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TOMORROW’S ASTRONOMERS: Dozens of children, including those seen here, celebrated this year’s solar eclipse with a wide array of activities planned by the staff and volunteers at the Marian J. Mohr Library on Monday.
Scores check out eclipse at library
Nearly 100 kids and kids at heart gathered at the Marian J. Mohr Library on Monday to check out the celestial event of the century, the Great American Eclipse. The library was filled with … more
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Martellini takes a photo with Martinez.
Martellini catches for Pedro Martinez at Oldtime Game
It was an opportunity too good for Gian Martellini to pass up. Martellini, a Johnston native and former All-State catcher at Hendricken, took a call from his current Boston College coach a couple … more
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Work crews began the Narragansett Bay Commission’s sewer extension project on Monday. According to the Narragansett Bay Commission, traffic on Hartford Avenue will experience some delays, but the road will not be closed during construction.
Hartford Avenue sewer project begins
Construction work began this week for a major sewer and water line extension project on Hartford Avenue. “Johnston, for the next several months, may wish that we didn’t exist, but after that … more
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2017-18 Johnston School Bus Schedule
These are approximate times and will fluctuate during the year depending on ridership. Also, please have your child waiting at the bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled to arrive and can run up to … more
Tired of rising rates? Let's aggregate
The decision made by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday to approve National Grid's increase in electricity rates from 6.3 to 9.5 kilowatts per hour, equating to about $17 extra a month on the average residents' power bill, has more
DELIGHTFUL DUTY: Frank Celseti and Sister Mary Antoinette were among the many people who kept cooking all kinds of doughboys – which just so happens to be the most popular treat at the saint Rocco Fest and Festival.
St. Rocco's Feast A Righteous Event
To say that last weekend’s Saint Rocco’s Church Feast and Festival was many things for many people would be an understatement of huge proportions. Above all else, as Co-Chairman Richard … more
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DYNAMIC DOZEN: Among those women who participated and graduated in the first-ever Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program at the Briarcliffe Campus in Johnston are, in front from left: Jacqueline Havey, Madhavi Mathew, Sara Levesque, Jessica Etfer, Stefanie Togbasi and Aryana Wazar. Top row: Isha’lee Savage, Brittnay Erico, Ryna Lieng, Katelyn Bergeron, Kristen Sage, RN; Akshay Talwar, Owner-Administrator; Jacqueline Sousa, RN; Robyn Schwartz and Brianna Cost.
Briarcliffe celebrates Certified Nursing Assistant program
Although last Friday afternoon's rain forced the celebration inside, the smile on Akshay Talwar's face spoke volumes as to what was going on at the spacious Briarcliffe Training Center in Johnston. For quite some time, Talwar - who owns more
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Police Log
RESISTING ARREST Lieutenant Joseph Salvadore was on patrol in the area of 1025 Plainfield Street on August 17 at approximately 8:04 p.m. when he observed Hendrick Da Cruz, 25, of 6 Bolden Street … more
TERRIFIC TROUPE: These are just some of the many students at Denise’s Dance Studio who won honors in the recent That’s Entertainment Dance Competition at Foxwoods Casino. The group includes, kneeling in front from left: Kendall Bernier and Giandra Belliard. Standing: Isabela Eason, Leah Spirito and Alexis Manfredo, Missing is Tori Viau and Gianna Carroll.
Denise’s Dance Studio rakes in awards
Denise DiPippo, who owns and operates Denise’s Dance Studio at 80 Greenville Avenue in Johnston, might need to change her business card information. For example, the popular proprietor lists … more
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LINKED LEADERS: Johnston Police Chief Richard S. Tamburini (left) and Mayor Joseph Polisena are joined by newly promoted officers Deputy Chief Joseph Razza, Major Tom Leduc and Captain Chris Correia during Saturday morning’s swearing in ceremony held inside the Municipal Court House.
JPD promotes three officers
The now nationally-accredited Johnston Police Department just increased its strength three-fold. Amid a ceremony filled with military-like pomp and circumstance that was mixed with some … more
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VANDALIZED ACCESS POINT: DPW Director Arnold Vecchione and Mayor Joseph Polisena inspect the swing arm gate at the Oak Swamp right of way located on Shore Drive, which was recently vandalized.
Oak Swamp vandalism raises safety concerns
It may be the dog days of summer, but even the waters of Oak Swamp may not be enough to cool tempers after vandals recently damaged town property on the lake. “I really believe in my heart that … more
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Frederickson Farms to hold summer classic car cruises
For the second year in a row, Frederickson Farms will be hosting classic cruise nights on Wednesday nights throughout the summer at its Farmstand Café and Stove Shop in North Scituate. Frederickson … more
Large scale marijuana operation uncovered in Johnston
On August 22, 2017 at approximately 5:00 pm members of the Johnston Police executed a high risk search warrant at 4 & 6 Dante Avenue. According to a press release from Deputy Chief Joseph Razza, … more
CLASSIC COOKS: Johnston Housing Authority staffers Domingo Araujo and Brandon Privitera enjoy a break in their cooking duties at last Thursday’s Claiborne Pell Manor Tenants Association as Executive Director David aRusso looks on.
Summer outing at Pell Manor beats the heat
There were a number of small stories that made up the Claiborne Pell Manor's annual Summer Outing last Thursday in Johnston. For openers, the Johnston Housing Authority again provided a smorgasbord of food that was prepared by staffers more
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Perfect angle
There’s a Johnston connection everywhere, and this year’s Little League World Series in Bristol, Connecticut was no different. Johnston resident Chris Colbert, who’s served as an umpire for … more
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Above, a dump truck adds to a massive pile of dirt in front of the Greater R.I. Baptist Temple.
Onward to on (and off) ramps
Considered to be one of the most important components in the development of the Citizens Bank Campus project on Greenville Avenue, construction of new on and off ramps to Route 295 is now underway. … more
FANTASTIC FLAG: This is the huge Italian flag that’s draped over the entrance to Saint Rocco Church at 925 Atwood Ave. and is the signature sign for the parish’s annual feast and festival.
St. Rocco’s feast set to raise some dough
If you ask Richard Montella why the Saint Rocco Church’s Annual Feast and Festival has been a special success through decades of operation, he’d quickly say, “It’s because of the way our … more
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Victory corner
Meet the 2017 champions of the Johnston Little League’s Junior—Senior Division that’s sponsored by Don’s Garage. The team includes, in front from left: Mike Morris, Ryan DiLorenzo, Alex … more
DYNAMIC DUO: Garbriella and Seraphina Geribo were huge hits with the crowd during Sunday’s Concert in the Park featuring The Billy Harpin Band and the drummer is Arthur DelFino.
Concert in the park set for grand finale
The ever-growing Amanda Loffredo Fan Club helped the Johnston Community Center Association close out its 2017 Concerts in the Park series with a record-setting crowd. For inside of two hours, Loffredo - who JCCA President Glenn Carroll more
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Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. OUTSTANDING WARRANT On Aug. 9 around 9:22 a.m., Officer Richard Varan conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of 1088 Plainfield St. The front more
RICHARD DelFINO
DelFino targets non-compliant businesses
After noticing several ordinance violations and other commercial concerns in the area he represents, District 1 Councilman Richard DelFino III is taking steps to ensure that Johnston businesses are … more
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TECHNOLOGY HELPS THE BITE: Alex Petrucci, Sr. (center standing), Alex, Jr. (kneeling to left) and their crew caught a 340-pound bluefin tuna using robotic bait.
Quota reached on bluefin tuna, trophy fishing closed
Trophy bluefin tuna fishery closes Effective August 11th, NOAA Fisheries closed the Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) angling category for large medium and giant ‘trophy” BFT measuring 73” or … more
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GREETING THE CROWD: Johnston student Noam McNicoll (right) makes his way across the field with fellow Santander Soccer Scholar Fred Deschenes of Easton in a special halftime recognition walk in honor of their academic dedication.
Johnston student recognized during Revolution home game
Johnston resident Noam McNicoll was recognized by Santander Bank on field at halftime of the New England Revolution game on Saturday, Aug. 12. McNicoll was one of 10 Santander Soccer Scholars alumni from the 2015 and 2016 seasons who returned to more
SUPER SQUAD: Meet the Johnston Little League’s Countyview Landscaping-sponsored Athletics who recently staked claim to the Town Championship for a second straight season. The team includes, from left: Nomar Campbell, Stephen D’Arienzo, Nick D’Aquila, Christian Mattson, Joey Vento, Jackson Villani, Nicholas Villani, Hudson Carvalho, Jonah Pecchia, Christopher Geraghty and Jason Schino. Coaches standing in back are: Eddie Pannone Jr., Eddie Pannone III, Manager Mike Perez and Coach Anthony Pannone.
A’s heading back to Town Hall after championship
It might not be the White House and it’s certainly not the World Series, however, the Countyview Landscaping-sponsor Athletics are going back to the Johnston Town Hall. That’s the honor that … more
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SUPER SHOPPERS: This was the scene at the Aime J. Forand Complex where people shopped for locally grown produce during the Senior Farmer’s Nutrition Program.
Local farmer’s market offers fresh, healthy alternatives
People like David aRusso will tell you, “There’s nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables.” Just last week, there was a variety of fresh and native vegetables inside the Aime J. Forand … more
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