Archive - Apr 2012
April 26th
In today's paper,find out how Narragansett officials balanced the town's budget for next year.
This week, the Coastal Resources Management Council rejected the South Kingstown's application to reclassify the Matunuck shoreline. However, parties agreed that finding a comprehensive solution that combines beach replenishment with minimal reinforcement is the best option.
South County Hospital also announced plans to see whether it should team up with Westerly Hospital to make a health care system for all of Washington County.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
April 25th
After nearly two years of anticipation, the Wickford Junction Train Station opened Monday to much fanfare. This week, we bring you all the information you need on the new commuter rail, plus tell you what local, state and national dignitaries had to say about the new station and its potential impact on South County.
In addition, we bring you an in-depth look at a brewing controversy in Exeter as the euthanization of a pair of pitbulls has caused a tide of outrage in the community.
All that and much, much more in this week's Standard-Times. Pick up a copy today!
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
NARRAGANSETT—Town Manager Grady Miller presented the proposed FY 2012-13 operating and capital budget on Monday evening to the Town Council, highlighting a number of expenses and potential challenges, including Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) costs and funding new capital projects. Monday night was the first of two public hearings on the town budget, and the Town Council will hold workshops throughout this week to address their concerns, which are open to the public.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – In a one-sentence press release, the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce announced Monday morning that Joseph J. Iacoi will no longer serve as executive director.
“The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce and Joseph J. Iacoi wish to announce the conclusion to Joe’s work at the Chamber and each extends the other best wishes for success in the future,” the statement read.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
In today's paper, the Narragansett Town Council votes unanimously to support Governor Lincoln Chafee’s municipal pension package.
Narragansett Town Manager also presented the proposed $51.4 million for FY 2012-2013. This is an increase of $803,432 from the current fiscal budget.
Also, Joe Iacoi, the executive director of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, has officially resigned from his position.
South Kingstown resident Deborah Bergner also questions a set of new ground rules at the town council chambers.
All and more inside, today's Narragansett Times.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
April 24th
Last December, North Kingstown Town Manager Mike Embury recommended that the town council engage the accounting firm of Nadeau Wadovick LLP to conduct a special examination of the school department finances.
A couple of hours before, I had met with Mr. Embury in my former capacity as the chairman of the town’s audit committee. The town manager stated the purpose of the audit was to determine the cost to the school department of the state’s Basic Education Plan.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
April 23rd
By LINDSAY OLIVIER
lolivier@ricentral.com
SAUNDERSTOWN – Located off Route 1 is 57 acres of pristine landscaping where horse lovers can come and observe the four-legged animals and learn how to ride them.
Formally Freedom Horse Farm, the property has now been taken over by new owners who are feverishly working to erase the past and bring a positive outlook to the once ragged land.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
April 22nd
By MARTHA SMITH
Special to the Standard
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Thomas Kutcher stands in the shimmering sunlight of a very warm spring afternoon, inhaling the distinctly fishy aroma of work boats tied up at the Town Dock, at the end of Main Street.
It is like sweet perfume to this man who has found his greatest delights growing up on Narragansett Bay, specifically the Warren River; he became an accomplished surfer – his favorite spots were off Bonnet Shores and Narragansett Pier – swimmer and boater.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
April 21st
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Erica Denhoff chose the hottest Boston Marathon in history to make her running debut – and lived to tell the tale.
While people all around her were falling by the wayside – even last year’s male and female winners dropped out – the pint-size former NKHS athlete kept going.
She finished in six hours, 16 minutes and four seconds.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
April 20th
By LINDSAY OLIVIER
lolivier@ricentral.com
NORTH KINGSTOWN – In the beginning of the year, the North Kingstown town council and school committee signed a consent agreement as a way to control the school district’s spending because of an anticipated deficit. Within that agreement, an independent auditor was tasked with identifying areas in which cost savings could be achieved.
The results are in and the school district is pleased with the findings.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
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