Under a Park Use Agreement with the Department of Environmental Management, the City of Warwick has assumed responsibility for the maintenance of Salter Grove for 20 years until 2034.
Stormy weather and careless visitors have added to the demands of this agreement. A large shade tree that just missed falling on one of the benches on Audubon Hill and a shattered wooden guard rail near the playground were the latest challenges.
Hats off to Warwick’s DPW for promptly addressing these incidents!
Many long-time visitors to Salter Grove have commented on the how clean the park looks now compared to previous years. Besides the biweekly Save the Bay cleanups organized by FoSG member Andy Lohmeier and regular patrols by member Jason Major, we have Paul Joutras to thank.
As an employee of Warwick’s Department of Public Works, Paul is responsible for emptying the trash barrels in Warwick city parks. Ever since he has come on board, the barrels at Salter Grove do not stay full for long. Moreover, he picks up litter strewn by inconsiderate visitors all around the parking lot. Thank you Paul!
Friends of Salter Grove 