May 17, 2007 RSS feed / About Town

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Revolutionary spirit

Reenactors raised the flags of Great Britain, France and the United States over the Conanicut Battery at last weekend's Battery Day. Here, they are marching to the assembly area. More...

Historical society collection on display at Newport art museum

The Newport Art Museum will host an exhibition featuring the Newport Historical Society's portrait and marine painting collection, much of which has been in storage for many years. More...

Teaching kids about violence prevention

A dinner and discussion on violence prevention will take place at the Melrose Avenue School on Tuesday, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. The dinner event is for all students in grades 4 to 8 and their parents. The guest speaker is Lt. More...

Plant sale this Saturday

The annual May Plant Sale, hosted by the Quononoquott Garden Club, will take place this Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at East Ferry. More...

Kindermusik is among summer offerings for kids

The Town of Jamestown recreation department will host two weeks of Kindermusik classes for preschoolers. Each preschooler must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The classes are part of the town's summer programs for children. More...

Wind power analysis for Jamestown includes a dozen goals

By Michaela Kennedy

The newly-organized Wind Energy Committee met for the second time last Tuesday, May 8, and discussed their approach to wind power research. More...

Blood drive this Sunday

The island's veterans groups will host a blood drive this Sunday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holy Ghost Hall. American Legion Post 22 and VFW Post 9447 are the sponsors of the event. More...

Bell ringers perform at library

The Friends of the Jamestown Library are proud to present "The Shoreline Ringers" on Sunday, May 20, at 3 p.m. in the library meeting hall. Shoreline Ringers, Inc. More...

Town budget available to voters June 4 is Financial Town Meeting

Town officials have made copies available of budgets that voters will be asked to approve at the annual financial town meeting for fiscal 2007-2008. More...