Public hearing set to consider new tax credits
BY TIM RIEL | March 28, 2024
The town council during a public hearing Monday will consider whether to amend the code of ordinances and provide property tax credits to eligible residents. The proposal essentially amends the...
EASTER GREETINGS
BY RYAN GIBBS | March 28, 2024
A childhood visit to a discount department store 16 years ago inspired a boy to help the Easter bunny deliver cheer to needy children in Rhode Island. Jack Ryan, who...
Council may adopt budget this Monday
BY TIM RIEL | March 28, 2024
Taxpayers with something to say about the proposed $29.61 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25 might only have one more chance to voice their opinion, either pro or con, before...
Eight charter changes to appear on ballot
BY TIM RIEL | March 21, 2024
Voters will not have the opportunity in November to determine whether they want nonpartisan ballots for local elections. They also will have no say on whether million-dollar appropriations at financial...
House balks at plan to protect water
March 28, 2024
Proposed legislation to limit the public water system’s obligation to only supply homes in the utility district has been recommended for further study in the Rhode Island House. “That typically...
Euer supports banning fees for paper bills
March 28, 2024
A bill in the state legislature would make it illegal to charge fees to senior citizens for paper invoices. Sen. Dawn Euer, who represents Jamestown and Newport, is co-sponsoring the...
Vets look to share available resources
BY TIM RIEL | March 28, 2024
After a group of Vietnam veterans recall the atrocities of the war they fought a half century ago, one of them will discuss the measures the nation is undertaking to...
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March 28, 2024
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....
The Rev. Dennis A. Reardon
March 25, 2024
The Rev. Dennis A. Reardon, 78, of Jamestown, pastor emeritus...