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August 30, 2007
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Voters approve Taylor Point site for highway barn
Completion expected by fall of 2008
By Dotti Farrington and Donna K. Drago
Now that voters have approved the Taylor Point site by a vote of 934 to 753, it will take about a year for the barn to be completed. Town Council President David Long, who recently announced that he will not run for re-election, said "I'm just happy for the town," and added, "and very relieved. More...
Candidates announce for local offices
By Tom Shevlin

Voters will be able to choose from five Democrats, three Republicans, and two independents in the race for town council when they go to the polls on Nov. 7. The deadline to file a declaration of candidacy was Friday, Aug. 24. More...

Council approves Taylor Point land purchase
By Tom Shevlin

In a 3-1 vote on Monday night, town councilors voted to approve the purchase of a parcel on Upper Taylor Point needed in order to site the town's proposed highway barn. More...

 News
•School principal team gears up for school year
The Jamestown School District will open its doors to students next week with new faces and challenges that promise an exciting year. Principal Kathleen Almanzor was all smiles when she introduced co-principal Carole Melucci, who will spend the year working alongside Almanzor. More...
•Committee studies champion tree program
•URI dean's list announced
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 Letters to the Editor
•Water rate structure is unfair
The Aug. 23 Press article titled "Water and sewer rates to climb next billing cycle" begs an overdue discussion about our water rate structure. As a water efficiency consultant, I have prepared comprehensive water audits that include a scrutinization and understanding of the water rates for vario... More...
•Vandalism has its consequences
•Thanks for a great 30th event
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 Sam Bari
•You can't beat a system you can't understand
The Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band (Part I of II)
By Sam Bari Against my better judgment, last week I promised to tell this tale. I will probably live to regret it, especially if any members of the assemblage of would-be musicians ever find out that I resurrected their story. More...
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 About Town
•View the fireworks, hear the music
Naval Station Newport will present the "Salute to Summer," concert and fireworks extravaganza on Dewey Field, featuring the Navy Band Northeast and opening act Soul Power, beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31. More...
•Cruise to the vintage car show
•Chorus to perform Saturday night
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 Upcoming Events
•Computer help offered
The Jamestown library offers a weekly program of computer assistance to members of the Jamestown community. On Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Robert Edgar and Robert Umbenhauer, two retired information technology specialists, will be available at the library to provide help with questi... More...
•Around-the-Island race Sunday
•Visiting Nurses at the library
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 Island Calendar
•The Island Calendar
Thursday Aug. 30 Teen Center Open Rec., community center, 3-6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's church, 5:30 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous, St. Lucy's Church, Middletown, 8 p.m. Friday Aug. More...
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 The Walrus Says
•The Walrus Says
Kudos to the East Ferry Deli Girl who came within a few votes Friday night of becoming Miss Teen USA, competing against 50 other young women from throughout the country on an NBC network telecast. Flashing her infectious smile, islander Rochelle Rose looked fabulous in the elimination scenes wear... More...
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 Island History
•This week in Island history
Week of August 30
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago from the Newport Daily News came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. More...
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 News of Record
•Police Log
No contact order violated Samuel Baugh, 54, of 73 Carr Lane was charged Aug. 22 with violation of a no contact order and with violating terms of his probation, police said. He was arraigned and transferred to the Adult Correctional Institutions where he is being held without bail. A pre-trial he... More...
•Fire and EMS Runs
•The vote by the numbers
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 Legals
•Legal Notices
CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIENN. M. NO. 2007-0420 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, AND TO LORRAINE Y. MOSHER, the unknown heirs of LORRAINE Y. MOSHER, and the unknown devisees of LORRAINE Y. More...
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