One Dead In Namquid Drive Fire
UPDATE – 10:10 a.m.: Warwick Police have identified the man found dead in the fire as Stephen E Barker, 50, who lived at the house. The cause and manner of […]
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WPD IDs Man Pulled From A Pool Sunday
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police have identified the 74-year-old Warwick man pulled from a pool at 1000 Cowesett Road Sunday, later pronounced dead at Kent Hospital. The man, Charles Schifino, […]
Divided Council Passes Fire Contract with Errors Intact
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council ratified the Warwick Firefighters contract 5-4 Jan. 6, with language that prevents the city from disputing certain injury claims and incorrect wording that […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Gayle Corrigan was one of several Warwick residents who showed for a special City Council Meeting Dec. 20 held to ratify the contract negotiated by Mayor Joseph Solomon and Warwick Firefighters.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Warwick-City-Council-Special-Firefighters-Contract-Meeting-Dec.-20-2019-140x140.jpg)
Council’s Special Firefighters Contract Meeting Ruled Illegal, Adjourned
WARWICK, RI— Two Warwick City Council members weren’t served notice as required by charter for calling Friday’s special meeting to ratify the firefighters contract, prompting Council President Steve Merolla to […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Finance Committee members Councilors Timothy Howe, Ed Ladouceur, and Steven McAllister fielded questions and offered their own during Monday's meeting at City Hall.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Warwick-City-Council-Firefighter-Contract-Dec.-16-2019-2-140x140.jpg)
Special Meeting on Firefighter’s Contract Could Curtail Councilor’s Questions
WARWICK, RI— Constables visited city councillors Wednesday to inform them a special meeting to ratify the firefighter’s contract had been called for Friday, except for Jeremy Rix, who was on […]
Firefighters Up Late With Council, No Contract Vote
WARWICK — Council Finance Committee Chair Ed Ladouceur expressed misgivings about the contract ironed out between Mayor Joseph Solomon and Warwick Firefighters Local 2748 Monday night, then residents urged delaying […]
![[CREDIT: Ken Block] Ken Block filed a complaint against Warwick alleging abuse of power.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ken-Block-140x140.jpg)
RIAG, DOJ Reviewing Block Complaint Against Warwick
WARWICK, RI — Last week, the offices of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha and U.S. Attorney Aaron Weisman acknowledged receipt of financial watchdog Ken Block’s complaint alleging Warwick officials […]
![[CREDIT: D'Angelo Sandwiches] Firefighters at Warwick's Fire Station 4, with D’Angelo employee Helena Dowling, on Sunday. Dowling delivered free sandwiches to the station Sept. 29.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DAngelo-WFD-2-140x140.jpeg)
D’Angelo Delivers Sandwiches to Warwick Firefighters
WARWICK, RI — D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches delivered nearly 300 feet of sandwiches to more than 40 fire New England stations Sunday, including to Warwick firefighters and West Warwick firefighters. The […]
![[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Marine 4 extinguishes a boat fire Saturday at the Fair Winds Marina.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fair-Winds-Marina-Boat-Fire-1-140x140.jpg)
WFD: Fuel Explosion Reported, Boat Fire Burns Man Saturday
WARWICK, RI — An unidentified man who suffered “minor to moderate” burns to his extremities in a boat fire Saturday at 4:45 p.m. had just finished fueling the vessel when […]
![[CREDIT: Kent Hospital] Kent Hospital is located at 455 Toll Gate Road.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Kent-Hospital-140x140.jpg)
Conimicut Point Swimmer, Auburn Man, Pronounced Dead at Kent Hospital
WARWICK, RI — An Auburn, MA swimmer reported missing at Conimicut Point Saturday at 3:20 p.m. and recovered an hour later by Warwick Fire Department marine units and the Narragansett […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Cranston Fire Department's Fire Rescue 7 was parked at WFD Headquarters Thursday. On Sunday, WFD's used ladder truck suffered an unspecified engine breakdown.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cranston_Fire_Rescue_7_WFD-140x140.jpg)
Solomon, McMichael Mum On Used Ladder Truck Repair
WARWICK, RI — On Sunday, the used ladder truck the City purchased from Westerly broke down while at Warwick Fire Department headquarters in Apponaug. The truck was not responding to […]
Arbitrator: WFD Pension Ordinance Invalid, City Owes $2.6M
WARWICK, RI — On Tuesday, Warwick City officials learned that an ordinance doesn’t supersede a negotiated contract, and they paid an estimated $2.6 million for the lesson. Arbitrator Michael C. […]
