Jamestown, RI

PDF of print edition Town budget ready for voters $20 Million spending plan ok'd by council By Sam Bari       The Town Council unanimously approved the $20 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2009 at its April 30 meeting. The school budget and proposed administrative structure however, continued to be contentious issues. The proposed municipal 2009 budget is $8,466,312, an increase of 3.9 percent ove... More ... Methoprene banned from Jamestown waters By Sam Bari       The Town Council voted unanimously at the April 30 meeting to stop using methoprene and other toxic chemicals for the islandwide mosquito abatement program. However, the motion to ban the use of the larvicide was not without conditions. More ...      Yummy breakfast Christopher Head enjoyed a donut from Allie's Donuts at the Jamestown Baseball opening day ceremonies on Saturday morning. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More ... A mother for all generations By Michaela Kennedy       Islander Charlotte Richardson marks her 59th Mother's Day this weekend. She observes 60 years of marriage to her husband Victor in the fall. Turning 80 next month, Charlotte has much to celebrate this year. For those who know her, Charlotte holds top place as beloved matriarch on the island. More ...      Sheep shearing Zach Turillo, left, and Nicole Croft visit with Tipper, a lamb from Watson Farm, at Melrose school last week in preparation for Saturday's sheep shearing. Read all about the event on page 4. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More ...