Tax Bills Issued; Due Date Extended

First-quarter payments on fiscal 2013 taxes are due Aug. 24, Mayor Joseph Polisena explained.

Three Assembly Races Thin As One Stays Crowded

Candidates for a Rhode Island House and two Senate seats missed the threshold for signatures, while all four House Dist. 44 hopefuls qualified for the ballot.

Johnston Files Suit Vs. Mortgage Firms

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in June, alleges that banks and mortgage companies did not pay transfer fees owed to the town, the Providence Journal reported.

Johnston Company Tears Down Historic Woonsocket Building

R&P Construction began taking down the historic Social Street mill at 7:30 am yesterday, the first of a three-day project to tear down the structurally unsound building.

Most Johnston Candidates Make Ballot

The Secretary of State's office reported that two office seekers did not collect the required number of signatures.

July 17: Reval, Really Warm

Welcome to July 17, 2012. Here are your 5 Things to Know Today.

Johnston Counts Three Independents among 37 Seeking Assembly Seats

The Providence Journal reported that more Independent candidates are running for state House and Senate in 2012 than in recent elections.

Traffic, Cop Cars, Creamery, Sound, and Plow Theft Made the News

From the traffic tie-ups on Atwood Avenue to a missing winter implement, we've got your wrap-up of the news that made news on JohnstonPatch for the week ending July 13, 2012.

Johnston Dems Open HQ

The local Democratic Town Committee also issued its list of endorsements, the Johnston Sun Rise reported.

Assessors Hit the Streets in Johnston

A crew of assessors has started visiting residences in Johnston as part of the state-mandated property revaluation process.

Voters Will Have Say on Road, Open Space Questions This Fall

The Johnston Town Council on Monday night approved the addition of two referendum questions to November's ballot.

Open Space, Road Bonds on Johnston Town Council Agenda

The Johnston Town Council is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 pm at Johnston Municipal Court.

Johnston Candidates Seek Signatures

They've filed to run in this year's elections — now prospective candidates have to collect signatures and have them certified.

This Week in the General Assembly

Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed several bills into law, the General Assembly Press Bureau announced.

With Cleanup Ongoing, Take Care Near Woonasquatucket River

The federal Environmental Protection Agency issued a list of do's and don'ts for the river that flows through Johnston, North Providence, and Providence.

[VIDEO] Mayors to Halt Rescues to Prov.

Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena hosted a press conference on June 28 announcing that he and two other mayors will stop sending rescues to Providence after Aug. 26.

BREAKING: No More Rescues to Prov. after Aug. 26, Mayors Announce

Mayors from Johnston, East Providence, and North Providence said this afternoon that they will prohibit their rescue crews from going into Providence after 60 days.

Supreme Court Upholds “Obamacare”

Chief Justice John Roberts is the swing vote in a 5-4 decision to uphold the president's health care plan.

Filippi Challenges Polisena; 3 of 5 Council Seats to Be Contested

The two Johnston School Committee seats on the 2012 ballot will remain unchanged, after the filing deadline for candidates ended Wednesday.

Polisena to Address Prov. Rescue Run Issue

The Johnston mayor is scheduled to host his counterparts from East Providence and North Providence at a noontime press conference today.

Poll: Should Teens Need Permission to Go Tanning?

A new law requires parental or medical permission for every other tanning visit by people under 18 years old — what do you think?

June 25: Looking for a Summer Project?

Welcome to the last Monday of June, 2012 — here are your 5 Things to Know Today.

This Week in the General Assembly

Rhode Island's legislature may be out of session, but there was still plenty of news, with Gov. Lincoln Chafee signing several bills into law.

Council Shuts Down Construction Company

At a show cause hearing Monday night, councilors revoked the license of the Raymond Acciardo Company.

Johnston's Budget to Go Up — But Not Taxes

On Monday night, the Johnston Town Council voted 4-1 to approve Mayor Joseph Polisena's $90.7 million spending plan for fiscal 2013.

RIRRC Oversight Bills Pass Assembly

Bills sponsored by Johnston Rep. Stephen Ucci, which create a citizens advisory board and prohibit the use of certain materials to cover trash, were recently approved by both chambers of the state General Assembly.

Johnston Dems Issue Call for Candidates

An endorsement meeting for the Johnston Democratic Town Committee is scheduled for June 27 at 6 pm.

Pitochelli Won't Run This Year

In a Letter to the Editor published on the Johnston Sun Rise website, Ward 2 Councilman Ernest Pitochelli announced that he will not run for reelection in 2012.

JohnstonPatch Election Guide

Will anyone challenge Mayor Joseph Polisena? Who will win the two Congressional races? How will Voter ID affect the election?

Abel Collins Kicks Off Run Against Langevin

The Independent candidate from Matunuck recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. House seat currently held by six-term Rep. James Langevin.

June 14: Flag Day, Panthers Near 2nd Title

It's June 14, 2012 — Flag Day in the U.S. — and here are your 5 Things to Know Today.

No Tax Hike Next Year in Mayor's Plan

Johnston's budget would surpass $90 million, but would not require an increase in the tax rate for homeowners, Mayor Joseph Polisena announced.

Should Auto Body Shops Be Able to Sue Insurance Companies?

Johnston Rep. Stephen R. Ucci sponsored the bill, which passed the House on June 11 and the Senate in the early morning hours Wednesday.

Last Chance: File for Disaffiliation

Today is the last day to file disaffiliation papers, which allow eligible voters to cast ballots in any party's primary.

Johnston Rep's Bill on Motorcycle Parking Becomes Law

Rep. Peter J. Petrarca (D-Dist. 44) sponsored the House version of legislation that creates new parking spaces for motorcycles at public buildings.

Budget Hearing Set for June 18

The town council meeting to discuss Johnston's fiscal 2013 budget is scheduled for next Monday.

Biz, Recycling, Pot, Baseball, and Mobster Made the News This Week

Here's your Week in Review on JohnstonPatch for the week ending June 8.

This Week in the General Assembly

Here's a look at the highlights from the Rhode Island State House for the week ending June 8, 2012.

POLL: Does Marijuana Decriminalization Make Sense In RI?

Fairness, permanent record concerns pitted against public safety arguments.

June 7: Gray Day, Promote Your Business

It's your June 7, 2012 edition of 5 Things To Know Today.