Preserve the windmill district
      State policies and the town's own Comprehensive Community Plan strongly support a viable farming community and the preservation of historic sites. Jamestown's Windmill Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a prime example of just what the State and the Comprehensi...
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School thankful for business gift
      The Jamestown Schools would like to thank XtraMart Mobil for their $500 donation to the schools. XtraMart has given a check to the schools for the past several years and this money will be used to support our after school programs and field trips.
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Thank you for filling the basket
      The employees at the Town Hall would like to thank the community of Jamestown for supporting this winter's mitten basket. This season's donations totaled over 250 items, which couldn't have come at a better time with the recent snowstorms. It is wonderful to see that Jamestown residents continue ...
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Council decision a disappointment
      Several weeks ago we elected a new Town Council. It is my hope that this Town Council will provide leadership over the next two years and, in my mind, this means the ability to develop a durable and compelling vision of our island and to take the steps necessary to make the vision a reality.
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Do not feed the visiting coyotes
      Last Thursday morning, as the volunteer Animal Control Officer, I was called about a coyote on the front porch of a home on Shoreby Hill. The homeowner had opened his front door to take a mid-morning walk and found a coyote sitting on the porch staring at a plastic badminton birdie.
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Self-defense class was very helpful
      I recently attended the R.A.D. women's self-defense course offered by Jamestown Police Officer Karen Catlow and JoAnne Waite, both R.A.D. instructors. I cannot say enough about this course. I'll start by mentioning that both women volunteer their time, energy, skill, and knowledge to teach this ...
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A tribute to talented musicians
      On Saturday, Dec. 8, over 250 folks gathered at North Kingstown High School auditorium for the traditional Tubaphonia Christmas Concert sponsored by the North Kingstown Arts Council. Loud voices sang and many toes tapped to the music of the season. Where else can we gather to experience such a col...
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