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Schools surveyed to learn efficacy. TIM RIEL | January 2, 2025. The safety and climate of the schools in Jamestown are perceived more favorably by their stakeholders than most other districts in Rhode Island, according to the 2024 SurveyWorks responses.
Obituaries - Jamestown Press
Dec 26, 2024 · Emilia Edna Coste, 100, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Born April 28, 1924, in Curepipe, Mauritius, Edna was the daughter of Josiah Mathew and Ada Danjoux.
News - Jamestown Press
Jan 2, 2025 · The town council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, to discuss its rules, procedures, goals and objectives. The councilors, at their first meeting of the 2024-26 session, broached the idea without making any decision.
Council, school board looking at 10-year district plan
16 hours ago · The town council and school board said they are committed to working together on a plan that will give the district its direction for the next decade. The meeting between the two sides Monday was a “pre-budget consultation” mandated by the state. Each city and town must conduct the session between 60-90 days before the
NEW TOWN COUNCIL SWORN IN - Jamestown Press
Dec 5, 2024 · Nancy Beye hugs her 8-year-old granddaughter, Finley Shultz, during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected town council Monday. Her other granddaugher, Hayden Beye, 5, right, also attended. PHOTO BY ANDREA VON HOHENLEITEN Nancy Beye, for the third consecutive term, is the highest elected official in Jamestown. Beye was unanimously re-elected president of the town
Breaking News - Jamestown Press
Nov 14, 2024 · The town council will consider 15 applications for short-term rental at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. The Nov. 14 print edition The properties are 26 Starboard Ave., 49 Narragansett Ave., 177 East Shore Road, 36 Cole St., 173 East Shore Road, 18 Neptune St., 144 Narragansett Ave., 33 Hawthorne Road, 75 Southwest Ave., 30 Bay View Drive, 20 Cole
Locals pitch in to revive show in Westerly - Jamestown Press
16 hours ago · A ceramicist and oboist from Jamestown will travel to Westerly on three consecutive days to help the city revive its Shakespearean tradition following a decade-old hiatus. The Chorus of Westerly is conducting a six-show production, “A Celebration of Twelfth Night,” at the George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High St., Westerly. Following a preview at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, there <a href ...
Town receives water study grant - Jamestown Press
16 hours ago · Jamestown has been awarded $112,500 to conduct a feasibility study related to public drinking water. The grant from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank is $37,500 less than the request of $150,000. According to Town Administrator Ed Mello, the study will determine whether Jamestown can connect to other suppliers, such as …
Council wants to know impact of homestead exemption
Dec 19, 2024 · A discussion to consider tax breaks briefly turned into a debate on when the public should be able to address the town council during its meetings. Vice President Erik Brine, presiding over Monday’s meeting in the absence of President Nancy Beye, presented four recommended tax breaks. The proposals were made by an ad hoc committee
Breaking news - Jamestown Press
Aug 23, 2007 · Breaking news Voters approve highway barn Jamestowners on Tuesday approved the construction of a new highway garage at Taylor Point by a vote 934 to 753. The question on the ballot in the special election read: "Shall an act, passed at the 2007 session of the General Assembly, entitled 'An act authorizing the