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October 10, 2024. The state has awarded $2 million to Verizon to upgrade infrastructure in Jamestown that is intended to provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to 1,800 homes. Town Administrator Ed Mello said...
Obituaries - Jamestown Press
Nov 7, 2024 · Raymond H. Labua. Raymond H. “Chip” Labua, Jr., 78, of Jamestown, R.I., passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at Newport Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Chip was born in Hartford, where he lived his early years before moving to Coventry, Conn. at age 8. He lived in Coventry for 55 years before moving full time to Jamestown in 2008.
Voters reject question giving council appointment power
23 hours ago · The local electorate rejected a question that would have given the town council the authority to appoint a colleague if a seat were to become vacant. The referendum to amend the charter provision was defeated with 53.3 percent of the vote, 1,933 to 1,694. The current provision, which will remain in effect following the defeat, mandates for the ...
ELECTION 2024: Dems look to sweep council - Jamestown Press
Nov 7, 2024 · PHOTO BY ANDREA VON HOHENLEITEN. Aside from Donald Trump being elected U.S. president, it appears to be a Democratic sweep in the 13 other races that appeared on the Jamestown ballot Tuesday. That includes a town council of all Democrats for the third consecutive term. Incumbents Nancy Beye, Erik Brine and Mary Meagher will retain their seats ...
Students’ test scores among best in state - Jamestown Press
23 hours ago · Students who score in the third and fourth category are considered proficient. In addition to the 2023-24 third-grade class, the district continues to shine across the board. Jamestown was third in English with 61.2 percent proficiency following Little Compton (68.3) and Barrington (66.5). In math, only Little Compton (68.5) bested Jamestown (67).
Councilors table four proposed tax breaks - Jamestown Press
Nov 7, 2024 · The looming election was responsible for the town council’s decision to table four proposals intended to provide tax relief to Jamestown residents. Councilman Erik Brine recommended six forms of tax relief Monday at the final meeting of the 2022-24 term. The council, after agreeing to move forward on amending two current exemptions, tabled the four proposed new programs, including a <a href ...
MEETINGS - Jamestown Press
23 hours ago · Monday, Nov. 18 6:30 p.m., the board of water and sewer commissioners will meet at Town Hall 6:30 p.m., town council will meet at Town Hall Tuesday, Nov. 19 6:30 p.m., the conservation commission will meet at Town Hall Thursday, Nov. 21 6 p.m., the school committee will meet at Town Hall
$29.61M spending plan proposed for 2024-25 - Jamestown Press
Mar 14, 2024 · A proposed budget of $29.61 million for fiscal year 2024-25 would prompt an estimated increase of 28 cents to the property tax rate. Town Administrator Ed Mello presented his proposal to the town council Monday with a follow-up workshop Tuesday. The spending plan represents an increase of $891,555, or 3.1 percent, with the tax rate
’23-24 budget passed without objections - Jamestown Press
Jun 8, 2023 · The financial town meeting was dispatched in less than 20 minutes Monday as 103 voters unanimously passed the $28.72 million budget for 2023-24, which begins July 1. They also approved $1.26 million in bonds to lease heavy equipment and upgrade the HVAC system at the police station. The property tax rate is estimated to increase.
NORTH ROAD LIBRARY REOPENS - Jamestown Press
Feb 22, 2024 · Wendy Crooks, right, smiles to visitors entering the North Road library Tuesday for the first time since it was closed for renovations in November 2022. Tours of the building will be available in the coming weeks. PHOTOS BY ANDREA VON HOHENLEITEN After nearly 16 months with its doors shuttered to the public, the library on
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