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Antonia Corsinetti
Corsinetti cousins add to family legacy
Corsinetti is one of the most recognizable basketball names in Rhode Island, and this past winter, it grew even more.Rhode Island College senior Antonia Corsinetti was a key piece to the Anchorwomen … more
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Rhode Island's aging meters are nearing obsolescence. It may cost ratepayers $200 million to replace the Ocean State's more than 525,000 electric meters.
Meter replacement carries $200M shock
Rhode Island Energy’s “advanced metering” proposal will cost the Ocean State nearly $200 million and require the manual replacement of approximately 525,000 electric … more
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FROM THE DARK SKY: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston. 
Will Johnston’s Amazon deliver?
While empty Amazon warehouses litter the nation, the online mega retailer insists their Johnston distribution center will open as planned. And the company plans to hire “more than 1,500” local job-seekers. more
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POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)
No public tours or answers on Johnston Amazon opening
Johnston’s local newspaper has been trying to land a tour of the Amazon construction site for more than a year. The Sun Rise received its first official rejection from Amazon on Jan. 18, … more
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OUTSIDE AUDITORS: Johnston Finance Director Joseph Chiodo, at the lectern, addressed Town Council at their March meeting, to answer questions regarding the hiring of an outside firm to audit school finances. Johnston Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo Jr., at right, was present to answer questions from the school department’s perspective. At center, Dean Kaplan, Managing Director and Engagement Manager for PFM, waited to address Town Council.
Outside firm hired to audit Johnston school finances
Johnston has hired a Pennsylvania auditing firm to examine school finances. “The mayor is seeking an independent, out-of-state auditing firm called PFM Group,” according to Johnston … more
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WATER WORKS: An employee at Town Hall lanes said the bowling alley will be without water for months as they construct a new bank branch building along Atwood Avenue. Because of the utility work, the bowling alley will shut its doors forever in a few weeks.
Town Hall Lanes’ time is up
Johnston’s lane time has expired. The town’s lone bowling alley will soon close. Although an exact date has not been released, Town Hall Lanes will cease operation in several … more
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Arianna Velasquez last season.
Velasquez commits to DII Bridgeport
Johnston junior infielder Arianna Velasquez took a big step forward in her softball career, recently committing verbally to Division II University of Bridgeport.Velasquez, who also plays travel … more
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SCAN FIRST: Police found a skimming device attached to this ATM on Killingly Street. If you utilized the machine, check your bank balance and report any suspicious activity to police and your bank.
Johnston police investigate ATM skimming discovery
Have you swiped your bank card at this automatic teller machine (ATM)? Hours after Johnston Police discovered a “skimming device” attached to a Killingly Street ATM, they were looking … more
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LINKED LEADERS: Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. is joined by new JSC Executive Director Ricard DelFIno and new JDTC Chairman Joe Ballirano, who was unanimously elected to his new role.
Johnston Democratic Town Committee reorganizes for 2023
“I love this town … I live and work here and care about what happens to it!” Those were the words of attorney Joseph R. Ballirano last Thursday night after being unanimously … more
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Margaret Cresta
CES names Cresta new ring announcer
Local fitness celebrity and social media content creator Margaret Cresta has been named the ring announcer for the upcoming CES Boxing event that is taking place on March 25 at the Park Theatre in … more
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Derek Salvatore
Panthers wrap up historic season
The Johnston boys basketball team dropped a 64-63 heartbreaker to Smithfield in the Sweet 16 round of the open state tournament last week to see its season come to a close.Johnston held a five-point … more
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BEYOND CONCEPTUAL: Mark Rhoades, Principal at the SLAM Collaborative, updates Johnston’s School Building Committee on elementary school project plans. In the foreground, new committee member Helena Buonanno Foulkes listens with JSBC Chairman Joseph Rotella and Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.
Soaring costs haunt Johnston's new school plans
Soaring building costs and interest rates have thrown school planners a curve ball.  According to updated projections,  four school projects estimated at $215 million last spring could now … more
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