2012-05-31

Ian Watters named to Keene State dean’s list



Ian Michael Watters of Jamestown was one of 1,390 students named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Keene State College. The designation is bestowed to undergraduates enrolled in a degree program who receive no failing grades and have a GPA of at least 3.5.

FIRE & EMS RUNS



Fire runs May 23, 4:11 p.m., Engine 3, Engine 2, Ladder 1, Car 1, Car 2 and Car 3 were sent to Columbia Lane for a tractor fire. May 24, 10:42 a.m., Car 1, Engine 2 and Engine 3 went to Pemberton Avenue for a fire alarm. May 24, 11:46 a.m., Rescue 3, Car 1 and Engine 1 responded to […]

TOWN HALL RECORDS



Building permits Zero Blueberry LLC received a permit May 3 to build a new single-family house at 75 Blueberry Lane. Work estimated to cost $175,000. Scot Dorsi received a permit May 23 to strip and reshingle a roof at 20 Grinnell St. Work estimated to cost $5,000. Electrical permits Tim Palmer received a permit May 22 to replace lights, install […]

POLICE LOG



Warrant violation Mary E. Bennett, 43, of Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown, was charged May 24 for violation of a bench warrant. According to police, officers were aware of the warrant that was issued after Bennett failed to appear at court following a suspended license charge from Cumberland Police. The defendant was taken to 2nd Division District Court in Newport for arraignment. […]

Martha E. Pemantel



Martha E. Pemantel, 66, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully May 28, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She entered God’s hands and was joined by her loving parents. Born in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Capt. William A. Sr. and Martha R. (Dutton) Pemantel. Martha worked as a secretary for the University of Rhode Island for 34 […]

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE JAMESTOWN PRESS?



It’s more than just pennies

VIEWPOINT

In years past, taxpayers of Jamestown have asked the town – based on the economy, pension liabilities and real issues with respect to spending in Jamestown – to either cut the growth in the budget, keep spending at the same level as previous years, or have directed cuts at targeted budget items. Each year brings mixed success because it is […]

This Week In Island History



Compiled by Sue Maden Week of May 31 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 Journal, May 31, 1912 [At the Town Council meeting] the petition of I.H. Clarke for the furnishing of […]

Police presence has changed over the years



Mr. Roach has raised a topic in his Viewpoint a lot of us are talking about these days (“We must make peace,” May 17). I don’t know about the folks in the North end, but those of us in the village can’t drive anywhere without seeing flashing lights and somebody pulled over for something, much less the blinking “Welcome to […]

Money is needed to keep fireworks alive



Earlier this year our friend Jim Munro passed away. It was a huge loss for his family and for Jamestown. Over the years, I had the pleasure of working with Jim on a number of pursuits, not the least of which was the Jamestown fireworks committee, otherwise known as the Rocket Dawgz. The five of us started the fireworks from […]