Jamestown, RI

PDF of print edition Council debates cost of landfill closure By Sam Bari       A letter from the state's Department of Environmental Management concerning the closing of the former Jamestown landfill inspired a discussion between the Town Council and Town Administrator Bruce Keiser at Monday's meeting. More ... Easter Bonnet       Olivia Rogers, 4, above, found a better use for her Easter basket than collecting eggs at the Jamestown Women's Club annual egg hunt on Shoreby Hill Saturday morning. River Jane Andersen, 2, right, carefully selected a piece of candy for her basket. More ... Island teens sound off about wind energy By Erin Brennan       Conservation is an important matter, especially with high oil costs and energy prices going nowhere but up. But, the Jamestown Wind Committee is suggesting a way to cut the cost of energy for the local municipal buildings by installing wind turbines. More ... Twin charm       Twins Tyler, left, and Travis Atwood, of East Shore Road, took home three awards at the Fire and Ice International Dance Competition at Rhode Island College. The seven year olds competed as part of their hip hop team and individually to win the Platinum, Gold and Most Photogenic awards. More ... Council supports municipal salary increases By Michaela Kennedy       Municipal department heads listened in on Monday night as the Town Council discussed their possible wage increases at the third fiscal budget workshop. The proposed 4.1-percent increase, some $820,000, added to the general town budget is "just under the state limit," according to Town Administrato... More ...