Deer hunt is about the money
     The Town Council gave their approval to hunting at Beavertail Park last Monday evening. After hearing that the Jamestown Town Council was irritated by their "no show" the week before despite being on the agenda, the DEM brought their two top administrators with them to be sure that they got the appr
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Carr Lane too narrow for truck traffic
     This letter was sent to the Town Council and copied to the Press:
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Rotary defends bike race
     I read Kevin Carty's recent letter regarding the annual Jamestown Classic Bike Race organized by the Jamestown Rotary. The letter prompts a response and creates an opportunity to touch on the recent history and purpose of the event, which is the major fund-raiser for our club. It began 32 years ago,
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Lyons will be missed
     Jude Lyons, a lifelong resident of Jamestown, passed away on Oct. 18. A memorial Mass was celebrated on Nov. 4 at St. Mark Church. I would like to share with you some thoughts and feelings expressed that day.
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Town Hall collecting for 'mitten basket'
     With the expectation of a cold and long winter ahead of us, the staff at the Town Hall will start collecting mittens, scarves, hats, and gloves for the annual holiday Mitten Basket.
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Humane society working to prevent hunt
     Together, the Humane Society of Jamestown, Providence-based Defenders of Animals, and several residents of Jamestown have been working relentlessly to prevent Beavertail State Park from turning into a hunting ground. Last week the Town Council gave the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) th
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100th birthday thank-yous
     I would like to express my gratitude for all the wonderful cards and letters I received on the occasion of my 100th birthday on Oct. 29.
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Thanks to the tee sponsors
     On behalf of the membership of the Jamestown Fire Department I would like to thank the following people for their generous support of our recent golf tournament:
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