6/27/11 Westerly Police Chief Edward A. Mello was appointed to be Jamestown's new Chief at a Special Town Council meeting

6/20/11 Councilor Winsor's remark that Fire Department merger with the JEMS was done through clandestine methods sparks detailed rebuttals

6/8/11 Town Administrator presents overview of Fire Department and JEMS merger in preparation for Public Hearing

6/6/11 Financial Town Meeting... Paper Ballot YES Budget Reduction NO!

5/23/11 Town Council hosts Workshop for Shoreby Hill application for listing on National Register of Historic Places

5/19/11 Fort Getty future use question draws full house at workshop held at Lawn Avenue School

5/17/11 Wind Turbine Measurement System is up and "Chirping" at Taylor Point

5/16/11 Water and Sewer Commission hears study that says Island's Fire Hydrant Rentals Fee ("Public Fire") be raised from $75,000 to $200,000

5/16/11 Councilor Winsor brings up another conflict of interest question with the appointment of Chief Tighe's son Howie in EMS transition

5/16/11 Two Councilors question Charter Commission call back and makeup!

5/16/11 Administrator gives Council bad news about Retirement System shortfalls

5/16/11 Council hears Moderator on Financial Town Meeting claim

5/2/11 Taxpayers Association petition to require paper ballot at Financial Town meeting is reviewed by Town Solicitor

4/25/11 Budget is set for vote at Financial Town Meeting

4/25/11 Town Administrator updates Council about continued efforts for Wind Turbine project evaluation.

4/14/11 Town Council hears final proposals from Town Administrator for 2011-2012 Budget with increase of 9 cents on Tax Rate

4/14/11 Council listens to public comments on Emergency Medical Services report in 2 hour long meeting

4/14/11 Strong questions uncover another draft report

4/4/11 Large group of citizens attend Council Meeting to hear about Emergency Medical Services Review Final Report

Click for JEMS Letter to the Council

Cost Guard's plan for a new zone concerns LNG Threat Board

Narragansett project will be taking more trees than planned.

3/31/11 School Budget Hearing public questions uncover why "It's not good enough to be the best in Rhode Island!"

3/22/11 Town Administrator presents to Town Council a $210,000 price tag for paid Full Time EMS system

Council's Review of Town's Capital Budget is On The Record by Department

3/21/11 Town Council gets look at new Bridge Authority Buildings.

3/21/11 Dog walkers may be banned and fined for use of Reservoir property!

3/16/11 Town Administrator presents 2011-2012 Budget to Council with Increases and new EMS plan

3/7/11 Wind Turbine height limit may be adjusted for Taylor Point while new revenue challenges raise profit concerns.

3/7/11 State Reps answer tough questions from School Committee at Legislative Workshop

2/22/11 Council makes decision on update track of Harbor Plan and Ordinance after 2 hours of Public comments.

2/22/11 The Fort Getty pavilion plans are presented and Council picks 2 options

2/22/11 Request for "Recall Provision" in Charter unearths 2011 Election requirement for School Committee

2/15/11 Narragansett  Indian Tribe and the Town  may have found common ground over several issues that have been open for years!

2/7/11 Town Council weighs in on the Fort Getty Pavilion replacement plan.

2/7/11 Town Administrator presents 2 union contracts to the Council for approval

1/18/11 New DPW Chief makes request to upgrade Fort Getty Pavilion

1/18/11 Council seeks schedule for use of former Water Treatment Plant

1/18/11 Jamestowner is sworn in as new officer for  the Police Dept.

1/18/11 The Town Council learns about the search committee for the Chief's replacement

1/18/11 Council hears Wind Turbine challenges are growing

1/18/11 Administrator announces the selection of new Library Director

1/6/11 Council votes on $32,130 of additional consulting for a Wind Turbine at Taylor Point.

1/3/11 Auditor presents Financial condition of Town to Council

1/3/11 Council hears more on Turbines

1/3/11 Administrator submits NAGE69 Agreement to Council

1/3/11 Harbor Law Change Process is explained

1/3/11 Proposed Changes are outlined by Harbor Chair

1/3/11 Former Harbor Chair defends himself about charges made in letter to Town Council by Island Boatyards

12/20/10 Town Council and School Committee meet to discuss serious budget goals and future revenue constraints!

12/13/10 Town Council makes a decision on further Wind Turbine Studies

12/13/10 Water and Sewer Commission hears the plan for Department Supervisor, Steve Goslee's replacement.

12/6/10 Councilor Winsor wants a moratorium on wind turbine construction

12/6/10 Report on Congress of Councils stirs remarks about LNG Committee meeting.

12/6/10  Harbor Chair tells Council that commercial operator leases are reason for proposed rate changes.

12/6/10 Council takes on Bike Path Committee's request to lower North Road speed limit to 25MPH

11/15/10 Wind Turbine plans are urged to move forward because of vote to borrow $6.5 Million dollars.

11/15/10 Council hears plea about lowering North Road speed

11/15/10 Safe Routes to School continues to be delayed by lack of Narragansett tribe agreement.

11/15/10 Town Council gets good news about Deer Tick study.

11/1/10 Council hears results of National Grid's work to address Fort Getty's electrical problems!

11/1/10 Deal or no Deal? Mooring rate change negotiations still a mystery. Records held back!

11/1/10 Water Protection Fund status brings Shores member to ask "Where's the Money?"

11/1/10 Say What? 25 MPH speed limit on North Road moving ahead faster than expected.

11/1/10 A new direction for Wind Energy efforts is welcomed by group of East Bay towns.

10/25/10 Town Planner reviews background of Narragansett Indian's request for a supervisory roll over all Town construction.

10/25/10 What to do with Fort Wetherill is workshop topic.

10/18/10 Shut-off policy is reviewed at Water & Sewer Commission

10/18/10 Council Winsor asks her fellow members to remove Advisory from Town website.

10/18/10 The Record offers FREE video hosting for Town to save costs.

10/4/10 More Bad News for Wind Turbine plans at Taylor Point.

10/4/10 Fort Getty Master Plan workshops / Charrette are considered by Council.

10/4/10 Councilor Winsor addresses Council about Advisory web posting.

10/4/10 Council hears appraisal details on Fort Wetherill property (former the DPW barn)

9/20/10 Council listens to former Fort Getty Committee and others about future use of Property

9/20/10 Town Administrator lays out the options for the future of Wind Turbines on the island.

9/7/10 Council votes on LNG Resolution just before Congress of Councils

9/7/10 Town gets DEM ruling on landfill cap proposal.

9/2/10 Whitehouse will headline LNG Threat Committee's Congress of Councils next Wednesday.

8/2/10 Town Council made a decision on $614,847 for Down Town Upgrades

8/2/10 Administrator presents agreement for Animal Control Services

7/19/10 $6,500,000 Bond on November Ballot

7/19/10 Water and Sewer Board is asked to approve Affordable Housing hookups and to waive $16,000+ in fees.

6/30/10 Police Chief Tighe subject of Special Town Council Meeting

6/21/10 Fishing Pier rules not voted on by Town Council as claimed by Councilor Bowen!

2010 Financial Town Meeting

5/17/10 Councilor Bowen pushes for URI to review Planning Commission's work!

5/17/10 Fishing at East Ferry dock finally gets a firm decision by Council.

5/17/10 Councilor Winsor's LNG Work Group makes presentation to Council.

5/17/10 Cross Island - Ice Road - Bike Path was presented for approval.

5/7/10 Council Approves Budget. Reduces Dog Officer line item to Part Time. Tax rate will climb over 12% in excess of $1.00 per $1,000 of new assessed values.

5/5/10 Council reviews options for Fort Wetherill use

5/5/10 Fishing at East Ferry reviewed at Council - Harbor workshop along with Mooring issues

5/3/10 Council Postpones Budget Vote until Friday!

5/3/10 Animal Control Officer responds to Council President Schnack!

5/3/10 Wind Turbine purchase could be on the Town's November ballot!

5/3/10 Council votes on 2010 Harbor Fees

4/19/10 Councilor Winsor argues for her LNG Work Group to jump start Town's efforts.

4/19/10 Water and Sewer Board may add USERS!

4/5/10 At Monday night's marathon meeting the Town Council finally adopted a Coyote Management Policy... kind of, sort of, maybe?

4/1/10 Council budget workshop lasts 3 hours. Dog officer supporters continue to urge the Administrator to reconsider his position.

3/30/10 Second of three Town Council Budget Hearings held with School Committee last night

3/22/10 Town Hall packed with supporters of the Dog Officer who will be cut in proposed 2010/2011 Budget

3/17/10 Council President Schnack responds to Wind Turbine critics.

3/15/10 Council welcomes new Town Clerk at Monday's meeting.

3/15/10 Water Department finds water line breaks that wasted up to 50,000 gallons A DAY!

3/15/10 New Ice Cream Shop owner gets OK from Council to continue quest for approvals.

3/1/10 Town Council votes to raise fees on moorings $5 and West Ferry dinghy dock up to $450.

2/16/10Three outstanding Jamestowners acknowledged by Town Council..

2/16/10 Town Council approves Town Administrator's choice of new Town Clerk.

2/16/10 The Town Council voted on Turbines with heated discussion over number and location.

2/1/10 Wind Energy and the Placement of turbines will be the subject of  a special meetings this week!

6/15/11 Planning Commission meets with Chamber of Commerce for input into the Comprehensive Plan update

6/13/11 Harbor Commission clears up 19 mooring forfeitures and attempts to protect use of "Mooring Fee Revenues" before Monday's Council vote

6/2/11 School Committee gives OK to investigate better performing High Schools should NK decide to opt out of contract.

6/1/11 Town Planner, Lisa Bryer, reviews Shoreby Hill Historic District research Grant with Planning Commission

5/19/11 School Committee uncertain about Town Administrator's formula for budget cuts should Taxpayer's Motion succeed at Financial Town Meeting

5/18/11 Planning Commission sets Open Space and Recreation fee for Bunkley 2-lot Minor Subdivision

5/11/11 Harbor Commission has tight vote on changes to West Ferry Conservation Zone anchorage regulations

4/28/11 School Committee votes on North Kingstown High School contract for next school year's students

4/20/11 Planning Commission votes on 2 lot sub-division at Clarke & Columbia

4/11/11 Education Commissioner Gist lays out the facts about Rhode Island's standing in US and World student performance at her Public Forum for Jamestown

4/7/11 School Committee weighs in on new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy

4/6/11 UCOA School data at the Office of Statewide Efficiencies incorrectly  ranks Jamestown as 3rd highest instead of 13th in Per Pupil Spending by not counting 233 High School students. See more UCOA reports

4/6/11 Planning Commission is asked to approve significant renovation plans for entrance to St. Mark's Church.

3/23/11 Town Planner tells commission about backlog of sub-divisions.

3/17/11 Science And Math Scholars Program sponsored by NASA hits its stride with Lawn School students.

3/17/11 School Committee faces resignation request from key Administrative Team member

3/10/11 Tax Payers Association questions School Committee about per student costs and future charges from North Kingstown

3/10/11 School Committee reports on Executive Session vote regarding Superintendent Lukon's contract.

3/9/11 Harbor Commission has some Divine Intervention at the start of Wednesday night's meeting!

3/7/11 2011 Harbor use fees are voted on by the Town Council after another hour of debate.

3/2/11 Planners hear Lions Club history with Ft. Getty Pavilion

3/1/11 Special Harbor meeting and vote to amend the Harbor Budget that could lead to 25% increase in fees may have been in violation of Open Meeting Laws.

2/17/11 School Committee votes on budget to send to Council with increase in spending.

2/16/11 Several Planners still uncertain over using 2010 survey results for comparison with larger returns from 1998 survey

2/15/11 School Committee hears details of JESPA Union Contract and votes on approval.

2/9/11 Harbor Commissioner talks about the "Elephant in the room!" when reviewing new Asset Management Plan document.

2/3/11 School Committee put 9 teachers on notice for layoff as required by law
Click for 2011-12 Proposed Detailed Budget
Click for Budget Overview

2/3/11 Review highlights $406,000 of health benefit overhead for 26 retired teachers!

1/27/11 Superintendent Presents Proposed 2011 Budget to the School Committee with an increase request.

1/20/11 School Committee gets a sample of classroom technology at Melrose meeting

1/19/11 Planners put Wind Turbine
Comprehensive Plan on timetable

1/13/11 School Committee makes a decision about North Kingstown High School for 2011-12 classes

1/6/11 School Committee meets at Melrose School to get update on technology improvements.

1/5/11 Former Council member weighs in on sub-division before Planners

12/30/10 School Committee holds a Special Meeting to review SORICO contract obligations before year's end

12/16/10 Superintendent Lukon updates the School Committee on changes in Background Checks for Volunteers and Flue Clinic charges.

12/15/10 Planning Commission digs into road maintenance and inconsistent policy towards Private Roads!

12/8/10 Harbor Commission votes on Budget proposal that will increase fees 25 percent.

12/2/10 School Committee is asked to approve 5000+ Book Room with $23,000 of Stimulus Funds.

12/1/10 Planner objects to Comp. Plan language that puts property values at odds with lower Tax Rates!

11/18/10 School Committee approves Teachers Contract after months of negotiations.

11/16/10 Variance applicant discovers how to not win approval from the Zoning Board.

11/10/10 Final amendment to Harbor Ordinance redistributes funds from users.

11/10/10 Former Chair of Harbor Commission  presents history of decision to raise fees

11/4/10 School Committee given science problem to understand plans to improve low NECAP test scores.

11/3/10 Another Planner shows concern about Town Survey not being direct mailed to every single household.

10/25/10 The Town Planner reviews problems using $450,000+ Grant funds with Council

10/21/10 School Committee reviews  problems using $425,000 of grants the School Department has been awarded

10/13/10 Mooring Fees become hot issue at Harbor Commission meeting! Familiar rivals square off again over changes to Management Plan.

9/28/10 Zoning Board makes decision on Island Energy's use of 79 North Road (Former home of Ocean State Scuba)

9/15/10 Town Survey returns drop by 60%. Planners believe problem was with distribution method

9/16/10 Superintendent Lukon offers Non-Resident Tuition figures to the School Committee.

9/8/10 Harbor Commission struggles with proposal to increase mooring revenue "contribution" towards infrastructure upkeep

9/1/10 Planning Commission comments on preliminary plans of 4 lot Sub-Division off East Shore Road

8/26/10 School Committee hears final results of bus parking negotiations.

8/26/10 Enrollment count is up in High School with more expected

7/27/10 Island Energy feels the heat from Zoning Board

7/26/10 Councilor Murphy reveals his claims of funds abuse against previous JEMS Board that his wife was a member of.

7/14/10 North Pier at East Ferry has serious wash out. Harbor Commission hears repair plans.

6/9/10 Design flaws found with new Town pier at East Ferry

6/9/10 Harbor Commission reviews mooring relocation policy's fairness toward those on the waiting list!

6/3/10 School Committee makes a decision on High School. Kind of, sort of, maybe...

6/2/10 DEM makes presentation to Planning Commission about the benefits of Conservation Development zoning.

5/25/10 Zoning Board rules on Dutch Harbor Shack hours!

5/20/10 School Committee votes on 3 year bus contract without a guaranteed place to park them.

5/20/10 Superintendent Lukon and her staff get final decision on $122,000 rebate from State Transportation System.

5/6/10 School Committee reviews Volunteer Background- Check policy!

5/5/10 Planning Commission tweaks Comprehensive Plan survey and agrees to offer On-line option for residents.

4/27/10 Zoning Board Approves First Wind Turbine for the Village District!

4/15/10 School Committee Chair misses first meeting in 9 years.  Vice Chair Kallfelz takes controls.

4/14/10 Harbor Commission member condemns the use of mooring funds for Town Dock improvements.

4/7/10 Planning Commission moves Cotrell Farm - 3 lot  subdivision, closer to approval

3/18/10 New Property Tax assessments with Vision Appraisal were reviewed at  workshop

3/4/10 School Committee debates capping unreserved fund balance!

3/4/10 School Committee hears about new Charter School for South County...

3/4/10 Student NECAP scores are improving!

3/3/10 Planning Commission asked to adopt new Zoning Regulations for developments

3/1/10 School Committee handcuffed at meeting with Town Council and State Legislators.

2/23/10 Zoning Board approves five requests for changes.

3/25/10 School Committee Votes to ask the General Assembly to kill Senate Bill S2603... but not unanimously!

3/10/10 Harbor Commission faces member's motion to stop fishing at East Ferry docks

2/11/10 Last Week the School Committee approved the 2010-2011 budget they will recommend to the Town Council. However, there was a very serious discussion about North Kingstown's roll in the High School Review process.

6/30/11 Charter Review Commission begins discussion of Financial Town Meeting future

6/30/11 Chief Christman wants Recall Provision

6/15/11 LNG Threat Committee member speaks directly with Hess LNG President & CEO Gordon Shearer  about withdrawal

6/14/11 Conservation Commission continues efforts to have Beavertail property violations addressed

6/14/11 Library Board of Trustees has regular monthly meeting and it's on "The Record" for the first time!

6/1/11 Building and Facilities has dim view of clubhouse fix

5/24/11 Residents of Blueberry Lane attend Zoning Board meeting and object to an 11-inch variance request by Jim Estes

5/23/11 Canvassers meet with Moderator to review FTM

5/16/11 Canvassers plan for Financial Town Meeting voting requests from
Taxpayers

5/10/11 Former Town Council member addresses Conservation Commission about CRMC violations by her client on old Beavertail golf course

5/5/11 School Committee hears from Town Council about teacher community partnership!

5/4/11 Planning Commission hears about Fort Getty workshop format that will be held later this month

5/2/11 Board of Canvassers reject claim that voters were turned away at last Financial Town Meeting!

5/2/11 Local reporter becomes pro-active over affordable housing shortage!

4/22/11 Harbor Facilities Sub Committee begins task of identifying financial management jurisdictions  for all shoreline assets.

4/13/11 Threat Committee hears about plans from student to circulate petition against LNG transports in the bay!

4/12/11 Conservation Commission sends Town Council their position on Renewable Energy and Wind Turbine Moratorium

4/6/11 Recycle Committee questions 2010  numbers for Cap Penalty!

Island Rubbish corrects misinformation

3/23/11 Recycle Committee debates plan to remove commercial pick-ups against CAP limits to exceed State Landfill benchmarks.

3/15/11 LNG Threat Committee meeting's Congress Of Council update leaves questions about Fall River's press access confusion

3/8/11 Conservation Commission reviews multiple violations on Beavertail Road properties

3/2/11 Recycle group gets bad news about plans for using Transfer Station

3/1/11 Conservation Commission met to discuss Wind Turbine Ordinance and Proposed Wind Development Moratorium

2/23/11 Recycle Committee establishes education strategy to avoid further penalties from RI Resource Recovery

2/9/11 Recycle group hears reasons Commercial tons are not counted!

2/9/11 Pemberton plan for more off-street parking stalls

2/8/11 Wind Turbine ordinance is mulled
by Conservation Commission

2/8/11 Commission takes a hard look at Harbor zone boundaries and rules

1/20/11 Recycle Group plans education program before  pushing Pay-to-  Throw trial

1/20/11 Next Congress of Councils will be in Fall River February 16th

1/11/11 Conservation Commission hears concerns about the Penguin Plunge impact on Mackerel Cove dunes

1/5/11 Recycle Group picks plan to raise collections

12/15/10 Facilities group reviews Rec. department's needs and Wish List.

12/14/10 Bike Path Designers don't give up on North Road

12/9/10 A Transfer  Station user weighs in on Pay-To-Throw Program

12/8/10 Pemberton's new winter parking lot work is still waiting on John Brown

12/1/10 Recycle Committee is urged by Portsmouth to recommend a " Pilot " Pay-To-Throw program for Transfer Station users.

11/23/10 LNG Threat Committee is pleased that the National Park Service has thrown another objection against  Hess LNG.

11/17/10 Building & Facilities group brainstorms on uses for Golf course building.

11/17/10 Facilities group brainstorms on uses for Golf course building.

11/16/10 Conservation Board member reports on newest Tick Control System.

11/16/10 Conservation Commission Reviews Harbor Zones for Boater Regulations in New Harbor Plan

11/16/10 Conservation Commission Reviews Harbor Zones for Boater Regulations in New Harbor Plan

11/16/10 LNG Threat Committee gets early news of Save The Bay's latest efforts to stop Weaver's Cove project.

11/10/10 Indian Tribe makes decision on Pemberton parking lot plans.

11/9/10 LNG Threat Committee will take action with election results.



11/3/10 Pay-To-Throw may not be necessary to achieve better recycle ratings!

10/20/10 Building and Facilities Board hear of 2 Council member's ideas.

10/3/10 Pay-To-Throw may not be necessary to achieve better recycle ratings!

10/12/10 Bike Path Committee reaches a decision on a proposal to add safety "chatter" lines to North Road.

10/12/10 Conservation Commission hears about Keep America Beautiful program and recycle firm's participation.

9/7/10 Congress of Councils convened at the Community Center.

9/1/10 Bike Path Design Committee learns about the roll of "DAM" Consultants

8/25/10 Recycle Committee reviews Pilot Program for Transfer Station

8/24/10 JAMESTOWN BOARD OF CANVASSERS met to review eligible voters list and prepare for September 14th primary. Totals increase!

8/18/10 Housing Authority acknowledges Jack's Electric and the Chamber of Commerce for their generosity.

Annual "Open Government Summit" on the Record!

7/28/10 AARP Chair tells the Shores Association about the new Health Care reform acts.

7/28/10 Recycle Committee reviews four plans with Town Administrator

7/14/10 Jamestown Housing Authority meets under watchful eyes of Pemberton tenants and Town Council member

7/13/10 New Juvenile Hearing Board gets
coaching from RI Family Court in preparation for important duties.

7/12/10 Affordable Housing Committee sees plans for 3 new units that will get $200,000+ aid from Town.

6/30/10 Conservation Commission uses Tax Assessor correspondence to build case against property owner's environmental  request for relief.

6/9/10 Conservation Commission Chair preps members about his departure schedule!

4/8/10 Traffic Committee hears "Parking" complaints

4/7/10 Recycle Committee member describes Pay-As-You-Throw plan as just another way to TAX.

4/7/10 Planning Commission Reviews The Comprehensive Plan Survey and the goal of specific questions.

4/7/10 Bike Path Design Committee hears from "Rolling Agenda" as they prepare their final report to the Town Council

3/16/10 Conservation Commission gets $15,000 grant from CRMC for Round Marsh Restoration Project bringing total fund to $74,000

2/9/10 The Wind Energy Committee voted Tuesday night on turbine locations to present to the Council next Tuesday.