August 9, 2007 RSS feed / Letters to the Editor

Why the beach plums are dying

When the state resurfaced the connecting road between Conanicut Island's main part and the Beavertail peninsula a few years ago, they made a grievous mistake. More...

Thanks for help with library sale

Another fabulous book sale at the Jamestown library! In addition to generating funds for the library "extras," the book sale helps our community to make room for even more books to fill their shelves. More...

Striper club extends thanks

On behalf of the Jamestown Striper Club, I wish to thank all the kids, parents and grandparents who made the annual Kids Fishing Derby memorable. More...

Lot 47 still the best choice

There seems to be a lot of false information going around about the highway barn proposed for Taylor Point. First of all, I keep hearing that Taylor Point will be more efficient and less costly to operate because it is more centrally located. More...

Art exhibit helpers praised

The CIAA's annual art exhibit may be the most important event we hold each year. Each member artist is invited to have their best work hung in the community center for everyone to enjoy. More...

Basketball camp a huge success

The recent Jamestown Recreation Department youth summer basketball camp was a huge success and I would like to take a few minutes to thank those who helped. First of all, thanks to the participants. More...

Causing our own air quality issues

As we swelter through yet another week of steamy tropical air here in Jamestown, the reality of our situation bores in like a tick bite. More...

Chief Sachem and the 350th

I would guess that many people believe the 350th Celebration marks the anniversary year of the purchase of Jamestown by colonists from the local Indian leader, Conanicus. This is not accurate. More...

Reject barn location

As a former Town Councilor for the Town of Jamestown, I am urging all voters of Jamestown to reject the Taylor Point site for the highway barn. More...