CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between July 9 and July 12. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of the arrest, were only omitted when not provided by police. Subscribe July 9 5:39 p.m. — Jessica Dupont, 49, of … Read more
Courtesy of Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins Facebook CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — A complaint against Mayor of Cranston Ken Hopkins has been dismissed by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. In a vote on Tuesday, the commission voted 5-0 to dismiss the complaints over the hiring of Hopkins’ son-in-law as a firefighter, as well as his promotion … Read more
July 25, Free Summer Concert Series with Stone Cold Gypsies is being co-sponsored by the Cranston Parks and Recreation and Cranston Public Library on Thurs., July 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. Blankets and chairs are welcome. For more details or in case of inclement weather, … Read more
Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of individuals 55 years and older. Rehabilitation Care Wednesday, July 31st – 10:00 a.m. Provided by: Morgan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Rehab is care that can help you get back, keep, or improve abilities that you need for daily life. What does rehab actually include? A … Read more
NOTICEOf Matters Pending and For HearingIn Said CourtOn the dates specified in notices below at9 A.M. for hearing said mattersCranston City Hall869 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 029103rd Floor, Council Chambers BIERNACKI, VICTORIA ESTATE Petition for Removal of Fiduciary; for hearing August 8, 2024 FOSTER, JOHN P. ESTATE Petition for Administration; for hearing August 8, 2024 … Read more
By RORY SCHULER A Westerly father visited the Cranston School Committee on July 15. As he accused the school district of discriminating against the vast majority of city students, the seventh-ranked student from Cranston High School East’s Top 10 quietly held a rainbow-colored sign, no bigger than a medium-sized pizza box lid. The sign said … Read more
Cranston Herald photos by Barbara Polichetti Music, food and fireworks marked the end of St. Mary’s Feast in Cranston Sunday — a 119-year-old festival that is the highlight of the year for many residents in the city’s Knightsville section. The five-day event draws tens of thousands of people to celebrate with a combination of religious … Read more
“Pavilion Ave Plat”Minor Subdivision with Zoning ReliefUnified Development Review You are hereby notified that the Cranston City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Minor Subdivision – Preliminary Plan requiring zoning relief entitled “Pavilion Ave Plat.” This public hearing will be held on Tuesday August 6, 2024 at 6:30 P.M., in the … Read more
By PAM SCHIFF Special to the Herald In the 21st century, it is not uncommon for a child to come out as gay, bisexual or transgender. But, it always affects each family differently, and how they accept and address the topic is crucial for the child. For Shari Roberti, she was surprised when her youngest … Read more
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Anglers and boaters are being advised to stay away from Meshanticut Pond in Cranston on Thursday. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) said it will be treating the pond for a variety of invasive aquatic plants, including sacred lotus, variable water milfoil and fanwort. BACKGROUND: Invasive aquatic plants are … Read more