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THE GROUP: Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and retired Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice, joined a group of Warwick history buffs in City Hall Friday. The group included: Pegee Malcolm, the Chairperson of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission and Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission; Felicia Castiglioni Gardella, President of the Warwick Historical Society; current Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi; City Archivist Jackie Picozzi; and Mark Brown, Vice-Chairman of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission.
Unpacking history
Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty carried a pair of huge sealed cardboard boxes into Warwick City Hall’s subterranean conference room. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and … more
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Clinton Smith says goodbye to his daughter, Bianca. Younger brother Maddax was along for the ride, but isn't quite old enough for school.
So long summer, it's back to school! [Photo gallery]
Johnston public schools reconvened for the 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday morning under mild temperatures and sunny skies. At Thornton Elementary School, teachers met their new students outside … more
SITE WORK: The construction site off Atwood Avenue behind Johnston High School is a busy mess. Soon, the mess should give way to a brand new Elementary Center, and eventually, a new High School.
Johnston School Building Committee awards $40M+ in construction contracts for new elementary
The Johnston School Building Committee has so far awarded more than $40 million in contracts to Rhode Island firms for the construction the town’s new elementary center.  “This … more
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Great Fishing [Photo gallery]
Warwick photographer Dave Chartier captured this image of a bald eagle catching a dinner of menhaden from a school of the fish in Apponaug Cove last week. more
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Paula and Ralph Piccirillo were thrilled to discover that Paula had won one of the afternoon’s raffle prizes, a gas gift card.
Summer traditions at Fordand [Photo gallery]
The thermostat kept rising Friday, but that didn’t stop the residents of the Aime J. Forand complex from celebrating at their annual summer cookout. Fearing rain and wanting to beat the heat, the … more
SOLAR ECLIPSED: Residents gathered for January's Johnston Zoning Board meeting delivered a standing ovation to the board once it voted to deny Cranston-based Green Development’s application to build a solar farm. After the vote, and residents lined up to shake the board members’ hands.
LETTER: Why should solar company get more time?
Dear Fellow Johnston Residents and Neighbors, On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Johnston Planning Board will consider extending the timeline on their decision from March 3, 2022, relative to … more
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Pete Fontaine
Longtime Beacon Communications freelancer Pete Fontaine dead at 77
Sad news to report. Our longtime freelancer Pete Fontaine died Wednesday afternoon. For decades, you've been reading his upbeat stories highlighting community giving. His bylines have regularly … more
The Best Paint Award went to Kyle Polce who brought his 1972 Baby Apple Red Oldsmobile Cutlass to the event.
Explorers take over Memorial Park [Photo gallery]
For the fourth time in two years, weather put a damper on the Johnston Police Explorers Post 405 Car & Bike Show Sunday. Last year’s show was rained out twice, and this year, cloudy skies and the … more
FEDERAL FUNDS: U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner visited Johnston last week to deliver a $485,000 federal grant to Johnston’s Police Department.
Feds deliver $485K for public safety in Johnston
Johnston’s Police Department received $485,000 in federal funding last Monday that will be used for emergency services equipment. This funding comes from one of U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner’s … more
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SOLID BONES: Jessie Jacavone paid just over $1 million for his mill building, and plans to invest around $3 million in renovations. By May 2025 he hopes to be accepting rental applications for 15 single bedroom apartments and two double-bedroom flats — 17 units in all, with a gym and lounge.
Johnston native transforms empty factory, aims to reinvigorate Frog City
Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. … more
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TOP STUDENTS IN JANUARY: The Virtue for January was Initiative. Students chose for Student of the Month in January were: PreK: Grace Kogut. Kindergarten: Landon McCarty and Brendan Case. First Grade: Elliot Gauvin and Christopher Palumbo. Second Grade: Rebecca Dowling and Tommy Sisouvong. Third Grade: Cole Calabro and Alex Cadden. Fourth Grade: Isabella Misuraca and Journey Tamba. Fifth Grade: Gian Fargnoli and Alex Long. Sixth Grade: Brandon Tran and Jenna Almagno. Seventh Grade: Rachel Wade and Chong Ye Zhao. Eighth Grade: Samantha Loffredo and Patrice Yeboah.
St. Rocco shows off top students [Photo gallery]
DECEMBER’S BEST: The Virtue for December was Honesty at St. Rocco School. Students chosen for Student of the Month in December were: PreK: Gianna San Martino, Kindergarten: Julia Breiner and Joseph … 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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On Friday, Dec. 22, the public’s invited to an event at The Last Resort in Smithfield for a fundraiser that will benefit the tri-town animal shelter in North Providence (which serves Johnston, Smithfield and North Providence). From 7-8 p.m., the event will feature a complimentary buffet. Music  will be provided, from 8 p.m. to midnight, by The Rewind Party (Lance Mantia). Admission will be free if you bring a new item for the shelter from their wish list (see attached photo).
Paws 4 A Claus collects for Johnston, Smithfield, North Providence animal shelter
On Friday, Dec. 22, the public’s invited to an event at The Last Resort in Smithfield for a fundraiser that will benefit the tri-town animal shelter in North Providence (which serves Johnston, … more
Bishop Russell McVinney blesses the doors of the new St. Rocco Church on Atwood Avenue.
More than a century of tradition [Photo gallery]
TEACHERS TOO: Faculty member Rachel Smith gets into the proper position before breaking a board on the first try.
St. Rocco gets a kick out of Catholic Schools Week [Photo gallery]
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, the students at St. Rocco School were treated to a special presentation by the Mastery Martial Arts studio last week. An after-school martial arts program will be tarting up at the school soon, and the presentation served as a way to get the students excited about the after school program as well… more
MOSTLY SWEET FAREWELL: Troop 171 started in 2011 as a Daisy troop. Now, it consists of four Ambassador members, all seniors in high school — Rebekkah Condon, Magdalena Echevarria, Emily Packer and Ailani Reed.
Johnston Girl Scouts hold final cookie booth
Last call for cookies. Johnston Girl Scout Troop 171 will host its final cookie booth on Sunday, March 30 at the Burger King on Putnam Pike, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to troop leader … more
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Warwick-08/16/2023 The new mayor of Johnston, RI, Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. demanded that the publisher of the Johnston Sun Rise newspaper, John Howell fire his editor, Rory Schuler after he has written critical stories about his administration. Howell looks over a layout of the front page of the Warwick Beacon newspaper near stacks of the newspapers in the office. JohnTlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)
In a small town, a big issue about the First Amendment
JOHNSTON, R.I. — As small local newspapers struggle with dwindling circulation and shrinking revenue, public officials unhappy with critical news stories are hitting where it hurts — yanking away their contracts to advertise legal notices. more
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St. Robert’s Bellarmine in Johnston will be holding a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at St. Robert Bellarmine in Johnston
St. Robert’s Bellarmine will be holding a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The church, at 1804 Atwood Ave., Johnston, would like to invite the public to the event, which … more
HONORED: Officer Mario Mennella of the Johnston Police Department received an Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award citation and pin from Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco during a recent department visit. Officer Mennella is one of 12 nominees for the statewide Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award. From left to right in the photo are: Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, Officer Mennella, and Pacheco.
JPD Officer Mario Mennella one of 12 nominated for first SORI award
Johnston Police Officer Mario Mennella has been nominated for the inaugural Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award. Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI) announced the nominees earlier this … more
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On the lawn in front of the school, the outgoing seniors also covered the ground with plastic spoons.
Going out with a bang [Photo gallery]
Photos courtesy of Dave Cournoyer more
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