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Habitat welcomes six new board members |
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Friday, 30 October 2009 |
By ANDREW MARTIN
CHARLESTOWN – South County Habitat for Humanity elected six new members to its board of directors at its annual meeting on Oct. 19 at Peace Dale Congregational Church in South Kingstown. |
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Westerly Jewelry celebrating 75 years in town |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
WESTERLY - The roots of Westerly Jewelry reach back across the Atlantic Ocean into pre-World War II Poland. Aaron Hirschkovits was a jeweler and watchmaker in Poland who emigrated to the United States to avoid persecution.
Two of his sons also emigrated and they first settled in Boston. But Sam Hirsch (the name was shortened by immigration officials) needed to move.
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RI Project Homeless Connect in Westerly a one-stop success |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
Service providers come together at the Westerly Armory to provide for those who are homeless and in need.
WESTERLY – On Oct. 1, 2009 at the Westerly Armory there was an event that brought service providers together with people in need; taking small steps to make a huge difference in people’s lives. This unique event offered a one-stop opportunity for those who are homeless to connect with much needed services. Hence the event’s tagline: “connect with service providers in one day, in one location”.
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Property tax exemption on Nature Conservancy land was not retroactive |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
By ANDREW MARTIN
HOPKINTON – The town and the Nature Conservancy are working together to resolve a property tax issue with the Grills property.
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Bills may reverse Carcieri decision |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
By ANDREW MARTIN
CHARLESTOWN – Two new bills in the United States Congress aim to reverse the outcome of the Carcieri v. Salazar case. The decision, which was made in Carcieri’s favor earlier this year, essentially prohibits the Narragansett Indian Tribe from taking its 32-acre parcel into trust. |
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A wonderful day in the neighborhood: Westerly Block Party |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
First block party may be one of many more to come.
By MICHAEL SOUZA
WESTERLY – By all accounts, Saturday’s Downtown Westerly Block Party was a success. Despite unseasonably cold weather and the threat of rain, the skies remained clear as several thousand people participated in the fun. |
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Wind ordinance meets discussion, debate |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
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By ANDREW MARTIN
CHARLESTOWN - Residents packed into the council chambers last Tuesday night to sound off on a draft wind energy ordinance. |
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Westerly's annual Columbus Day Parade |
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Friday, 16 October 2009 |
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Photos: Michael Souza
Thousands flocked to downtown Westerly on Sunday for the annual Columbus Day parade. Above, a 1927 fire pump belonging to the Westerly Fire Department. |
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Town council plans ahead to combat cuts in state aid |
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Friday, 16 October 2009 |
By ANDREW MARTIN
RICHMOND - The Town Council approved changes to its current budget to plan ahead for cuts in state aid. |
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Loeckler resigns from housing commission |
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Friday, 16 October 2009 |
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By ANDREW MARTIN
CHARLESTOWN – Citing issues with the Planning Commission and an overall lack of progress with housing projects, a member of the Affordable Housing Commission has resigned. |
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Downtown Westerly to come alive this Saturday |
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Friday, 16 October 2009 |
By MICHAEL SOUZA
WESTERLY – Get ready for a block party.
On Saturday Oct. 17, 2009, the streets in the center of town will be closed to traffic for the Downtown Westerly Block Party. The festivities begin at 11 a.m. and will last until 8 p.m.
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