmelee’s inappropriate email to a Water Division employee allegedly sparked an 18-month sexual harassment campaign against her, the crux of her sexual harassment […]
WARWICK, RI — Two City Councilors say Warwick sexual harassment demands consequences after a lawsuit detailed staff and management sexually harassed a Water Division employee for 18 months, as Human Resources […]
WARWICK, RI — Warwick City Councilman Vinny Gebhart has called for Warwick Water Chief Terry DiPetrillo’s dismissal after a lawsuit detailed an atmosphere of violence and sexual harassment that prevented […]
![[CREDIT: RIAC] The RI House has passed legislation establishing a Warwick RIAC seat on the airport corporation's board of directors. The bill heads to the Senate, where a companion bill has been introduced.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Warwick-RIAC-seat-TF-Green-Airport-300x225.jpg)
STATE HOUSE — Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) for a Warwick RIAC seat, granting representation on the Rhode […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] The Warwick City Council passed a $236,550,000 budget May 25, increasing Mayor Picozzi's proposed 1.48 percent tax increase to 1.97 percent.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Warwick-FY25-Budget-300x225.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council approved a $361.2 million FY25 budget 6-3 May 23, adding $1,050,000 to Mayor Frank Picozzi’s proposed budget, partly to avoid relying on projected […]
![[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Up close with the Avenue of Flags at Pawtuxet Memorial Park.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Memorial-Day-Pawtuxet-Park-7-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) and Mayor Frank J. Picozzi will host a Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall Monday. “Memorial Day is a day […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Picozzi] The Warwick Sewer Authority repaired a sewer line break on West Shore Road Wednesday-Thursday. A long term rehab of the sewer line there is expected to start this spring.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/West-Shore-Road-Sewer-Line-repair-300x225.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — A West Shore Road sewer repair caused traffic delays April 17 and 18, and a full rehab of the line, costing at least $1.44 million, is before […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Picozzi] A Warwick flood damage meeting with officials offering aid to residents following recent storms will be held at the Sawtooth Building, 65 Centerville Road, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Warwick-flood-damage-meeting-300x225.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi and Representatives from FEMA are hosting a Warwick flood damage meeting for people dealing with recent flooding today from 5 to 7 p.m. at […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Picozzi's Office] A view of part of Mayor Frank Picozzi's $3.5M City Hall Plaza plan.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/City-Hall-Plaza-Plan-1-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — Monday, the City Council will consider the federal recreation bond and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – funded $7.2 million bid by Tower Construction Corp. of Cranston […]
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi warned motorists of an Oakland Beach traffic delay expected Monday – Tuesday as construction for a new Oakland Beach Playground progresses. Picozzi warned of […]
WARWICK, RI — While Warwick Police research cost and plans to install more traffic cameras in city school zones and traffic lights, City Council President Steve McAllister says any such […]
WARWICK, RI — Two speakers at the Jan. 17 Warwick City Council meeting raised concerns about GPS for DPW workers to police their work and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation’s […]
WARWICK, RI— Tuesday’s wind and rain has caused flooded roads and cancellations, including Warwick Schools for the day, with ongoing flooding expected into Thursday. Many cities and towns called hours-long delays […]
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 […]
![[RI Airport Corporation RIAC] T.F. Green Airport](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/airport-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Not only has Rhode Island Airport Corporation agreed to keep cargo traffic off city roads and build a new sound barrier, it owes Warwick $4.5 million. Tuesday, […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Police Department] A map of the parade route, parking and carriage rides for the Rolling, Strolling Apponaug Winter Festival.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Apponaug-Winter-Festival-Parade-Map-300x225.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick Tourism Department’s Rolling, Strolling Apponaug Winter Festival Saturday culminates a year of planning with an “epic” day of food trucks, carriage rides, balloon art, face […]
![[CREDIT: WarwickPost.com] Mayor Frank Picozzi speaks about Apponaug Playground upgrades and continuing playground improvements.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PIcozzi-Playground-Improvements-planned-1-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Apponaug Playground’s $789,000 facelift has proved popular with parents and kids, a point driven home by the crowd playing at the site last month when Mayor Frank […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Picozzi] A water main break has left Centerville Road shut near the Rte. 95 ramps.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Centerville-Road-Shut-1-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI —Warwick Police announced at 11:48 a.m. that Centerville Road had been closed between, Diamond hill and Commonwealth Westbound after a water main break, Mayor Frank Picozzi reported today. […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] WFD Dep. Chief Mike Mernick was honored Oct. 24, 2023 for leadership that saved two children and their mother from a Providence Fire Oct. 15, 2023 while off duty.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WFD-Dep.Chief-Mernick-Honored-for-fire-rescue-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — The hot wieners Deputy Fire Chief Michael Mernick planned to eat Sunday Oct. 15 went cold when he stopped to help rescue a family from a three-alarm […]
![CREDIT: City of Warwick] An artists rendering view of Warwick City Hall Plaza, naming rights for which were won by Greenwood Credit Union.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Warwick-City-Hall-Plaza-Naming-5-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Greenwood Credit Union has secured City Hall Plaza naming rights for the outdoor rink/ year round event center, Mayor Frank Picozzi announced Monday morning. The city went […]
![[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.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Water-Main-Break-1-140x140.jpg)
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 […]
![[CREDIT: We Be Jammin] The WPD National Night Out returns Tuesday with an afternoon and night of fun, food and fireworks.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WPD-National-Night-Out-1-140x140.jpg)
Warwick, RI – The Warwick Police Department’s National Night Out returns Tuesday, Aug. 1, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park food, fire spinners, mermaids, witches, wagon rides and a petting zoo, […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Mayor Frank Picozzi showcased the new Conimicut Point Swimmer Alert system Monday.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Conimicut-Point-Swimmer-Alert-System-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — A new Conimicut Point swimmer alert will soon be operating to warn the public away from the hazardous swimming area near the sandbar that has claimed the […]
![[CREDIT: Gov. McKee's Office] Gov. Dan McKee during the kickoff of a $25M project to finish Rte. 37 upgrades.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Rte.-37-Grant-RAISE-Reed-McKee-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Friday morning, Gov. Dan McKee, RI’s Congressional delegation, state officials and Mayor Frank Picozzi kicked off the $25 million Rte. 37 RAISE Grant Award Project that will […]
WARWICK, RI — Tuesday, Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-Dist. 2, RI) Mayor Picozzi, former Warwick Mayor and Vietnam Veteran Frank Flaherty, Operation Stand Down and the Gaspee Day Committee announced the […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] Mayor Frank Picozzi's $353M Warwick Budget kept the city's tax mix as-is and added more than $1 million to Warwick Public Schools' request.](https://northamerica.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Warwick-Budget-2023-Picozzi-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council approved a $353.2 million FY24 Warwick budget unaltered at the bottom line Thursday night without the lion’s share of an additional $1.4 million […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story relies on a revised Warwick Schools budget total following a May 24 email query to and response from Warwick School Committee Chairman David Testa. The School […]
