Town hall records
      Building permits Bill and Susan Pratt received a permit on Oct. 30 to construct a dormer and second floor as per plans at 101 Longfellow Rd., work estimated to cost $70,000. Michael and Debra Harrington received a permit on Oct. 31 construct a new residence with attached garage at 20 Walnut St., work estimated to cost $1,320,000.
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Town meetings
      Monday, Nov. 12 Town offices closed for Veterans Day holiday. Tuesday, Nov. 13 7 p.m., Ft. Wetherill, the Conservation Commission meets. 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Town Council meets. Wednesday, Nov. 14 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Harbor Management Commission meets.
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Police Log
      Breaking and entering charged Two Newport juveniles were charged Oct. 30 with breaking and entering a home on Lincoln Street after neighbors witnessed them climbing in a window. The two were held at the Rhode Island Boys Training School and were taken to Newport Family Court on Oct. 31 for arraignment.
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Birth
      Settipane A daughter, Mia Lynn Settipane, was born Oct. 7, 2007 to Linda and Guy Settipane of Jamestown.
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Fire and EMS Runs
      Fire runs 1:57 a.m., Oct. 30, Ladder 1, Truck 1, Car 2 and Engine 3 were dispatched to Ranger Court to answer a false alarm. 2:44 p.m., Oct. 31, EMS 1, Cars 2 and 3 and Engine 3 were sent to Steamboat Street in response to an accident call.
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For the record
      In last week's library column, one of the volunteer organizations that participated in the recent volunteer fair was inadvertently left off the list. The Jamestown Community Band is also looking for volunteers and musicians. Visit their website at www. jamestownri.com/jcband/.
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