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CONCERNED CITIZENS: On Saturday, March 26, concerned residents and abutters gathered along Rollingwood Drive to fire questions at representatives  of Cranston-based Green Development. The firm hopes to construct five new solar fields in western Johnston. The Johnston Zoning Board plans to discuss the issue, and potentially vote on Special Use Permits, Thursday night, March 31.
Johnston solar project back on Zoning Board agenda
As legal challenges to last year’s rejection of a large solar farm project in Johnston linger in court, Johnston’s Zoning Board expects to hear a new, yet familiar proposal on July 27. … more
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From https://www.bevfitchett.us/ar15-to-m16-conversion/lightning-link.html: "The Way It Works ... In normal semi-auto operation the hammer is cocked by a rearward movement of the bolt carrier, as the carrier moves forward, the hammer is caught and held in the cocked position by the sear located on the forward part of the trigger catching in the sear notch, on the hammer. If you hold the trigger after a shot's fired the sear will not catch in the hammer's sear notch when the hammer cocks because the sear is depressed below the arc of the hammer notch. What happens is because the trigger is being held back, the disconnector hook is tipped forward and in position to catch the hammer, stopping it from following the bolt carrier forward. When the trigger is released, it allows the hammer to slip from under the. disconnector hook and be caught by the trigger sear in the hammer sear notch. Making it necessary to pull the trigger for each shot."
RAID: Johnston man arrested, federal firearm charges filed
On June 14, at JFK International Airport in New York, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspected and seized a package shipped from China and destined for a Johnston address. “Upon … more
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SOUND OF COMPROMISE: School Committee Chairman Robert LaFazia read a freshly drafted resolution into the public record on Tuesday night, pledging to work with the town to stabilize the school department budget.
Johnston schools and mayor reach ‘takeover’ compromise
The chairman calls it a compromise, not a reversal. On Tuesday night, the Johnston School Committee voted unanimously to pass a resolution “to collaborate and cooperate with the Town of … more
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BEHIND BARS: William M. Bailey’s booking photo.
UPDATE: Murder charged in 2022 Johnston killing
UPDATED: In March 2022, a Cranston man was sentenced to attend Batterers Intervention two months after he allegedly killed his wife. Johnston Police responded to an early morning call on George Waterman … 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.)
It matters when Johnston's Amazon opens
Amazon’s opening date is a big deal. The folks working in Amazon’s New England communications office are likely sick of hearing from the Johnston Sun Rise. We’ve been a … more
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HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: Police from multiple departments converged on a shooting suspect’s car along Plainfield Pike, on the Johnston/Cranston border, on May 24. The suspect was shot dead, and Cranston Police have now released body-worn camera footage from the deadly force incident.
Cranston Police post body cam video of Johnston murder suspect’s shooting
Cranston Police have released their officers’ body-worn camera footage from the May 24 officer-shooting of Johnston murder suspect James Harrison. Rhode Island State Police and Cranston … more
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MAYOR BREAKS THE NEWS: Over the shoulder of Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo Jr. gets ready for last Wednesday night’s School Committee budget workshop. The mayor broke the news, for the first time addressing it in public session, that he has proposed a takeover of the school department finances.
Johnston School Committee vows to fight mayor's ‘takeover’
The mayor predicted his takeover of the school department would go smoothly. On Thursday night, June 22, the School Committee declared the path would be bumpy. “Last week, Mayor … more
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BURNED OUT: A 45-unit building, at 343 Simmonsville Ave. was evacuated on Sunday, May 28, after flames fully engulfed the façade, creeping up to the building from burning mulch. Residents in need of assistance have been awaiting confirmation they would continue receiving assistance following June 30. They received good news on Tuesday.
Johnston residents displaced by Simmons Village fire feared second round of homelessness
They almost lost their homes twice in one month. Midday Tuesday, a Rhode Island Housing official, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. Seth Magaziner confirmed that state and federal housing officials … more
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Johnston schools vow to fight mayor’s ‘misguided’ takeover
Last week, Mayor Polisena Jr. announced a misguided effort to take over the Johnston School Department. Let me be clear: under no circumstances will we agree to allow the Mayor to … more
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Mayor calls for interim school ‘takeover’ before ‘problem becomes irreversible’
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. fears school department finances are close to falling off a “fiscal cliff,” and a “Town takeover” may be the only thing that can stop the … more
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Polisena’s first proposed town budget cuts residential property tax rate by 34%
Next year’s budget has been proposed and property owners should expect a decrease in residential property tax rates. “To offset the soaring cost of residential real estate values, … more
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SPECIAL SALE: Jason Mello (left) of Portsmouth RI is joined by Jodie Rebello from Rehoboth who bought this truck from the Mello family.
Vintage Haulers honor Mello in 29th annual truck show in Johnston
Even though Old Man Weather blanketed Johnston Warwick Memorial Park with unseasonably chilly temperatures, there was a special warmth for the Ocean State Vintage Haulers 29th Annual Antique Truck … more
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CATHOLIC LEARNERS: Taken on the front steps of St. Pius V. School in Providence, students posed for a photo on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Back row: Chris Weber, principal of Blessed Sacrament School, Sister Josemaria Pence O.P., principal of St. Pius V School, Janet Rufful, principal of St. Augustine School. Middle Row: Gina Hand, principal of St. Rocco School, Father Kenneth Sicard O.P., president of Providence College, Msgr. Albert Kenney, Vicar General, Diocese of Providence. (Photo/Stew Milne)
Providence College renews commitment to Catholic Education
Providence College has announced that it is making a second gift of $100,000 to the Diocese of Providence Catholic School Office (CSO) to support Catholic education in Rhode Island through its … more
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
LOOMING SYMBOLS: The American flag flapped high above the crowd gathered outside St. Rocco School for last Friday’s “Prayer for Peace and Healing on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.”
St. Rocco School in Johnston pauses to remember those lost on 9/11
Matthew Newell was playing on the St. Rocco School playground on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. The carefree 9-year-old heard a teacher calling his name. The fourth-grader, wearing his … more
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SPECIAL SCRAMBLE: Andrea Aiello (lest) and Olivia Miele enjoy a brief stop during this ride in Rockwell Amusements famed Scrambler.
Johnston's Our Lady of Grace celebrates 101st Feast
Our Lady of Grace Church’s annual feast and festival, which is named in honor of La Madonna della DiFesa, was a fun and food-filled event that featured many MVPs (Most Valuable Parishioners) … more
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PLENTIFUL PRIZES: Our Lady of Grace Rev. Peter J. Gower (left), Joe Andreozzi and Normand Bessette enjoy a lighter moment while standing near some of the more than 50 prizes that people will win from now until Sunday at Festival Field in Johnston.
Our Lady of Grace celebrates 101st Feast and Festival in Johnston
Armed with 140-plus volunteers, “Team Our Lady of “Grace” will present the Roman Catholic Parish’s 101st LaMadonna della DiFesa Feast and Festival that officially opened last … more
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SEASONAL SIGNS: This is the large banner draped across the fence at Our lady of Grace Church  on George Waterman Road in Johnston, which also features 40 sponsorship banners for the Roman  Catholic parish’s 101st Feast and Festival.
Johnston's Our Lady of Grace Church set for 101st Feast and Festival
It’s a feast and festival unlike any other, an event that’s been going on for decades at Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston. And it will be back beginning next Thursday, Sept. 9, and … more
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SUPER SMILES: Countless children were all smiles during the fest and festival as they enjoyed a variety of rides like the Orient Express.
Saint Rocco’s Feast in Johnston bounces back, breaks records
Team Saint Rocco’s 81st Feast and Festival is now in the books and as Co-Chairman Richard Montella offered Monday afternoon: “This was one to remember; for as long as I have records, this … more
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THE DRAGON AWAITS: Saint Rocco’s Feast was expected to kick off Thursday night and continue through this weekend. Earlier this week, the Orient Express Chinese Dragon mini-coaster sat patiently awaiting its first eager riders.
UNLEASH THE FEAST: St. Rocco's kicks off 81st celebration
It was 5 o’clock Monday evening and Jeremy Bousquet had just finished climbing a ladder and began hammering nails into a corner of two pieces of long lumber when someone asked: “What are … more
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