Scott Avedisian

Avedisian: Turn old Potowomut School into a Fire station

Scott MacKay — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:37:14 +0000

Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian today announced that he is moving ahead with plans to renovate the closed Potowomut Elementary School into a fire station to serve the neighborhood.

Avedisian said in a news release that he will ask the city council to use $2 million in bonds for the renovation. The mayor said putting a fire facility in the old school would allow Warwick to end its fire service agreement with the East Greenwich Fire District, which would save Warwick the annual $350,000 payment to East Greenwich.

Avedisian and Fung Paint the Town for Gaspee Days Fundraiser

John Bender — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:24:05 +0000

Gaspee Days, is a time honored tradition for the towns of Cranston and Warwick each summer, but fundraising has begun early for the mayors of the respective towns.

In order to raise the $5000 needed to paint the parade stripe, mayors Scott Avedisian of Warwick and Allan Fung of Cranston, will be racing each other to paint a ten foot strip of the roadway.

Avedisian is happy to be in a race other than political.

Bonus Q+A: Shekarchi eyeing possible mayoral run in Warwick

Ian Donnis — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000

State Representative Joe Shekarchi joins us on Bonus Q+A to talk about why he ran for the General Assembly, his political future, and his car tax proposal, among other issues.

Shekarchi has his eye on the mayor's office in Warwick

Ian Donnis — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:24:04 +0000

State Representative Joseph Shekarchi, who still has more than $82,000 in his campaign account after aggressively raising money during his rep run last year, is keeping a close eye on City Hall in Warwick.

The freshman Democrat from Warwick says he'd "absolutely" consider seeking the mayor's office if incumbent Scott Avedisian doesn't seek a ninth term in 2014.

Odimgbe out as RIPTA's CEO

Flo Jonic — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:09:30 +0000

The head of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is out five months after he was placed on paid administrative leave for undisclosed reasons.

Charles Odimgbe has severed his relationship with RIPTA, according to a tersely written press release issued by the transit authority’s board. The decision to end his employment was mutual, according to the statement.

Bonus Q+A: Avedisian says RI GOP should focus on appealing legislative candidates

Ian Donnis — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian talks about his political future, the challenges facing the RI GOP, the outlook for putting RIPTA on a better footing, and more

Avedisian, Fung + Doherty staying in touch in advance of 2014

Ian Donnis — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:17:46 +0000

Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and 2012 CD1 candidate Brendan Doherty are keeping their lines of communication open as the three Republicans consider their possible moves for 2014.

Chafee reinforces his support for a long-term approach to economic development

Ian Donnis — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:28:12 +0000

With a series of organizations calling for more urgency in jolting Rhode Island’s under-performing economy, Governor Lincoln Chafee says the state needs to remain focused on a long-term approach.

Speaking during a news conference highlighting $110 million in federally-backed improvements at T.F. Green Airport, Chafee said:

TGIF: 14 things about Rhode Island politics + media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

It’s time for the second rendition of my new Friday column. Thanks for reading, and as always, feel free to send me tips or thoughts at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org.