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Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Birthday USA! Photo from RVIA's 2009 parade that took place on Sunday, July 5. 2009.

Beach Clean-Up 2010, July 10th

Beach Clean-Up 2010, July 10th

Riverview & Save The Bay join forces to clean up the shoreline. The 2010 Beach Clean will take place on July 10th starting at 11:00 am. The "bag it" effort will last until about 1:00 pm.  Last year, approx. 340 pounds of jetsam & flotsam and fireworks ka-bangsam (new legal term) were clea...

Vintage Postcards

Vintage Postcards

Take a look at some of the vintage postcards of the Riverview neighborhood. Click on this link to see additional photos that show off the beach, cove and various locations during the early 1900s.

Rocky Point - "Get the Point"

Rocky Point - "Get the Point"

Visit "Get the Point", www.getthepoint.org, for information about the effort underway to obtain the remaining property with the "goal of making all the Rocky Point property open and accessible as a public park".

Meadowbrook Pasta Dinner

Meadowbrook Pasta Dinner

The "Pasta Dinner" presented to the Meadowbrook Tenants Association on Saturday, January 30, 2010 was a great success!  The residents truly appreciated the dinner and dessert treats.  Thank you very much to all the RVIA neighborhood volunteers that made this a very enjoyable event. And check out a...

Swans - Lots of Them

Swans - Lots of Them

Swans are frequent visitors of the beach, and they appeared in great abundance this year. Seemed like more of them than in comparison with the last few years. On several occasions, more than 50+ were counted. Fun to see. So visible during the setting sunlight. Their white bodies almost glow. Click ...


If you have news, info or photos to share pertaining to the neighborhood and its events or history, please contact RVIA's content manager at this email link: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thanks!

Check out the Events Calendar for details on the Independence Day Parade & Cookout (POSTPONED - LACK OF INTEREST or schedule conflicts)
and The Beach Cleanup.

American Flag Info: Click on this link to view a PDF that Grayce Moorehead sent along to the RVIA community.


Donations and Volunteers Needed for Flood Recovery Effort:

RI Flood RecoveryRhode Island residents affected by recent severe storms and flooding need assistance. The State of Rhode Island, in partnership with the United Way of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency, has established a donations management website to assist in connecting people who wish to donate money, goods, and services with responding agencies. These non profit organizations are tasked with assisting residents in short and long term recovery efforts. The public is urged to go to http://www.floodrecovery.ri.gov/donatevolunteer/ and follow the "Donate/Volunteer" link for specific donation information.


Rhode Island Cesspool Act of 2007:
If your home has a cesspool or you know someone else who does, it is particularly important for you to be familar with the January 2013 deadline approaching. Not all are subject to the requirements, but many in the Riverview neighborhood are. Thank you Grayce for providing the FAQ document! For more information, click on the link below:
RI Cesspool Act of 2007 - FAQs

Sewer Related: If you haven't read the ProJo article in regards to artifacts impacting sewer plans for the Riverview area, click on the following link: Native American Artifacts Halt Sewer Installation in Warwick, RI

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 June 2010 19:12
 

Meeting Minutes

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Click on the Meeting Notice from 1965 to travel to the latest RVIA meeting minutes.

Calendar

Calendar

Click on the RVIA Date Planner to view the Association's Calendar of Events.

Neighborhood Watch

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Click on the Crime Watch logo for the latest news and information provided by Warwick Police.

Block Grant Information

As of the October 14, 2009 RVIA Meeting, there is no new news to report in regards to the Block Grant. Progress on the voted on topics isn't expected until Spring 2010. The City of Warwick is expected to report to RVIA in terms of "allowable/approved" projects. Hopefully there will be more information available to announce at the May 12, 2010 RVIA meeting.  A project timeline has not been determined.  Thank you for your patience. 

Click on this link, Block Grant Information, for details pertaining to the various projects discussed & voted on at RVIA meetings in 2009.

Also, meeting minutes from the June 24, 2009 RVIA meeting are posted in the "Meeting Minutes" section. Voting results that prioritize projects are presented in these minutes.

Fireworks

Upcoming Events:

National Night Out

Tues., August 3rd

Oakland Beach


Neighborhood Meeting


Wed., August 11th

Starts at 7:00 PM
(76 Lippitt Ave. - Garage on Side)


Please refer to the Calendar page for more information about these upcoming activities.

Join RVIA

Interested in joining Riverview Improvement Association?

Membership is only $10 per year (per household).
That's quite a bargain, and a good investment in your neighborhood.

Send dues payable to:
Riverview Assoc.
c/o Elaine Sears
69 River Vue Ave.
Warwick, RI 02889

Classified Ads


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Take advantage of a free ad while
space lasts. Ads will be rotated.


Are you self employeed?
Do you have a talent you'd
like to share? Contact RVIA.


Services &
Local Businesses:



Creative Curtains & Alterations
by Gail Gaffney
For details call 738-8066


Dan Sullivan, Realtor
"I sell homes & businesses"
Free Market Analysis
Call Dan, 226-4089
Dan's Email


Granite & Tile Designs
by Tony Caparco
Countertops, Cabinets, & Flooring

Call Tony at 952-7519 or 432-6752
Warwick Beacon Article
www.graniteandtiledesigns.com


Nick's Central Vacuum Systems
Call Nick at 921-2448
www.nickscentralvacuums.com


Town Hall Lanes
Duckpin Bowling

Call Frank 831-6940
www.townhalllanes.com

 

For Sale:

Stainless Steel Hydrotherapy Whirlpool
by Fernoille. With 75 Gal. Tank
Call Paul, 738-8066


Please email RVIA Webmaster if items have been sold, or other information needs to be updated or removed. Thank you.

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