Will Schott, from left, Connor Barry, Jake Froberg and Rock Deresky compete in the 1st and 2nd grade tug-of-war event during Melrose School field day. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
After 12 years of serving on the commission that grants variances, special-use permits and makes other crucial decisions that affect Jamestown’s future, Planning Commission Chairman Gary Girard announced last week that he will not run for re-election.
He has been nominated to serve as vice chair for the remaining six months of his term, which expires this coming December. More...
These students celebrated their Will Reynolds Essay contest win with a dinner at the Portuguese American Citizen’s Club. This years theme was perseverance. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...
At the June 15 meeting of the Town Council, a request to sell two recently acquired parcels of land was discussed. The reasons to sell or not to sell varied. One noteworthy reason was not to sell because the town was in such a good financial state that we did not need the money. That is indeed excellent news from which we can assume that there will be no tax increase in 2010 for, after all, taxes can be reduced by increasing revenue. More...
The word “normal” appears to be evolving. That which was normal a few weeks, months or years ago may not necessarily be normal by today’s standards. If trends continue, certainly that which is normal today will certainly be everything but normal in the near future.
To be clear, “normal” does not necessarily mean “ordinary.” The two words are often confused. “Normal” is a standard that is deemed acceptable by the majority of a society, culture or group where a subject in question is being judged. More...
Storyteller Katie Latimer will perform tonight, Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. at Jamestown Philomenian Library, offering another round of bright, colorful and interactive tales proven to get little ones and parents alike listening up and laughing out loud.
Latimer, an award-winning performer, brings her own unique style to an all-new show, with unforgettable characters and fantastic twists and turns. Registration is not required for this free program, which is for children ages 4 to 10.
The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Jamestown Library. More...
Thursday June 25
8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, fee 2 - 6 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 - 12, recreation center 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew’s Church 5 - 7 p.m., CIAA art show opening, Town Hall 7 – 9 p.m., Mens’ Chorus rehearsal, Conanicut Grange 8 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous, St. More...
Donations came in to the Fireworks Fund this week from Rebecca and Dennis Gunn, Beacon Avenue; Dr. Ann Zartler, Juniper Circle; B.J. Whitehouse and Christine Ariel from Steamboat Street who wrote, “Rock On!”; Edward and Wendy Harvey on Walnut Street; Deborah and Dennis Owens, Felucca Avenue; Anonymous, who added “Go Hogs!”; and finally, Norm and Joyce Beretta from Walcott Avenue. More...
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jame
stown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from
the collection of the Newport Historical Society.
100 years ago
From the Newport Journal, June 26, 1909
Tuesday was the hottest of the season, thermometers in the morning registering over 80. The breeze, which came shortly after 10 o’clock, made the heat more bearable, however.
Automobiles have arrived for Mr. Ephron Catlin and Mr. C. W. Bailey. More...
Notice of Public Hearing
A Public Hearing will be held on July 15 for the Comprehensive Permit Application for Affordable Housing for 79 North Road, a ten unit multi family structure, at a meeting of the Jamestown Planning Commission beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 93 Narragansett Avenue in Jamestown. More...
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