Our newest Readers' Choice poll, a question on taxing nonprofit schools and hospitals, and a look back at the grand opening of the new Mohr Library are among the 5 Things To Know Today.
State Rep. John Carnevale (D-Providence, Johnston) recently testified on behalf of a bill he sponsored to allow communities to levy taxes on nonprofit hospitals and schools — what do you think?
The start of baseball season, a fundraiser for the high school's athletic hall of fame, and the arraignment of the second suspect in a vandalism case made the headlines for the week ending Apr. 6.
Here are the highlights of this week's events listings on JohnstonPatch.
Continued nice weather and Easter-related events are on the docket for your 5 Things To Know Today.
Staffers at Durham School Services presented their best recipes in a bake-off judged by Mayor Joseph Polisena, school officials, and members of the local press on Apr. 2.
The Johnston School Department is looking at its fifth straight year of the town's contribution staying the same — what do you think?
We've got your 5 Things To Know Today for Mar. 29, 2012.
Get your morning started the right way with our 5 Things To Know for Mar. 28, 2012.
This one-minute video shows you how to get a free identification card that you can use when voting this year.
The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is scheduled to begin a new system of sorting recyclable materials this summer.
Local homeowners looking for help to fund repairs can meet town officials tonight at the senior center.
Supt. Dr. Bernard DiLullo said the Johnston School Committee plans to try and cut its fiscal 2013 spending plan after the Apr. 1 deadline to submit it to the town.
The deadline for Rhode Island's for-profit businesses approaches this week.
Here's your look back at the news that made the news during the week ending Mar. 23, 2012.
It's another Friday 5 Things To Know Today, for Mar. 23, 2012.
The state Department of Environmental Management approved the use of the company's Class 'A' compost for organic farming.
The day's not complete without our 5 Things To Know Today for March 22, 2012.
Today marks the first official day of spring, 2012. Here are your 5 Things To Know Today for Mar. 20.
JohnstonPatch has the scoop on nearby communities. Here are the headlines from the week ending Mar. 16, 2012.
Did you miss any of these stories on JohnstonPatch? Here's your chance to catch up with the news that made the news for the week ending Mar. 16, 2012.
Members of the Johnston School Committee took no action on the $49.5 million proposal, which represents a $1.1 million increase over the current year budget.
Wear your green tomorrow — and check out these 5 Things To Know Today.
Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis announced that he had scheduled a voter ID sign-up at Mohr Library from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mar. 16.
The town council approved a plan to refinance up to $8.775 million of Johnston's long-term debt — as long as market conditions stay favorable.
Once added to the ballot by Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis, Johnston voters will have the chance to vote on term limits for the mayor's office this fall.
The Johnston Town Council voted unanimously on Monday night to prohibit parking on Barnes Avenue.
Mayor Joseph Polisena said he's planning a press conference on Wednesday to speak about the arrest made in the vandalism case, as well as the warrant issued for a second suspect.
An ordinance that would restructure the town's long-term debt, and a second vote on prohibiting parking near Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School, are among the items on tonight's agenda.
The Johnston Insider reported that the 'Cottages at Briarcliffe' proposal cleared the first hurdle on Mar. 6.
U.S. Sen Sheldon Whitehouse said the savings came from the closing of the so-called "doughnut hole" that required seniors to pay the full cost of their prescription drugs after spending $2,900 and not until spending $6,657 in all.
JohnstonPatch has the scoop on nearby communities. Here are the headlines from the week ending Mar. 8, 2012.
Did you miss any of these stories on JohnstonPatch? Here's your chance to catch up with the news that made the news for the week ending Mar. 8, 2012.
The Johnston legislator joins Warwick Rep. Joseph Trillo and 60 other House members in proposing a committee to study the impact of planned Massachusetts casinos.
It's your 5 Things To Know Today fix for Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.
During a recent interview, Mayor Joseph Polisena said he's watching the State House for potential impacts to the town budget.
The town has spent a total of about $600,000 for fuel costs since the start of fiscal 2011.
Police are investigating an apparent weekend incident in which a car was driven across fields at the soccer complex and behind Johnston High School, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
JohnstonPatch has the scoop on nearby communities. See what’s going on in cities and towns around the region.
It's your weekly wrap-up of the stories that made the news on JohnstonPatch for the week ending March 2.