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Jamestown, Rhode Island · JamestownThe Jamestown Community Chorus has begun selling tickets for its upcoming concerts at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the recreation center, 41 Conanicus Ave. The chorus, titled “Peace,” will feature vocal selections ranging from Bach, a German composer from the Baroque period, to Elvis Costello, an English singer-songwriter who won Grammys in 1998 and 2019. The singers will perform under the direction of B.J. Whitehouse. Ad…See the Story
Tickets now on sale for May 4-5 chorus shows - Jamestown Press
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Property · JamestownHomeowners in Jamestown are not eligible for disaster loans to repair or replace personal property and real estate damaged by severe storms and flooding that occurred from Dec. 17-19 and Jan. 9-13. The Jamestown Press erroneously reported that Newport County was added to the declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The addition of Newport County, according to FEMA’s Debra Young, only applies to the declaration made by the U…See the Story
Update, correction to article titled “Disaster declared for county” (April 18, 2024) - Jamestown Press
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Feds · JamestownThe U.S. attorney for Rhode Island is warning residents about an ongoing scam in which people receive communications instructing them to call a number claiming to be the U.S. District Court in Providence. According to the office of U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha, callers are advised they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest. These victims are asked to withdraw money and transfer it in accordance with instructions gi…See the Story
Feds urging caution against jury service scam - Jamestown Press
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Jamestown, Rhode Island · JamestownTwo proposed projects that have been driving public debate currently are in limbo while the administration awaits further studies and information. Town Administrator Ed Mello updated the town council at its meeting Monday about the damaged pier at Fort Getty and the proposed rehabilitation of the senior center at 6 West St. According to Mello, engineers from Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC currently are assessing the pier that was damaged …See the Story
Pier, senior center await fate - Jamestown Press
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Senior Citizens · JamestownA theoretical village of volunteers to help senior citizens remain in their homes is taking shape in Jamestown. Caroline Dillon, executive director of the Village Common of Rhode Island, presented an overview of her nonprofit organization to the town council at its April 1 meeting. The council’s president, Nancy Beye, who is an advocate for seniors, invited Dillon. “This is a group I am familiar with,” Beye said. “I am hoping to get the word out…See the Story
Program to aid seniors is gaining momentum - Jamestown Press
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Jamestown, Rhode Island · JamestownThe town council has allocated $10,000 to determine whether there are archaeological burials under land proposed to accommodate six pickleball courts at the corner of Eldred Avenue and East Shore Road. The courts would be directly south of the parking lot across from the Jamestown Community Farm. Trees would have to be cleared to attain the proposed footprint of the complex at 13,056 square feet. The councilors at their April 1 meeting unanimous…See the Story
Archaeologists to study potential pickleball sites - Jamestown Press
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Jamestown, Rhode Island · JamestownZach DiBiase, left, oversees a STEM workshop last week in the makerspace at North Kingstown High School. Leading the five-week program for middle school students was his senior project. As a member of the GONK Squad, which qualified for next week’s world robotics championship in Houston, he was tasked with outreach. PHOTO BY ANDREA VON HOHENLEITEN Two local teenagers are among a group of students from North Kingstown High School who are bringing…See the Story
NK robotics team heads to worlds - Jamestown Press
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