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November 5, 2009  RSS feed

Election brings major change to Town Council
The Nov. 3 election brought about a major change in Jamestown government: Four new Town Council members who will serve three years rather than the usual two. One of the incumbent candidates, Democrat Michael White, drew the most votes among the seven hopefuls; the other incumbent seeking re-election, Democrat Bob Sutton, was defeated in a sixth-place finish. More...
Council shoots down ‘coyote ordinance’
By Phil Zahodiakin

The final meeting of the current Town Council featured decisive votes on two front-burner issues: An ordinance to curb wild-animal feeding and a proposal to park the Jamestown school bus fleet at a north end site. The Nov. 2 meeting also included a “public comment” from a sitting council member. More...

 News
• Water dept. named ‘Utility of the Year’
The Jamestown Water Department has been named a 2009 Utility of the Year by the New England Water Works Association, a Holliston, Mass.-based, not-for-profit organization of water works professionals. More...
• Community Chorus to get ‘coffee cup salute’ on NBC 10
• Council workshop on fire horn draws few residents
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 Editorial
• Did old-style politics sway our town election?
• EDITORIAL •
Jamestown’s 2009 election is history. We’ve got a new Town Council, voted three members to sit on the School Committee and re-affirmed our Town Moderator. More...
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 Letters to the Editor
• Thanks to all for successful Jog
The 21st annual Jamestown Jack O’ Lantern Jog 5K road race was held on Oct. 24. I would like to thank this year’s sponsors, who make this race possible: World Trophies, Crystal Springs Water Co., the Jamestown Fire Department, the Jamestown Police Benevolent Association, Susan Kelly Dermatology, the Junior Women’s Club of Jamestown and the Jamestown Press. More...
• Experience ‘Willy Wonka’
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 Sam Bari
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You can’t beat a system you can’t understand
Fall is here, that blessed time of year when all things “sports” grace TV screens like well-planned smorgasbords. The ultimate couch potatoes are in their glory for 24 sacred weeks until the game clock fills with zeros on Super Bowl Sunday and the world falls apart. More...
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 About Town
• Register now for trip to New York City
Seniors interested in a day trip to New York City on Thursday, Dec. 17, with the Jamestown Police Association should register soon to reserve their place. The trip for senior citizens (ages 55 and up) is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. The trip includes a visit to Radio City Music Hall, free time for shopping and dinner on the way home. More...
• Empty Bowls fundraiser tomorrow
• Jamestown Gallery to host reception
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 Island Calendar
• Island Calendar
Thursday Nov. 5 8:30 a.m., Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, fee 3 to 8 p.m., Teen center, grades 7 to 12, recreation center 5:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew’s Church Friday Nov. More...
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 The Walrus Says
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Boy Scouts from Troop 1 will be stopping by Saturday after 9 a.m. to pick up your donations to the Scouting for Food drive. Residents received the plastic bags last weekend and are asked to leave them with their donation of non-perishable foods out in plain view for the scouts. More...
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 Island History
• This week in Island history
Week of November 5
The news of 10 and 15 years ago is from the Jamestown Press. The news of 100 years ago came from the collection of the Newport Historical Society. 100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, Nov. 3, 1909 More...
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 News of Record
• FOR THE RECORD
A story in last week’s Jamestown Press incorrectly stated that former fire chief Bob Bryer was part of the fire department when Engine 1 went into service. In fact, Bryer was an officer of Engine Co. 1 from 1971- 1973. More...
• POLICE LOG
• LEGAL NOTICES
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