New Resident Guide Warwick Rhode Island 2016 1 2 INTRODUCTION The Guide to Warwick was researched and compiled by the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. It is intended to assist newcomers to the City of Warwick whether they be individuals, families or businesses. Warwick is a dynamic, growing city. Location, geography, climate, transportation and a strong economic base, all contribute to make the city one of the northeast’s finest areas in which to live, work, and do business. Warwick’s most important resource, however, is its people. In these pages, you will find listings of community and business organizations. The individuals associated with these groups are the lifeblood of the city. They number in the thousands and their efforts have brought the city national recognition. They represent a diverse cross section of the populous: government, business, labor, human services and others. Their input is an integral and invaluable facet of life in Warwick. Warwick has been designated as one of the top 20 safest cities in the United States. The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following organizations for their contributions that made this guide possible. Department of Human Services, City of Warwick Rhode Island Department of Economic Development Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission The Warwick Beacon United States Bureau of the Census Division of Vital Statistics, State of Rhode Island 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . 3 Table of Contents. 4 Facts About Rhode Island. 5 Rhode Island Federal Officials. 7 Rhode Island State Government. 8 Warwick City Government. 9 Warwick City Council & School Committee. .10 Warwick Schools. 11 Colleges & Universities. 13 Recreation. 14 Suggested Rhode Island Beaches. 16 Warwick Marinas. .17 Churches. 18 Banks . 20 . 21 Real Estate / Apartments / Property Management . 22 . 23 Transportation. 24 Auto / Limo / Motor Coach Rental Taxi—Bus—Train—Airport Hotels / Motels / Bed & Breakfasts . 25 Media . 26 Newspaper—Radio—Television Fraternal & Civic Organizations. 27 Utilities & Services. 28 Featured Physicians, Surgeons & Chiropractors. 29 Emergency Phone Numbers & Medical Facilities. 30 4 FACTS ABOUT RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT The constitution of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, adopted in 1842, establishes five general State offices. They are: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and General Treasurer. Some elected State officials serve two year terms and other four year terms. There are 20 major departments under the Governor. General elections are held on the first Tuesday in November in even numbered years. Rhode Island sends two Senators and two Representatives to our nation’s Capital. POPULATION Rhode Island is the second most densely populated State in the United States, with an average of 903 persons per square mile of land area. The population of Rhode Island as of 2000 numbered l,048,319 according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census. EDUCATION Rhode Island has 7 state colleges and 8 Private Colleges that includes nationally recognized Brown University, RI School of Design, and Johnson & Wales University & Culinary Institute. Rhode Island has many private and parochial schools to compliment our public schools. CLIMATE Year-round temperature averages 50 degrees; February is usually the coldest month with a mean temperature near 29 degrees. The warmest month is usually July with a mean temperature of 73 degrees. The annual average rainfall is over 40 inches. LIVING Rhode Island provides a wide range of living styles with an adequate supply of housing to accommodate new residents. Individual apartments, condominiums, suburban estates, and single family, homes are available. Recreation and relaxation are very much a part of the mainstream of life in Rhode Island. The State has 400 miles of shoreline, acres of woodlands and a variety of recreational facilities. Because of Rhode Island’s small size, instate commuting time is remarkably brief. Continued on next page 5 Continued—FACTS ABOUT RHODE ISLAND ECONOMY The Industrial Revolution in America began in Rhode Island in 1793, with the establishment of a water-powered cotton mill on the banks of the Blackstone River in Pawtucket. It has become known as the Old Slater Mill after Samuel Slater, who was the founder of the American Textile Industry. From this distinctive beginning, Rhode Island developed into a modern diversified economy. The job opportunities are as diversified as our culture. More information and resources are available at www.centralrichamber.com . DRIVING DISTANCES Warwick To: Providence. 9 miles Newport. 24 miles Woonsocket . 20 miles Westerly. 38 miles Narragansett. 26 miles Warwick To: Boston . 60 miles New York City . 190 miles Hartford, Ct. 79 miles New London Ct. 63 miles Portsmouth, N.H. 126 miles Fall River, Ma. 28 miles New Bedford, Ma . 40 miles Hyannis, Ma. 85 miles Provincetown, Ma . …………… 133 miles 6 RHODE ISLAND FEDERAL OFFICIALS UNITED STATE SENATORS U.S. REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS Senator Jack Reed Congressman David N. Cicilline 1000 Chapel View Blvd. Suite 290 249 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 200 Cranston, RI 02920 Pawtucket, RI 02860 Tel: (401) 943-3100 (401) 729-5600 TTY:: (800) 284-4200 FAX: (401) 729-5608 Fax: (401) 464-6837 Web: http://cicilline.house.gov/ Web: http://reed.senate.gov. E-mail:http://reed.senate.gov/ Washington Office Contact/contact-share.cfm 128 Cannon House Office Building U.S. House of Representatives 408 US Federal Courthouse Washington, D.C. 20515 One Exchange Terrace, Suite 408 (202) 225-4911 Providence, RI 02903-1773 TTY: 711 Phone (401) 528-5200 FAX: (202) 225-3290 TTY: 800-745-5555 Fax (401) 528-5242 Congressman James R. Langevin Washington Office 300 Centerville Road, Suite 200 South 728 Hart Building Warwick, RI 02886 Washington, DC 20510 401-732-9400 Tel: (202) 224-4642 Fax: 401-737-2982 Fax: (202) 224-4680 [email protected] The Washington, DC office is located In the Hart Senate Office Building. Washington Office 109 Cannon House Office Building Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Washington, DC 20515 170 Westminster Street, Suite 1100 202-225-2735 Providence, RI 02903 Fax: 202-225-5976 (401) 453-5294 TTY:711 Fax:401-453-5294 [email protected] Washington Office United States Senate 717 Hart Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2921 TTY: 202-224-7746 Fax: 202-228-2853 7 RHODE ISLAND STATE GOVERNMENT GENERAL OFFICERS Governor Gina Raimondo SENATORS DISTRICT 20 State House Rm. 224 DISTRICT 28 David A. Bennett 82 Smith St. Joshua Miller 27 Shippee Ave. Providence, RI 02903 254 Norwood Ave. Warwick, RI 02886 401-222-2080 Ext. 231 Cranston, RI 02905 Home: 737-0562 Fax: 401-222-8096 Home: 785-9068 Web: http://www.governor.ri.gov DISTRICT 21 E-mail:[email protected] DISTRICT 29 Eileen Naughton Michael McCaffrey 100 Old Homestead Rd Lt. Governor Daniel Mckee 115 Twin Oak Drive Warwick, RI 02888 State House Warwick, RI 02889 Home: 738-7928 Providence, RI 02903 Home: 739-7356 401-222-2371 DISTRICT 22 Fax:401222-2012 DISTRICT 30 Frank Ferri Web: http://www.ltgov.ri.gov William Walaska 38 Lippitt Ave E-Mail:riltgov.state.ri.us 140 Aldrich Ave. Warwick, RI 02889 Warwick, RI 02889 Home: 737-5113 Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea Home: 737-1065 State House Rm. 217 DISTRICT 23 82 Smith St DISTRICT 31 K. Joseph Shekarchi Providence, RI 02903 Erin P Lynch 86 Haswill Street 401-222-2357 28 Goodwin St Warwick, RI 02886 Fax: 401-222-1356 Warwick, RI 02818-4208 Home: 639-9950 Home: 741-5458 Business: 827-0100 General Treasurer Seth Magaziner Business: 739-8500 State House DISTRICT 24 82 Smith St. Rm. 102 District 33 Joseph A. Trillo Providence, RI 02903 Leonidas Raptakis 19 Gilbert Stuart Dr 401-222-2397 2080 Nooseneck Hill Rd Warwick, R.I. 02889 Fax: 401-222-6140 Coventry, RI 02816 Home: 885-3250 E-Mail:[email protected] 401-397-2720 Business: 826-9100 Web: http://www.treasury.ri.gov DISTRICT 35 DISTRICT 26 Attorney General Peter Kilmartin Dawson Tucker Hodgson Patricia Morgan 150 South Main St. 761 Indian Corner Rd. 411 Wakefield St Providence, RI 02903 Slocum, RI 02877-1040 West Warwick, RI 02893-1926 401-274-4400 Home: 667-2836 Home: 828-4831 Fax: 401-222-2725 Web:http:riag.ri. DISTRICT 27 REPRESENTATIVES E-mail:[email protected] Patricia A. Serpa DISTRICT 19 88 Silverwood Ln. Joseph McNamara W. Warwick, R.I. 02893 23 Howie Avenue Home: 823-4151 Warwick, RI 02888 8 Home: 941-8319 WARWICK CITY GOVERNMENT www.warwickri.gov City of Warwick Human Services Warwick Public Library Mayor Scott Avedisian Patricia St. Amant, Director Diane Greenwald, Dir. 3275 Post Road 461-4100 739-5440 x 222 Warwick, RI 02886 Central Branch 401-738-2000 Parks & Recreation 600 Sandy Lane Michael Rooney, Deputy Director Warwick, RI 02889 Animal Shelter 3027 West Shore Road 739-5440 250 Service Road also known as Warwick, RI 02886 101 Arthur Devine Blvd 468-4104 Apponaug Branch Warwick, RI 02886 3267 Post Road 467-4377 Personnel Warwick, RI 02886 Jane Jordan, Director 739-6411 Board of Canvassers 738-2000 x 6250 Donna McDonald, Clerk Conimicut Branch 738-2000 x 6223 Planning 55 Beach Avenue William DePasquale, Director Warwick, RI 02889 Building Department 738-2000 x 6289 737-6546 Alfred DeCorte, Building Official 738-2000 x 6299 Police Department Norwood Branch Stephen McCarthy 328 Pawtuxet Avenue City Clerk 99 Veterans Memorial Dr. Warwick, RI 02888 Judy Wild Warwick, RI 02886 941-7545 Deeds 738-2000 x 6029 www.warwickpd.org Probate 738-2000 x 6213 468-4200 for Routine Calls Vital Statistics 738-2000 x 6033 Senior Services Public Works Kathy McNamee, Director City Solicitor David Picozzi, Director 27 Pilgrim Parkway Peter Ruggerio 925 Sandy Lane Warwick, RI 02888 Warwick, RI 02886 468-4090 Community Development 738-2000 x 6500 Kevin Sullivan, Program Superintendent of Schools Coordinator Recycling & Sanitation Richard D’Agostino, ED.D 738-2000 x 6371 738-2000 x 6513 34 Warwick Lake Avenue Warwick, RI 02889 Fire Department Tax Assessor www.warwickschools.org James Mclaughlin Christopher Celeste 734-3000 111 Veterans Memorial Dr.