Anonymous Anti-Candidate Mailers Prompt EG Dems Complaint
Christa Thompson, chair of the East Greenwich Town Democratic Committee, filed a complaint with the state Board of Elections Monday, citing recent anonymous mailings attacking state Rep. Justine Caldwell (Dist. 30), a Democrat, who is running for reelection against...
Remembrance of Hallowe’ens Past
By Donald Tunnicliff Rice When I was a kid in the ‘40s and ‘50s, Hallowe'en – as we used to spell it – was second only to Christmas as my favorite celebration of the year. And the town of East Greenwich encouraged us kids to feel that way. Things got going after...
Police Log: Parent-Child Conflicts; Door-to-Door Soap Sales
Monday, Oct. 12 6:09 p.m. – A yellow lab was sitting alone next to the intersection of Middle Road and Balsam Drive. An EGPD officer brought the dog to North Kingstown Animal Hospital where a microchip revealed the dog belonged to a Cedar Avenue resident. The officer...
EGHS Grads Turn to Gap Years, Armed Forces During Pandemic
Above: Codey Therault, EGHS Class of 2020, got a farewell parade before entering the U.S. Army Oct. 26. By Suraj Sait With COVID-19 interrupting most parts of everyday life, even the traditional education system has been turned on its head. Instead of continuing on...
Boys Soccer: EG Bests Westerly, 2-1
Above: EG's Andrew Mega. Photos by Chuck Nadeau. Find all his photos at chuckn.com. Westerly went up by a goal in the first half Saturday night, but Ethan Fain was brought down in the penalty area and scored on the penalty kick. In the second half, Fain scored again...
Car Crash Victim’s Name Released
Warwick police Monday released the name of the woman who died in the Post Road car crash early Sunday morning. She was Michaela Lynch, 19, of Warwick. She was a passenger in a 2003 Buick Park Avenue sedan heading south on Post Road that crashed into the bridge over...
Early Morning Crash Kills 1, Injures 3
Above: The site of the crash – the car hit the abutment on the left side of the road. The driver has been charged with DUI An early morning crash Sunday resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to the three others, including the driver, who has been...
Letter to the Editor: Current State, Local Leaders Are Helping Schools
Submitted by Eugene Quinn. While I believe partisan politics has no place in public education, as a member of an elected body charged by statute with the care, control, and management of public school interests I want to acknowledge the important role our current Town...
Girls Soccer: EG Powers Over Middletown, 4-0
Above: Abby Lewis (#4) scores during the first half for the Avengers Friday night. Lewis scored a total of three goals for EG during the game. Photos by Chuck Nadeau. Find all his photos at chuckn.com. The EG Girls Soccer team had a strong showing Friday night at...
EG’s Cooney Getting TV Time at Syracuse
Above: Nolan Cooney punting. Credit: Syracuse University While a host of hometown boys are sitting out this fall football season, EG's Nolan Cooney has been seen on the screen in several games for the Syracuse Orangemen. Cooney, a 5th year senior holds down kickoff,...
A Tree Dies on Spring Street
This story was amended Oct. 26, 2020. It was a beautiful giant of a tree, rising above Spring Street for more than 100 years, possibly more than 200 years. Some purple (or copper) beech trees can live as long as 300 years. No one knows exactly how old this beech tree...
Letter to the Editor: Caldwell Mailer Incorrect
Submitted by Glenn Valentine Last weekend I received a mailer from incumbent Rep. Justine Caldwell and feel it is important to point out the misleading claim regarding her opponent, “Voting against taking guns away from convicted domestic abusers.” What Rep. Caldwell...
This Week in EG Real Estate: 24 New Listings & 23 Open Houses!
Above: 201 South Pierce Road, listed by Greg Dantas of Rhode Island Real Estate Services. Data is compiled via Riliving.com as of Friday, 10/23/20, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the...
Events: Farmers Market, Final ‘Take It Outside’ Sunday, House History
Goddard Park Farmers Market You have two more Fridays to enjoy this bustling market with vegetables, flowers, plants, baked goods, prepared foods, personal care and pet care products. At Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find out more HERE. ‘Take It...
Obituary: Alfred C. ‘Fred’ Sauerbrey, 83
EG News Obituary Policy: We post obituaries relevant to our readers. If you would like to share an obituary, send it to editor@eastgreenwichnews.com. Put "obituary" in the subject line. Alfred C. “Fred” Sauerbrey, died of cancer Oct. 20, at the age of 83. He was the...
Letter to the Editor: Vote the Whole Ballot – It Matters
Above: Anthony Giarrusso and Justine Caldwell during the 2018 campaign. Submitted by Jordan Kalinsky It doesn’t take a political science degree to understand that the 2020 general election will be one of the most consequential elections in modern US history. Wildfires...
Smith’s Castle Recognizes Slave History
Smith’s Castle in North Kingstown is known for offering historical tours and educational programs about Rhode Island’s history from the 16th to the 20th centuries. It just so happens a large chunk of that history revolves around the transatlantic slave trade. Smith’s...
Voting Updates: School Candidate Mason Drops Out; 2,722 Voted So Far
Candidate Monica Mason said she is dropping out of the School Committee race. Her name, however, remains on the ballot. Mason cited health reasons for her decision. That leaves three others still in the race: William Hangan, Kevin Murphy, and Tim Moniz, for three open...
EGHS Graduate Designs Philadelphia’s ‘I Voted’ Sticker
After turning in their ballots, people around the nation will be receiving "I Voted” stickers on Election Day this year. However, the people of Philadelphia won't be given the standard, oval shaped sticker with the American flag and Times New Roman lettering. The City...
Letter to Editor: Don’t Discount Youth Vote, Mr. Giarrusso
Submitted by Anavey Swanson In a recent radio interview of candidate Anthony Giarrusso by Gene Valicenti, Mr. Giarrusso agreed with the interviewer’s view that Rep. Justine Caldwell is pandering to “young kids” for their vote next month. Well, I am one of those...
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