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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Residents and business owners are reminded that it is their responsibility to make sure that sidewalks in front of their property are shoveled and cleared of ice as soon as possible after any snowstorms this winter.
A number of Warwick residents walk, either for enjoyment or practical purposes. City and public safety officials are concerned that when sidewalks aren’t cleared, people are forced to walk in the street, which puts their safety at risk and poses an additional hazard for drivers.
In fact, it has been the law in the city for at least 35 years that an owner, owner-designated occupant, or any person having the care of a building clear sidewalks of ice and snow. Those who do not comply with the law are subject to fines or other penalties. (Chapter 70, sections 101-105).
October 17, 2008 - WARWICK’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IS A ‘HIDDEN ASSET’
Plays critical role in protecting public health and the environment and promoting economic prosperity – Water infrastructure is a “hidden asset” that plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment and promoting economic prosperity. That’s the message of “Rhode Island Water Infrastructure Month”, a campaign designed to raise awareness of several key infrastructure issues related to drinking water and the clean water systems that handle wastewater and storm water.
As part of this campaign, the Warwick Sewer Authority (WSA) invites the public to get a first-hand glimpse at their operations during an open house on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The WSA is located at 125 Arthur Devine Boulevard (off Jefferson Boulevard and next door to the Warwick Animal Shelter.) - CLICK HERE for details
October 2, 2008 - Rhode Island Energy Expo to be held October 10 - 11 (10AM - 3PM) at the Warwick Mall - Come learn about low-cost, simple things you can do to make your home more energy efficient.
Seminars will be offered throughout the day to help you save money on heating and utility bills. Representatives from a variety of industries, as well as municipal, state and federal agencies will be on hand to answer questions about home improvement, heating and other assistance for which you may be eligible.
October 1, 2008 - Preliminary audit shows FY08 surplus of nearly $1M – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that a preliminary audit of the city’s FY08 finances shows that, for the eighth consecutive year, the city has posted a budgetary surplus. Avedisian praised municipal departments, many of which came in under budget. The Department of Public Works was the leader in this regard, saving over $900,000 from their budget allocation.
October 1, 2008 - Intermodal Project Update. In an effort to keep the public informed, RIAC will send regular construction updates as the roject advances.
September 23, 2008 - Adult Resistance Training Program offered – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the Pilgrim Senior Center and Perfectly Fit Corporate Services are offering a free, seven-week Adult Resistance Training Program. Classes will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning October 14, and are geared toward beginner and novice exercisers but are open to all levels. The 45-minute classes are educational and fun and participants will learn the skills necessary to exercise in the comfort of their homes after completion of this course.
September 11, 2008 - The Board of Public Safety is reminding the public of the deadline to have items placed on the Board’s twice-monthly meeting agendas. - The Board of Public Safety generally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month (except for July, August and December, when only one monthly meeting is scheduled, or if a holiday conflicts). Because meeting agendas must be posted 48 business hours in advance, those requesting routine licensing approvals from the Board must have their application submitted to the Board clerk by 9 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting they wish their application to be heard. Otherwise, the application will be postponed for hearing until the Board reconvenes two weeks later.
September 10, 2008 - DEM grant next step in revitalizing Rocky Point shoreline – Even as Department of Public Works crews continue demolition and restoration work along the Rocky Point shoreline, the city is moving forward on its plan to provide public access to the property, thanks in part to a $90,000 grant from the state Department of Environmental Management, Mayor Scott Avedisian said today.
August 29, 2008 - Avedisian announces appointments to Zoning, Planning, Harbor Management boards – Mayor Scott Avedisian today announced that he has filled vacant positions on several key municipal boards. He has appointed Sue Stenhouse to the Zoning Board; Leah Prata to the Planning Board, and George “Jay” Arnold IV to the Harbor Management Commission. “These three individuals have a long history of community service and involvement,” Avedisian said. “I know that they will serve our City well, and thank them for their willingness to take on the responsibilities of these positions.”
August 28, 2008 - The September 2008 issue of Municipal Sewer & Water magazine features a cover story on the Warwick Sewer Authority entitled “Sewer: Period of Discovery”. CLICK HERE
August 27, 2008 - Avedisian announces DEM approval for accessible pier, boardwalk – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the state Department of Environmental Management has approved a long-pending permit application that is critical to the city’s efforts to move forward with construction a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and boardwalk at Gorton Pond.
August 27, 2008 - Avedisian seeks corrective action plan to address growing School Department deficit by end of September – In response to news this week that the School Department may be facing a deficit of as much as $4 million in the current fiscal year, Mayor Scott Avedisian today called on school administrators and the School Committee to meet with him to outline a corrective plan of action for publication no later than the end of September.
July 24, 2008 - COX COMMUNICATIONS BRINGS C-SPAN’S CAMPAIGN 2008 BUS TO WARWICK ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 – Warwick residents will join the thousands who have boarded C-SPAN’s Campaign 2008 Bus as part of the “Road to the White House” tour when the bus stops at Warwick City Hall on Wednesday, July 30. These events, in partnership with Cox Communications, are part of the bus’s inaugural “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s renowned political program that marks its 20th year on the air in 2008.
June 25, 2008 - Wanted: Photos for 2009 City of Warwick calendar - Attention photographers: Do you have a photo that reflects Warwick’s history, beauty or character? The Recycling and Sanitation Division is currently preparing the city’s 2009 Warwick calendar, and wants residents to have an opportunity to showcase their work in the final product.Anyone with photos of Warwick’s events, historic locations, nature scenes or its people is invited to submit them for consideration in the calendar. Each month will feature a different photo, so only 12 pictures will be selected.
June 23, 2008 - City approved as intervenor against KCWA’s proposed rate hike – Mayor Scott Avedisian said today that the City’s motion to intervene in the Kent County Water Authority’s (KCWA) petition before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has been approved.
June 20, 2008 - Seminar to focus on making properties lead safe,
energy efficient – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the City’s Lead Hazard Reduction Program will be among several agencies partnering with the Kent Washington Association of Realtors to offer a free seminar on how to make properties lead safe and energy efficient.
June 6, 2008 - Informational forum on sex offender notification set for June 11- The Warwick Police Department, in cooperation with the other law enforcement agencies, will hold an informational forum on community notification of sex offenders on Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Lippitt Elementary School, 30 Almy Street.
May 18, 2008 - Mallette receives prestigious award
at annual Assessing Officers conference - He’s the first Warwick official ever to receive the honor – Mayor Scott Avedisian today offered his congratulations to Acting Tax Assessor/Tax Collector Kenneth Mallette, Jr., who recently received the prestigious Sherry Vermilya Award during the Northeastern Regional Association of Assessing Officers’ annual conference.
May 07, 2008 - Avedisian’s proposed FY09 budget includes increased employee contributions to health care. Executive Order 2008-01 implements this change for non-union employees – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that he has issued Executive Order 2008-01, which will require all current, non-union employees receiving healthcare from the City to begin paying 10 percent of their health insurance plan premium, effective July 1.
May 07, 2008 - MISSION: HEALTHY RHODE ISLAND - Please Join Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts for a Health Care Reform Community Meeting - A discussion with Lt. Governor Roberts, other elected officials, community leaders, and your neighbors about how the problems in our health care system are affecting Rhode Island’s families, businesses, and communities. Lt. Governor Roberts will share the details of her Healthy Rhode Island Reform Act of 2008, which will transform the health care system in our state by putting in place a strong new structure for ensuring that all Rhode Islanders will have access to high quality health care at a price they can afford.
May 05, 2008 - Avedisian announces future savings of $1.4 million, upgrade to City’s bond rating - Good stewardship of city’s finances enabled sale of bonds at favorable interest rates - Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the city stands to save approximately $1.4 million in future debt service, thanks to the sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds at very favorable interest rates.
April 30, 2008 - Warwick’s history, culture to be showcased this weekend - Bus tours part of the statewide Tour RI 2008 event on Saturday – Close to 100 people will be exploring Warwick’s beauty and history as part of the statewide Tour RI 2008 event on Saturday, Mayor Scott Avedisian announced.
April 29, 2008 - Wildlife and Conservation Commission to celebrate Arbor Day in 4th annual event – The Warwick Wildlife and Conservation Commission will host an Arbor Day Tree Planting ceremony on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. A tree, provided by the City’s Landscaping Office, will be planted at the Aldrich Junior High School, 789 Post Road.
April 23, 2008 - Flag outside City Hall to commemorate Armenian Martyrs’ Day - Mayor Avedisian will also participate in events in other communities this week - Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the Armenian flag will fly at City Hall tomorrow, in recognition of Armenian Martyrs’ Day.
April 22, 2008 - Avedisian welcomes Concordia Medical to Warwick
– Mayor Scott Avedisian today extended his congratulations to Concordia Manufacturing, LLC, a Coventry-based company that recently announced plans to expand its medical business into a Warwick facility, and welcomed the 88-year old company to the city.
March 18, 2008 - ReferenceUSA technology now available
at the Warwick Public Library – The Warwick Public Library and the city’s Division of Tourism, Culture and Development are pleased to announce that they have partnered in order to offer ReferenceUSA®, an online research tool from infoUSA®, to area residents and business owners. A free seminar regarding this technology will be held April 3 at 9 a.m. at the Library, 600 Sandy Lane. Please reserve your spot today by calling Susan Dunn at 739-5440 or Karen Jedson at 738-2000, ext. 6402.
February 13, 2008 - Police announce recruitment drive - Chief of Police Colonel Stephen McCartney and Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the Police Department recruitment drive will be held from March 3 through March 31.
January 30, 2008 - Audit shows surplus of nearly $850,000 for the sixth year in a row, city receives highest mark possible from independent auditors - Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the city has received, for the sixth consecutive year, an unqualified audit opinion of its finances. The assessment is the highest mark the city could receive, and affirms that the report “presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the city,” as of June 30, 2007, according to Finance Director Ernest Zmyslinski.
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January 22, 2008 - St. Patrick and St. Joseph's Day – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that, due to budgetary considerations and dwindling attendance, the city will not host its annual event to mark the feast days of St. Patrick and St. Joseph this year.
January 17, 2008 - Avedisian, Board of Canvassers announce changes to polling locations for Presidential Primary March 4 - Having one polling location per ward will save approximately $30,000 - Mayor Scott Avedisian and the Board of Canvassers announced today that one polling location per ward will be open for voters for the Presidential Primary on March 4. The decision, which was approved by the state Board of Elections, will mean savings of approximately $30,000 for that one day, Avedisian said.
January 11, 2008 – Click here to read Mayor Avedisian’s direct response to a strongly written FAA letter that removes the 8,300’ runway option from consideration within the EIS process.
January 08, 2008 - Spinale re-appointed to Board of Public Safety – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today the re-appointment of Dr. Joseph Spinale, a resident of Love Lane, to a second three-year term on the Board of Public Safety. His new term will expire in January, 2011.
January 07, 2008 - Avedisian announces additional savings
in Parks and Recreation Department – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that additional restructuring within the Parks and Recreation Department will save nearly $59,000 per year.
December 31, 2007 - SBA sells 40.9 acres at Rocky Point to City of Warwick – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the City this morning signed the purchase and sales agreement for 40.9 acres of shoreline property at the former Rocky Point amusement park, Mayor Scott Avedisian and Mark S. Hayward, district director of the SBA announced.
December 28, 2007 - Avedisian announces plan to pursue less expensive options for crossing guards Move could save as much as $339,000 in the next five years – Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that the city has decided to pursue two less expensive options to provide crossing guards at city schools, rather than opt to privatize those services
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