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Monday, 22 February 2010 09:35 |
If employee participation increases, potential cost savings could reach as high as $876,000
Citing the success of a one-year pilot program, Mayor Scott Avedisian and Maria Gil, managing partner and co-founder of ER Card, announced today that they will extend for another year, at no cost to the city, a program that allows City employees and their immediate family members to enroll in the innovative, electronic personal health record (ePHR) and healthcare management service. [CLICK HERE to view Mayor Avedisian's Video testimonial]
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Friday, 12 February 2010 11:53 |
Municipal budget savings total $1.74 million in this fiscal year; Avedisian seeking $1.86 million from Schools
A year ago, Mayor Scott Avedisian and municipal, police and fire unions agreed to contracts, ratified by the City Council, projected to save nearly $10 million over 40 months. Avedisian announced today additional personnel savings, outside the scope of those contracts, and other measures, meant to help the city withstand a proposed $3.3 million, fourth-quarter cut from the state as well as projected local revenue shortfalls.
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Tuesday, 12 January 2010 09:45 |
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We’re turning the clock back to 1970!! Join the staff at Thayer Arena on January 23, 2010 from 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM for a special public skate. Celebrate 40 years of skating with a disc jockey playing music from the 70’s! Bring a canned good to donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors for free admission. Those without canned goods will pay the $1.00 admission fee from 1970.
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Friday, 18 December 2009 15:33 |
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On Saturday, January 16, 2010, a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive at the Warwick Police Department to examine all aspects of the agency’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. The Warwick Department’s last such assessment was conducted in August of 2006, after which it was awarded re-accredited status. This latest assessment is part of a voluntary process to maintain nationally accredited status – a highly prized recognition of professional excellence in law enforcement. |
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 08:57 |
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Christmas Trees and Candles Are Leading Causes of Fire in December
The Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs (RIAFC) is urging Rhode Islanders to be extra careful this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), real and artificial Christmas trees are the first items ignited in an estimated 210 home fires each year. On average, one in nine Christmas tree fires resulted in a death and electrical problems were factors in nearly half of all Christmas tree fires. |
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Tuesday, 24 November 2009 15:33 |
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Mayor Scott Avedisian announced today that Warwick’s Truancy Court continues to have a positive effect on students and their families, with statistics from the 2008-2009 school year showing Warwick ahead of statewide averages in such areas as increased attendance and improved grades. |
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009 15:46 |
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Water and sewer tax payments will soon be accepted online and by phone too
Mayor Scott Avedisian today announced that the city, which recently began accepting property tax payments online, now also offers taxpayers the ability to pay current year property tax bills by phone with a credit card or an e-check. Those interested in using this new service must call the vendor, Official Payments, toll free at 877-847-6321. Taxpayers must have their year and bill number ready. |
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Monday, 19 October 2009 15:49 |
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The Fire Department’s Annual Fire Safety Day will be held rain or shine this Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at fire headquarters, located in Apponaug, 111 Veterans Memorial Drive (adjacent to the police station). |
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