The Narragansett Times

Education Exchange graduates get diplomas

June 22, 2012

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — High school graduation – the cap and gown, the stage, the walk, the ritual congratulatory handshake, the diploma –is a rite of passage for teenagers transitioning into adulthood, the beginning of the future away from parents and home, whether to college or a job, or pursuing some other path. But what if graduation doesn’t happen on schedule, what then?

CCMS promotes nearly 300 students to high school

June 22, 2012

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Curtis Corner Middle School held its largest-ever eighth grade promotion ceremony Wednesday morning.

Nearly 300 students received their certificates on the school’s field and administrators wished them success as they continue on to high school.

The ceremony kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by graduates William Trager and Keegan Hart, who are Rhode Island Middle Level Educators Scholar-Leaders.

Sara Demoranville, Olivia Rich and Rachel Curran then sang the national anthem.

Zoning Board approves live music at Phil's

June 22, 2012

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Following a hearing of comments from the public Wednesday night, both in support of and against allowing Phil’s Restaurant on Main Street to have live music on its newly constructed roof deck, the South Kingstown Zoning Board voted 4-1 to allow the restaurant to provide entertainment during a test period of one year, with conditions.

Council addresses Town Manager position

June 22, 2012

NARRAGANSETT—The Town Council discussed a number of agenda items Monday evening which involve the hiring of a new town manager. Grady Miler, the former town manager, agreed to a separation pact with the Town Council at the June 1 meeting because of criticism leveled by Council members for perceived procedural missteps, namely his decision to unilaterally appropriate $3,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise Fund last year as a donation for the Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA) to conduct water testing activities.