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James G. Pemantell

James G. Pemantell, 85, a former chief of police for the town of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ann Marie (Gracik) Pemantell. A lifelong resident of Jamestown, he was a son of the late James E. and Mary (O’Donnell) Pemantell. Jim graduated from... READ MORE >

Dennis A. Reardon

The Rev. Dennis A. Reardon, 78, of Jamestown, pastor emeritus of All Saints Church and St. Charles Borromeo Church of Woonsocket, died March 21, 2024, at St. Clare Home. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis M. Reardon Sr. and Mary C. (Beane) Reardon. He was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament School, Eymard Preparatory Seminary, Eymard... READ MORE >

SENIOR MENUS

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. Monday, April 1 Chicken parmesan, Italian mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, mushroom barley soup, pudding. Takeout option is roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich, potato chips,... READ MORE >

MEETINGS

Monday, April 1 6:30 p.m., the town council will meet at Town Hall Wednesday, April 3 The meeting of the planning commission is canceled 6:30 p.m., the tree committee will meet at Town Hall... READ MORE >

Jonnycake presentation scheduled

Registration is open for a presentation by a Massachusetts miller who will discuss the history of jonnycakes in Rhode Island. George Whitley operated the Gray’s Grist Mill in Westport from 2015 until it was sold in 2022, when the new owners discontinued milling corn. He will discuss his trade at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the library, 26 North... READ MORE >

Shores group sets meeting to determine its future

The Jamestown Shores Association will meet after a nearly yearlong hiatus at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the library, 26 North Road. According to a memo sent to members, the meeting will be to discuss whether to keep the neighborhood association active after 70 years of service. “There is an ebb and flow of resident members who have given... READ MORE >

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

[caption id="attachment_109039" align="aligncenter" width="1713"] A group of residents took The Jamestown Press to Kings bowling alley in Boston to volunteer for the Strikes for Special Olympics fundraiser. The charity was founded by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (center). Jamestown was represented by Mark Swistak, Julie Swistak, Lara Grenier, Bob Grenier, Evan Wilk, Fiona Wilk, Ania...... READ MORE >

Reps back ways to protect coast

A virtual conversation was hosted Sunday by state legislators from the East Bay to discuss sea rise, coastal flooding and resiliency — and the urgency of addressing them. Newport Rep. Lauren Carson and Portsmouth Rep. Terri Cortvried, of the Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus, introduced the event. “We focus on different issues related to sustainability, resilience and mitigation,” Carson said. The... READ MORE >

Library offering weekly tours of renovated space

Tours of the North Road library are being offered at 10 a.m. Thursdays to show the public the results of the $4.6 million renovation and expansion that took 16 months. The library reopened Feb. 20 after it was temporarily relocated to the clubhouse at the Jamestown Golf Course during construction. People already are boasting about the more open, lighter and... READ MORE >

EAST FERRY TIDE CHART

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