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Johnson sworn in as new Chief of Police
Thursday, 02 September 2010
By ANDREW MARTIN

RICHMOND – It's a bit of a homecoming for new Chief of Police Elwood M. Johnson, Jr.
Although he grew up in Hope Valley, the 24-year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police said that Richmond was always part of his extended hometown as he spent plenty of time there as a boy.
For that and many other reasons, Johnson admitted it just seemed like the right fit for him to apply for the Richmond Police Chief position. He was also facing the mandatory retirement limit for state police at 25 years so he was very open to this opportunity.
“I'm just drawn to the area,” Johnson said, adding that he graduated from Chariho Regional High School. “It was hard to think about not applying for [this job].”
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Richmond Seniors Association denies application to resident
Thursday, 02 September 2010

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By ANDREW MARTIN

RICHMOND–Members of the Town Council were disturbed and disappointed at their Aug. 24 meeting when they heard why the Richmond Senior Citizens Association, which is a self-governing non-profit entity, denied a resident's application.
Resident Carolyn Richards acknowledged that she has been a consistent critic of the association and its board of directors and executive director since around 2004, when she began a two-year term on the town's finance board. She said her frustration increased as she saw “inordinate taxpayer money and resources appropriated” to a group that continued to show “arrogance and financial irresponsibility.”

 

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Wood River Dam future hinges on DEM grant
Thursday, 02 September 2010
By ANDREW MARTIN

HOPE VALLEY – Although it's not listed as a top priority for repairs, the Wood River dam on Mechanic Street could be fixed if the state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) receives a grant through the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Thomas D. Getz, who serves as assistant to the DEM director, said that the state-owned structure, which actually sits in both Hopkinton and Richmond, has been rated as a “low hazard” dam. What that means is that a failure of the dam would not pose a threat to human life or property, he said.
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Langevin visits Wood River Health Services
Thursday, 26 August 2010

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HOPE VALLEY – Congressman Jim Langevin visited the Wood River Health Services last Tuesday for a tour of the facility and to meet staff, patients, administrators and board members.
Among a number of recent improvements at the health center, the congressman will be viewing is a newly installed barrier-free exam table designed to improve access and safety for wheelchair bound patients and those with ambulatory challenges, purchased with proceeds from the health center’s annual fundraiser.
The electrically powered table can be positioned as a chair and lowered to a seat height of 19 inches. Once comfortably “onboard,” the patient can then be safely raised and positioned as needed for exams or other procedures.
The “Midmark 630 Barrier-Free Universal Power Procedures Table,” which cost $8,820, was installed along with three new regular exam tables last week, each of which cost $1,100.
The additional cost of the barrier-free table was financed through the proceeds of Wood River Health’s annual Laughter is the Best Medicine comedy night gala held in May.
For more information on the barrier-free table, go to www.midmark.com.

 
New principal to take reins in Charlestown
Thursday, 26 August 2010
By ANDREW MARTIN

WOOD RIVER JCT. - Although members of the Chariho Regional School District are sad to see a valued principal retire, they are confident in the familiar face who will be assuming the position.
The Chariho Regional School Committee unanimously accepted the resignation of Charlestown Elementary School Principal Donna Fitts, who will leave her post Sept. 30 for retirement.
“You will be sorely, sorely missed,” board member Terri Serra, of Richmond, said to Fitts.
Echoing her sentiments was William Day, of Richmond. “I just want to recognize Donna Fitts, who is retiring [soon], and I certainly wish you well.”

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Wood River Dam still in need of repair after floods
Monday, 23 August 2010

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Fire chief fears insurance rates could increase

By ANDREW MARTIN

HOPE VALLEY – Although it’s been four months since the epic flooding of this past spring, the impact of the immense weather event has not completely disappeared.
During the days-long storm, the dams throughout the towns of Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton were a major cause for concerns. Reports continued to roll in that emergency personnel in the area were worried about dams breaching from Shannock to Hope Valley.

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Taxpayer relief may be granted
Monday, 23 August 2010
By ANDREW MARTIN


CHARLESTOWN – The town is considering offering certain taxpayers relief from an old standard that required anyone with a tax bill less than $100 to pay the entire amount in the first quarter.
The issue of extending the pay period for these taxpayers was brought up at the Town Council’s Aug. 10 meeting. Councilor Charlene Q. Dunn said that residents have been contacting her to say they are having trouble making the full payment.

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Council approves funding for dog park
Monday, 23 August 2010

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Dog park facilities subcommittee to pay back loan over five years

By ANDREW MARTIN


CHARLESTOWN – The Town Council approved loaning $20,000 to fund the off-leash Ninigret Dog Park project that will include two separate dog runs for big and small dogs.
This project has been in the works since last April, when interested area residents met to organize and discuss the the creation of the dog park. The process of creating the facility began in October 2009, when the Town Council approved the creation of the Ninigret Park Dog Park Facilities Subcommittee and the Charlestown Canine Club.

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Town to attempt seaweed removal
Monday, 23 August 2010
By ANDREW MARTIN


CHARLESTOWN – The town will soon be piloting a project to remove seaweed from Ninigret Pond after Town Council members and Town Hall staff received calls about the invasive over the past few months.
This matter first came up at the July 26 meeting, when Town Administrator William DiLibero said he received calls complaining of a strong odor caused by the rotting of seaweed and eel grass. This problem has come up in previous years, but it’s more prevalent this year because of the heat.
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Bond for infrastructure repairs will have to wait
Thursday, 05 August 2010
Local roads in disrepair

By ANDREW MARTIN

HOPKINTON – If the Town Council decides to present a bond to voters for infrastructure repairs, it will have to wait until next year’s budget cycle.
Town Solicitor Patricia Buckley said that the council can only put a bond question on a financial town referendum and not a general election, such as the one this November. Another option was that the council could have asked for a special act through the General Assembly, but it’s too late to do that, too.
The third option would be to go through the auditor general’s office, but to do that the town would need an “A” bond rating. But, Buckley said, towns like Hopkinton don’t have bond ratings because they are too small and do not go out to bond often.
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Osborne bows out
Thursday, 05 August 2010
Councilman cites health reasons in withdrawing from election

By ANDREW MARTIN

RICHMOND – If someone offers to bet you that one of the candidates running for Town Council this November will win or lose, it’d be safe to say you should pass on putting down any money. Barring any surprises, the race just became a lock for those vying for a council seat.
Councilor Richard L. Osborne, who was elected to the seat two years ago, announced last week that he has dropped out of the race for the five-member board.
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