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Panthers snap skid with win over PCD
The Johnston girls basketball team picked up much needed wins over Providence Country Day and Hope to snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 7-3 in league play this season. The Panthers … more
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FOUNDING FATHERS: Signing Local 1950’s fist Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Town of Johnston were, from left, Secretary-Treasurer William Almeida, Vice President Stanley Heywood, Town Administrator and later Mayor Ralph aRusso, President Clayton Quick and Richard DiBenedeto.
From 8 to 89: Looking back at Johnston’s Local 1950 Firefighters Union
Back on March 16, 1970, eight men founded and signed Local 1950’s first-ever contract with the Town of Johnston. Since then, the Johnston Association of Firefighters Local 1950, which is … more
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NEW HOSPITAL: Encompass Health has started clearing land for the construction of a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 2109 Hartford Ave. in Johnston.
Hospital work begins on Hartford Avenue in Johnston
Johnston’s healthcare sector is booming. Although construction is clogging one of the town’s central arteries, the temporary pain may be worth it down the road, according to local … more
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POTW: The Dec. 29, 2022, Panther of the Week is Channsophonn Mann. Chann was nominated by two teachers, Ms. Natalie Bolino, English II teacher, and Ms. Vanessa Faiola, Spanish I teacher. He is a High Honors Sophomore who enjoys being involved in the Drama Club and World Cultures Club.
Johnston's Panther of the Week, Dec. 29, 2022
POTW: The Dec. 29, 2022, Panther of the Week is Channsophonn Mann. Chann was nominated by two teachers, Ms. Natalie Bolino, English II teacher, and Ms. Vanessa Faiola, Spanish I teacher. He is a High … more
EXEC CHEF AND OWNER: Brian Nadeau, owner and executive chef of Cucina Rustica, recently appeared on the new Netflix series called Pressure Cooker. Nadeau and his wife, Gina, started the restaurant six years ago. (Submitted photo)
Cucina Rustica’s chef, owner stirs up Netflix
It’s not everyday that someone from a casting company reaches out to you on social media looking for chefs to compete in a new cooking show. So, when a message just like this first slid into … more
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GET IN LINE:  More than a dozen Johnston residents lined up, all speaking in favor of a town ordinance intended to pause solar development in Johnston’s residential neighborhoods. A motion was made by Town Council Member Robert J. Civetti, but died for lack of a second. The entire audience booed the decision and mocked the council members who would not second the motion. Without a motion, the council did not vote on the ordinance.
Shining sunlight on Johnston’s solar projects
Solar projects have created a dark fissure in Johnston. On one side of the issue, whole blocks of Johnston residents have banded together to fight solar expansion in their mostly rural … more
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NEW JUDGES: Joseph Polisena Jr. swore in three judges on Inauguration Night, Jan. 9: Judge of the Johnston Municipal Court, David aRusso; Frank Manni as Auxiliary Judge; and Priscilla Facha DiMaio, Probate Judge. Town Council member Robert Civetti is seated on the right, watching the oath delivered following his vote against the appointment of aRusso, now-former Judge Jacqueline M.  Grasso’s replacement.
Johnston judge swap follows political split
“Judge Jackie” is no longer on the bench. In Johnston, your robe may hang by a thread if your father holds the wrong sign on Primary Day. “I’ve got just one … more
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Johnston Police Department
‘Overtired’ Amazon worker, asleep behind the wheel, charged with DUI
An Amazon construction site worker was arrested after police found him asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle, stopped in the middle of a Johnston road. Around 6 a.m., Dec. 16, Johnston … more
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GET IN LINE:  More than a dozen Johnston residents lined up, all speaking in favor of a town ordinance intended to pause solar development in Johnston’s residential neighborhoods. A motion was made by Town Council Member Robert J. Civetti, but died for lack of a second. The entire audience booed the decision and mocked the council members who would not second the motion. Without a motion, the council did not vote on the ordinance.
Johnston solar ordinance dies for lack of second
For just a moment Tuesday night, Town Council chambers fell silent. Town Council Member Robert J. Civetti made a motion to approve an ordinance crafted to temporarily halt solar development in … more
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PROUD PROFESSOR: Among the dignitaries who praised Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. Monday night was U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who was his professor during his studies at the Roger Williams University School of Law.
From Bishop Hendricken High School to Johnston Town Hall
From Bishop Hendricken High School to Johnston Town Hall. That’s the path Joseph Michael Polisena Jr. traveled to Monday night’s historic swearing-in after successfully succeeding … more
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NEW MAYOR: Joseph Polisena Jr. took the oath of office on the evening of Monday, Jan. 9, becoming Johnston’s new mayor. His father, the now former mayor, swore-in the mayor-elect. His mother adjusted his boutonniere prior to the ceremony.
Introducing Johnston's new Mayor Joseph Polisena
A standing room-only crowd estimated at more than 450 people packed the Johnston High School auditorium to see long-time Mayor Joseph Polisena pass the town’s leadership torch to his son, … more
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Johnston Police Department
AG: Jury finds Johnston man guilty of physically abusing 4-month-old son in 2017
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Thursday morning that a Johnston man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of physically abusing his four-month-old son in … more
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COUNCIL UPDATE: Then Johnston Police Deputy Chief Mark Vieira (who has since been sworn in as Chief) and Major Matthew G. LeDuc (now Deputy Chief), attended the Dec. 12 Town Council meeting to announce progress in the move toward body-worn cameras (BWCs) in Johnston. Former Mayor Joseph M. Polisena introduced them during the meeting, to announce the expected rollout of body-worn cameras for officers patrolling Johnston.
Johnston police receive first body-worn cameras
The technology is starting to arrive, and soon Johnston police expect to be recording interactions with the public while on duty. By April, uniform-worn cameras may be rolling and the state will … more
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I THINK I CAN: Bernie Pavia kneels down to play with his trainset in his newly remodeled living room. The Korean War veteran’s Johnston home was nearly totaled when a tree fell on it last Christmas. A small group of dedicated workers helped salvage the house, and Pavia’s spirit.
Packed with memories, veteran’s Johnston home saved
Earlier this week, Bernard “Bernie” Pavia kneeled down to play with his trainset. He laid the track out in a circle at the trunk of his bright white Christmas tree, and crawled up … more
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MAYORAL LEGACY: In tears, now outgoing Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena passed the lectern to his son, Mayor-elect Joe Polisena Jr. after General Election night’s victory was clear.
Outgoing Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena leaves lasting legacy
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena took to the lectern Dec. 12 to address Town Council one last time while in office. “This town, at one time, they would laugh at this town,” Polisena … more
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PRIZE WINNERS: Prior to Christmas break, Ferri Middle School students participated in the Hour of Code event.
Johnston's Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School wins $10,000 prize
The faculty at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School has been celebrating a $10,000 prize for computer coding. According to teachers Alysa Atkin and Kerri Ruggieri, the prize money was awarded “as … more
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: On Jan. 1, Josephine “Josie” Celentano turned 100 years old in the same Binghampton Avenue home where she was born.
Josie Celentano celebrates 100 years in her Johnston home
Johnston born and bred, Josephine “Josie” Celentano turned 100 years old in the same Binghampton Avenue home where she was born. “I’m an old bag,” she laughed, seated … more
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SPECIAL SUPPORTERS: This was the recent scene at Operation Stand Down when the JPD and International Brotherhood of Police Officers gave concluded No-Shave November to help at-risk and homeless veterans. The group includes Richard Lambert, Erik Wallin, Bobby Abbruzzese, Tyrone Smith, Capt. Mike Babbitt, Chief Joseph Razza, Sgt. Remy Mendez, Lt. Steve Altomari, Detective James Seymore and Deputy Chief Mark Vieira.
Johnston Police: ‘Our officers … understand how important service is’
Good tidings with joy and respect. That could have been an appropriate theme for a brief yet impressive ceremony at 1010 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. On a recent sunny morning, a number of JPD … more
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POTW: Mrs. Lisa Freselone nominated Brendon Norris for Panther of the Week. Brendon is a junior at Johnston High School. Some of his favorite things about the high school are the teachers and working the school store. In Mrs. Freselone’s words, “Brendon is a phenomenal student. He puts forth tremendous effort each and every class. He listens attentively to lessons and directions, and always gets straight to work on all tasks given to him. His work is always thorough, and it is clear that he put the time and effort into it. When he finishes his assignments, he is always willing to help his peers.”
Johnston's Panther of the Week, Dec. 22, 2022
Mrs. Lisa Freselone nominated Brendon Norris for Panther of the Week. more
SPIRIT OF HOPE: Louis Spremulli, left, and Paul Orlando, right, presented their Spirt of Hope “rescue kits” to the Providence Rescue Mission on Cranston Avenue in Providence. Orlando said the number one item in every kit is a pair of new, fluffy white socks. (Warwick Beacon photos by Rory Schuler)
Spirit of Hope gives a small package of hope to those suffering in the cold
Louis Spremulli and Paul Orlando stood at the large wooden table, the contents of their Spirt of Hope “rescue kits” carefully laid out on its surface. The shades were drawn but the … more
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