The Zoning Board of Review reversed its decision to deny a special use permit application made last January by John J. Perotti following a March 11 decision of the Rhode Island Superior Court. Chairman Thomas Ginnerty made the motion to approve the application after the matter was discussed in executive session at the March 25 zoning board meeting. More...

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On behalf of the Conservation Commission, I would like to thank all those involved in the sand dune restoration project at Mackerel Cove Beach. Thanks to Mike Gray, our town engineer, and the Public Works crew for reforming the sand dunes and preparing them for planting of the beach grass. More...

Last week I ventured down to Ft. Lauderdale to do a little business, as I do from time to time, and in the land of eternal summer, I found spring. Ah yes . . . the wonderful season of spring does exist in Ft. Lauderdale, and for those of us living in the cold country, springtime in party town is a real eye opener, or should I say, eye strainer? More...

The final session of the 2008 Winter Breakfast Series, sponsored by the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, will be today - Thursday, April 3, from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at the Bay Voyage Inn. The topic of the session will be "Jamestown Vision: Next Steps," featuring Town Planner Lisa Bryer, and Planning Commissioner Mike Swistak. More...

Thursday April 3 Chamber breakfast series, Bay Voyage, 7:15 a.m. Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2:30 - 6 p.m., recreation center CIAA Photography show opening, Town Hall, 5 - 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, St. More...

As reported in Publisher Jeff McDonough's editorial last week, the island will have fireworks as usual this upcoming Independence Day weekend. The Rocket Dawgz, with the donations of Jamestowners and even off-islanders, rocked the heavens for the past 12 years over East Ferry, Mackerel Cove and Beavertail. More...

Capital Campaign Finale This spring brings with it the finale of the 2007-2008 Jamestown Historical Society Capital Campaign. On Sunday, May 11, the Capital Campaign Committee chairs, Anne Livingston and John A. Murphy, will host an open house at our new and renovated facilities. More...

Constance W. Armbrust, 100, formerly of Elm Street, Jamestown, died on March 7, 2008 at the South County Nursing Center. Connie had celebrated her 100th birthday last fall. A memorial service will be held on April 5, at 11 a.m., at St. Matthew's Church, Jamestown. More...

Building permits Stephen and Elaine Evangelista received a permit March 26 to construct a single family dwelling on Bayview Drive North, work estimated to cost $280,000. David Martin received a permit March 28 to do exterior repairs at 199 Summit Ave., work estimated to cost $65,000. More...

CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. More...