Jamestown’s downtown commercial district is 96 percent built out, according to Town Planner Lisa Bryer, but the “limited commercial” district down Southwest Avenue is just 10 percent developed. More...

The Town Council this week discussed a wide range of issues awaiting resolution, including a replacement for the golf course clubhouse, the proposed wind turbine, a proposal for accessory apartments, and the future of Fort Getty. More...

The Jamestown Press is preparing to publish its annual Summer Guide. The staff is seeking news of community events that are planned on the island this summer, from June through September. More...

Betty Ann Taylor recently received the Member Award of Honor at the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Club’s annual luncheon. More...

On Arbor Day, April 27, Paul Dolan (with scissors), deputy chief of the RIDEM’s Division of Forestry, was in Jamestown for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new tree nursery located off of Eld More...

The Rocket ’Hogs had some explosive news this week with the announcement that this summer’s fireworks display will be held on Saturday, July 7, at East Ferry. More...

Jamestown’s Sydney Ferguson comes from a sailing family. Her father Scott is a world-class competitive sailor and a leading designer for Oracle Racing’s America’s Cup effort. More...

Pair of Jamestowners honored academically • Kendra Davis was named to the dean’s list at Villanova University (Pennsylvania) for the fall 2011 semester. Davis is enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. More...

Amazon.com recently announced the release of a new book titled “The Life Savers: Rhode Island’s Forgotten Service,” authored by Varoujan Karentz of Jamestown. This is Karentz’s third book about Rhode Island historic interests. More...

The Conservation Commission said at its Tuesday meeting that it is having second thoughts about the proposed Taylor Point wind turbine. More...