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A MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE FOR LEARNING: Woodridge Elementary Principal Marisa Jackson came up with creating a 21st century multi-purpose, multimedia library space during the spring of 2020. Since then, she has worked with former librarian Ellen Basso and current librarian Deanna Brooks on making this a reality. (Herald photo)
Woodridge multimedia library takes education into 21st Century
It was spring of 2020 when Woodridge Elementary Principal Marisa Jackson envisioned creating a 21st century library space for students. Made up of movable furniture, a cozy reading nook and small … more
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PICTURE PERFECT: The artists-for-an-evening above — Sandra Lentini, Barbara DeCubellis and Monica DiDonato — are just a few of the many people who enjoyed the Pannese Society’s first-ever Paint and Vino event.
Pannese Society hosts ‘vino & paint’ night in Johnston
“Saluti membri della Society!” That was the Italian opening statement from David Venditelli, proud president of the iconic Pannese Society, that appears inside the nonprofit’s … more
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MEMORIAL MEN: Johnston Fire Department Battalion Chief Richard Boehm and Rev. Richard Narciso stand in front of late firefighter Richard F. Gemma’s still full locker after the special blessing before the salute moved outdoors.
Johnston Fire Chief: ‘Do random acts of kindness; let’s do this in Richard’s memory’
It has been three difficult years for Richard and Kathleen Gemma — as well as the highly-respected brotherhood of the Johnston Fire Department — since the passing of Richard R. … more
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CAMPAIGN HQ? The incumbent state representative for District 42 (Cranston, Johnston), Rep. Ed Cardillo, alleges his nephew, Dennis Cardillo Jr., does not live at the address he provided on state election forms — 1757 Plainfield Pike. In fact, he alleges his nephew and opponent for the Democratic primary does not live within District 42. The home, which is also a commercial address, is occupied by the candidate’s father. The yard is packed with election signs.
Johnston Board of Canvassers rejects Cardillo complaint for third time
State Rep. Ed Cardillo stood up at the end of Tuesday’s hearing. “An absolute joke!” He said loudly, following the Johnston Board of Canvassers’ third rejection of a … more
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90 Cranston officers up to Lt. rank to wear body-worn cameras
In response to Rhode Island’s statewide body camera policy program, Cranston’s Police Department is looking at several body cameras companies for 90 of the department’s officers. … more
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A WORD FROM THE VICE-CHAIR: Board Vice-Chair Doris De Los Santos welcomes individuals to the 23rd annual Back to School Celebration. (Herald photo)
Backpacks full of hopes, dreams
“What color would you like?” was one of the first questions volunteers asked kids Saturday morning when families picked up free backpacks from the Back to School Celebration of Rhode … more
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A LIFETIME OF LEARNING: Eden Park students enter their school for a new year full of learning. Aug. 29 was the first day for Cranston’s Pre-K, kindergarten, grades one, six and nine students. On Aug. 30, students in grades two through five, seven through eight and 10 through 12 started their fall 2022 courses. (Courtesy of Cranston Public Schools)
Familiar places, new faces
As always at this time of year there are many new faces in Cranston schools. That’s the process and to be expected. Yet classroom veterans will likewise be seeing and meeting new administrative … more
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FOR THE KIDS: St.Rocco School children helped run the successful feast.
Johnston's St. Rocco’s Church treats the public to an incredible 82nd feast
Never before, according to records dating back to 2004, has the St. Rocco’s Feast and Festival enjoyed as much sparkling success as last week’s four-day fun, food and music … more
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TOWN EMPLOYEE/SENATOR PARKING: A black, four-wheel drive Ford Explorer with a blue and white town license plate sat outside Lombardo’s home at 10 Anson Brown — a small dead-end waterfront street. Next to the Explorer, Lombardo parked his white Jaguar Pace SUV, with “SENATE” license plates.
Johnston state senator joins the town’s payroll
Johnston’s state senator has been working for the town since Jan. 1. His opponents say the position was a maneuver to keep him out of the mayor’s race. State Sen. Frank Lombardo III … more
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A GAP YEAR TO PURSUE MUSIC: Poshkus took a gap year to pursue his music and will start at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio this fall. (Submitted
326,000 streams and climbing
By EMMA BARTLETT When Nate Poshkus, 19, picked up the guitar for the first time in third grade, he never imagined that 11 years later he’d find himself flying to New York City and Los … more
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ON THE TOPIC OF MEDICATIONS: Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi describes the personal experience of having his mother’s medications destroyed after her passing instead of them being redistributed to individuals who needed them. This will change due to the creation and implementation of a pharmaceutical redistribution program sponsored by Rep. Joseph McNamara and Senator Joshua Miller. (Herald photo)
Putting medicine to good use
It was a Wednesday in August when Rep. Joseph McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Cranston, Warwick) found himself talking about the state’s senior-focused legislation with a female constituent. The woman, … more
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CONGRATS FROM THE CITY: Mayor Ken Hopkins congratulates the seven scouts on their achievement of obtaining the Eagle rank. Hopkins was a former scout himself. (Herald photo)
7 Troop 66 scouts soar as Eagles
Troop 66 Garden City celebrated seven scouts at Lakewood Baptist Church Thursday who made the rank of Eagle, the highest rank in scouting. The boys, who have been close friends throughout their … more
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