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DAMAGING DEBRIS: Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena, who is joined by Michael Maddalena of the Pawtuxet River Authority and District I Councilman Richard J. DelFino III, puts his foot on this large garbage container and looks around at other debris that people continue to dump alongside the once beautiful waterway.
Pocasset River clean-up a dirty affair
On the surface, Saturday’s 3rd Annual Pocasset River Clean-up was a super success. “We collected over 20-cubic yard of junk in four hours,” said Robert J. “Bob” Nero, chairman of the … more
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FAMILY FUN: Rose D’Orio (seated right), a native Johnstonian, was among the many Centenarians honored during last Friday’s RI Governor’s Centenarian Brunch held at The Bridge at Cherry Hill. She’s joined by her daughter Annette Piscopiello (left) and granddaughter Donna-Lee Wilson.
Centenarian breakfast celebrates the young at heart
The Governor's annual Centenarian Brunch never gets old. In fact, the 40th annual serving, which was held last Friday at The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, was filled with magical moments courtesy of Gov. Gina Raimondo. From the 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. TURNED HERSELF IN On May 7 around 9:46 p.m., Michelle A. Leonardo, 37, of 346 Union … more
Super students
Two Johnston students were among 58 high school juniors from across the state who received Young Leader Awards from Seth Magaziner, Rhode Island’s General Treasuer, during a special ceremony Monday … more
GATEWAY: Stone pillars serve as the entrance to the park. There is limited parking at the park that will be accessible year-round. The fundraising campaign included the creation of reserves to maintain the park in the years to come.
100 Angels
The Station Fire Memorial, built at the site of The Station nightclub that burned Feb. 20, 2003, to claim the lives of 100 concert goers will be dedicated this Sunday with music starting at 1 p.m. … more
Jump around
Jump around My Cousin Vinny's Rentals, located at 1465 Atwood Ave. and owned and operated by Johnston's own 23-year-old Vinny Pezzullo, will have the town hopping during the company's Grand Opening cookout on Sunday, May 21. The company, which more
PIPING HOT: Artist Kate Champa needed assistance to lift the outer kiln cover to expose the still red hot student pieces of raku art.
JHS art students fired up with raku pottery
Students at Johnston High School recently experienced a trip through time as they explored the world of Japanese raku pottery. “We’re celebrating tradition with raku pottery, it goes back to … more
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TSONOS
Tsonos named Ferri Middle School principal
The Johnston School Committee has unanimously approved Matthew Stephen Tsonos as principal of Ferri Middle School, awarding him a two-year contract. Tsonos, who served as interim principal at the school this past year, had previously more
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FUN(D)RAISERS: This will be the scene inside all Johnston elementary schools as well as the ECC next Thursday when Red Nose Day II tries to raise money that will fight poverty that strike children.
Red Nose Day coming to Johnston
Kristy Pistacchio wants to set a record and she’s asking for your support. The Johnston resident is spearheading a heart-warming drive – for the second time in as many years – that she hopes … more
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SENIOR SENDOFF: This year’s senior NHS members were advised to retain a sense of childlike wonder, to be more creative, imaginative, innovative, and open to possibilities.
Johnston High's National Honor Society celebrates students' successes
Seventy five Johnston High School students were celebrated during their induction into the National Honor Society (NHS) in a May 10 candlelight ceremony filled with music, pomp and circumstance. I'd like to take this opportunity to" more
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PROLIFIC PANTHERS: One-time JHS football All-State quarterback Tom Centore (left) is all smiles while holding the Silver Dozen Helmet he presented to Evan Pennacchia during the recent Emo DiNitto-Chapter Awards Dinner.
Pennacchia receives prestigious football honor
At 5-foot-11 and weighing 185 pounds, Johnston High School's Evan Pennacchia appears to have the make-up of an average high school football player in Rhode Island. For starters, the 18-year-old son of Albert and Shae Pennacchia ranks more
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DelFINO
DelFino seeks to regulate marijuana
Two ordinances recently introduced by District 1 Councilman Richard DelFino III seek to limit the expansion of marijuana and other substances in Johnston, which if approved will set strict regulations for growers and other businesses. more
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Ferri Middle School announces third quarter honor roll
EIGHTH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Kayla Aquilante, Alisha Biswas. Nicholas R. Carlino, Alex A. Cavanaugh, Grace B. Centracchio, Trista L. Clark, Nicholas L. Cronan, Maxwell El Hage, Julianna E. Ferruccio, Michael Foncellino, Laila Harrington, Jennifer more
Magaziner honors two Johnston students
Super students Two Johnston students were among 58 high school juniors from across the state who received Young Leader Awards from Seth Magaziner, Rhode Island's General Treasuer, during a special ceremony Monday at the State House. The award is more
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Johnston High School announces third quarter honor roll
SENIOR CLASS OF 2017 HIGH HONORS Rawaa Abdulrahman, Renee M. Flynn, Kathleen Jaroma, Kristiana Parrillo, Tiffany Scoco, Vanida L. Singharath, Bradford Townsend, Laura Wilson FIRST HONORS Nour Abaherah, Sarah E. Banno, Adam Bouchard, Anthony Cabral, Nina more
Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. TURNED HERSELF IN On May 7 around 9:46 p.m., Michelle A. Leonardo, 37, of 346 Union Ave., first floor in Providence, responded into Johnston Police more
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Growing pot: Lucrative opportunity, medical miracle
By TIM FORSBERG While the state considers legalizing recreational marijuana and city and town leaders look to set guidelines on its development, local corporations are now preparing to cultivate, process, and sell both medical and recreational cannabis. more
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Treasurer Magaziner recognizes students with `Young Leader' awards
On May 15, Rhode Island Treasurer Seth Magaziner recognized fifty-eight high school juniors from across the Ocean State with the Young Leader Award. The award is presented to high school juniors in the state of Rhode Island who have demonstrated more
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Council Roundup
Highlights of the decisions made, and items discussed, at the Johnston Town Council Meeting on Monday, May 8. STATUS ON PUBLIC HEARINGS A petition for a zone change for referral to the Planning Board submitted by Drywater, LLC requesting to change the more
SUPER SUPPORTERS: Doug Jeffrey (left), chairman of the Rec. Center committee, is joined by former PC and Boston Celtics star Kevin Stacom and Johnston resident Tom Lopardo, chairman of the zoning board at Saturday’s official grand opening-dedication ceremony.
Rec. Center committee chairman pleased with progress
His name is featured on the beautiful bronze plaque affixed to the main entrance wall inside the sparkling new Johnston Indoor Recreation Center at 1741 Atwood Ave. His name also appears at the … more
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TEAMING UP TO FIGHT CANCER: GloriDays, a 44-mile walk over three days, will be held June 2 to 4. This is a scene from last year’s walk.
GloriDays: Walking 44 miles in fight against breast cancer
GloriDays 2017 is Gloria Gemma's weekend journey where participants walk 44 miles over three days or 24 miles over two days. The third GloriDays takes place June 2 to 4. For the first time, the 2017 walk will be based at Goddard more
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Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrates Rhode Island residents this month
Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Northeast's premier resort destination, is celebrating its 25th anniversary by continuing their commitment to local guests and offering an array of unparalleled experiences all year long. Throughout the month of May, Foxwoods more
Breaking the piggy bank
Meet Ben, an amazing fourth-grade student at Thornton Elementary School in Johnston. He is 10 years old, and described as kind, intelligent, funny and thoughtful to others. Ben has made his school proud by truly embracing more
WATERWAY WORKERS: Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena (second left) and District I Town Councilman Richard J. DelFino III, are flanked by Pat Nero (left), Chairman of the Pawtuxet River Authority and Michael Maddalena (right), a member of the PRA’s Board of Directors. Saturday, they’ll lead the 3rd Annual Pocasset River Cleanup that the men hope will set a record for volunteers and the amount of debris removed from the prize water way.
Pocasset River clean-up planned for this weekend
By PETE FONTAINE Richard J. DelFino III, who represents District 1 on the Johnston Town Council, doesn't like seeing decaying or deteriorating land anywhere. So much so that the second-term Councilman will continue his battle this Saturday during the more
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Mazzulla celebrates opening of Indoor Recreation Center
It is seldom, if ever, that when a coach and former athlete breaks into tears that the room where he or she is speaking fills up with a thunderous round of applause. However, that happened … more
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