Johnston School Budget Proposal For 2011-12

The Johnston School Department released Supt. Dr. Bernard DiLullo's budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

Retired Pawtucket Chief Named To Top Fire Department Post

Timothy McLaughlin served for 28 years in Pawtucket before he retired in 2010.

New Fire Chief Appointment Scheduled For March 16

Mayor Joseph M. Polisena is scheduled to make the announcement at a ceremony at the Johnston Senior Center.

National Grid Gets Noise Limit Waiver; Town Asks State To OK Out-Of-State Recyclables

The town council waives the town's noise limits for National Grid, and asks the General Assembly to let RIRRC accept recyclables from out of state.

News Brief: Council Suspends Noise Ordinance For National Grid Project

The utility is granted a waiver to exceed the town's noise ordinance.

Senior Center Pursues National Accreditation

The Johnston elder services organization is seeking recognition from the National Institute of Senior Centers.

Town Council Meeting — March 14

The Johnston council is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 at the municipal court.

RIDOT Lists Traffic, Construction Schedule

The state Department of Transportation posts its weekly list of projects and traffic pattern changes scheduled through Friday, March 11.

This Week In The General Assembly

A weekly round-up of legislative action in the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Resource Recovery, JR Vinagro Granted Licenses By DEM

The RIRRC permit allows expansion of the Central Landfill to a sixth area, while Vinagro can now handle construction debris and commercial waste.

Viewfinder: March 10

Here are our photos and videos from the past week — add yours!

New Feature: Your Government Handbook

JohnstonPatch is your source for information that you'd otherwise have to dig around to find.

Johnston Comprehensive Plan

This is the town's set of regulations that govern construction and development in Johnston.

School Budget To Be Presented This Afternoon

Supt. Dr. Bernard DiLullo is scheduled to present his proposed budget to the school committee tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Ferri Middle School.

Pocasset Flood Mitigation Plan

This is the town's application for $2.8 million in federal funds to address flooding concerns near the Pocasset River.

News Brief: School Board OKs Plan To Seek Multi-District Bus Contract

The committee also approves Principal Gerry Foley's revised program for Johnston High School.

Rep. Ucci Files Bill To Help Uninsured Pay For Prescriptions

The proposal would cap the amount that pharmacies can charge customers without coverage.

Multi-District Bus Proposal On School Board Agenda

The Johnston school board is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Ferri Middle School.

Fire Chief Selection 'In The Home Stretch,' Says Jeffrey

The mayor's chief of staff says he expects a new chief to be named by the end of March.

RIDOT Lists Traffic, Construction Schedule

The state Department of Transportation posts its weekly list of projects and traffic pattern changes scheduled through Friday, March 4.

This Week In The General Assembly

A weekly round-up of legislative action in the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Week In Review: Dedication To Remarkable Young Man, Housing Authority Fights Proposed Cuts, and Local Sports

A look at the top stories from JohnstonPatch for the week ending March 4.

5 Things To Know Today: March 4 (Honoring Women's History Month)

It's Women's History Month; here are five interesting facts about how it came to be.

Report: RI Tops New England In Foreclosures; Johnston Ranks Seventh

A report shows that 189 homes were seized through foreclosure between January 2009 and December 2010.

Local Housing Authority Raises Alarm Over Potential Cuts

A bill currently in Congress, H.R. 38, would return federal spending to 2008 levels, gutting programs like Johnston's subsidized housing for the elderly.

New Library's Young Adult Room Dedicated To Andrew Greene

The young man who died in 2007 at age 13, "was somebody who stood out," says Library Director Jon Anderson.

RIDOT Lists Traffic, Construction Schedule

The state Department of Transportation posts its weekly list of projects and traffic pattern changes scheduled through Friday, March 4.

This Week In The General Assembly

A weekly round-up of legislative action in the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Johnston Patch Meets: Joseph Golomboski, Chairman, Johnston Tea Party

The chairman of the Johnston Tea Party sits down for an interview.

Fire Chief Interviews To Start Next Week

Town Chief of Staff Doug Jeffrey says the search committee has narrowed the field of candidates from the 40 applications received.

Senior Center Offers Tax Assistance

AARP representatives are available on Wednesdays to help with personal taxes, and the center also assists seniors with filing for property tax relief.

RIDOT Lists Traffic, Construction Schedule

The state Department of Transportation posts its weekly list of projects and traffic pattern changes scheduled through Friday, February 25.

Council President Agrees: Johnston Needs Own Wind Turbine Ordinance

Council President Robert Russo says he's in favor of passing a town ordinance governing wind turbines.

Council Approves Pension Review Board

Sought by Mayor Joseph M. Polisena, the new ordinance sets up an advisory panel to review fire and police pensions.

Fire Chief Search Begins In Earnest This Week

Mayor Joseph Polisena confirms that a selection committee will begin meeting this week.

Polisena: 'We've Run Out Of Money' In Snow-Clearing Budget

Johnston's mayor says the $220,000 set aside in the current budget is gone, and that money will be transferred from other departments.

In Context: Applications For Wind Turbines In Johnston

The way North Kingstown has been handling an application there, and the state's need for regulations, may affect local plans for two turbines off Greenville Avenue.

As Rain Continues, Clear Those Storm Drains

The executive director of the state Emergency Management Agency calls on residents to ensure proper drainage in their neighborhoods.

Latest Snow Response Cost $60,500

The cost covers town snow-clearing operations and private contracts to treat local roads.

Search For New Fire Chief Continues

Current Fire Chief Andrew Baynes's last day is today, according to Chief of Staff Doug Jeffrey.