No New Blue Bin Yet? Here's What You Do

The Big Blue Bins Are Coming, The Big Blue Bins Are Coming!

Warwick Mayor Moves Forward With Plans For Potowomut Fire Station

EGFD currently provides service to the area, bringing in $350,000 a year from Warwick.

How Should Rep. Langevin Vote on Syria Attack?

Now is the time to tell Langevin where you stand. Should he vote in favor of the Syria attack? Vote in the comments section and share your thoughts.

Frenchtown Commons Gets Master Plan Approval

In addition, the Planning Board approves a zone change for the property from farmland to commercial highway.

Governor Chafee To Not Seek Re-Election in 2014

Rhode Island's governor will not seek re-election in 2014.

Town Moves Closer To Creation Of Historic Cemetery Commission

Local historian Alan Clarke updates the progress in creating a town cemetery commission and alerts us to a meeting Sept. 5 to form a new governing board for the Glenwood Cemetery.

New Flood Maps Mean Some Will Pay More For Insurance

The only changes – required for the town to be eligible for national flood insurance – are near Greenwich Cove.

Council Turns Attention To Main St. Fire Station Floor

The floor over the basement appears to be failing, with larger fire trucks no longer parked there; recent estimates to get the real scope of the issue range from $25,000 to $53,900.

Ready, Set ... New Recycle Containters & Schedule Heading Our Way

Starting Monday, Sept. 9, the town will be distributing 96-gallon wheeled recycle containers. Starting Sept. 23, every-other-week pickup will begin.

Firefighter Contract Close, Says Union Head

"Both parties are working very hard to reach an agreement to avoid arbitration because nobody wins in arbitration," said Bill Perry.

Council Begins Reviewing Town Manager Applications

Forty people have applied to fill the position held for 25 years by Bill Sequino, including the interim town manager, Police Chief Tom Coyle.

Right Of Way Advocates Descend On Cove Commission

The usually sedate board gets an earful from disparate parties interested in both the Rocky Hollow and King Street rights of way.

Every-Other-Week Recycling To Begin In September

Homeowners will get one 96-gallon recycle bin on wheels sometime over the next few weeks, the equivalent of four of the green bins we’re using now.

In EG, No Takers For Same Sex Marriage License On First Day

Same-sex marriage became legal Thursday, Aug. 1.

Giarrusso: “I Can Understand How We Got Into This Mess”

The freshman state representative talks about the just-ended legislative session.

Council President Responds To EG Officer's Arrest

Police Chief Coyle Named Interim Town Manager

He steps into the job held by Bill Sequino for 25 years.

RI Minimum Wage Hike OKd — What Do You Think?

The General Assembly recently passed an increase in the minimum wage, effective Jan. 1, 2014.

Supreme Court Overturns DOMA – Do You Agree?

By a 5-4 vote, justices on June 26 ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.

Homeowners Near Cole Want Tax Assessments To Go To Zero

Three homeowners who are suing the town and schools over damage they say was caused by construction of Cole Middle School are now in dispute with the town over their tax assessments.

Town Council Approves 6-Month Moratorium On Wind Turbines

The moratorium is meant to provide time for the town to draft a more-permanent zoning ordinance on wind turbines.

Only 31 Attend Financial Town Meeting; 2014 Budget Passes By Default

Ho hum ... $58 million budget enacted. The big news? Tax payment due date is changing.

Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Rhode Island

A flood watch is in effect through Wednesday morning.

67-Foot-Tall Radio Antenna Upsets Neighbors

Antennas are exempt from town height restrictions, according to town officials.

The Governor Signed – EG Fire District Is No More

Gov. Chafee signed into law Monday evening a bill abolishing the EGFD, making way for a town fire department.

DEM Issues Air Quality Alert Day For May 30

Due to unhealthy air quality levels on Thursday, regular RIPTA services will be free.

Fire District Holds Likely Last Meeting

Capital spending requests are discussed, commissioners say goodbye.

Town Tax Sale Takes Place Today

As of Wednesday at 4 p.m., there were 14 parcels on the sale list for unpaid property taxes and 3 parcels for unpaid sewer assessments.

Five Things: School Committee, Trivia

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, May 21.

Planning Board Recommends 6-Month Wind Turbine Moratorium

The Town Council must approve the idea, which requires the Planning Department to come up with a more permanent ordinance.

Council Passes $58 Million Budget

The total includes a budget for fire and rescue services, in anticipation of the town's takeover of the EG Fire District.

Postal Service Outlines Plan To Move To Retail-Only Location In EG

The new, as yet undetermined location would still offer PO boxes,

Town Poised To Add Second Police Officer To Schools

School Committee officials won't commit to paying half the cost; Town Council members appear ready to proceed regardless.

R.I. Senate Passes EGFD Takeover Bill

Step by step, inch by inch, the demise of the East Greenwich Fire District and creation of a town fire department draws closer.

Planning Board OKs Quick Lube

The station, on the northeast corner of South County Trail and Frenchtown Road, will be able to handle up to 5 cars at a time.

Same Sex Marriage Is Now Law In Rhode Island

Gov. Chafee signs the bill into law after final passage in the House; East Greenwich residents react.

R.I. House Approves Fire District Merger Legislation

The full Senate could hold a vote as early as next week.

Warwick's Plan For Potowomut Fire Station Would Cost EG

Right now, Warwick pays the East Greenwich Fire District $350,000 a year to provide fire and rescue service to Potowomut.

Trucks, Trees, Tech: Budget Talks Get Down To Nitty Gritty

Does the town buy a new dump truck this year? What about a new computer server? Or street trees? What about waiting a year to paint Town Hall?