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Steve Frias
Frias steps into new role: Planning chair
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 … more
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Public sessions on schools budget begin
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 … more
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The Cranston co-op celebrates after scoring a goal.
Falcons stay hot with win over NK
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 … more
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Equipment used by the Department of Public Works parked in a lot on Phenix Ave.
City struggles to hire full-time DPW director
With the inauguration over, the work for the new year has begun, and in Cranston that work includes filling some of the top positions in city government. At the Department of Public Works, the … more
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Senior Vice President of IGA Doug Fritsch, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace Owner David Cesario, General Manager and Owner Bill Hogan and IGA CEO John Ross tour the store while discussing its importance to the community.
Dave’s owner named IGA’s top grocer
David Cesario , owner of Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, has b een named the 2 025 USA Retailer of the Year by the Independent Grocers Alliance . This prestigious honor recognizes … more
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Warming centers open at libraries, senior center
The city has announced the opening of seven daytime warming centers to provide respite from the cold for people living with homelessness or without reliable heat in their homes. Located at … more
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Overview of the Natick Avenue solar development
RI Supreme Court denies Natick residents, solar development to move forward
The State Supreme Court last week rejected a group of residents’ request to hear an appeal of a Superior Court ruling that allows a solar farm to be built off Natick Avenue. The high … more
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Bridget O'Donoghue
Falcons look to stay in DI playoff hunt
The Cranston West girls basketball team is in the throws of its Division I playoff hunt as it sits at 4-4 in league play and in seventh place overall. The team fell to undefeated, first place North … more
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Daniel E. Marcinko has been selected by Mayor Kenneth Hopkins to serve as Cranston’s new fire chief. He began his career in the Cranston Fire Department in 1990 as a probationary firefighter and progressed through the ranks, including lineman, lieutenant, captain and deputy chief.
Assistant fire chief called to the helm in Cranston
The new year elevates a familiar face to lead the Fire Department with Mayor Kenneth Hopkins naming Daniel E. Marcinko as Cranston’s new fire chief. Marcinko succeeds Robert Ryan, whose … more
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Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins (left) and Gov. Dan McKee
Call to collaborate
Fresh faces and familiar ones, too, gathered as the city’s new leadership Monday night at Cranston High School West. At 7 p.m. an inaugural ceremony was held in the auditorium at Cranston … more
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What’s in store for Cranston in 2025?
After a very busy 2024, the City of Cranston will now flip the page to 2025 and hopes for another big year in sports. The city will continue to assess its facilities and make improvements, but no … more
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The Budlong Pool, closed since 2020, will be replaced by a new pool less than half its size but with a preserved pool house.
City plans July opening of Budlong Pool’s successor
Since the city closed it in 2020, the Budlong Pool has occupied a murky and contentious place in Cranston, its fate uncertain and residents questioning the city’s plans for it. Now, as the … more
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Jeannine Nota-Masse, superintendent of Cranston Public Schools.
Creating meaningful opportunities
Cranston Public Schools had a successful start to the school year. We are proud to have a Milken Award Winner at Glen Hills Elementary School announced in October. Maria Santonastaso is an … more
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Cranston year in review
Wein-O-Rama bids farewell, rises again Beacon Media staff reports After 62 years, brothers George and Ernie Sotirakos decided the time had come to close the doors of Wein-O-Rama, located at … more
GETTING THE WIN: Members of the Cranston boys hockey co-op celebrate after scoring a goal in the season opener against Coventry/Johnston last week. (Photos by Mike Zawistoski)
Falcons cruise to win in opener
The Cranston-Woonsocket boys hockey co-op skated out to an 8-3 win against Coventry/Johnston last week in its opener, setting the tone for what should be a big season for the Falcons. … more
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City Council welcomes new faces, bids farewell to others
Mayor Kenneth Hopkins faces some big personnel changes at the top of the new year. At the last City Council meeting of the year on Monday, the mayor’s chief of staff, Anthony Moretti, … more
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Chief of Staff Anthony Moretti withdraws from consideration a proposed ordinance on encampments on city property at a meeting of the City Council’s ordinance committee on Dec. 5. (Beacon Media photo by Rosegalie Cineus).
Decision on encampments awaits new City Council
As Cranston continues to search for solutions to homeless encampments, the difficulty of handling them has become clear in the contrasting approaches of the mayor’s office and City Council … more
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The store is stocked with essentials for Thunderbolt fans. (Beacon Media photo by Barbara Polichetti)
Teacher’s legacy honored with opening of school store
Meaghan McGonagle always wanted her students at Cranston High School East to do well.  And she wanted them to have fun in the process. It’s one of the reasons she worked so hard to … more
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Kaylin Flynn
Honoring Cranston's top athletes of the fall
The Cranston Herald is thrilled to unveil its 2024 Fall All-City sports teams, recognizing some of the area’s top athletes from this past season. Athletes were chosen based on their … more
Shrek hits West stage this weekend
More than 80 students at Cranston West are gearing up for the high school’s annual fall musical, running this weekend for three performances. This year’s selection is “Shrek the … more
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