Reed, Whitehouse, Picozzi Announce $5M City Hall Plaza Funds
By: Rob Borkowski on May 6, 2022 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — This morning, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse met with Mayor Frank Picozzi to discuss $5 million in federal funding helping Warwick advance the City Hall […]
City Hall Open for Candidacy Declarations
By: Rob Borkowski on June 22, 2020 in Election 2020, News to You
WARWICK – Mayor Joseph. J. Solomon announced that he has unlocked the doors of Warwick City Hall to ensure City offices are accessible for anyone declaring candidacy for elected office in […]
Council Nov. 18: School Bonds, Carpionato Zoning, Heavy Trash
By: Rob Borkowski on November 15, 2019 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council’s Nov. 18 meeting at City Hall, 3275 Post Road, 7 p.m. will feature updates on pending and active school building bonds, second passage […]
Council Chambers Repairs Expected to End in May
By: Rob Borkowski on February 22, 2019 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — Council Chambers at Warwick City Hall, damaged by broken sprinklers that spread a few dozen gallons of water on the floor months ago, should be restored to […]
Wednesday’s Warwick City Council Tackles New Charter Board, Sidewalks, Panhandling
By: Rob Borkowski on September 4, 2018 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — There are a few new items on the Warwick City Council’s agenda for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in City Hall, including resolutions to begin a new Charter […]
Solomon Names Prodger Warwick City Treasurer
By: Rob Borkowski on June 21, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Lynne Prodger, the City Budget/Financial Reporting Analyst whom City Council fans will as a regular presence of meetings and budget hearings, is Warwick’s new City Treasurer.
Warwick Launches 2018 Food Truck Nights With Avedisian Retrospective
By: Rob Borkowski on May 2, 2018 in Business
WARWICK, RI — The 2018 Food Truck Nights return Thursday for the final time under Mayor Scott Avedisian’s watch as the city’s longest-serving mayor prepares to start a new job […]
City Council Approves Bids, $80K for Police College
By: Rob Borkowski on April 27, 2018 in News to You
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council approved the minutes from the March 26 meeting as well as a number of bids, including one for $80,000 for police continuing education […]
Warwick’s New Tax Assessor Visits City Council
By: Rob Borkowski on April 3, 2018 in News to You
Neal Dupuis, Warwick’s new Tax Assessor stopped by the Warwick City Council meeting to cap off his first day on the job Monday night, and received a warm welcome from Council President Joseph Solomon Sr.
City Council to Consider Overriding Veto of Resolution Requiring Notice of Department Head Departures
By: Rob Borkowski on March 19, 2018 in News to You, Uncategorized
Tonight at City Hall at 7 p.m., the Warwick City Council will consider overriding Mayor Scott Avedisian’s veto of its March 5 resolution requiring 24 hour notice when a City department head or supervisor leaves office.
City Council OKs Minutes, Bids, Abatements at Feb. 21 Meeting
By: Rob Borkowski on February 26, 2018 in News to You
At the Feb. 21 Warwick City Council, councillors approved the minutes from the Jan. 17, Jan. 22 and Jan. 30 meetings, as well as several bids and abatements, copies of which are embedded below:
Mayor: Broken Trash Truck May Cause Pickup Delays
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.
Moody’s Affirms Warwick A1 Rating, Removes Negative Outlook
By: Rob Borkowski on January 20, 2018 in News to You
WARWICK, RI —Mayor Scott Avedisian announced Friday that Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed Warwick’s A1 rating general obligation debt (GO) and removed the negative outlook. In its assessment, Moody’s cites […]
Council Delays Panhandler, Dangerous Dog Resolutions
By: Rob Borkowski on September 7, 2017 in News to You
The Warwick City Council delayed discussion on ordinances regulating dangerous dogs and restricting standing in areas of streets without sidewalks, typically used by panhandlers at their meeting at City Hall, 3275 Post Road, Wednesday night.
Warwick City Council Sept. 6: Dangerous Dog, Panhandling Ordinances
By: Rob Borkowski on September 1, 2017 in News to You
The Labor Day weekend bumps next week’s Warwick City Council meeting till Tuesday, when councillors will consider ordinances regulating dangerous dogs and restricting standing in areas of streets without sidewalks, typically used by panhandlers.
Beach Parking Fees Clear First Passage, Need Second Vote Sept. 18
By: Rob Borkowski on August 24, 2017 in News to You
Parking fees for all three of Warwick’s City beaches starting 2018 won first passage at Monday’s City Council meeting, but the measure needs to clear second passage Sept. 18 to make if official.
Council Pre-Approves Request for Proposal on Rodent Control Expert Contract
By: Rob Borkowski on July 19, 2017 in News to You, Uncategorized
WARWICK, RI — Usually, department heads issue requests for proposal (RFPs) for a task or service, then present the winning bidder to the City Council for their approval, but on […]
VIDEO: DPW Director Explains Post Road Water Main Repair
By: Rob Borkowski on July 14, 2017 in Breaking News, News to You
DPW Director David Picozzi explained the July 14 morning water main break and efforts to repair it that morning, noting the how of the situation, but said they have not yet determined why the break happened.
Warwick Beaches Open Only Weekends in June
By: Rob Borkowski on June 17, 2017 in Good Times
For the duration of June, City beaches will only be open and staffed on weekends.
Warwick City Council OKS $305 Million Budget, No Tax Increase, Seven Firefighter Jobs In Doubt
By: Sandy McGee on June 3, 2017 in News to You
UPDATE June 4: City Councilman Jeremy Rix says that due to seven firefighters retiring this year, the seven firefighter positions removed from Mayor Scott Avedisian’s budget will not result in […]
Warwick City Council to Discuss Salaries, Spending Reports, Vendor Lists
By: Rob Borkowski on May 1, 2017 in News to You
The Warwick City Council meets tonight at City Hall, to consider a number of resolutions, including adding salary and overtime line items to the annual budget, expedited expenditure reporting, and renewing the list of vendors solicited for bids.
Teachers Picket City Hall, Mayor Pledges Continued Advisory Role in Contract Negotiations
By: Rob Borkowski on April 12, 2017 in Schools
WARWICK, RI — A few hundred teachers picketed Warwick City Hall Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 till 4:30 p.m. to highlight complaints about poor working conditions and a lingering impasse on contract negotiations, […]
Need to Know: Board of Canvassers Needs Election Help, Drug Take-Back Saturday
By: Rob Borkowski on October 20, 2016 in Election 2016, News to You
WARWICK — A few items Warwick readers may find intriguing as the week winds down: Police want your drugs, and the Board of Canvassers needs your help volunteering during the […]
Warwick City Council Considers Public Safety Board Limits, Sewer Project Managers
By: Rob Borkowski on September 19, 2016 in News to You
Tonight the Warwick City Council will consider removing the Board of Public Safety’s ability to impose traffic regulations, reserving that for the City Council, and discuss requiring the Warwick Sewer Authority to hire project managers for all current and future sewer projects during their 7 p.m. meeting in Council Chambers at Warwick City Hall., 3275 Post Road.
Healey Wins NE Muzzle Award for Attempt to Quell Ragosta Report Stories
By: Rob Borkowski on July 1, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI, Schools
Former Warwick Schools compliance officer and director of human resources Rosemary Healey, one of three Warwick Public School administrators whose actions are detailed in the Ragosta Report, has been awarded a WGBH Muzzle Award for her attempt to prevent stories about the public document by the Warwick Post and the Warwick Beacon.
City Council June 6 Agenda: Beach Smoking Ban, Budget Transfer Alerts
By: Rob Borkowski on June 3, 2016 in News to You
Warwick, RI — Two items on the Warwick City Council’s new business Monday night could outlaw smoking on public beaches and require department heads to alert them to line item […]
City Council OKs $19M Health Insurance Plan, Audit Resolution Delayed
By: Beth Hurd on May 18, 2016 in News to You
Warwick City Councilors voted 7 to 2 to enter a one-year City employee health insurance contract with Rhode Island InterLocal Risk Management Trust and delayed a continually-postponed resolution for a pre-budget hearing city audit Monday night.
Troop 1 Gaspee Plateau Scouts Attend City Council Meeting
By: Rob Borkowski on May 17, 2016 in Good Times, News to You
Boy Scouts from Troop 1 Gaspee Plateau and their parents spent their evening observing and taking notes at Monday night’s Warwick City Council meeting.
Picozzi: Baseless Claims of Intra-DPW Theft Politically Motivated
By: Rob Borkowski on March 22, 2016 in News to You
DPW Director David Picozzi answered a litany of accusations of impropriety and theft against his department during Monday’s City Council meeting in a calm, compelling indictment of rumors and harassment over the course of the year.
DPW Director to Answer Public Accusations of Theft Within Department Monday
By: Rob Borkowski on March 19, 2016 in News to You
Warwick, RI — Public comment segments of Warwick City Council meetings have often featured accusations of theft within the Department of Public Works, claims Councilwoman Camille Vella-Wilkinson has agreed to […]
Wild: Updates at City Clerk’s Office Follow Smooth Transition
By: Rob Borkowski on March 7, 2016 in Good Times, News to You
Warwick City Clerk Judy Wild has been at the job for about four months now following the retirement of former City Clerk Marie Ahlert, enjoying a smooth transition she credits to her predecessor’s guidance and a highly competent staff.
Breaking: Warwick City Hall Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on April 6, 2015 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Warwick, RI — Monday night’s Warwick City Council meeting adjourned abruptly in response to a bomb threat made at about 8:44 p.m.
City Council Considers Relaxing Tax Penalties Tonight
By: Rob Borkowski on February 9, 2015 in News to You
The Warwick City Council meets as scheduled tonight, 7 p.m., at City Hall, discussing first passage of more lenient late tax penalties and support of a state bill exempting new construction from taxation.
Council OKs Packard Street Parking Ban, Littering Penalties
By: Rob Borkowski on December 16, 2014 in News to You
The Warwick City Council approved new littering penalties and Packard Avenue parking restrictions during their Monday night meeting at City Hall, holding a a vote on re-bonding $43.5 million until resuming session in 2015.
Taxpayers Using Credit Cards Get Payment Extension Till Friday
By: Rob Borkowski on July 14, 2014 in News to You
Warwick, RI – Taxpayers who had problems logging into the city’s online tax payment site last week are getting a respite with a tax deadline extension till this Friday, July 18.
Unclear Tax Letters Mistaken for Delinquent Notices
By: Rob Borkowski on May 22, 2014 in Business, News to You, Uncategorized
If you got one of 23,000 Warwick Tax Collector letters — some of them erroneous — hinting you’re delinquent, you can clear it up in person, but you’ll be waiting till Tuesday for the fix on city computers.