In 2004-2006, I served on the committee to update the 1994 Ft. Getty Master Plan. That plan had three primary goals: Improve residents’ use of the park, develop additional (and improve existing) water ...

Parking is no longer allowed on the eastern waterfront side of Bay View Drive from Conanicus Avenue north to Davis Street. The town council approved the amended ordinance Monday during a public ...

The main takeaway from the meeting to discuss of the future of Fort Getty was that the trailer park is both an asset in terms of generating revenue and supporting local businesses. The seasonal ...

A pre-hearing panel is recommending for the state to overturn the town’s decision to reject applications from four homeowners seeking to hook into the municipal water system. The subcommittee for the ...

The town council ratified a letter of opposition prepared by its president, David Long, about ongoing work to site a liquefied natural gas facility at Weaver’s Cove in Fall River, Mass.,” The ...

A tree will be planted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Rhode Island Historical Cemetery on the corner of Narragansett Avenue and North Road in recognition of Arbor Day. The public is invited to ...

Ronald R. Parfitt, 55, of Jamestown, passed away April 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Robin (DelGuidice) Cook Parfitt. Born in Pawtucket, Ron was the son of the late Clifton Parfitt Jr. and ...

Martin died suddenly of heart failure April 16, 2025, at her home in Jamestown. She was vibrant and healthy up until her very last moments. Her passing opens a cavernous hole in the hearts of her ...

The captain of Newport Sportfishing Charters will discuss his experiences fishing in southern New England at 6 p.m., April 23, at the fire station, 50 Narragansett Ave. Rob Taylor has been fishing in ...