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BACK ON THE TABLE: This solar project is slated for “new business” discussion at 6:30 p.m. during the Sept. 28 Johnston Zoning Board meeting. Go to https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri for all the details.
Johnston Zoning Board considers same old solar development, with a slightly smaller scope
Next Thursday the Johnston Zoning Board will hear from developers who want to build a slightly smaller 157-acre solar farm along Winsor Avenue. “I would say if they’re going back to … more
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TAKING A STAND: Earlier this summer, after the mayor announced an attempted 'takeover' of school finances, School Committee Chairman Robert LaFazia and member Susan Mansolillo conferred prior to announcing the board's response.
Johnston schools short-staffed?
Each month, at their regular meeting, School Committee members are granted a few moments to voice congratulations or share salutations. At the Sept. 12 meeting, following a brief welcome back … more
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SLIME PROPRIETOR: At 12 years old, Penelope Santos may be one of the Ocean State’s youngest entrepreneurs. The founder of Angel Stars Slime LLC makes and sells all sorts of slime. She and her mother recently secured a business license from the town of Johnston. This weekend, on Sept. 24, Santos will be standing behind a table at the Mini Kids Entrepreneur Fair, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Farm Fresh RI, 10 Sims Ave., Providence.
12-year-old Johnston entrepreneur founds LLC and secures town business license
The proprietor’s a tween but her business is an infant heading toward toddlerhood. “Some parts are easy and some parts are hard,” Penelope Santos said after mixing a fresh batch of slime. “You have to take some risks to be successful.” more
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Kaylee Poole
Panthers settling in, tie Davies
The Johnston girls soccer team tied Davies 0-0 last week on the road to sit at 1-1-1 overall this fall and 0-1-1 in league play. The Panthers would dominate the possession battle throughout the … more
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ATWOOD RIVER: A family was rescued by firefighters in a boat from their stuck vehicle in the middle of Atwood Avenue during Monday night’s widespread flooding in Johnston.
Johnston's Atwood Avenue under water following flash floods
The water looks deep. But that guy made it through. I can’t back up now. Just accelerate and pray? Ocean State drivers find themselves in an increasingly familiar quandary. Drive … more
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Michael Carlino
Lions run past Panthers
The Johnston football team was run over by visiting Lincoln in the season opener last week, as the Lions surged in the second half to grab the 30-7 win. Johnston trailed just 8-0 at halftime, but … more
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HELPING HANDS: OLG Pastor Rev. Peter J. Gower joins and thanks Biagio Micheletti, Mecca Domenico and Louie Raso for their help last week when the Beer Garden was set up under the now 600-seat big top.
OLG Feast of La Madonna della DiFesa runs through Sunday in Johnston
Extraordinary expansion! Those two words best describe preparations for The Feast of La Madonna della DiFesa that begins tonight and continues through Sunday at a famed Festival field on … more
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TOWN CHAMPS: The Dirty Laces team that won the Johnston Town Championship. (Submitted photo)
Dirty Laces win town title
The Johnston season was filled with plenty of highs and lows this season…it truly showed what this league and the families in this community are all about. Dirty Laces had a relatively strong … more
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Dylan Estrada at practice. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Panthers eyeing comeback
The Johnston football team has big plans this fall as it returns over 20 seniors and is looking like an early favorite to make a deep run in Division III. Johnston rebuilt in 2022 and struggled with … more
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RED OAK DOWN: This Rhode Island Avenue home in Johnston was nearly crushed by a broken, giant red oak that snapped and fell.
As Johnston looks for state and federal help, they need tornado damage estimates from property owners
Johnston’s mayor has called on Gov. Dan McKee to make a “disaster declaration” in Johnston to help residents rebuild after the Aug. 18 tornado . McKee’s administration … more
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TRIBUTE: The Johnston community including the Mazzulla family unveil the replica jerseys. (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)
Mazzulla honored in summer league finale
The Johnston Indoor Recreation Center wrapped up its summer basketball tournament last week and also honored the late Dan Mazzulla during the championship game as well. The league hosts 24 teams … more
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DIRECT HIT: Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston seems to have taken a direct hit by this morning's tornado. A path of destruction: fallen trees, scattered planters, graves unearthed and huge trees toppled.
TWISTER IN JOHNSTON
UPDATED: The twister churned the cemetery grounds, mixing earth and mighty trees and bending grave markers perpendicular to the souls interred beneath. The spinning winds struck Johnston where the town buries its dead and the neighborhoods where residents live their lives. more
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HOT TAKE: The Beltane Fire was hosted by Horn and Cauldron with many members of RI PPD in attendance.
Pagan Pride Day returns to Memorial Park in Johnston
Dust off your moon altar, the Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day (PPD) festival will return to Johnston on Aug. 26.  “Johnston Memorial Park has been one of our top choices because of its … more
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DIRECT HIT: Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston seems to have taken a direct hit by this morning's tornado. A path of destruction: fallen trees, scattered planters, graves unearthed and huge trees toppled.
Likely tornado topples trees and unearths graves in Johnston
The spinning winds struck Johnston where the town buries its dead and the neighborhoods where the residents live their lives. Dashcam footage shows a twister crossing Interstate 295. … more
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GETTING STARTED: Players huddle prior to practice earlier this week as JYF gets set for opening day. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
JYF ready for kickoff
After a successful season last fall, the Johnston Youth Football and Cheer program is ready to take another step forward this upcoming season and make some noise. The Panthers saw three teams go … more
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RIBBON SNIPPED: North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi cut the ribbon on the newly opened Tri-Town Animal Shelter at 900 Smithfield Road in North Providence. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee helped hold the ribbon as Lombardi sliced it with a pair of ceremonial shears.
Tri-Town animal shelter opens
Former Mayor Joseph M. Polisena pitched the idea to the town council. The proposal: help to build a state-of-the-art animal shelter in a neighboring town, share expenses and space. … more
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APPOINT OR ELECT? The Johnston School Committee met Tuesday night, the same night Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. broached the question whether to elect or appoint its members.
Should Johnston appoint or elect a school committee?
In Johnston, and in most Rhode Island municipalities, residents choose their representatives on the School Committee by casting ballots on Election Day. A quiet movement to end that process, and … more
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CHILLING OUT: Deputy Chief Matthew LeDuc ensured the water level in the dunk tank was high enough to cover Officer Louis Cotoia.
Johnston Police forge bonds with community during National Night Out
The Johnston Police Department was appreciative of the enthusiastic participation, turnout, and support of their highly successful National Night Out 2023, which was held at Johnston War Memorial … more
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AG ACTION: The Rhode Island Attorney General has alleged Hartford Avenue dealerships “Grieco Honda, Grieco Toyota, and Grieco Hyundai engaged in sales and pricing tactics that violated the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).”
Johnston car dealers face AG enforcement action
A pair of Johnston car dealerships along Hartford Avenue have reached an agreement with state prosecutors following an alleged violation of consumer protection laws. Rhode Island Attorney … more
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NEW JUDGES: Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. swore in three judges on his Jan. 9 Inauguration Night: Judge of the Johnston Municipal Court, David aRusso; Frank Manni as Auxiliary Judge; and Priscilla Facha DiMaio, Probate Judge (at right). DiMaio now faces charges and has been placed on leave pending the outcome of her case.
Johnston probate judge charged, placed on leave
Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million-dollar collectible theft from a dead Cranston man’s estate. Rhode Island Attorney … more
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