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Meyer Back as Interim Supt.; Page to Stay as HS Principal – East Greenwich News

1 month ago | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Brian Ricca will be paid through Aug. 31The appearance of former Supt. Alexis Meyer in the Cole cafetorium Tuesday night just before the School Committee opened the public portion of their meeting was a pretty strong tell. Indeed, minutes later, after the panel voted to accept the separation agreement for Supt. Brian Ricca, Chair Alyson Powell called a vote to approve the hiring of Meyer as interim superintendent, effective immediately.
English Curriculum Changes Prompt Debate – East Greenwich News

2 months ago | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

The curriculum has been in place since 2021; administrators say changes needed for more equity Curriculum – English Language Arts curriculum for grades 6-12 in particular – is having a moment in East Greenwich, with some parents expressing concern that changes to the curriculum substituting novels and whole texts for reading shorter texts and excerpts.
Frenchtown Kindergartners, Parents Share STEAM Activities – East Greenwich News

2 months ago | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Above: From left, Jack Silberman with his daughter, Edith, and Neal Madhani and his son, Deven, at the Jan. 27 STEAM event at Frenchtown. State and local teachers of the year join forces to present the special eventThe cafeteria at Frenchtown Elementary was abuzz with the sounds of children and parents as they visited various stations for STEAM Night: Discover, Create, Innovate! (STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).
EG Calendar: Civics Bee Signup Deadline, EGHS Cabaret – East Greenwich News

2 months ago | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Above: The Varnum House Museum is hosting demos of chocolate-making in Early America. If you have an 02818 event you want to share and is open to all, send it to .
Buzz on Business: DiSegna Celebrates 10 Years Leading Tio Mateo’s – East Greenwich News

2 months ago | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Above: Ross DiSegna, owner of Tio Mateo’s / Greenwich Bay Gourmet since 2015And a grand opening for Tier One PTDo you have an update you’d like to see included here regarding an 02818 business? Whether it’s small or big news, we’d like to hear from you! Share the buzz: . Ross DiSegna of Tio Mateo’s / Greenwich Bay Gourmet just celebrated his 10-year anniversary of taking ownership.
Police Swarm Dave's Monday Evening Looking for Suspect – East Greenwich News

Jan 27, 2025 | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Photo credit: Sam Ross/theradioscout.comThey didn’t find himJen Lentino was at her register at the Dave’s Marketplace at 1000 Division Street early Monday evening when suddenly the store filled with police. “We had cops all over the store,” she recounted as she walked to her car at the end of her shift around 9 p.m. Customers were wondering what was going on, she said. One colleague came out of the women’s bathroom and police filed in to check in there.
EG Calendar: Council, School, Zoning Meetings – East Greenwich News

Jan 26, 2025 | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Above: Greenwich Cove early last week. If you have an 02818 event you want to share and is open to all, send it to . This WeekMonday, January 27Town Council meeting – The panel meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. The agenda includes some appointments to local boards and two liquor license transfers because of new ownership. Find the full agenda, including the Zoom link, HERE.
Town, Developer Settle Division Road Dispute – East Greenwich News

Jan 23, 2025 | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

The number of units is still 410, but 50% will be for people 55+The Town and developer Ned Capozzi have settled a lawsuit that arose after the Planning Board denied approval to a 410-unit development on Division Road in August 2023. The settlement, which was also approved by a group of residents who had banded together to have more influence, requires the builder to make at least 50 percent of the units age-restricted (for people 55 and older).
Planning Board Weighs 43-Unit Development Off Division – East Greenwich News

Jan 21, 2025 | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Above: An aerial view of the proposed development. Owner of abutting horse farm says blasting during construction will threaten her businessThe Planning Board last Wednesday (1/15/25) heard testimony from both the developer and residents about a plan to build 39 condominiums and 4 house lots on a 31-acre parcel at 2000 Division Road.
EG Calendar: Legislative Forum, Land Trust Meeting – East Greenwich News

Jan 19, 2025 | eastgreenwichnews.com | Elizabeth McNamara

Above: Sledding on Academy Field January 2024. Happy snowy Monday!If you have an 02818 event you want to share and is open to all, send it to . This WeekMonday, January 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No school. Tuesday, January 21Cove Management Commission meeting – The panel meets in the first floor conference room at Town Hall at 5 p.m. In person only. Find the agenda HERE.