Archive - May 2012 - News Article
May 21st
NARRAGANSETT—The Town Council held a work session Monday evening to further discuss the upcoming FY 2012-13 town budget. The town discussed a number of concerns and issues regarding decision-making on the proposed budget which was presented at the April 23 Town Council meeting, namely the rise in property tax values and the need for the town to maintain its current operating and capital fund levels where possible.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
By SHAUN KIRBY
NARRAGANSETT—During the summer months, news broadcasts across the state can often be heard announcing beach closures and openings based on levels of bacteria in the water at any given time. Behind those decisions is the Department of Health’s Coastal Beach Program, through which health officials collect samples and assess water quality. In 2013, those activities are under threat from federal cuts that would end the program.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
May 20th
Michael Grenier and Andrew Wynsen, seniors at North Kingstown High School will start their college careers a little bit richer after each received a $1,000 music scholarship from the North Kingstown Community Chorus last week.
Wynsen was awarded the Allie Goulet music scholarship on May 5 and will attend the University of Connecticut where he will major in jazz studies for the piano.
Grenier received the North Kingstown Community Chorus music scholarship on May 6 and will study music education and jazz studies at the University of Rhode Island in the fall.
ANDREWS AWARDED
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
May 19th
NORTH KINGSTOWN – They’re hard at work clearing and grading land at the Seabee Museum, preparing to build a larger space to accommodate the donations of veterans who want to share their personal history as wartime engineer-soldiers.
When plans are approved for the 60-foot-wide by 100-foot-long by 24-foot high structure, Jack Sprengel, a Vietnam-era vet who is the museum’s curator, plans to donate his entire collection of militaria. He estimates the treasure trove contains at least 1,000 pieces, probably more.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
CHARLESTOWN - It is no secret that the beaches of Charlestown are among the favorite summer destinations of many Rhode Island and Connecticut residents, not to mention visitors from afar. This summer, Charlestown Town Beach and Blue Shutters Beach will be even better places to spend a sunny summer day, with better accommodations than ever before.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
May 18th
By LINDSAY OLIVIER
lolivier@ricentral.com
EXETER – Ten years ago, voters approved a $55 million public safety bond that included $6.4 million to build a new Rhode Island State Fire Academy on the old Ladd School site in Exeter. Now, almost two years after breaking ground, the first phase is complete and the school is open for business.
On April 28, both the Exeter and West Greenwich fire departments were the first companies to take part in live-burn courses.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
May 17th
By MARTHA SMITH
Special to the Standard
EXETER – The latest move in the increasingly intense tug-of-war at the troubled Exeter Animal Shelter can only be termed drastic: a notice has been posted on the facility’s door announcing that, per order of the town council, the services of all volunteers are suspended.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
CHARLESTOWN - The town council voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2013 (FY13) municipal budget at their meeting on Monday night after passing a few last minute revisions that ultimately decreased the bottom line. The budget will be put to voters during an all day referendum on Monday, June 4.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
May 16th
Controversy continues at the Exeter Animal Shelter.
In what seems to be a never-ending drama between the Exeter Town Council and volunteers from the town, the Standard-Times learned this week that, for the forseeable future, volunteers have been banned from the facility.
This week, we continue our coverage of the hot-button issue and bring you all the latest news on what it means for a special meeting meant to address the topic next Tuesday.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
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May 17, 2007
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
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