Plan would cut greenhouse gasses
BY TIM RIEL | January 26, 2023
A comprehensive energy plan to provide “a strategic direction for reducing greenhouse gas emissions” — complete with mandates — is being discussed at the highest level in Jamestown. The plan...
Town will use federal money to replace pipe
BY TIM RIEL | January 26, 2023
Jamestown has secured $2.5 million in federal aid to replace the cast-iron pipe that connects the municipal water plant on North Road with utility customers in the village. “That’s a...
Blossoming composting program at Melrose School cutting waste
BY RYAN GIBBS | January 26, 2023
Melrose School significantly has cut down on waste due to composting and recycling programs that have been initiated in the lunchroom. The composting program was started by first-grade teacher assistant...
Newport mayor says city will look at Gould restoration issue
January 26, 2023
Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong has indicated interest in listening to Jamestown officials explain why the city should support efforts to restore public recreation on Gould Island. Town Administrator Jamie Hainswoth...
CORRECTION
January 26, 2023
Mark Cutler, who was the subject of the Jan. 19 article in The Jamestown Press headlined “Regular Ganny guitarist teaching songwriting to all,” will play with his band, Men of...
Ukrainian concert aims to lift spirits
BY RYAN GIBBS | January 26, 2023
Christmastime may have come and gone in Jamestown, but a concert of Ukrainian music aims to celebrate the longer holiday season of the Eastern European country. The Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal...
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January 26, 2023
The West Street Cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Seniors should arrive for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Suggested fee is $3. Call 423-2658 for reservations 48 hours in advance....
Kudos for new Pemberton director
January 26, 2023
Elizabeth Mulligan, who lives in the Pemberton Avenue apartments, wrote in to give her thanks to Nikki Vazquez, executive director of the housing authority, whom, she said, makes “it a privilege to live there.” She...
Irene Emily Silvia
January 19, 2023
Irene Emily Silvia, 96, of Jamestown, R.I., passed away peacefully...