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PACKING UP: Holly Weber cleaned out her files at the Pilgrim Senior Center Saturday in preparation for her new job.
Holly Weber named Parks and Recreation Coordinator
Holly Weber, a longtime employee of the Senior Services division, has been appointed Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Mayor Scott Avedisian announced at Friday's mayoral debate. In a release issued Monday, the administration said Weber was selected as more
HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC: Councilman Ed Ladouceur and the Warwick Community Outreach Educational Committee prepare to hear public comments on the city’s special education programs.
Forum was first step into special education inquiries
By TESSA ROY Parents, students and educators gathered to air their grievances last Wednesday night in regards to special education in Warwick's schools, and the hearing doesn't promise to be an end to the discussion. The forum lasted about three hours more
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NEW OPPONENTS: Toll Gate, which stuck around in Division III this year, has seen tougher competition after Division IV was dissolved.
Football realignment has lacked desired results
This is the first segment of a two-part series on the state of Rhode Island high school football realignment. The second segment will run in Thursday's edition of the Beacon. This week was probably what the Rhode Island Interscholastic League more
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VYING FOR THE VOTERS: Incumbent Republican Mayor Scott Avedisian and Democratic challenger Richard Corrente were in the hot seat on Friday night.
Debate defines differences
The City Council Chambers were slightly heated on Friday night as a longtime incumbent and a new challenger fought for the hearts of Warwick voters. The Warwick Beacon hosted a debate between Mayor Scott Avedisian, the city's leader for 16 more
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Vote slated on consolidation of elementary schools
The Warwick School Committee is set to vote tonight on the consolidation committee's recommendation to delay implementation of the consolidation of elementary schools until the 2018-2019 academic year. Director of Elementary Education Lynn more
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Police Log
PEPPERED WITH PAINTBALLS Officer Sokphannareth Chea was dispatched to Fowler Avenue on October 12 at 9 p.m. for a report of malicious damage in progress with a home and car being shot with paintballs. Arriving on scene Officer Chea spoke with the victim, more
Making the world more awesome
Sixth graders at Lippitt Elementary are following the steps of young “politician” Kid President to “make the world more awesome.” They do kindness challenges each week, one of which was … more
Marie T. Paliotto
Marie T. Paliotto, 90, formerly of Bradford Court, West Warwick, passed peacefully Saturday (10/22/2016) at Cedar Crest Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Paliotto, Sr. Born … more
Red Cross, Fire Dept. aim to install 300 to 400 free smoke detectors
By TESSA ROY No homeowners can afford to go without smoke detectors. That's why the American Red Cross's Home Fire program is making its way to Conimicut with the help of the Warwick Fire Department. Home Fire is a national program that works with local more
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HALLWAY REVIEW: Ralph Palumbo (at left rear) of Southern Sky Renewables meets with neighbors to the proposed solar park on West Shore Road prior to Monday’s council meeting.
Council gives green light to 2 solar parks
The city came a step closer to getting its first two solar parks, plus reduced electric bills and payments amounting to $300,000 annually, with City Council approval Monday of zone changes sought by Southern Sky Renewables of Warwick. more
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TAKING SHAPE: Richard Denningham (center) instructs the crew in the erection of a wall that serves as a major element to the set.
All that goes into a production
With a cast of 25 and a tech crew of 40, Richard Denningham, who heads the drama program at Pilgrim, expects a rich production of the 1925 musical “No, No, Nanette,” with music by Vincent … more
The will to consolidate?
Slow down; what's the rush; iron out the bumps in the consolidation of secondary schools first. Those have been the predominate cries at three public hearings to consolidate elementary schools. The proposed plan would close Holden and Wickes schools and more
Let's not fall for the Trojan horse
To the Editor: Voters beware! There are two Trojan horses running in general assembly races in Warwick and Cranston. These two candidates' apparent intent is to deceive voters and pull votes away from legitimate candidates. In Warwick's House District 21 more
School phones, internet down most of Wednesday
If you couldn't get in touch with schools on Wednesday, here's why. Landline and Internet connections to Warwick schools were down from about 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., nearly the entire school day. Secretary to the Superintendent Catherine more
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Alexandrea Pouliot: Pilgrim High School senior Alexandrea Pouliot is one of a kind. First and foremost, Alex is a model student. She is always very diligent and focused on her studies. Throughout her high school career, she has always taken a very rigorous course load. In fact, she has stacked up her senior year with 5 college advance placement courses. At the end of this year she will have accumulated 11 AP courses and 11 honors level courses. Despite her extensive course work, Alex still finds time to play sports, participate in the school drama productions, serve as a mentor to freshmen, and a peer tutor. If that was not enough she assists at home extensively helping her mother tend to her 2 younger siblings. Alex is truly intrinsically motivated. She has demonstrated that even at such a young age you can successfully accomplish a great deal when you put your mind to. We are very proud of her accomplishments and know her future is very bright.
This Week's Warwick Star Students!
Elementary school stars shine Cedar Hill Principal Dr. Colleen Mercurio K - Judelin Daffney Deric Devasagayam 1 - Ainsley Way 2 - Alexander Chadwick 3 - Olivia Gardiner 4 - … more
Toll Gate student-athletes suspended
A group of Toll Gate student-athletes were suspended for their role in a party that involved alcohol and drugs this past weekend, according to multiple reports. Warwick Superintendent Philip Thornton announced Tuesday that 19 more
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YOUNG MODERATORS: Warwick high school students were hard at work this week preparing for Friday’s mayoral debate.
Students primed to quiz mayoral candidates
On Monday afternoon, the Beacon conference room was littered with Dunkin Donuts coffee cups, water bottles, Dave’s Marketplace pizza boxes and laptop computers. This was the second meeting for high … more
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OFF TO THE RACES: Athletes dash across the grass at the start of the boys' race at Rocky Point on Tuesday afternoon.
Vets, Winman shine at Warwick-Cranston meet
The Warwick Vets and Winman cross country teams produced impressive showings at the Warwick-Cranston meet held at Rocky Point on Tuesday afternoon. The Warwick schools dominated the girls' race, with Vets taking the top spot more
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SLOW DOWN: Hearing attendees hold signs asking the committee to “slow down school closings.”
'Slow down' message echoed at final consolidation hearing ahead of committee decision
The last elementary consolidation hearing before the special October 25th School Committee meeting gave community members one more chance to make their voices heard. School Committee Vice Chair Eugene Nadeau thanked community members for more
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Teacher/school mediation talks halted
After numerous meetings and seeing the contract offer of the School Department and the counter offer of the Warwick Teachers Union, mediator Vincent Ragosta has concluded the two sides are so set in pursing opposing certain core" more
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Police Log
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE A crying driver who told officers, “Man, I knew I was too messed up to drive,” was recently arrested for driving under the influence. Officer David Boardman … more
Avedisian endorses proposed elementary school consolidation plan
The following is a press release from Mayor Scott Avedisian's office: Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today his endorsement of a plan proposed by the Consolidation Committee for the School … more
DICTIONARY DELIGHT: Lippitt’s third graders, along with school and city officials, celebrate their gifts of donated dictionaries provided by the Warwick Rotary Club.
3rd graders 'test drive' their new dictionaries
For the 15th consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Warwick provided dictionaries to all of the city's third graders, whether they are in public, private or parochial schools. On Friday, club members visited schools across the city to more
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OFFENSIVE BALANCE: Above, Aaron Ramos boots the ball downfield.
Ramos leads Pats past Knights
Freshman Aaron Ramos continued his electric season with one goal and two assists to lead the Pilgrim boys' soccer team over Providence Country Day on Friday afternoon, 4-1. Fellow frosh Danny Peixinho kicked off more
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DO YOUR BEST ON THE TEST: Governor Gina Raimondo talks to Pilgrim High School students before they take their tests on October 19.
Governor leads the cheer at Pilgrim PSAT pep rally
By TESSA ROY Pilgrim High School students got to take a quick break on Friday to welcome a special guest. Governor Gina Raimondo stopped by to get students excited about taking the PSATs. The school's auditorium was prepped for a pep rally - more
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