Tag: Joseph J. Solomon
Is R.I. Small Business Development Fund too restrictive?
Two years have passed since lawmakers approved a controversial program giving investment firms tax credits in exchange for investing money in local companies, but...
Family: Former Warwick Mayor Solomon dies
WARWICK (AP) – The former mayor of Warwick died Thursday, according to his family.
“It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Joseph J....
Do you feel good about the direction of the state and...
Record numbers of voters locally and nationally cast ballots in the Nov. 3 elections, leading to a hotly contested presidential election and a host...
WPRI: Solomon concedes to Picozzi in Warwick mayoral race
WARWICK – Incumbent Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon conceded to his opponent Frank Picozzi, an independent, on Wednesday, according to WPRI-TV 12.
Solomon took office...
Warwick sells $3.2M in bonds at ‘historic low’ interest rate
WARWICK – Mayor Joseph J. Solomon recently announced the city has sold $3.2 million in bonds for LED streetlight conversions, according to a news...
Improvements proposed for Oakland Beach
WARWICK – Using a significant state grant, the city proposes to improve a large swath of the Oakland Beach public areas.
The $600,000 project would...
Market Basket announces a Warwick location
WARWICK – The supermarket Market Basket continues its expansion into the Ocean State with an announcement of a Warwick location.
The company, owned by Demoulas...
Warwick to lay off up to 50 city employees due to...
WARWICK – Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon announced Wednesday that up to 50 city employees will be laid off due to anticipated declined revenue...
Warwick mayor signs executive order to extend tax, utility filing deadlines
WARWICK – Mayor Joseph J. Solomon has signed an executive order to extend city tax and utility payment deadlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Warwick City Council approves $56M bond measure for school repairs
WARWICK – Voters in the city will decide in November on a bond referendum to make needed repairs to area elementary and middle schools.
The...