A Right Turn For The Holiday Season

Right turn lanes off Division Street into the shopping center at 1000 Division and onto Route 4 are open.

Town's Human Services Dept. Helps Needy During Holidays

If you are interested in helping meet the need, contact Carol Tudino.

Post Office Releases Important Holiday Mailing Dates

USPS issues release to help you get your packages mailed on time for the season.

Fire District Stands With Deputy Chief

Deputy Chief will face no further action in response to alleged training session incident.

McHale Property, Next to EGHS, May Finally Be Developed

The property - just beyond the baseball fields - was originally part of the Fields Project. A road, nature trails planned.

Council Says No To 8th Grader’s Plan For Main St. Cigarette Butt Receptacles

Guilio Cataldo, a Boy Scout, wants to supply the containers as part of his Eagle Scout project.

2013 Budget Hinges On Pension Reform [POLL]

It could mean the difference between $450,000 and $2 million of added expenses in next year’s budget.

One Year In: Green, Sommer Discuss Life On School Committee

David Green and Jack Sommer were elected one year ago to the School Committee.

A Conversation With Former State Senator Mike Lenihan

His views on the race for state representative and reforming the pension system

EG / NK Border Road Construction Nearing Completion

Crews will be working nights to finish paving.

Flood Ford Proposal Gets Cool Reception From Planning Board

The South County Trail dealership wants to open a quickie service shop across the street.

[POLL] Seven East Greenwich Taxpayers On RI's List of Tax Delinquents

Four residents, three businesses among those named for not paying.

Town Council Meets With Its New Budget Advisory Committee

Council decides the ad hoc panel should meet with town department heads so that it can really understand the budget.

Town Officials Have Fingers Crossed On Pension Reform

Without some state-level action, East Greenwich faces a $2.2 million increase in pension payments next year.

Town Council Votes 4-1 Against Trash Pickup For Private Condos

Residents of Fry Brook say they will continue to press to be included in town trash pickup services.

Zoning Board of Review Grants DiMare Seafood Seating for 44

Capacity tied to 18 additional off site parking spots

General Assembly To Begin Pension Hearings Wednesday

First of three hearings to focus on teachers, state employees and MERS general employees.

Mark Schwager To Run For Seat Held By Rep. Bob Watson

The former Town Councilor and current Fire Commissioner - a Democrat - ran unsuccessfully for state Senate against Dawson Hodgson in 2010.

Fire District's New Rescue Vehicle Finally Arrives

Long delay may be worth the wait

Pension Plan Unveiled: EG Legislators React

Both Sen. Dawson Hodgson and Rep. Bob Watson say the time has come to act.

Downtown Planning Initiative To Become Main Street Assoc. of East Greenwich

Name change in line with move to become a non-profit

Town Hall Front Step Replacement Completed

You can enter Town Hall from Main Street again.

Fire Fighter Union Seeks Dismissal Of Portion Of Henrikson Lawsuit

Fire District files its answer as well.

Civil Moves Next Door, Doubles Store Size

The skate, snowboard and clothing store opened nearly five years ago and owners say the time was right

Third Homeowner Joins Lawsuit Over Cole Construction Damage

Keith and Wendy Amellotte say that damage to their house has been caused by demolition of the old and construction of the new Cole Middle School.

Land Trust, Pat McNiff Sign 10-Year Lease For Boesch Farm

McNiff will be able to keep poultry, sheep, goats, dairy cows, rabbits and pigs on the South Road property.

Zoning Board Continues DiMare Seafood Request; Approves Stork's Nest Relocation

Stork's Nest daycare center expanding while DiMare owner says she may have to close unless she gets zoning relief

Town Council To Vote On $3.35 Million Meadowbrook Fix

Studies, presentations, discussions by school officials, than more studies, more presentations, more discussion before the plan reached this final vote

Fire District Extends Odeum Tax Abatement to Their Dec. 15th Meeting

The Town Council previously extended their deadline to Dec. 12

Waiting For The Pension-Fund Shoe To Drop

Town officials say the problem must be solved at the state level

Theater Company Looks To Rent Warehouse On Main Street

Ocean State Theatre Company, of Theatre-By-The-Sea, wants a year-round home

Town Council Grants Odeum Brief Extension; Remains Skeptical

The theater has until Dec. 12 to show it has raised the necessary funds to open for business.

Chief’s Wife Sues Fire District For Discrimination

Kristen Henrikson says she was unjustly passed over for a fire fighter job

Open House Events Today and Tomorrow at New England Institute of Technology

Governor Chafee to tour the campus

Council Votes 4-1 For $1 Million EGHS Library Redo

“This is a want in my opinion, not a need,” says Mike Kiernan, voting no

Town Manager Sequino Addresses Residents

He, too, is without power; says he knows people are frustrated

Town Ready For Worst-Case Hurricane Scenario

Emergency plans undergoing constant review

East Greenwich Prepares As Threat Of Irene Looms

Town officials are coordinating and generators are selling out

Land Trust Members Decline Dialogue With Disgruntled Neighbors

Chair Stephen Whitney cites one resident’s threat of a lawsuit

Some Find Any Slaughtering At Boesch Abhorrent

Right now, Pat McNiff uses a “mobile processing unit” for his chickens; larger animals are slaughtered off-site