Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Brad Bishop comes to the Council from the Planning Board, where he served for 8 years.
The Town Council appointed Brad Bishop to complete Henry Boezi's term on the panel in a 4-0 vote at a special meeting Monday night. Boezi died July 21. Bishop, who was already in the running for a seat on the Council, has served on the Planning Board for 10 years, the last few as chairman. Like Boezi and the other members of the council, Bishop is a Republican. Councilman Mark Gee nominated Bishop. "As a frequent observer of the Planning Board proceedings, [I've seen] he does an excellent job," said Gee. "For the last four or five months, Brad has attended every meeting that I’ve attended so he’s not someone who’s new to the process." "He’s shown a commitment to our committee, and to our town," said Council President Michael Isaacs, …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, July 26.
Funeral for Henry Boezi: A Mass of Celebration for Henry Boezi, the Town Councilman and former town engineer who died Saturday, takes place this morning at St. Francis de Sales in North Kingstown at 10 a.m. Town Offices closed 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: All offices, except the Parks & Rec., are closed so employees may attend the Boezi funeral. My Henry story: It turns out that many, many people in town have a Henry story. I have one too. A couple years ago on a warm summer morning, while walking my dog through the cemetery on First Avenue, I came upon a man wearing a white undershirt, digging in some flowers by a grave. I saw it was Henry and said hello. It was gravesite of his wife, Teresa. “I miss her,” he told me. I can’t walk that way …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, July 25.
Calling Hours today for Henry Boezi: Calling hours for Henry, the Town Councilman and former town engineer who died Saturday, take place this afternoon at Hill Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales in North Kingstown at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Town Offices Closed Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30: The offices are closing so employees can attend Henry Boezi's funeral, BUT the Recreation Dept. activities and hours are unchanged. Track Club at EGHS: Youngsters are invited to come to the track at East Greenwich High School to learn about the EG Track Club’s Wednesday workout sessions. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. Beisel T-Shirts: Olympic fever has struck the area, with North Kingstown super-swimmer going for …
Monday, July 23, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, July 23.
Town Council meeting: On the agenda is a proposal to set the tax rate at $20.14 (per $1,000 of assessed value), as well as the first reading of an ordinance to prohibit dogs from the Carcieri Field. Not on the agenda but certainly to be discussed is news of Council Vice President Henry Boezi’s death Saturday. The meeting takes place in Council Chambers at Town Hall, starting at 7 p.m. EG Farmers Market: The market is literally humming along, with live music, fresh fish, meats, cheeses, shellfish, baked goods, and tacos, along with the fresh produce. From 3 to 6 p.m. on Academy Field by Rector Street. For an easy place to stow your car, use the St. Luke’s and town parking lot on the opposite side of Academy Field. Commission on …
Sunday, July 22, 2012
He worked for the town for 32 years, then won a seat on the Town Council in 2004 and was vice president.
Henry V. Boezi, member of the Town Council and longtime resident of East Greenwich, died Saturday. He was 69 years old. Boezi served as assistant town engineer for East Greenwich for 32 years. He won a seat on the Town Council after he retired and was just completing his fourth term as councilor at the time of his death. "It's a loss for all of those who knew Henry personally and professionally," said Town Council President Michael Isaacs. "He was a true public servant. I've lost a friend in Henry." Sue Cienki, former School Committee chair who served with Boezi of the School Building Committee for the past several years, said, "It's a huge loss for the community. He was an integral part of building the new middle school and the …
Thursday, October 21, 2010
If Reelected, Henry Boezi Could Serve EG For 40 Years
Town Council Vice President Henry Boezi, who is seeking his fourth term in office, has been involved in the municipal government for almost four decades. The last six as an elected official, and for 32 years prior to that he worked for the Public Works Department. “I turned in my retirement papers just before the election,” he said about the first time he ran for a seat on the Council in 2004. “I didn’t want to stop serving the town.” Ad he hasn’t. Boezi campaigned tirelessly for the $52 million school bond that passed in the last election, saying he and former Superintendent of Schools Charlie Meyers made dozens of appearances on behalf of the bond at schools, civic organizations and even neighborhood picnics. After that, he made the …
Elizabeth McNamara
11:41 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Great question! They didn't elect another vice president yet ... but I'll ask about that. Thanks. more ›