House Vote Moves EGFD One Step Closer To Town Ownership

The R.I. House Municipal Government Committee approves a bill allowing the Town of East Greenwich to take over the Fire District; the full House will vote on the bill on Wednesday.

RI Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage, 26-12

With the Senate's approval, the bill now goes back to the House for approval, then to Gov. Lincoln Chafee for his signature.

Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill, 7-4

A vote in the full Senate is scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Constituents Urge Raptakis To Vote For Marriage Equality

More than 70 people from Coventry and EG gathered Monday evening in support of marriage equality legislation.

New Recycling Plan: Larger Containers, Every-Other-Week Pickup

The move is projected to save the town around $250,000 over five years.

Skull Found At Site Fire District Wants For Station

The land at Post Road and Cedar Avenue may include a Native American burial ground.

Naval Station Newport Cannot Host Save The Bay Swim Due to Budget Cuts

The Navy told Save The Bay that Naval Station Newport cannot host the start to the 2013 swim due to fiscal constraints imposed by federal budget sequestration.

With Fire District Hearings Over, Town Officials Anticipate Passage

The House Municipal Affairs Committee heard testimony on the takeover legislation Wednesday.

Quonset Air Show Canceled Due To Federal Budget Cuts

No sound of planes buzzing over EG the days leading up to and during the show ...

Some Town Workers Unhappy With Prospect Of Extra Fire District Work

If legislation to merge the EG Fire District into the town passes – as expected – town departments will bear the burden.

Is Main Street Safe For Pedestrians?

In the wake of two recent incidents in which cars hit pedestrians, town officials look – again – at ways to make the street safer.

Firefighters Back Merger Legislation During Senate Hearing

No vote is taken; the House hearing takes place April 10.

Warwick Mayor Wants Fire Station At Potowomut School Site

The action, reported by RINPR, could mean the end of an agreement worth $350,000 to the EG Fire District, which is the first responder for the area.

Senate Committee Approves Father-Daughter Bill

The bill would allow school districts to have gender-exclusive events as long as similar events are offered to the opposite gender.

Budget Plan For 2014 Calls For 3.2% Tax Increase

Increases in salaries, capital improvements, and pension costs account for much of the rise.

Letter To The Editor: No To Government Pay Raises

Improvements in the economy must come first, says EG state representative.

Four EG Food Providers Cited By R.I. Health Dept.

Rhode Island Health Department food service inspections for March.

Commercial Impact Fees Have Paid For $790,000 In Fire District Equipment

If the district is dissolved and reestablished as a town department, the town will probably lose that funding source.

Savings, Costs Of Fire District Legislation

There will be savings in the short term with the consolidation of accounting, legal and other services, but also a loss of future revenue if commercial impact fees are not continued.

House Approves Ban On Synthetic Pot

The bill was introduced by Rep. Joseph McNamara of Cranston.

Raptakis Remains Key Vote On Same Sex Marriage Bills

The EG senator says he hasn’t made a “firm decision” yet on voting to allow SSM legislation to be voted on by the full Senate.

Juice Bar On Main Street, Pizza Shop At 1000 Division

PieZoni's is going to be a take-out and eat-in pizza and calzone restaurant; Raw Bob's Organic Juicery is going in next to Symposium Books on Main Street.

EG Town Councilor Will Moderate Central Coventry Fire District Meeting

Coincidentally, Jeff Cianciolo is also the person behind the ballot question last November asking voters if the EG Fire District should be abolished and replaced with a town department.

Commission Concerned About Impacts of Development on Frenchtown

The NK Planning Commission discussed the newest version of The Commons at Frenchtown Road.

Same-Sex Marriage Hearing Lasts Into Early Morning

EG's Sen. Hodgson speaks out in favor of same-sex marriage while Fr. Healey of OLM came out against.

Fire Commissioners Won't Vote On Legislation To Abolish District; Union Will

Hearings on the Fire District legislation before the General Assembly may take place in late April.

Changes Made to Frenchtown Commons Project

The proposal would bring a mixed-use development to Frenchtown Road, bisecting the NK and EG town lines.

GA Notes: EG Legislators Submit Fire District Takeover Bills

It's unclear whether Fire District Commissioners will support the legislation.

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On Water Street, Sewer Work Goes On

Officials hope to have the street open at night by the end of next week.

Town Councilors Past, Present Congratulate Sequino On 25 Years

Bill Sequino is East Greenwich's fifth town manager; he was hired in 1988.

Sequino Agrees With Carcieri: Olney House Should Not Be On Tax Roll

The building next to Academy Field is owned by the Academy Science Center, a nonprofit corporation established by the Carcieris in 1999.

Video From Council, Fire District Meeting With Legislators

They met Monday night to talk about the plan to introduce legislation to incorporate the Fire District into the town – firework ensued.

Town Manager Bill Sequino: 25 Years Later, He's Still Here

He will be recognized for the anniversary at a Town Council meeting Monday night.

Water Street Sewer Work Should Wrap Up By Month's End

The most disruptive part, taking place now on the stretch of Water Street that rises from the Cove to Barbara Tufts playground, should be done in a week and a half, says DPW director Joe Duarte.

Raptakis On Fire District Merger: General Assembly Won't Pass If Divisive

State Senate colleague Dawson Hodgson strongly disagrees.

Carcieri, Town Disagree Over Back Taxes On Olney House

The former governor and his wife want to turn the Church Street building into a science center but after more than 10 years of relative inaction, the town is getting frustrated.

Town's Spent $140K So Far On Snow Removal

The town had budgeted $149,000.

Fire District In Talks With Town About Using Reclaimed Dispatch Equipment

The EG Fire District spent $147,000 on equipment for the failed plan to have Warwick take over dispatch duties.

What Do You Think: Should Calamari Be R.I.'s State Appetizer?

A bill introduced Thursday in the General Assembly would do just that.