National Grid Installing New Gas Line on Route 2
By Elizabeth F. McNamara South County Trail (aka Route 2) has gotten a little narrower just north of Middle Road, part of a three-year National Grid project called “Growth Point RI.” The goal? To augment natural gas delivery to the southern part of the state by adding...
EG Baseball Legend Wilma Briggs, Still Inspiring 65 Years On
Above: The Fort Wayne Daisies in 1952. Wilma Briggs is in the lower right corner. By Lila Zarrella “Who are these people?” a 7-year-old EG Parks & Rec camper wonders, inspecting the photographs lining the lobby walls of East Greenwich High School. She slowly...
Fire on High Hawk Forces Evacuation; No Injuries
By Elizabeth F. McNamara A fire Thursday morning, July 4, at a house on High Hawk Road off Frenchtown Road displaced residents but no one was injured. EG fire got the call at 10:30 a.m. and by the time they arrived, according to Chief Bernie Patenaude, there was a...
Safety Town: Life Lessons for Kindergarten Set
By Aiza Shaikh The 5 year old comes to a complete stop at a stop sign. She waits for a group of her peers to cross so she can continue riding her tricycle. When she reaches the Ice Cream Shop, she stands up and takes off her helmet. She then enters the shop and asks...
A Thursday ‘Chalk’-Filled with Art & Music
By Max Frazier and Elizabeth McNamara Thursday night was one of those special times in downtown East Greenwich when there are dozens of things to see, do and listen to. The annual Chalk the Block festival was bigger than ever, with nearly all of the 95 available...Upcoming Events
Jul
16
Tue
7:00 pm
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm
The agenda includes a possible vote on a new director of finance, administration and operations as well as a vote on engaging finance consultant Mike D’Amico for help with a transition to a new administrator[...]
Jul
17
Wed
7:00 pm
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The existing house at 32 Exchange St., which is slated for demolition. The Planning Board meets Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. On the agenda, the board will review the preliminary plan for a 12-unit[...]
Jul
18
Thu
6:30 pm
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
All summer concerts will be held at Academy Field on Thursdays. This year there will be a food truck at each concert starting at 6pm. Each night the truck will be different as well as[...]
Jul
19
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Jul
20
Sat
7:30 pm
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Bring your blanket! The MSA is proud to present our annual free Outdoor Movie event, held on Academy Field (Behind Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street). All movies begin at dusk. Refreshments will be available on-site for purchase. Be[...]