Johnston

11/08/2009

By the numbers: R.I. arrests for driving on suspended license
It’s difficult to track how many people are arrested for driving on suspended or otherwise inactive licenses — and even more difficult to learn how many multiple offenders are out there because the state Department of Motor Vehicles’ computer database is old and not easily searchable for such data. The state’s court records are also not easily searchable for such data.

Drivers take advantage of lax penalties for driving with suspended license
Some repeat offenders drive to court to deal with their latest suspension and then drive away again

11/06/2009

Few options in RI law to prosecute repeat suspended license offenders
WARWICK, R.I. _ Robert A. Notarianni arrived at District Court expecting he’d be walking right back out once he cleared up the little matter of his 17th charge of driving on a suspended license.

A look at the number of repeat license suspensions in Scituate, Johnston
It’s difficult to track how many people are arrested for driving on suspended or otherwise inactive licenses –– and even more difficult to learn how many multiple offenders are out there because the state Department of Motor Vehicles’ computer database is old and not easily searchable for such data. The state’s court records are also not easily searchable for such data.

11/03/2009

Flu fight gets under way
JOHNSTON –– Wearing their school uniforms, gym sweats or after-school clothes, students at St. Rocco School made history Monday when they lined up for swine flu vaccinations.

Dance talent
Marc Bertrand, professional dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Johnston, works through a dance routine with pupil Isabella Corcelli, 15, of North Providence, during a lesson Monday afternoon. “Isabella has had many years of ballet training and has created dances combining both the modern and classic traditions,” says Bertrand. They practiced the mambo and rumba Monday.

11/02/2009

Johnston R.I. committee approves plan for solar heat at school
Installation of solar-heating system hinges on availability of federal stimulus money

11/01/2009

In Johnston, appealing a zoning decision costs $2,000
Since 2004, residents are charged that much if they want to challenge a decision by the zoning officer

10/30/2009

Johnston police charge 4 with house break-ins
Officers investigate spike in cases, with more than 20 in past two to three months

10/29/2009

Johnston panel OKs tax deal for Stuart Plaza development
JOHNSTON — A developer’s proposal to fund a $40-million revitalization project with $8 million in public financing won unanimous approval from the town’s five-member Redevelopment Commission late Tuesday afternoon.

10/28/2009

Former Cranston police officer arrested
Carmine Giarrusso charged with falsely reporting a crime, after an altercation

10/27/2009

Bouncer DiBacco admits assaulting patron at Fish Company, case filed
The victim was a patron at the Fish Company bar in Providence who suffered a fractured eye socket.

10/26/2009

Development district established for plaza
JOHNSTON — Taking another step toward the revitalization of the Stuart’s Plaza property, the Town Council has established a redevelopment district for the 20-acre area off Hartford Avenue where a developer hopes to build a hotel and bring back retail activity.

10/21/2009

Johnston council president, union at odds over health care
JOHNSTON — An ordinance proposed by the Town Council president, and strongly opposed by the firefighters union, would establish health benefits for firefighters outside the collective bargaining process.