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SAINT MARY'S FEAST COME TO CRANSTON AND iTRI, ITALY: Saint Mary’s Feast Society threw another spectacular bash from July 19 to July 23. With food, drinks, music, a road race, fireworks and a plethora of other forms of entertainment the feast was a massive success and pulled in people from all over the city, and the state. While Cranston celebrated another year and another feast, Councilman Richard Campopiano celebrated the feast from Cranston’s sister city Itri in Italy. Having been a member, and the past president, of the Feast Society, Campopiano was excited for his chance to visit Itri and experience their version of the iconic feast. For his personal experience and photos from the Italian feast celebration and more photos from here in Cranston check out pages 6 and 7. (Cranston Photos by Steve Popiel)
The Feast in Itri!
As a past President of St. Mary’s Feast Society of Cranston, I was fortunate enough to visit Itri, Italy and experience where the feast originated. This opportunity came about because my … more
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WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA: Contestants at the Thirsty Beaver inaugural hot dog eating contest get their grooves on. (Photo by Pam Schiff)
Thirsty Beaver looks for the biggest wiener-winner
On Saturday, July 22, the Thirsty Beaver Cranston team hosted their first hot dog eating contest to benefit the annual Hope for the Homeless summer bbq with the the Rhode Island Dream Center, MAE … more
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Looking at the future: Artist renderings of the future facility were displayed at the groundbreaking ceremony for attendees to enjoy as they waited for things to begin. (Herald Photos by Ed Kdonian)
Ground broken at Gladstone School
Members of Cranston’s leadership, including Mayor Ken Hopkins and members of both the School Committee and City Council attended the official groundbreaking ceremony for the $83 million rebuild … more
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STANDING TOGETHER: A crowd of people supporting the effort to maintain the current size and capacity of Budlong pool while bringing it up to ADA compliance gather in front of City Hall with City Council members Aniece Germain, of Ward 2, John Donegan, of Ward 3, and City-wide Council member Robert Ferri to present the Mayor’s office with a petition signed by almost 2,000 Cranston residents. (Herald Photo by Ed Kdonian)
Citizens submit Budlong petition to mayor’s office
At noon on Tuesday, July 24, a group of Cranston residents and City Council members delivered a 1,940 signature petition supporting the repair of Budlong Pool and asking that it maintain its current … more
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CONCERNED CITIZENS: On Saturday, March 26, concerned residents and abutters gathered along Rollingwood Drive to fire questions at representatives  of Cranston-based Green Development. The firm hopes to construct five new solar fields in western Johnston. The Johnston Zoning Board plans to discuss the issue, and potentially vote on Special Use Permits, Thursday night, March 31.
Johnston solar project back on Zoning Board agenda
As legal challenges to last year’s rejection of a large solar farm project in Johnston linger in court, Johnston’s Zoning Board expects to hear a new, yet familiar proposal on July 27. … more
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Mayor reminds Topgolf it’s in Cranston not Providence
Controversy brewed in Cranston last week forcing Mayor Hopkins to put his foot down when the new Topgolf facility announced that it would be taking on the official name of Topgolf Providence. On … more
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COMING ATTRACTIONS: Producer Chad Verdi Jr., on the left and Park Theater owner, Ed Brady pose outside the theater with a poster for the upcoming Lifetime Movie thriller. (Photo by Pam Schiff)
The Park Theater is ready for her close up
The Historic Park Theater is as famous of a landmark in Cranston, or Rhode Island, as you can get. Many people can remember seeing their favorite performers there, going to the movies on a … more
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From https://www.bevfitchett.us/ar15-to-m16-conversion/lightning-link.html: "The Way It Works ... In normal semi-auto operation the hammer is cocked by a rearward movement of the bolt carrier, as the carrier moves forward, the hammer is caught and held in the cocked position by the sear located on the forward part of the trigger catching in the sear notch, on the hammer. If you hold the trigger after a shot's fired the sear will not catch in the hammer's sear notch when the hammer cocks because the sear is depressed below the arc of the hammer notch. What happens is because the trigger is being held back, the disconnector hook is tipped forward and in position to catch the hammer, stopping it from following the bolt carrier forward. When the trigger is released, it allows the hammer to slip from under the. disconnector hook and be caught by the trigger sear in the hammer sear notch. Making it necessary to pull the trigger for each shot."
RAID: Johnston man arrested, federal firearm charges filed
On June 14, at JFK International Airport in New York, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspected and seized a package shipped from China and destined for a Johnston address. “Upon … more
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BEHIND BARS: William M. Bailey’s booking photo.
UPDATE: Murder charged in 2022 Johnston killing
UPDATED: In March 2022, a Cranston man was sentenced to attend Batterers Intervention two months after he allegedly killed his wife. Johnston Police responded to an early morning call on George Waterman … more
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE: Award winners strike a pose at the St. Mary's Feast Society feast on June 24. (Photo by Pam Schiff)
St. Mary's Feast Society celebrates their annual feast banquet
At the St.Mary's Feast Civita Hall on Saturday, June 24 the room was packed with members of the St. Mary's Feast Society celebrating and honoring the Society and The Blessed Mother. It was also … more
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Ward 6 City Council Candidate Marc Bochner
Independent for a reason Third candidate steps into the race for the Ward 6 city Council seat
Since the Ward 6 City Council seat has become vacant following Matt Reilly’s resignation, a Republican and Democrat candidate have stepped into the ring to vie for the position. However, a new … more
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Supporting small Business: Lou Umberto, of Lou Umberto's Italian Kitchen, addresses the media outside of his restaurant. Alongside him is U.S. Small Business Administrator Guzman. Umberto said that "having people come here that really care about small business is really an honor." (Cranston Herald Photo by Will Steinfeld)
SBA Casillas visits Cranston small businesses with Magaziner, Hopkins
12.2 million new small business applications nationwide, 84% higher than any other period on record. 26,000 filed in Rhode island alone. Over $4 billion in relief funds given out. This was the … more
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ONE CUT: Councilman Paplauskas (centaur right) is given the honor of cutting the inaugural ribbon beside Mayor Ken Hopkins (center left).
Welcome to Knightsville’s new Itri Park!
Cranston celebrated the ongoing revitalization of the  Knightsville area by holding an inaugural celebration for the opening of Itri Park on July 7. A formal speaking program and ribbon cutting … more
POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)
It matters when Johnston's Amazon opens
Amazon’s opening date is a big deal. The folks working in Amazon’s New England communications office are likely sick of hearing from the Johnston Sun Rise. We’ve been a … more
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HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: Police from multiple departments converged on a shooting suspect’s car along Plainfield Pike, on the Johnston/Cranston border, on May 24. The suspect was shot dead, and Cranston Police have now released body-worn camera footage from the deadly force incident.
Cranston Police post body cam video of Johnston murder suspect’s shooting
Cranston Police have released their officers’ body-worn camera footage from the May 24 officer-shooting of Johnston murder suspect James Harrison. Rhode Island State Police and Cranston … more
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MAYOR BREAKS THE NEWS: Over the shoulder of Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo Jr. gets ready for last Wednesday night’s School Committee budget workshop. The mayor broke the news, for the first time addressing it in public session, that he has proposed a takeover of the school department finances.
Johnston School Committee vows to fight mayor's ‘takeover’
The mayor predicted his takeover of the school department would go smoothly. On Thursday night, June 22, the School Committee declared the path would be bumpy. “Last week, Mayor … more
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BURNED OUT: A 45-unit building, at 343 Simmonsville Ave. was evacuated on Sunday, May 28, after flames fully engulfed the façade, creeping up to the building from burning mulch. Residents in need of assistance have been awaiting confirmation they would continue receiving assistance following June 30. They received good news on Tuesday.
Johnston residents displaced by Simmons Village fire feared second round of homelessness
They almost lost their homes twice in one month. Midday Tuesday, a Rhode Island Housing official, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Rep. Seth Magaziner confirmed that state and federal housing officials … more
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Country star brings hope to Alzheimer’s center
An Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert featuring Country Music Star Jay Allen will be held at the historic Park Theater on July 7 at 8 p.m. to raise money for The Hope Alzheimer’s Center. … more
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NEEDS A HOME: Volunteer Jean Carlson spends time in the yard of the Cranston Animal Shelter with Timmy, a two year old pit bull. The pit bulls at the shelter are some of the least likely to be adopted, with most having been in the kennel for months. (Cranston Herald photo by Will Steinfeld)
No room for Fido
Talk to someone who works in pet adoption, or animal control; a pet owner or even just an animal lover, and you might hear how the Northeast is a model for animal welfare compared to “the … more
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NEEDS A HOME: Volunteer Jean Carlson spends time in the yard of the Cranston Animal Shelter with Timmy, a two year old pit bull. The pit bulls at the shelter are some of the least likely to be adopted, with most having been in the kennel for months. (Cranston Herald photo by Will Steinfeld)
No room for Fido
Talk to someone who works in pet adoption, or animal control; a pet owner or even just an animal lover, and you might hear how the Northeast is a model for animal welfare compared to “the … more
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