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City needs to crack down on illegal fireworks
To the Editor, Why is the city of Warwick allowing individuals to set off illegal fireworks every 4th of July without arrests being made? Why aren’t officers enforcing Rhode Island … more
Do guns in the home keep you safe?
To the Editor, Prior to the passage of on law on the safe storage of firearms, there were many who argued against such a requirement.  The primary argument against a safe storage law is … more
Umpires are the backbone of baseball
To the Editor, Without umpires the game of baseball would be less exciting. They call the balls and strikes and perceive from their own point of view. If there were not umpires the game of … more
DECORATED OFFICER:  Zeus, led in this photo by his handler Cranston Police Sgt. Gregg Bruno, “left a lasting impact on so many over the years and was responsible for the seizure of narcotics, firearms, and US currency,” according to CPD. He “also successfully tracked both criminals and missing persons. He was the star of many community demonstrations. He will be greatly missed!”
Sgt. Bruno on Zeus: ‘Suddenly the tables turned & I became the protector’
Now that I have finally had the chance to catch my breath, I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation and gratitude for the outpouring of support that my family and I have received during … more
Richard R. Fascia, of Johnston, a member of the Johnston Republican Town Committee (JRTC), offered a critique of "the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence."
LETTER: ‘Structures are clearly closer to barns than housing’
I took the time to personally visit the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence. I can’t help but come to the conclusion; the same people who contrived this idea may also be … more
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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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STELLAR PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Executive Director Joseph Reposa faces the Board of Commissioners to start his last day on the job Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.
LETTER: RIRRC chairman trusts Reposa will ‘respect his previous commitments’ as Vinagro CEO
Dear Editor Schuler, I write today in the capacity of Chairman of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation Board of Commissioners. Having followed your recent coverage of the departure of … more
JRTC: A huge 'thank you' to the Johnston Zoning Board!
January 25, 2024 The the editor, The Johnston Republican Town Committee would like to say thank you to the Johnston Zoning Board for doing the right thing and rejecting the Winsor Solar Fields … more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Send letters to the Johnston Sun Rise Editor, Rory Schuler, at rorys@rhodybeat.com.
LETTER: ‘Your elected officials cannot read minds. They do not know how you feel unless you tell them’
To the editor, Hello, it's me again. It's time to say thank you to the amazing group of residents who signed up for and stayed involved in the fight against Green Development and their Winsor III Project. Each and … more
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Send letters to the Johnston Sun Rise Editor, Rory Schuler, at rorys@rhodybeat.com.
STOP JOHNSTON SOLAR: ‘The land … will never recover in our lifetime’
Dear Fellow Johnston Residents, The Johnston Zoning Board is again considering an application from Green Development to install more than 47,000 solar panels on 150 acres of woodlands, natural … more
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LETTER: Johnston mayor puts another nail in the coffin of local news
To the Editor, It was disappointing to come home from vacation last week and read that the new mayor of Johnston, Joseph Polisena Jr., had decided to spend tens of thousands of extra taxpayer … more
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LETTER: ‘Things most certainly have changed, but not necessarily for the better’
On Aug. 30 an article appeared in the Boston Globe about the unusual state of politics here in Johnston (“In a small Rhode Island town, a big issue about the First Amendment: Legal ads bring a … more
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NEW WORLD: Volunteers helped relocate the historic statue of Christopher Columbus, from storage in Providence to storage in Johnston, where it will eventually be erected in Memorial Park.
JOHNSTON MAYOR: ‘We now acknowledge irrational people rather than ignore them’
Editor’s Note: The Johnston Sun Rise reached out to Mayor Polisena for comment regarding Johnston resident Tamra Moretti’s concerns regarding the planned placement of Providence’s … more
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THE STATUE: The 130-year-old statue of Christopher Columbus stood in Providence since 1893, but was removed in 2020. It will be re-erected in Johnston on Columbus Day.
‘How can a community thrive when its governing body turns a deaf ear to its own people?’
As a concerned constituent, I attended the Town Council meeting on Monday, July 10, where I presented valid questions, heartfelt concerns, and thoughtful considerations regarding the controversial … more
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Send letters to the Johnston Sun Rise Editor, Rory Schuler, at rorys@rhodybeat.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘$80,000 for a glorified assistant is outrageous’
As a Johnston resident I was shocked to hear about a recent appointment that current Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. had announced. The mayor appointed a former local TV Newsperson to his staff as Deputy … more
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ENDLESS CYCLE: Ex-Johnston state Sen. Christopher Maselli, who served prison time after bank fraud convictions, dove into the nationwide issues of dealing with debt and startling recidivism rates during a 2019 interview with the Sun Rise about his new book, “The New Debtor’s Prison,” which he wrote with Paul Lonardo. Maselli is again running for office, trying to recapture the seat he lost when he pleaded guilty and served his sentence.
LETTER: ‘I have always assumed complete responsibility for my actions’
I am writing to announce my campaign for State Senate in District 25, here in Johnston, an office that I previously held. As a Johnston homeowner, taxpayer, and father of three children, I am fed up … more
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Send letters to the Johnston Sun Rise Editor, Rory Schuler, at rorys@rhodybeat.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Not one penny goes toward lowering taxes’
I recently read in the Johnston Sunrise what Joe Polisena Jr.  ("Joe Polisena Jr. announces bid for mayor," May 5 edition) stated regarding running for mayor. However, not one word was mentioned … more
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CONCERNED CITIZENS: On March 14, the Johnston Town Council heard concerns from residents regarding five newly proposed solar fields in western Johnston. Wayne J. Forrest lives at 154 Winsor Ave., on the corner of Winsor and Hopkins. He reminded the town's elected officials of quiet, rural neighborhoods that no longer exist.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There’s a third option for Johnston, beyond solar panels & housing
The debate on whether to allow the demolition of 325 acres of woodlands and former farmland for the construction of solar panels in five residential neighborhoods has been myopically and … more
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TOWN COUNCIL PLEAS: Bonnie Dibble, shown here, and her husband, Chris Dibble, both addressed Johnston Town Council, asking for a pause in new solar project development in town. A large solar field has been proposed for a plot of woodland abutting their property.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Use rooftops, not woodland, for solar projects
Our town of Johnston is becoming more and more developed. With the construction of the new Amazon warehouse and the steady progression of small housing developments, the town is losing its rural … more
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The district hopes to build a new Early Childhood Center and a new Elementary School, make major renovations at the Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School and the Johnston High School. Voters will vote on a $215 million bond to pay for the school building facility overhaul, most likely during a March referendum.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for Johnston’s schools
Education is the fundamental building block for society. Not just reading, writing and math, but also art, vocational and technical studies are all crucial for children to learn, grow, gain practical … more
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