Cranston’s School Committee on Monday night adopted a $189-million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, seeking an increase of 3.24% after two years of level funding.
Committee …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
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2/12/25
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How are our girls doing?
Kelly Nevins, CEO of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI), says that one simple question compelled the non-profit organization to launch approximately a …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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2/12/25
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Cranston’s Water Pollution Control Facility was recently cited for excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The facility was honored with the EPA’s Regional …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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2/12/25
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As discussions continue about the potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education under the new presidential administration, concerns are rising about how such a move could impact student …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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2/12/25
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As snow fell last Thursday, Stephen Pizzi, operates the backhoe at the Department of Public Works in Cranston. He made moving tons of salt and sand look easy. Beacon Media photos by Barbara …
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2/12/25
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A proposed rezoning in Western Cranston has been rejected by the city’s Planning Commission after strong opposition by residents. The decision now goes to the City Council, which will have the …
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By GEOFF DECKER
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2/12/25
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The first few weeks of the Trump administration have been a whirlwind, raising alarm among Democrats and pleasing supporters of the president. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed sat down to discuss Trump’s …
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By IAN DONNIS
The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS
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2/12/25
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The Cranston West boys basketball team had a senior night to remember last Friday night, erasing a 13-point deficit to come back and beat rival Cranston East 46-43 to remain in the Division II …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/11/25
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When educators from an international school in Germany were looking for a model school to visit, their search led them to Cranston.
A small team from the Frankfurt International School in …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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2/5/25
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Once thought of as a cheap source of protein, eggs have become an investment. Fortunately, Johnston’s own Stamp Egg Farms is helping to crack the case on what’s ruffling feathers in the …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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2/5/25
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Following a tumultuous history of proposed projects and community pushback, the owner of a popular recreation spot in Cranston are considering residential development on the 55-acre property.
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
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2/5/25
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The Cranston East wrestling team has enjoyed a big season as it entered the week with a perfect 8-0 record and the favorite to take home the Division III title. The Bolts are also looking to make …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/4/25
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The Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union drew a standing-room-only crowd to the William Hall Library in Cranston on Saturday. Library personnel continually turned away late …
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By JOY FOX
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1/30/25
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Cranston Public Schools are asking the city for $189,391,236 toward their proposed total operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, an increase of about 3.24% or roughly $5 million over …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
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1/29/25
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There may have been age differences, but new friendships were almost instant last week when fourth graders from Edgewood Highland Elementary School visited the Cranston Senior Center for a morning of …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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1/29/25
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The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles has gone statewide with a new program aimed at helping drivers with autism.
The Blue Envelope program is a new DMV service that works to facilitate …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
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1/29/25
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
The Cranston West boys basketball team remains in the Division II playoff hunt as it has turned things around after dropping five straight games earlier this month. The …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/28/25
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Cranston has a new president and chairman of its Planning Commission. Steve Frias, who used to hold one of the top positions in the Rhode Island Republican Party as its national committeeman …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
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1/22/25
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With local-government budget season upon us, Cranston’s School Committee will meet Thursday to hold a public budget work session. Superintendent Jeanine Nota-Masse will present her proposed …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
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1/22/25
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The Cranston boys hockey co-op stayed hot in Division II by beating visiting North Kingstown 4-2 on Monday afternoon and extending its win streak to three games to climb back above .500. The Skippers …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/21/25
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