Welcome to Warwick Rhode Island

Welcome to Warwick Rhode Island

Welcome to the official website of the City of Warwick, Rhode Island – an online resource for both residents and visitors alike which provides a wide range of information on Warwick’s elected officials, municipal services, and much more.

Warwick Comprehensive Plan Website

Warwick Comprehensive Plan Website

Please visit the Warwick Comprehensive Plan website – the central location for everything you need to know about the plan and how to get involved! 

Fair Housing

Fair Housing

It's Your Right.  The Law Is There To Protect You.

Fair housing is a civil right protected by federal law. The City of Warwick's Community Development Office is here to answer your questions and take action, if necessary, to protect you and / or your family from housing discrimination.

Mapping the Risk in Warwick.  Flood Map Modernization

Mapping the Risk in Warwick. Flood Map Modernization

Flood hazard maps, also known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), are important tools in the effort to protect lives and properties in Warwick. They indicate the risk for flooding throughout the City. However, the current maps are out of date and an extensive Flood Map Modernization Program is currently underway nationwide.

Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation

The City of Warwick provides a wide range of facilities for both recreation and athletics. From skating and swimming to dog shows and quilting, the Recreation department is a valuable contributor to our quality of life.

Economic Development

Economic Development

Warwick delivers the development, support, and cutting-edge infrastructure needed to propel companies beyond their local ambitions. Our focus on intermodal transportation means easy access to any destination; the convergence of air, road and rail travel in one place brings unparalleled convenience to businesses on the move.

Warwick's History and Heritage

Warwick's History and Heritage

Founded by Samuel Gorton in 1642, Warwick has played a role in some of the most significant events in American history.

City of Warwick Employment Opportunities

City of Warwick Employment Opportunities

The Personnel Department’s goal is provide all citizens a fair and reasonable opportunity to serve and receive quality public service by following the provisions of the City’s Personnel Merit System Ordinance and all State and Federal Standards.

Assessors Online Database

Warwick Citizen Self-Service


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CodeRED

The City of Warwick has instituted a new rapid emergency notification service called CodeRED®.  The new system will distribute emergency messages via telephone to targeted areas or the entire City of Warwick at a rate of 1,000 calls per minute.

CodeRED® employs a one-of-a-kind Internet mapping capability for geographic targeting of calls, coupled with a high speed telephone calling system capable of delivering customized pre-recorded emergency messages directly to homes and businesses, live individuals and answering machines.

By registering, you'll be added to the emergency call list.  CLICK HERE to register
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

WARWICK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE INFORMATION - Monday, May 27, 2013.  Parade begins at 9:15AM

April 1, 2013 - – Residents are reminded that weekly curbside collection of yard waste began last week and will continue until the first week in October.  Yard waste is collected on the same day that trash and recycling are picked up.  Residents can also bring materials to the city’s compost facility, located behind the Mickey Stevens sports complex on Sandy Lane, Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Additional information about yard waste, trash and recycling collection is available in the Warwick calendar, which is mailed out annually to residents.

Officials, stakeholders “fishing” for ideas for Rocky Point
Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:07

Recognizing that Rocky Point is still an “al-luring” place for many Rhode Islanders, the Rocky Point Foundation, the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association and elected officials will be fishing for ideas as the state works to revitalize the former amusement park property.

WHO: Rocky Point Foundation and Saltwater Anglers Association members, DEM Director Janet Coit, members of the general public

WHAT: A “casting for ideas” event to begin discussions about possible future uses for Rocky Point property

WHEN and WHERE: Saturday at noon at Rocky Point in front of the former site of the saltwater pool


PHOTO OPPORTUNIITES: Rhode Islanders of all ages and special guests will cast fishing rods for a number of items tethered offshore to floating plastic bottles. As items are reeled in, participants will be asked to share thoughts for the park, using the items, such as a running shoe, lobster cutout, walking stick, cut as a jumping-off point for discussion of future park uses.
The Rocky Point Foundation mascot, Rocky Lobsta’, will also be making an appearance.

Saturday’s event is meant to get people thinking about possible uses for the 82 acres that the state recently acquired.

It’s also meant to bring attention to a public workshop that will be held Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. The meeting, meant to solicit ideas for the property, is hosted by the Rocky Point Foundation with the approval of the state Department of Environmental Management, which will receive a report on the Foundation’s findings. Additional workshops may be held at locations throughout the state depending on interest.


For more information about the May 7 workshop, please call John Howell at 732-3100.

 
Dress-down day to raise awareness about sexual assault
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 13:13

Many city employees take part in “Casual Fridays,” which raise funds for charitable causes. On Friday, casual day will also be “Denim Day,” as the city takes part in an international campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault, Mayor Scott Avedisian said. Flyers will be posted in departments to explain Denim Day to the public, he said.

This will be the second annual Rhode Island Denim Day, sponsored and promoted by Day One, an agency providing services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes and educating the public throughout the state. Among their numerous services is a 24-hour victims of crime helpline, which is 1-800-494-8100. The city also took part in last year’s event.

 
Prescription Drug Take-back Day set for Saturday
Monday, 22 April 2013 13:33

Mayor Scott Avedisian and Colonel Stephen McCartney are encouraging residents who have expired and/or unwanted prescription medications to take advantage of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 27. The Warwick Police Department will join more than two dozen other law enforcement agencies throughout the state for this initiative. 

Residents are encouraged to bring prescription drugs to Police headquarters, 99 Veterans Memorial Drive in Apponaug, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Officers will ensure that the medications are disposed of properly.

 
NATIONAL GRID REMINDS NEW ENGLAND CUSTOMERS OF PAYMENT SCAM
Friday, 12 April 2013 10:03

NATIONAL GRID REMINDS NEW ENGLAND CUSTOMERS OF PAYMENT SCAM

Customer Phone Payments Are Accepted, But Never Demanded

WALTHAM. Mass. -- National Grid again is reminding its customers of a nationwide utility bill scam.  National Grid electric customers have received telephone calls from individuals claiming to work for National Grid.  These scammers demand payment, through a pre-paid card, on past due balances for electric accounts and threaten customers that their service will immediately be shut-off for non-payment.  In some cases the caller also tells the customer that they may have a faulty meter that is dangerous and in need of replacing for a substantial fee.  The electric meter is the property of National Grid. Customers are not responsible for meter replacement costs. Callers are then directed to purchase a pre-paid card to make an immediate payment in order to keep their power on.

National Grid does contact customers with past due balances by phone to offer payment options, but never demands direct payment over the telephone.  If customers wish, they can arrange for a payment by check, credit card or debit card if they speak directly to a customer service representative.  Payment can also be made by credit card or debit card without a representative’s assistance.  Customers who have received calls demanding immediate payment through a pre-paid card or who may have been given fraudulent phone numbers for National Grid should make note of the company’s published customer service number.  To verify information and for any billing-related questions in New England, customers should call National Grid’s Customer Contact Center at
1-800-322-3223.  

 
Avedisian encourages Earth Day participation
Thursday, 11 April 2013 12:57

In recognition of activities around the world that will mark the 43rd annual Earth Day celebration, Mayor Scott Avedisian has signed a proclamation declaring April 22 as Earth Day in the City of Warwick, and is encouraging residents and businesses to take part in local events.

The proclamation recognizes that the global community faces extraordinary challenges, such as health issues, food and water shortages and economic struggles, and that all people have a “right to a healthy, sustainable environment with economic growth.” It also encourages residents, businesses and institutions to use the day to “commit to building a sustainable and green economy.”

 
Dueling Mayors to raise funds for Gaspee road striping
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:40

CRANSTON/WARWICK LINE – It’s not unusual to hear of a little rivalry between Rhode Island’s municipalities, but Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung will be taking their fight to the street – literally – tomorrow morning.

At the word of Pawtuxet Rangers Colonel Ron Barnes, the two mayors, yielding their weapons, will walk several paces, turn, and face off in a duel.

 
Fire Department to hold graduation ceremony for Recruit Class
Tuesday, 19 March 2013 13:08

Mayor Scott Avedisian will join Fire Chief Edmund Armstrong, the Board of Public Safety and other department officials at a ceremony Thursday night to celebrate the graduation of Recruit Class 2012-2. The event begins at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 3275 Post Road.

 
Avedisian, Pawtuxet Rangers kick off fundraising drive to fund purchase, preservation of 236-year old copy of Charter
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 13:32

Rangers learned by chance it was up for auction and worked quickly to secure its purchase

WARWICK – Mayor Scott Avedisian, Pawtuxet Rangers Colonel Ron Barnes, and Janet Hartman, a Pawtuxet Village Association board member and associate member of the Rangers, will hold a press conference to announce a fundraising effort to pay for the preservation and display of a 236-year old copy of the Rangers’ Charter. The event will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Rangers’ Armory, 59 Remington Street.

The Rangers’ original Charter was issued in 1774; however, the Rangers have not owned anything dating to their Colonial existence. By chance, late last year they learned that a copy of the Charter, made by Company Clerk John Waterman, Jr., between 1777 and 1778, was to be auctioned by the Skinner Auction House in Boston.

 

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Review upcoming and past meetings through this online resource.

 Online Agendas and Minutes

Action Center

This module was created in order to facilitate more convenient and effective communication between you and Warwick City Hall. 

Warwick Action Center

Virtual Ballot Box

What would you consider to be the most critical issue facing Warwick today?
 

Weather Issues

New England weather can change in an instant.  Keep informed on all weather related issues through our online partnership with NOAA. 
 

 
Warwick Weather

Local Traffic

Warwick is a major transportation hub of southern New England.  Through our online resource, you may check flight and bus schedules, local traffic reports, road conditions, and more.  CLICK HERE.

 
Transportation Issues

Local Events

Many events are held throughout Warwick on a regular basis.  To keep you up to date on what's happening, the Department of Culture, Tourism and Development has provided an online events calendar.  CLICK HERE
 
 
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