Last Week In East Greenwich

King Street Right Of Way Now Blocked By Deck And Docks

The deck blocking access to the shoreline at the King Street right of way now has docks in front of it, reported resident journalist Bob Plain in a recent post on his Narragansett Bay Almanac blog earlier this week.

One year after declaring his candidacy for the District 30 state representative seat, Anthony Giarrusso said he’s learned a lot since he was elected in November.

East Greenwich Police arrested two teenagers from New York Thursday, July 25, for passing $100 bills at the CVS Pharmacy on South County Trail, in conjunction with Warwick Police.

Bailey Farm Named Best Dairy Farm In R.I.

Bailey Brook Farm in East Greenwich has been named Rhode Island's 2013 Outstanding Dairy Farm of the Year by the Rhode Island Green Pastures Committee. The 225-acre East Greenwich farm on South County Trail is owned and operated by Rodney Bailey and his son Paul.

2:09 p.m. – An EG resident told police she’d entrusted $950 with a friend who lives in Warwick to keep for her but that when she asked for the money back, the friend would only return $300, allegedly telling the woman she’d picked up dinner for the two of them and that was enough. Now, the EG resident said, the Warwick woman wasn’t taking her calls. The EG woman said she wanted to press charges

When school Supt. Victor Mercurio spoke to the School Committee last week about the state Department of Education's 2013 school classifications, there was really only one thing to talk about: how two EG schools that earned "commended" last year, had dropped to "warning" this year.

I am writing to you about an event that happened yesterday, and the amazing community that grew from the experience. It is a happy ending, with appreciation for dogs and their tenacious spirit.

U.S. Postal Service temporary mail carrier Matteo Morelli pleaded not guilty in Federal Court in Providence Tuesday of delaying or destroying mail meant for East Greenwich and North Kingstown residences.

East Greenwich Police Lieutenant Paul Nahrgang pleaded not guilty at Kent County Courthouse Tuesday morning on charges he used excessive force on a prisoner May 22. State Police arrested Nahrgang, 44, on July 16 on charges of disorderly conduct and simple assault, both misdemeanors.

Cedric Simms, of Warwick, and Kona Boylowlu, of Providence, work at Office Recycling Solutions on Rocky Hollow Road. They are black and they take the bus to and from East Greenwich each day.

East Greenwich firefighters union voted 36-1 no confidence in Fire Chief Peter Henrikson earlier this month, citing safety concerns and retaliation against firefighters who talked to the town manager about payroll problems.

Andrew Ross DePietro, 23, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17. He is survived by his loving parents Ross and Lil, his brother, Sam, and sister, Kate.