After a feverish debate about access roads for a proposed subdivision, the Planning Commission delayed voting on the application at the May 7 public hearing. Gary Girard, chairman of the commission, asked the planning staff to prepare a motion regarding the subdivision request for the next meeting. More...
One of the penalties of questioning the Jamestown school budget is that at least by some, you are immediately perceived as being anti-education, which I think is unfortunate. I currently support, and for the past 37 years have supported, the K-8 Jamestown School. More...
The Jamestown Rotary Club hosted its 44th Annual May Breakfast last week and, by all accounts, everyone had a great time. Members of the Jamestown Rotary Club wish to thank all of its volunteers and supporters for another successful annual May Breakfast 2008. More...
Animal lovers cannot help but talk about their pets. It's an inbred trait. I admit I'm guilty. I occasionally give my pets a little too much ink. Nonetheless, I have always loved parrots. They are not just entertaining; they are interesting. They are capable of cognitive thought that goes well beyond instinct. I think most parrot owners will support that belief. More...
The Friends of the Jamestown Library will present an evening with filmmaker and island resident, Patti Cassidy who will show her film "Frozen Glory: the Secret Life of War Memorials," on Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the library. More...
Celebrate the arrival of spring and enjoy some time in the country with traditional craft demonstrations, colonial activities and Johnny Cakes at Whitehall. The home of Dean George Berkley, philosopher, scholar and creator of the 1729 manor house located on Berkley Avenue in Middletown is the setting for the event. More...
Ask anybody and they'll tell you there's nothing like a Sunday afternoon at the Ganny. Add to that the wonderful sounds of the four-piece Dead Blues Society band plus every style of hot dogs, and beans, and you have an exceptional afternoon. More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, May 11, 1908 The road scupper is at work on Clinton avenue clearing out the gutters and rounding up the roadbed. More...
Building permits Jim McLoughlin received a permit May 1 to construct a 12- by 16-foot shed at 5 Forest Ave., work estimated to cost $200. John M. Reposa received a permit May 8 to replace an existing shed at 41 Steamboat St., work estimated to cost $2,000. More...
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The golden fleece