[CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date.

Bond Nixed, Extra-District Placements Rising

[CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date. By: Rob Borkowski on February 12, 2026 in News to You, Schools

WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Department’s plan for facilities that’ll curb sports-related out-of-district placements snagged with the $50M bond defeat Feb. 3, so now city and school officials are looking for at least $13 million to build the planned fields.

PWCVB Relaunches Recommend Rhode Island

By: Rob Borkowski on April 8, 2022 in Business

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau  (PWCVB) is relaunching Recommend Rhode Island, a campaign asking Rhode Islanders to refer events of any size among their personal and […]

The Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival at CCRI is set for Nov. 29 and 30, Small Business Saturday.

Shop Small Businesses in Warwick This Weekend

The Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival at CCRI is set for Nov. 29 and 30, Small Business Saturday. By: Rob Borkowski on November 27, 2019 in Business

While Warwick has its share of big-box stores — many of them launching their Black Friday deals at the stroke of midnight — there are also lots of small local businesses who are offering special sales as part of Shop Small weekend.