Warwick Beacon
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By JOHN HOWELL -- Tax Assessor Christopher Celeste, who played a key role in addressing a high volume of contested property assessments and in implementing a citywide full revaluation, has resigned under duress.
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/4/18
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Janet Elaine (Bouclin) Shuster passed away, after living a life overflowing, without "rhyme or reason," on January 1, 2018, at age 72.
Janet was born in Providence on October 16, 1945, the first …
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1/4/18
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Mayor Scott Avedisian, along with School Superintendent Phil Thornton, Fire Chief James McLaughlin and Colonel Stephen McCartney are announcing the following storm-related information:
• All …
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1/3/18
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By JOHN HOWELL With temperatures dipping into the single digits, National Grid customers are using about 60 percent more natural gas than they would if the thermometer was reading in the 30s. Based on the weather forecast, that demand is projected to
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By John Howell
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1/3/18
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If you want to run into freezing cold water to kick off your 2018, then Goddard Park at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day is the place to be. For the seventh straight year, Mentor Rhode Island and …
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1/2/18
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Jeffrey F. Janicki, SMSGT, USAF (Ret.), 62, died Thursday, December 28, 2017.
He was the son of the late Francis Janicki and Alice (Tracz) Wood. He had served as an Aircraft Electrician with the …
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1/1/18
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Jason A. Simas, 33, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at RI Hospital from complications of Cystic Fibrosis. He was the beloved son of Linda (Phillips) Simas and the late Emanuel Simas, III. Jason …
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12/31/17
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U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 1st Class Stephen E. D'Angelos Jr. graduated recently from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training
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12/31/17
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Spreading Christmas cheer Fred Moussally of Lakecrest Circle on Warwick Pond spread holiday cheer to the Warwick Animal Shelter on Wednesday afternoon, as he is seen here handing a check for $350 to Ann Corvin, director of the shelter. Moussally
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12/30/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- You can help somebody at risk of suffering the effects of cold weather this winter by simply extending a little human kindness towards them.
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/29/17
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George B. Kirinsky, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at home. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Adams) Kirinsky.
He was a son of the late Boris and Mary (Kukura) Kirinsky. …
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12/29/17
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Mark W. Plante, 39, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2017.
He was a son of Ronald and Patricia Plante of Warwick. Mark was a 1996 graduate of Pilgrim High School. He was a …
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12/28/17
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By JOHN HOWELL While the School Committee has approved an $85 million bond request to upgrade the city's aging schools - the issue comes before the City Council on Jan. 3 - Warwick taxpayers might have to foot only 60 percent of the bill and possibly
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By John Howell
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12/28/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey (D-Warwick) and House Majority Leader (D-Warwick) wrapped up their first year as leaders when the legislative session ended this summer (and then officially ended in September with a
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/28/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Family, friends, co-workers and even a fellow hunter turned out Wednesday morning to say farewell to a man who served the community as a member of the Warwick City Council and then as City Council President. With St. Peter Church bright in
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By John Howell
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12/28/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Ever since Rocky Point Park was reopened to the public, John Blackmar says people have been walking the beach and entering his yard, even spreading out blankets and deciding it's a great place to spend the afternoon and have a few beers.
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By John Howell
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12/28/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG Funding for public renovations and development in Pawtuxet Village just got scarcer. That's because, according to Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, the average household income in the area has risen to a level where the village is no
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/28/17
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ATTEMPTED BREAKING AND ENTERING On Dec. 13 at approximately 2:46 p.m. Officer Walter Larson responded to a call from Advance America on Bald Hill Road about an attempted burglary. He learned that at approximately 3:08 a.m. earlier that morning Warwick
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12/28/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Purple was the preferred color at Thayer Arena Friday night when the Lady Titans played Mount St. Charles, followed by a game between the Toll Gate boys hockey team and Coventry. The color was for Gianna Cirella, the 16-year-old Toll Gate
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By John Howell
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12/28/17
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By PETE FONTAINE The Tri-City Elks Lodge may have to change the name of its annual Christmas Cheer Toy event that recently attracted an overflow crowd to its home on West Shore Road in Warwick. Perhaps Lodge 14, as several people suggested during last
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By Pete Fontaine
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12/28/17
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Phyllis M. (Marsella) Gerundio, 92, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was the loving wife of the late Frank Gerundio.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul and …
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12/26/17
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Raymond E. Lamphere Jr., 74, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017.
A resident of Warwick for most of his life, he was a son of the late Raymond E. and Eileen (Moulton) Lamphere. He was employed as …
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12/25/17
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Dana C. Bryant, 52, formerly Cady Ave., passed away December 9, 2017.
Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Keith and Joyce (Withee) Bryant. Dana was a carpenter for most of his life.
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12/25/17
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Joseph B. Romano, 61, passed unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 21, 2017.
A resident of Warwick for most of his life, he was a son Concetta A. “Connie” (Iacono) Romano and the late …
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12/24/17
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Raymond C. Capron, 84, passed away on November 26th, 2017 in Pompano Beach FL. He was the loving husband of Marie C. Capron and together they shared 65 happy years of marriage.
Born in …
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12/23/17
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