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By Michaela Kennedy After Ray Iannetta backed his car over an expensive sculpture prototype, designer Dwight Smith knew he had made the right decision to go into business with the right people. And so the two men marked the beginning of HypnArtic Artwork, Lawn and Garden Collectibles. More ... Commissioners mull riparian rights policy By Sam Bari The commissioners discussed at length the sometimes murky policy for riparian rights at the July 9 Harbor Management Commission meeting. Chairman Michael deAngeli said that riparian property owners get priority for moorings. He explained that a riparian property is on the water, and property owne... More ... Help support the animals at Doggie Ball Take out that tuxedo and put on some dancing shoes for the Black Tie Doggie Ball, Saturday, Aug. 2, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Fort Getty. The evening will feature an exquisite four-course meal by the Traveling Gourmet, dancing to the sounds of the Dead Blues Society, a photo session and silent a... More ...
By Sam Bari Town Council President Julio DiGiando presented Jamestown Police Officer Karen Catlow with her certificate of promotion to sergeant at a brief ceremony preceding Monday's Town Council meeting. Sgt. Catlow, with the department since 2002, said she was pleased to get the promotion. More ... School panel eyes cost-saving alliance with North Kingstown By Michaela Kennedy A sub-committee of members from the Jamestown and North Kingstown School Committees might reveal paths to saving money, committee members from Jamestown agreed at its July 10 meeting. The committee instructed Superintendent Marcia Lukon to send a request to North Kingstown's interim superintenden... More ...
Rosener-Quint Mr. and Mrs. Gill and Carrol Daniels of Nacogdoches, Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Natalie Rosener to Michael Quint, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and Kathy Quint of Portsmouth. The bride and groom both work at Cumberland Farms in Jamestown. A September 2008 wedding is pl... More ...
In June, the Tamburini and Italiano family visited Villa Balbianello, in Lenno, on Lake Como, Italy. More ...
The Lawn Avenue School eighth grade class visited the United States Marine Corps War Memorial during their class field trip to Washington, D.C. in June. Photo by Liz Perez More ... Police pension committee looking for volunteer There is one vacancy on the Police Pension Plan Committee for an individual experienced in asset management and investments. More ... Police officer promoted and new officer sworn in By Sam Bari Six-year police department veteran Karen Catlow was promoted to sergeant and probationary offi- cer Scott Sullivan was sworn in at a ceremony preceding Monday's Town Council meeting. According to Police Chief Thomas Tighe, Catlow assured her promotion by scoring highest on the sergeant's exam las... More ...
Brad Gaudreau, 8, proudly shows off the 32-pound bass he caught while fishing with his grandfather, Bob Wilkie. More ... ACCOMPLISHMENTS Largess on scholar's list Gary Largess of Jamestown made the commendable scholar list for the spring 2008 semester at Mitchell College. Three on dean's list The following students from Jamestown have been named to the dean's list at Connecticut College for the 2008 spring semester. They are M... More ... Porter and Ritt sail to opening day wins in J/22's The 2008 Fleet 12 series for J/22's got off with a bang July 6. Well, make that two bangs, as Race Committee Betty and Jack Hubbard were forced to signal the first Fleet 12 general recall in years. A strong current out the bay, nine anxious starters, a very light southerly, and a short line all co... More ... Jamestown Yacht Club summer series race results Race number four of the Jamestown Yacht Club Summer Series was held on July 8. The following are the results for the race: A Class: 1. Devocean, Swan 45, Stephen Devoe; 2. Downhill Express, Swan 42, Tom and Cindy Hirsch; 3. Rumours, Thompson 35, Tim Woodhouse; 4. Madrigal, J/130, William Kimbell;... More ... Teen Center forum to discuss underage drinking The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Jamestown Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force, is hosting a public discussion session regarding issues of teen drinking on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7pm. More ... North Kingstown names honor roll for fourth quarter The following Jamestown students achieved an academic average of 90 or better, with no failures for the fourth quarter of the 2007 - 2008 school year. They were named to the Principal's honor roll. In grade 9: Trevor Bobola, Caia Diepenbrock, Eric Holtzman, Kaitlin Marquis and Jacquelyn Tanguay... More ... Explore Ft. Getty beach with URI marine scientists Join University of Rhode Island Marine Outreach Scientists on a summer day at low tide for a twohour beachcombing expedition. Explore Fort Getty, one of Rhode Island's unique coastal beaches in this program, which gives children a special chance to have their questions answered about the plants, a... More ...
The 31st Annual Fools' Rules Regatta will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 on the Town Beach at East Ferry in Jamestown. The rain date will be the following day. As always, the cannon will be fired at 9 a.m. to begin construction of the "vessels," and entrants are allowed two hours to construct a sai... More ... MILESTONES Calcina receives master's degree Justine Calcina, daughter of Phil and Hanne Calcina of Jamestown, received a master's degree in regional planning from the University of Massachusetts Amherst on May 23. More ...
Historic donation John Murphy, left, of the Jamestown Lions Club presents a $1,000 donation to Harry Wright and Rosemary Enright of the Jamestown Historical Society. The money will be used to help fund the Conanicut Island Land Agreement display wall at the Town Hall. Photo by Jeff McDonough More ... Pest management class set in East Greenwich Despite the many obstacles there are to contend with, more people are trying to grow gardens this year. Sometimes it seems like insects and pests are harvesting more of the crop than the gardeners. Don't need to stand by idly and watch as tiny arthropods consume the plants that have been so carefu... More ... 'Bay Window' wins federal funding to study pollution effects By Sam Bari The congressional delegation that secured money for the Bay Window Monitoring Program gathered at the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Fisheries site at Fort Wetherill Monday morning, June 23, for a press conference to announce the $916,000 in federal funding. More ...
Lemonade for sale Natalie Toland, left, Casey Weibust, Bridgette Toland and Lauren Toland set up a lemonade stand on Narragansett Avenue to help passersby beat the heat. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More ...
By Erin Brown Residents who enjoy seasonal yet original decorations may want to take a detour this week to encounter the new and charming participant on the block. This participant, an unassuming little wood figure, gracefully makes its home in the front yard of 89 Watson Ave., presiding over the current seaso... More ...
Lighting up the night The annual fireworks display at Mackerel Cove cast a glow on the beach and spectators below. Photo by Ben Thomas More ... Concert on the beach planned There will be a free Blues on the Beach concert on Wednesday, July 30, at Westerly Town Beach. The concert will feature Grammy-winning pianist Al Copley and all concertgoers are asked to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Bradford Jonnycake Center. More ... |
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