Poll: What Do You Think About The Prayer Banner Decision?

A federal judge ordered the Cranston school department to remove a painted "school prayer" from the Cranston West auditorium — what do you think?

Strong Winds Friday Could Cause Power Outages

Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected all day, which could knock down tree limbs and cause power outages.

Local Seniors Laud Whitehouse Visit [Video]

Seniors who attended the senator's visit to Cherry Hill Manor on Jan. 12 said they were pleased with the message he brought.

Whitehouse Visits Johnston Seniors

The U.S. Senator told a group of about 50 seniors at Cherry Hill Manor that protecting Social Security and Medicare is a top priority.

Polisena: Cuts To Towns Created State Surplus

Mayor Joseph Polisena said reductions in state aid to local communities resulted in the surplus that State Auditor Dennis Hoyle recently announced.

Teacher Of Year Named; High School Grad Rate Hits 82 Percent

Supt. Dr. Bernard DiLullo announced the results at the Jan. 10 school committee meeting, where the board also recognized the district's teacher of the year.

Reminder: No EPA Meeting At Barnes Tonight

Mayor Joseph Polisena rejected a plan by the EPA to bury toxic soil on town property, and cancelled the meeting scheduled for 7 p.m.

Polisena Updates Council On Landfill Meeting

State and local officials and representatives of the companies that operate at the Central Landfill gathered at Town Hall yesterday, Mayor Joseph Polisena said.

Council To Check Piano Tech Owner's Status

The council is scheduled to review whether the owner of Advanced Piano Tech has complied with orders issued in November.

Eco-Depot To Be Held Today

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is hosting a collection drive for household hazardous waste.

Mayor's Denial Of EPA Plan 'Awesome,' Says Resident

Paula DeAngelis said she was pleased to hear that Mayor Joseph Polisena has turned down a request by the EPA to bury toxic soil in Johnston.

5 Things To Know Today: Jan. 6

Mayor says no to toxic soil burial in town; warmer today; digital video project at Mohr; post pix of our town; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: Approaching 1,000.

Is There a Spot for Slots in Quonset?

Is there room in Quonset for a world-class casino like the one proposed by local Rep. John Carnevale?

Mayor Kills Plan To Bury Toxic Soil At DPW Site

A scheduled Jan. 11 meeting to discuss the proposal has been cancelled.

5 Things To Know Today: Jan. 5

Video and radio at Mohr; today's forecast; post your views of Johnston; traffic and gas prices; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: Baynes says 'bye.'

Lombardo Delivers Grants to Rec Department

The state senator awarded two grants totaling $7,000 to the parks and recreation department on Jan. 4.

How To Dispose Of Christmas Trees

The town collects discarded evergreens as part of its usual trash pickup.

5 Things To Know Today: Jan. 3

Back to school today; check the weather; traffic and gas prices; make your predictions; and one year ago in JohnstonPatch: new hire.

5 Things To Know Today: Jan. 2

Local closures; post pix from New Year's; weather forecast; half price admission at Roger Williams Zoo; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: Catching up with the keglers.

Looking Back At 2011 Predictions [Poll]

A year ago, I wrote about issues that Johnston faced in 2011. Here's how they worked out during the course of the year.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 30

Where to find events for New Year's; today's weather; local closures; our final Top 5 video; and one year ago on JohnstonPatch: the cost of snow clean-up.

Video: Top 5 Government Stories of 2011

In today's installment of our look back at 2011, we review the top 5 stories in government.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 26

Final day of our "Deck the House" contest; local closures; weather forecast; today's top 5 stories of the year video; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: here comes the snow.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 23

Still time to enter our 'Deck the House' contest; local closures; weather forecast; today's Top 5 video; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: celebrating the holiday.

Town Lawyer On Cranston Sewer Plan: 'We Don't Get It'

Johnston Town Solicitor William Conley said the town agrees that Cranston should monitor sewer customers in Johnston, but believes that a proposed contract between the communities 'goes far beyond' the city's need to monitor its sewer customers.

RIRRC Director Says He's Staying [Poll]

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation Executive Director Michael OConnell said he has no plans to resign.

Mayor: Pelletier Should Focus On Cranston

Mayor Joseph Polisena responded to a letter written by Cranston City Council Vice President Robert Pelletier.

Redistricting Panel OKs New Voting Maps

The commission is scheduled to meet again Thursday to make minor changes before sending the redistricting plan to the full General Assembly.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 20

Post your holiday decor; chance of rain tomorrow night; Mohr hosts a movie; land trust meets; and today in history: Sgt. King.

Cat In Smithfield Tests Positive For Rabies

The state Department of Environmental Management issued an alert for people who may have been in contact with the cat in the area of Birch Road in Smithfield.

Ucci Calls for RIRRC Director OConnell's Resignation at Landfill Odor Hearing

Officials from Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation as well as Mayor Joseph Polisena and town officials were absent from a meeting that took place concerning the odor coming from the Johnston Landfill.

Town, RIRRC Officials To Skip Hearing

Officials from the town and Rhode Island Resource Recovery won't be present to speak at tonight's special House Committee meeting.

Towns Set Up Shared Housing Rehab Program

The mayors of Johnston and North Providence announced today that they will be sharing a house repair program under the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Landfill Commission To Meet Tonight

Tonight's session of the Special House Commission on Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Video: Polisena Files Suit Against Landfill Companies [Poll]

The Johnston mayor went to Providence Superior Court on Dec. 14 to formally file the town's lawsuit against Rhode Island Resource Recovery and Broadrock Renewables.

Jeffrey Resigns From RIRRC Board

The mayor's chief of staff had also been serving as chairman of the board of commissioners for Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Mayor Files Landfill Lawsuit

The town is alleging a breach of contract and creation of a public nuisance in the lawsuit filed today in Providence Superior Court.

5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 14

Seeking entries in our 'Deck the House' contest; town headed to court; a full slate at Mohr Library; tell us of your collection drive; and today in history: The last 'giant leap.'

Mayor To File Landfill Lawsuit Tomorrow

Mayor Joseph Polisena also announced that the Johnston Police Department will step up patrols of truck entering the Central Landfill, starting today.

DEM Sets Up Monitoring Site At Ballfield

The state agency installed a system at Woodlake Park to monitor air quality and measure hydrogen sulfide levels.