Police Computer System Crashes

The system's been down since last last Tuesday, but is coming back to life, officials say.

Chafee Budget Lowers Construction Reimbursement Percentage [POLL]

Instead of getting back 40 percent for school projects like the new Cole Middle School, EG would be reimbursed 35 percent.

Eight EG Residents Seek Delegate Spots

Four residents are running to be Obama delegates, two residents are running to be Paul delegates, one resident wants to be a Santorum delegate, and one a Romney delegate.

Watson Pleads No Contest To Marijuana Possession Charge

When asked if he would run for re-election, Watson said, "I'm going to consider all options."

Schools Propose $34 Million '13 Budget

That’s $1.48 million – around 4 percent – over the current budget.

Fire District OKs $20,000 To Study Land Purchase

The study would determine the feasibility of building a fire station on the southwest corner of Post Road and Cedar Avenue.

Zoning Hearing Postponed & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Feb. 28:

Dead Skunk In The Middle Of Council Chambers

Councilman Mark Gee dropped a bag containing the carcass onto the table in front of the Public Works Director, wanting him to take care of it.

EG Property Assessments Down 11%

The new assessments are being mailed to EG property owners this week.

Audience Responds Positively To Fire Station Relocation Study

About 55 people came out last weekend to hear the Fire District's presentation on buying land at Post Road and Cedar Avenue.

School Fields: Whose Are They, Anyway?

Months of work crafting a “memorandum of understanding” between the town and schools yields some clarity but frustration remains over just who is responsible for what.

Planning Board Decides Against Revisiting McDonald’s Decision

McDonald’s had hoped the board would reconsider a condition of a plan approved in December; members declined even as their solicitor said they could.

Road Crews Gear Up For Saturday Snowstorm

Snow to begin falling early tomorrow morning.

State Rep. Bob Watson In Treatment In Florida

Watson’s lawyer returned to court Thursday with information on his whereabouts.

School Bonds Sell At Good Time, Saving Millions

The working interest rate estimate of 5 percent is cut to 3.4 in last week’s actual sale, which will lower yearly debt service payments.

Watson's Arraignment Continued; Treatment Whereabouts Unknown

Rep. Bob Watson does not appear in court for his drug possession charge.

Planning Board Considers More, And Less, Parking

Side-by-side lots on South County Trail seek opposite zoning relief: one seeks less parking than its building requires, the other seeks more.

Fire District Reimbursed For Storm Expenses

Check covering most of the costs related to Tropical Storm Irene arrives after a two-day FEMA audit.

Fire Chief Proposes Relocating Downtown Station

Chief Henrikson tells Fire Commissioners the town needs a station more centrally located.

Plow Operator Surprised Watson Wasn't Charged With DUI

State Rep. Bob Watson was arrested Saturday for marijuana possession, his second arrest in nine months.

Poll: Should Rep. Bob Watson Resign?

The former House Minority leader was arrested Saturday for marijuana possession, his second arrest in less than a year.

Police: Watson Had Alcohol In Car, Behaved Belligerently

Rep. Bob Watson was arrested Saturday night for possessing marijuana, the second time in less than a year.

Rep. Watson Arrested In So. Kingstown For Pot Possession

He was stopped by police just before midnight Saturday.

USTA Grant Pays Part Of Tennis Court Resurfacing

The national tennis organization gave the town a $8,500 grant, which went toward the total cost of $43,000 for nine tennis courts.

Two Police Officers Promoted At Town Council Ceremony

Stanley "Skip" Cirella was promoted to lieutenant and Robert Siple was promoted to sergeant.

Final Total Cost For Cole, Other Projects About $50 Million

While voters approved spending up to $52 million, the final costs look to be $2 million below that.

Several From EG Attend State House Prayer Vigil Against Poverty

With new legislative session under way, interfaith group urges elected officials to protect the state's most needy.

Is There Room At Quonset For A Casino?

At this point, there's no one parcel large enough to fit a casino the size of Foxwoods or Twin River.

Quonset Perfect For A Casino, Says Rep. Trillo

The Warwick state rep wants to bring a casino to Quonset in North Kingstown.

Book or Nook?

East Greenwich Library Director Karen Taylor sees a busy future

Top Stories of 2011: News, Schools

From a DUI story that made national headlines to a tempest in a farmyard teapot, EG had lots of interesting news stories in 2011.

Commission Passes Redistricting Plans; EG Back To 2 Senate Districts After All

Original maps had EG split into 4 state Senate districts.

With Two Weeks To Go, EGHS Library Renovation Will Cut It Close

Project manager Ken Romeo says most of the the work will be done by the reimbursement cutoff date of Dec. 31.

Odeum Board Tells Fire Commissioners The Money Is In The Bank

A Champlin Foundations grant of $141,600 has been received.

Planning Board Approves McDonald’s, But With Potentially Fatal Amendment

The McDonald’s is proposed for a site across the street from the large Centre of New England complex on New London Turnpike.

Pop Up Politics

LaRouche PAC supporters pop up on Main Street

Scalloptown Park Is Open Again; Bike Path Nearly Complete

Funding for the project came from the state Department of Transportation.

Planning Board Approves New England Tech’s Master Plan

The college plans to build athletic fields first; student residences are still several years off, say officials. Find a pdf of the plan, right.

Redistricting Plans For EG Could See Town Divided Into 4 Senate Districts

Republican and Democratic town officials come together to protest such a plan at a hearing in Warwick Tuesday night.

Affordable Housing Commission Looks To Fight Misinformation

With a new brochure and the first of a series of planned public presentations, the group hopes to quell residents' fears and encourage development.