I had need of Social Security services. First I went into my on-line account to see if it could be…read moresorted there. It sort of could, but would take months to process. Next I called them to discuss and my particular need had to be transacted in person for security. I appreciate they are trying to keep my info safe. (insert wonky face emoji) And so I find myself at the SSA in Warwick. It's a large building. Plenty of parking with handicap spots close to the entrance. GPS took me to the correct parking area. Located on the ground floor, turn right inside the entrance and they are the first door on the right. A security guard is across from the entrance. On the left is a kiosk where you sign in. Answer a few questions about your visit and a ticket with a number will print out. Have a seat in their large waiting area and keep an eye on the monitor on the front wall. The left side of the screen displays what numbers are being served and where. There is no audio que that a new number has been updated, you have to keep checking. When my number came up on the screen I walked back to a row of office cubicles and entered the room number listed on the monitor. I presented my drivers license and let them know what I needed. The staff member was very pleasant, smiled, answered my questions. They entered some info into the computer, let me know what to expect and I was on my way in minutes. The office was not busy when I arrived and I was in and out in about 15 minutes having achieved my goal. Yay. I appreciate the friendly, efficient resolution.

I had no clue this location was even here. Someone told me about this location and I'm so glad they…read moredid. I was in and out all within 22 minutes. They share a space with others, but they're on the 1st floor. Decent amount of parking, you walk right in and the security guy is right there, with a warm greeting and points you to the kiosk where you check in. Very easy process, you get a number and sit and wait. They have this screen that shows you what number is next, if you aren't paying attention, they'll say your number over the intercom and then you'll know. The worker was eh, she was very blah and boring and seemed uninterested. She also talked very low, so I couldn't hear her much. But after a few minutes she opened up and smiled some but not much. It appeared to be the only window open as well so I'm assuming she got everyone. I would use this location again.

I haven't been to the DMV in more than a decade, since I'm an AAA member and go there for my…read morelicense renewal and Real ID update. I was gifted a preferred plate and needed to make a trip to transfer them to my vehicle. I may have been able to do this via the mail, but since I had a narrow timeframe, I opted to go in person. Reservations for the main location in Cranston generally book 2-3 weeks out. I made 2 appointments for the same day, one for the morning and the other for the afternoon in case I needed to gather additional information and didn't want to wait another 2-3 week for an appointment. One good thing about COVID is that it forced a restructuring of the DMV, which ended up being better for customers and employees, so many of the updates are still in place today. Step 1: make your reservation online for the day, time, and location you want to visit Step 2: arrive during your scheduled time Step 3: security will ask to see your confirmation before allowing you access to the building Step 4: wait in the check in line and hope that you have all of the forms and documents you need to get whatever you came for done Step 5: get called to the check in window (there are 4 of them) Show the employee behind the plexiglass your confirmation number, hand over your paperwork and forms for them to review and validate. If you have everything that you need, you receive a deli style ticket with a number on it and get to proceed to the upstairs waiting area. If you don't have all the paperwork and forms you need, you'll need to straighten that out before you go any further Step 6: wait in the second floor waiting area. The seats are so worn out that the faux leather is completely work off, leaving a spongy foam cushion to sit on. Even with an appointment, I waited 40 min for my number to be called Step 7: when your number is called, proceed to the numbered booth/window the automated system told you to enter and hand your paperwork over to the employee sitting behind that plexiglass. This person may or many not be friendly, but as long as they can take care of what you went to the DMV for, that doesn't matter. Pay your fee, collect your receipt, and leave.

complete waste of my time over and over. my license got suspended even though I appeared in court…read moretwice and talked to the clerk multiple times for hours. i'm sick of this. i did nothing wrong. this is getting ridiculous

It was fast and efficient and everybody was nice. Also not lines. Parking was almost enty too that…read morealwas a pro.

we moved here to warwick just over a year ago. so we went here this morning to register to vote…read more everything went smoothly. it was a pleasant visit.

The team was very helpful and promptly returned my call. They addressed my question directly and…read moredemonstrated professionalism throughout the interaction. I appreciated their quick and clear responses.

Completely useless agency. From start to finish, constant chasing, zero effort to contact or update…read moreanyone. What a complete waste of government funding. A company in RI completely riped me off with my last paycheck, this agency is supposed to help with wage complaints. It is one of the worst and most useless group of people I have ever encountered. They side with the company then refuse to return any emails or phone calls.

Multiple times over last few years paying my water bill online has been problematic. Every time I…read moreinquire as to what went wrong I receive apologies and promises that that the issue is known and is fixed. And it happens again. These don't seem to be difficult things to fix, millions of online transactions happen every minute without incident in this world. I can only assume that water department management is incompetent. Mayor Asevedian (sp) get this problem fixed before your office is called out on why it can't. If I could I'd move my house to another city.

At the West Warwick Civic Center today they're having a Christmas crafts people sale. There are…read morelots of Christmas crafts and candles. There are books and jewelry and pottery and glass. My favorite ice cream place Udder delight is there. Lots of things for people wanting to shop and get into the holiday spirit.

Went to a holiday gift market here recently. It was my first visit and had not idea what the West…read moreWarwick Civic Center was like. Seems it's an indoor track and as it is very close to the high school, I would think is used by the students for practice and meets (?). On the day I went, the track was covered by tables full of holiday gifts. Hand made wreathes, books, organic soaps, soy candles, hot sauce, ornaments, and so on. A few 'big box' vendors were there as well such as the ever present 'sign up to win free windows' and the like. All in all it was a good selection and a very nice community event. There is plenty of free parking, but the gps map I was using seemed a bit confused on how to get me here. First it brought me past the high school, but when I turned around, it brought me past the Civic Center. It seemed to think the parking lot was a road. Just FYI if you are using an on line map to get here. I have not dealt with whomever handles the booking for the venue, and do not know about the fees and limitation on usage, but the wide open space was good for the holiday market and would probably be a good location for a winter farmers market as well as sporting events. There is a seating area above the track up a staircase just inside the doors with an ATM and vending machine.

I called West Warwick Police Department to help me recover my stolen stuff from my ex. I am a male…read more If my ex that was a woman called the police on me. I have a warrant for my arrest or I'd be in handcuffs in seconds. It is completely unfair that they are sexist and only help women. This is one of the worst police departments I've ever seen.

Public servants? Literally said I saw a deal go down in front of my house with non tenants and the…read moreoperator said" so you didn't see anything suspicious?" Uh duhh lady I just told you I saw someone pacing on the phone and a car leave.

This library is such a gem! To start off it's beautiful and I love how historic it is. Even the…read moregrounds are thoughtfully landscaped and the flowers look beautiful in the Summer. Both the children's room librarian and the checkout desk librarian were friendly. It was very easy to sign up for a card and I enjoyed hearing more about the library. The children's room is adorable and was chock full of awesome books. I appreciated the back to school book suggestion lists that they had for every age from baby to fifth grade! I checked out quite a few from the list. Parking is easy out front and if you want to stay longer than 30 minutes there is more street parking just ahead of the library and the town parking lot a block away. I look forward to more library adventures.

This place is like a second home for me. When I first moved out here, I practically lived in this…read morelibrary for a year, studying for my certification exam. Although there's only one private room, the main floor, with its comfy chairs and rows of bookshelves, is quiet and inviting. You can sit down, truly enjoy the quiet, and immerse yourself in your reading while basking in the natural light streaming through the windows. It has a soothing atmosphere that can be a real snoozer, and that's a compliment. This particular location also offers a good selection of foreign movies, which I really appreciate. The first floor below houses the computers and the children's section, complete with a friendly reference librarian. While the hours are somewhat limited compared to larger libraries, and parking can be a challenge, it's conveniently located right behind Main Street, East Greenwich. After your visit, you can head straight for a stroll. There's even a bike rack close to the entrance. The patrons are mostly older individuals who look like genuine book lovers, along with young parents and children who likely come for the activities and the dedicated children's area. Like many buildings and homes in East Greenwich, this library boasts a beautiful, historic architecture.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the folks at the Central Chamber! If you're a local…read morebusiness joining the Central RI Chamber is a no brainer!!!!!

Lauren and the Central RI Chamber do an amazing job connecting people with resources and…read moreopportunities. I have know Lauren for over a decade and wish I could bottle her enthusiasm, energy, and ability to connect people. If you are thinking about joining a chamber you have come to the right place.

Many geese. Too many roundabouts on the road. Nice trees. Cute dogs. Reasonable housing prices.read more

Another city that I hold dear and near to my heart. My husband and I bought our first home there…read more I've always enjoyed going to Warwick and then living there. It is the third largest city in Rhode Island with approximately 82,000 people; it was the second largest up until 2017, Cranston surpassed it. I recall it being a nicely run city with surplus in tax dollars, whereas neighboring cities were in deficit. There are so many nice areas and things to do. T.F. Green Airport is the main RI airport located there. The Warwick Mall is a popular spot to go shopping. They have wonderful parks too; Warwick City Park, Rocky Point State Park, Goddard Memorial State Park, and Conimicut Point Park. There are many restaurants and bars; it's close in proximity to Cranston nd Providence. Overall a great city to live, play, and work in.