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Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, February 22, 2022
Commentary: Be a steward for Warren’s open space
In order to thrive and complete its mission of protecting Warren’s open spaces for the benefit of the public, it is essential that the Warren Land Conservation Trust have the full support of the community. How can you help provide that support?  more
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Letter: Why historic preservation matters in Warren, and everywhere
To the editor: This coming Monday, there will be a public hearing of the Warren Planning Board to review and possibly vote on the proposal by the owner of the Waterdog restaurant to demolish two … more
Letter: Help Save Water Street
To the editor: Save Water Street is an ad hoc committee formed to oppose the demolition of 119 and 113 Water St., two contributing buildings in the Warren Waterfront Historic District. We need … more
The building at 10 Liberty St., which was originally the Liberty Street School before being used by 2nd Stage Theater for storage and fabrication of stage materials, is now the site of a possible new housing development.
Plan would transform Liberty Street School into housing development
Developers that acquired the property at 10 Liberty St., where the vacant Liberty Street School has sat for years, gave a preliminary overview of their plans to transform the property into 24 total units of housing on Friday. more
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ACLU complaint alleges Bristol Warren failed to educate 6-year-old student
The ACLU of Rhode Island filed a complaint against the Bristol Warren Regional School District regarding a 6-year-old student who was allegedly kept out of school for multiple months after being provided inadequate special education services. more
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Researchers perform a necropsy (autopsy) in Brigantine, N.J., on a female humpback whale Jan. 15, 2023. Photo by Michael McKenna of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
Whale strandings are disturbing – What’s the cause?
In the past two months more than 10 large whale standings have occurred in the New York/New Jersey area. Some claim it is the sonar from the offshore wind survey vessels that confuses whales and has … more
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Letter: Casino workers deserve fresh air
To the editor: My name is Vanessa Baker and I’ve been working in the casino business since 1992. Back then smoking was accepted almost everywhere. Thirty years later, casino workers are the … more
Warren's new law caps density and total number of short-term rentals
The Warren Town Council voted unanimously to approve a new ordinance limiting the number of short-term rental units in town, and allowing no more than 50% of units within a building to be utilized as short-term rentals. more
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Sam Bettencourt drives in for a layup. The senior point guard scored 26 points as the Tigers beat Mt. Hope 42-29 in a Division II preliminary playoff game on Thursday.
Bettencourt scores 26 as Tigers best Huskies 42-29 in D-II playoffs
Sam Bettencourt scored 26 points to lead Tiverton past Mt. Hope 42-29 in a preliminary playoff game in Bristol on Thursday night. The Tigers will move on to play at Mt. St. Charles in the Division II … more
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O'Brien's bill would arm all public college campus police
PROVIDENCE — Whether it was prescience or presumption of another sinister act about to take place, a state legislator recently submitted a bill to arm police on two college campuses. In … more
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Letter: The costs, complexities and challenges of public education
To the editor: In a democracy, few would argue that public education is a costly, but necessary statewide investment if communities, students and related economies are to thrive. In last week’s … more
Warren Times-Gazette - Wednesday, February 15, 2022
Sen. Valarie Lawson (left), a Democrat who represents District 14 in East Providence, and Rep. Rebecca Kislak, a fellow Dem from District 4 on the capital city’s East Side, used a “chocolate election” on Valentine’s Day Tuesday, Feb. 14, as the premise for a demonstration on ranked-choice voting, about which each submitted formative legislation to their respective chambers earlier in the week.
Local lawmakers Lawson, Kislak submit ranked-choice legislation
PROVIDENCE — Two local legislators, one from East Providence and the other from just across the Seekonk River in Providence, recently surveyed the “sweet tooth” of respondents while … more
Editorial: SEL screening should be applauded, not feared
Instead of fearing or being suspicious of a new screening procedure for social-emotional learning, parents would be better serving their children by encouraging their participation in a tool which may benefit their mental health, and overall wellbeing. more
Warren resident Matthew Weldon, director of the RI Department of Labor and Training, was bestowed the “Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation’s Chairman’s Award”. Niki Holden, an employee at Chomp Kitchen and Drinks in Warren, was named a “Star of the Industry”.
Warren resident and Chomp employee honored with hospitality awards
A Warren resident and an employee of one of Warren's most beloved restaurants each earned accolades by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. more
This Tiverton home is a good example of the real estate market in 2022. It listed for $1,950,000 and sold for over-asking at $2 million.
The spring market may look familiar – low inventory, high prices
The housing market in the East Bay has been in a whirlwind for the past few years, and experts don’t expect much of a change when spring comes around. Lowered post-pandemic interest rates are … more
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‘It’s always a good time to buy’
t’s no secret that over the past few years, the housing market has been one of the hottest topics, especially among new buyers. We saw major shifts when the pandemic hit; between heightened … more
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Data from the Rhode Island State Police, which aggregates information from each municipal police department, shows that the total number of arrests among 11-15- and 16-20-year-olds in Warren was rising prior to Covid, and is on the rise again since 2020.
Data shows arrests among youth increasing since 2020
Crime among adolescents and teens has gone up since 2020, with multiple East Bay communities seeing their highest number of arrests in 2021 or 2022. We examine this troubling trend and search for reasons why that might be. more
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After an adult life and professional career that took her out west for many years, Jan Schmidt is back in Rhode Island, living in East Providence, performing and teaching music as much as she possibly can.
Meet Jan Schmidt: A performer who loves the stage
At 5 o’clock on a recent Wednesday evening at the Hometown Tavern in Warren, R.I., singer, performer, pianist and teacher Jan Schmidt took the stage. Not the bandstand, where, in two hours, … more
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New bill proposes change to Bristol Warren's bus region
A new bill would move Bristol Warren into a region alongside more nearby school districts, and could impact families who send their kids to schools in Providence, Pawtucket, and elsewhere in Rhode Island. more
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Letter: Compassionate Care Act has many flaws
To the editor: Recently, a guest editorial by Bonnie Evans praised the euphemistically named “Compassionate Care Act” being proposed once again at the State House. Far too many … more
The Mt. Hope gymnastics team from left, Lila Maloney, Gabby Daniello, Isabella Brando, Madeleine St. Pierre, Thalyta Pereira, Caroline Nash, Avery Furtado, Teagan Tucker and head coach Nicole Daniello.
Mt. Hope gymnasts qualify for states, coaches invitational
Mt. Hope junior gymnast Caroline Nash qualified for states and junior Avery Furtado, Madeleine St. Pierre and Isabella Brando qualified for the coaches invitational tournament during their meet … more
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Woman, young child injured in collision on Metacom
A 26-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child were injured after being struck by a vehicle on Metacom Avenue Friday night. more
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