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Planning commission prepares to implement new zoning ideas By Michaela Kennedy The Planning Commission has set its focus on learning about SmartCode, a unified land development ordinance template. SmartCode is the tool that will be used to implement form-based zoning for downtown Jamestown, according to members of the planning department. More ... Island students receive college honors • Blanca Rincon, of Jamestown, has been named to the Community College of Rhode Island dean's list for the fall 2007 semester. • Andrew Nadeau, of Jamestown, was named to the President's list at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. Nadeau is majoring in corporate finance and accounting. More ... Picking the perfect kayak paddle topic of talk The Kayak Centre is offering a free talk on choosing the right paddle at their Wickford location. The talk will be on Monday, March 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Having the right paddle for specific kayaking needs will make the on water experience much more enjoyable. More ...
By Sam Bari When Chief of Police Thomas P. Tighe joined the Jamestown Police Department in 1967, only four full-time officers were on the force. Tighe and Roger Bennett were hired at the same time to expand the staff to six. "We were the first off-islanders to be hired," the chief recalled. "We were given si... More ...
is the Jamestown Press? Jackson Hawkins, 9, of Jamestown, took the Press to new heights when he visited the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. The tower is the tallest observation tower on land. More ... Non-profit groups can apply for grants from community fund The Jamestown Community Fund, established seven years ago at the Rhode Island Foundation, is seeking applications for programs and projects developed by nonprofit organizations located in and working for the benefit of the Town of Jamestown. More ... Women's history expert to speak at Jamestown library In honor of Women's History Month, the Friends of Jamestown Library present author and University of Rhode Island history professor, Evelyn Savidge Sterne on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Professor Sterne will speak on the theme of her book, "Ballots and Bibles: Ethnic Politics and the Catholic Ch... More ... After school program ideas sought The Jamestown School and the Jamestown Education Foundation (JEF) are currently seeking proposals for the upcoming Spring After- School Program session. Anyone interested in running a children's academic, cultural or athletic program may apply. Previous and on-going programs have included cooking ... More ... Student work on display at art museum March is Youth Art Month in Rhode Island and to celebrate the Jamestown School will join other schools from the East Bay region in an exhibit at the Newport Art Museum. This annual event infuses student artwork into the community to broaden public awareness of the importance of art in school. More ...
By Michaela Kennedy Bob and Wendy Crooks from Hull Street have succeeded in showing that proper building design can eliminate the need for heating and cooling in the home. Their new addition, insulated with straw bales, has proven to them and others that "green building" is practical and surprisingly economical. More ... Youth book discussion group to read 'Liar' Freddie's Feed and Read, the Jamestown library's book discussion group for children in grades 4 to 6, will meet next on Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration for children and their parents is required. The book for the April 1 meeting is "Notes from a Liar and her Dog," by Ge... More ... School panel discusses capping unused funds By Michaela Kennedy Capping the unreserved fund was the topic the School Committee took up at their March 6 meeting. The draft outlines that funds exceeding the cap will be returned to the town's general fund. Committee member William "Bucky" Brennan provided copies of the proposal to panel members. More ... Housing plan is available to the public In accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Deparment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, the Jamestown Housing Authority is in the ninth year of its Agancey Plan. The plan is available for review at the Authority's office at 45 P... More ... Ballet closes season with Swan Lake Festival Ballet Providence closes its 30th Anniversary season with one of the most revered of all the classics, Swan Lake, to be performed April 25-27 at the VMA Arts and Cultural Center. For tickets visit www.tickets. com or call 800-919-6272. More ... Diet and health tips coming to the library The Friends of the Jamestown Library are pleased to present "Nutrition 101: Stop-By," a free program of nutrition information provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island on Monday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. More ...
By Donna Drago I admit to being an addict. Currently I am working hard to kick my addiction, but not to one of the usual vices. I am trying to get over my addiction to bottled water. I try so hard to be environmentally conscious in every possible way. All my light bulbs are CFLs. I have reusable shopping bags. ... More ...
By Sav Rebecchi Although I've ended my quest to serve our town as a member of the Council and greatly reduced my watchdog activities, there's an annual event I can't bring myself to miss and those are the budget hearings leading up to the Financial Town Meeting. More ...
By Bruce Keiser In the accompanying opinion piece, Sav Rebecchi has challenged components of the proposed Town Budget and suggests that the proposed expenditures are not merited. I would like to respond to some of his observations. More ...
By Stephanie Heelan Cotsonas While most high school students were enjoying their last weekend of February vacation, the North Kingstown High School gymnastics team was competing in the RI State Championships at Rhode Island College. The Skippers took second place behind La Salle who captured their sixth straight state title. More ...
Mike McDermott shoots two free-throws for the Skippers. The NKHS JV basketball team played a great season, posting a 19-8 record and going all the way to the state tournament. More ... Register now for Jamestown Cal Ripken baseball Registration has begun for the 2008 season of Cal Ripken Baseball in Jamestown. The deadline to register for the Major League, ages 9 to 12, is March 24 and April 4 is the deadline for the Minor League, ages 7 to 11. No one will be allowed to register after those dates. More ...
By Stephanie Heelan Cotsonas There is more happening at the Lawn School gym than an oldschool game of dodge ball and these days there is more to staying fit than sit-ups and pushups. Physical Education teachers Eric Bush and Andrea Brayman have formed a fitness enrichment program for seventh and eighth graders. More ... Girls' softball meeting scheduled for March 13 All volunteers interested in coaching or helping with the 2008 Girls Softball League are asked to attend a planning meeting on Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. High school girls are encouraged to volunteer and earn community service hours throughout the spring. For more i... More ... TOWN MEETINGS Monday, March 17 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Water and Sewer Commission meets. Wednesday, March 19 7 p.m., Town Hall, the Planning Commission meets. Thursday, March 20 6 p.m., Town Hall, Town Council budget work session. More ... Diabetes awareness day in Cranston Rhode Island Hospital will sponsor a Diabetes Awareness Day at the Cranston Senior Center on Saturday, April 5. The session, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., will cover topics related to diabetes, including glaucoma and vision screenings, stroke risk assessments, cholesterol and blood glucose screenings a... More ... Church schedules Holy Week services On Maundy Thursday, March 20 and Good Friday, March 21, Christ Church in East Greenwich will hold identical tenebrae services, beginning at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, March 23, the church will begin with a sunrise service, led by Ken Bell, at 6:30 a.m., held at the church at 1025 Main St. There wil... More ...
By Roger Marshall Have you looked at your house plants lately? If not, this is the time of year to take a look. You want to inspect the root system, take a look at the growth, and maybe start them growing with a little weak fertilizer. While you are at it, check to the top of the plant for aphids and mealy bugs. If... More ...
By Michaela Kennedy Quilting is a traditional pastime across many world cultures, and breathes new life into long-forgotten dry goods. The spreads created offer families and communities an artistic chronicle of generations gone by. Overlay artists, and those that understand the tradition, agree that a quilt is the ul... More ... USDA housing programs available for Jamestown residents By Sam Bari The USDA Rural Development announced that special office hours will be held at the North Kingstown Senior Center, Wednesday, March 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. The center is located at 10 Beach St., North Kingstown. More ... |
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