Council Names Andrew Nota as New Town Manager
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The Town Council announced Wednesday it has chosen Andrew Nota to serve as the new town manager. They will vote on his appointment in open session Tuesday, Aug. 6. Nota currently serves as the town manager for Jamestown. “He really had all of...
Council Rehires Firefighter Dismissed Last Year
Former Finance Clerk Laurie Perry also rehired By Elizabeth F. McNamara Firefighter Rob Warner, fired for insubordination one year ago under the previous administration, is back on the job as of Tuesday, following a settlement agreement with the town. Former finance...
School Committee Approves New Field Trip Policy Ending Parent Fees
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The School Committee voted 6-0 last week to approve a new field trip policy eliminating parent fees for all trips relating to the curriculum or furthering academic achievement. Committeewoman Alyson Powell was absent. The district revised the...
Schools Get $44K More in State Aid Than Anticipated
By Elizabeth F. McNamara When all was said and done with the 2020 state budget, East Greenwich got $44,000 more than it had anticipated, the School Committee learned Tuesday night. At a total of $2.66 million, it’s still $432,000 less than what the district got...
D’Amico Takes Position in Warwick
Above: Mike D’Amico during a Town Council budget presentation earlier this year. By Elizabeth F. McNamara Mike D’Amico, the finance consultant hired in December who helped the newly elected Town Council through its first budget cycle as well as union contract...Upcoming Events
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