EG Stories To Watch In 2013

From the possible Fire District merger and the Greenwich Odeum to teacher contract negotiations and possible changes in school safety plans.

[VIDEO] General Assembly Sworn In; EG's Giarrusso Takes Seat

In a session full of pomp, circumstance, family and friends, the members of the 2013-14 General Assembly convene for the first time.

Fiscal Cliff Looms As Congress Gets Back To Work

President, Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts. Rhode Island's reps are urging their Republican colleagues to get back to work.

Don’t Create X-Men, Dispose of Hazardous Waste

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will host two eco-depot collections in January in Johnston.

You Asked ... Patch Answers: When Will Leaf Bags Be Picked Up?

The short answer? They won't.

NRA: Put ‘Armed Police Officers’ In Every School

In a press conference held Friday morning, the head of the NRA called for armed police officers to guard our nations schools

Fire District Steps Back From Straight Opposition To Merger

They table a motion that would have out and out opposed merging with the Town – instead, they will wait until after a meeting Feb. 4 with the Town Council.

Chafee Declares Friday Day Of Mourning

East Greenwich is holding a town-wide photo op at EGHS Sunday at noon to be put on Newtown Patch – we'll stand in the shape of a heart.

New School Personnel Policy Would End Seniority-Based Placements

Teacher assignments to be based on student needs first.

How Would EG Handle A Newtown Scenario?

Town Manager and Police Chief offer their thoughts.

Future Unfolds For Odeum Theatre

Among the acts scheduled in 2013 are Greg Abate and Cherish the Ladies.

Council Votes To Draft Fire District Merger Legislation

It remains unclear how the Fire District will proceed.

School Custodians Get 2-Year Contract Extension

They will get 2 percent raises for the remainder of this year, and the next two years under the new contract.

Council To Review Plan For EG's Future

Hot-button issues include protecting the Hunt River Aquifer, placement of the Transfer Station, and support for a commuter rail station.

Council, School Committee Start Budget Talks

December is a long way from June, when next year's budget is finalized at the Financial Town Meeting, but you've got to start somewhere.

Raptakis Wants Increased Prison Time For Convicted Murderers

The incoming state senator from Coventry, West Greenwich and East Greenwich said a ruling on Alfred A. Brissette Jr., convicted of second-degree murder, prompted him to want to propose the legislation.

Water Street Sewer Project Behind Schedule

Excess groundwater at the sewage treatment plant has slowed work.

[VIDEO] Town Officials Sworn In

Town Council members re-elect Michael Isaacs as president, and they elect Jeff Cianciolo as vice president.

Letter to the Editor: The Town Moderator Responds

After reading Lisa Sussman's Rant & Rave column Saturday in which she asks just what a town moderator is or does, EG Town Moderator Jim Patti speaks up.

Fire Commissioners Ratify Postcard Vote

The postcard approved at a meeting Oct. 25 has since become a source of citizen complaints to the state Attorney General and the state Board of Elections.

Sen. Reed Strolls Main Street In Small Biz Saturday Preview

While some business owners told Reed things were looking up, others talked about rising health care costs and the recovery's slow improvement.

In EG, Sen. Reed Hedges On CIA Job

He doesn't say no unequivocally when asked if he would take the position if President Obama asked.

Pain Clinic In EG Linked To Meningitis Outbreak

Ocean State Pain Management, which administered contaminated steroid injections, has an office on South County Trail.

Raccoon Tests Positive For Distemper

DEM is cautioning dog owners about the re-emergence of a dog disease that is now considered rare in Rhode Island.

Fire District Accused Of Violating Open Meetings, Campaign Finance Laws

Three EG residents say the EGFD commissioners were wrong to send out postcards at taxpayer expense that gave reasons why the Fire District should remain independent.

What Next For Fire District In Wake Of Election?

Voters approved the nonbinding ballot referendum asking if the Town and the Fire District should merge by an overwhelming majority on Tuesday – 4,425 to 2,239.

Giarrusso Wins R.I. House Dist. 30 Seat

Mail ballots were finally counted Thursday and gave the Republican an 81-vote edge over Democrat Schwager.

EG Election Results 2012

The numbers.

WG Votes In, Giarrusso Maintains Strong Lead In House Dist. 30 Race

There are more than 500 mail ballots left to be counted in the state House Dist. 30 race, but Giarrusso leads Schwager by 148 votes.

Five Things: Election Results, Nor’easter

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Nov. 7.

Senate Dist. 35: Hodgson Ahead With Most Precincts Counted

State Sen. Dawson Hodgson leads by more than 2,000 votes over Win Hames; Dist. 35 includes parts of East Greenwich, North Kingstown, South Kingstown and Narragansett.

GOP Sweeps Council; Mark, Gifford, Smith Win School Committee; Giarrusso Leads Dist. 30

Ballot question on merging Fire District with Town approved.

EG Votes In Photos

See if I captured your voting experience, or share a photo you took.

Five Things: Eat, Tweet & Vote

Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Nov. 6.

East Greenwich Votes 2012

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Rhode Island Election 2012

Updates on the 2012 federal and state elections will be posted here throughout the day. Connect with us on Twitter at #PatchElections.

What Type Of ID Do I Need At The Polls?

In Rhode Island, the voter ID law requires voters to present some sort of ID before they will be allowed to vote tomorrow – here's what you'll need.

Not Registered? You Can Vote For Prez/VP (Only!)

Rhode Island state law allows people who have not registered to vote to cast a ballot of the top office – in E.G., go to Swift.

Quinn Offers Higher Ed Experience

Democrat Eugene Quinn is running for School Committee.

[VIDEO] R.I. House District 30 Debate

The debate, which took place on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Varnum Armory, featured candidates Kevin McDonough (I), Mark Schwager (D), and Anthony Giarrusso (R).