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Officer Gregg Bruno with K-9 officer Zeus, Representative Magaziner, State Representative for the 17th district Jackie Bazinski, Officer Mike Iaconne, K-9 Officer Cali, and Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael Winquist stand together after the announcement of hundreds of thousands of dollars of federal funds for the vehicles for the K-9 Units. (Photo by Steve Popiel)
A new fleet for Cranston Police K-9 Units
Representative Seth Magaziner was in Cranston March 14 to celebrate $344,000 in federal funding for the Cranston Police Department, specifically support vehicles for the departments’ K-9 units. … more
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Cranston Police Arrest Carjacking Suspect
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit have arrested a carjacking reported earlier this morning. At … more
THE GRANTEE: Park View Middle School library media specialist Stephanie Mills shows one of the popular biographies that needed a refresh and was included in the set of new books ordered with the LORI mini-grant. (Photo courtesy of Cranston Public Schools)
PVMS librarian receives mini-grant to update biography collection
Cranston Public Schools is pleased to share that Park View Middle School school library media specialist, Stephanie Mills, is the recipient of a RI Office of Library & Information Services 2024 … more
Cranston Public Library
The Cranston Public Library brings people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and strengthen the community. Learn About the Coming Eclipse with Francine Jackson @ William Hall … more
PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by a drone piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21, 2022. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston, but its opening date has been pushed to late 2024.
Amazon wants to revise Johnston tax deal
Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston. The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says … more
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HIS DREAM: Bob Allen, left, conceived of the center run by the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island that would accept donations of medical equipment and give them out at no cost. The center opened in 2002 and has been operating ever since at the Masonic Youth Center on Long St., Warwick. George Donahue, at right, now runs the center. (Warwick Beacon file photo)
New life for medical equipment
It would be impossible for George Donahue to keep count. “We were down to one bed and then all of a sudden we have 14,” he says surveying the lot and open garage at the Robert J. … more
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The stars will dance at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
In less than a month, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet will play host to a cadre of local celebrities strictly coming to get down and boogie for charity. The annual fundraiser- Dancing with the Stars of … more
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STRIKE: Ferri, alongside his whole family, officially announced his candidacy for mayor at Lang’s Bowlarama on Sunday to a crowd of supporters, Rhode Island politicians, and Olympic bowlers. (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
Ferri frames up mayoral campaign at bowling alley kickoff
The banquet room of Lang’s Bowlarama on Niantic Avenue was packed Sunday afternoon in support of Democrat City councilman Robert Ferri and his  bid for mayor of Cranston, or maybe to score … more
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Council: ‘No thanks’ to federal grant
Cranston won’t be getting a new community center after all. In a 5-2 vote on March 4, a resolution authorizing the acquisition of $7.2 million from the U.S. treasury office through the … more
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FROM STREET TO VILLAGE: This aerial shows ECHO Village, which is nearing completion, in the clover leaf on ramp to Route 146 headed south in Providence. The “village” of 45 Pallet Houses would offer secure housing for homeless.
Village of hope for homeless
The House of Hope CDC is building the state’s first village of hope for the homeless. Laura Jaworski, executive director of the Warwick-based non profit, advanced the concept of box-like … more
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Public supportive of green bond proposal, $16M in additional funding for land preservation
Advocates, farmers, conservationists, land trusts, and environmental groups made their case to lawmakers Wednesday night for increasing the amount of open space and land preservation funding for this … more
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Cranston Senior Enrichment Center
COVID and FLU Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, March 19th – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Provided by: The Wellness Company Don’t Take the Risk!  Get your FREE Covid and/or Flu … more
Magaziner secures $12+ million for Rhode Island to support 14 local community projects
On March 6, Representative Seth Magaziner  announced the House passage of $12,353,131 in federal funding requested by Rep. Magaziner for 14 community projects in Rhode Island’s 2nd … more
OFF TO D.C.: From left to right, Aidan Paplauskas (Eagle Scout), Cohen Brinker (Life Scout), Daniel Judge (Star Scout), Jack Kaito (Life Scout), and Ari Gabriel (Star Scout) drummed up support for their troop’s big trip. (Photo by Steve Popiel)
Pasta for the scouts
Hundreds came together to support Boy Scout Troops 6 and 66 Garden City this past weekend as they prepare for a week long trip to Washington D.C. this spring. MC’d by City Councilman Chris … more
Alleged ‘grandparent scammers’ arrested in Warwick
A pair of alleged “grandparent scammers” have been arrested by Warwick Police. According to a Warwick Police press release, on March 7, a victim reported to the department they were … more
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DISCUSSING THE DETAILS: IlluminOss chairman Mike Mogul (right) discusses the benefits of his company’s product with Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi and Ortho RI CEO Michael Bradley.
Bones repaired without a cast: Ortho RI debuts new technology
The creators of a new medical technology developed in East Providence that they say could revolutionize how to  heal broken bones demonstrated their product at Ortho RI in Warwick on Friday. … more
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HOME ON THE GRANGE: The Oaklawn Grange stands waiting for her makeover.
Grange members to give 110 year old building some TLC
When you’re an organization that is 110 years old, and the building that houses you needs some TLC, you become creative in the fundraising area. Luckily, the Oaklawn Grange has a great … more
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ONE HAPPY LEPRECHAUN: Celebrating the Thirsty Beaver Cranston’s 10 year birthday last year, was Devon Jacob.
Thirsty Beaver Cranston celebrates 11th birthday
 Who doesn’t like a party on St. Patrick’s Day? But, for the Thirsty Beaver Cranston, it is an even bigger day to celebrate. They are commemorating their 11th anniversary. … more
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OneCranston Health Equity Zone at CCAP
We work to create a healthier, happier Cranston for all residents through events, workshops, resident-led working groups and The Huddle Center, our Cranston Family Support Center. Parents of … more
V\CATCHING THEIR ATTENTION: Warwick quahogger Jody King came armed with a rake, lots of photos and his personal experiences documenting a decline in quahog catches. He spoke Tuesday before the Special Legislative Commission studying a decrease in quahog catches. (Warwick Beacon photos by Will Steinfeld)
Declining quahogs
After a half-year and counting, a Special Legislative Commission studying decreased quahog catch is nearing the finish line. The commission will discuss their recommendations in an early April … more
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