Fire and EMS Runs
      Fire runs 1:12 p.m., July 3, Car 3 was dispatched to Orient Avenue and cancelled en route. 5:35 p.m., July 3, Engine 2 was sent to Post Road, North Kingstown, to standby for that department. 6:40 p.m., July 3, Marine 1 was dispatched to Mt. Hope Marina, Portsmouth for a water vehicle fire.
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Police Log
      Drunk driving charged • John Cannon, 37, of 442 Felucca Ave., was stopped by police July 4 on North Main Road for speeding. He was charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a Breathalyzer test. A pre-trial hearing for the first offence is scheduled for July 20 at Ne...
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Town meetings
      Thursday, July 12 7 p.m., Lawn Avenue library, the School Committee meets. Saturday, July 14 Deadline for Braille/tactile ballots for Aug. 28 referendum. Town Hall open 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, July 16 7 p.m., Melrose school multipurpose room, the Town Council meets as the Board of Water and Se...
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Town Hall Records
      Building permits Robert Braisted received a permit on July 2 to erect a temporary tent at 85 Westwind Drive, installation estimated to cost $400. Harrison Wright received a permit on July 2 to strip and re-roof the house on 86 Clarke St., work estimated to cost $8,691.
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