TOWN COUNCIL NOTES

Waste oil collection temporarily suspended in Portsmouth

Tank develops leak, requiring cleanup and repair

By Jim McGaw
Posted 4/23/19

PORTSMOUTH — Waste oil collection at the Hedly Street transfer station will be suspended for about two weeks, Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. told the Town Council Monday …

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TOWN COUNCIL NOTES

Waste oil collection temporarily suspended in Portsmouth

Tank develops leak, requiring cleanup and repair

Posted

PORTSMOUTH — Waste oil collection at the Hedly Street transfer station will be suspended for about two weeks, Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. told the Town Council Monday night.

The station’s oil collection tank has developed a leak, which requires a cleanup and repair by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, Mr. Rainer said. The town’s Department of Public Works is also assisting, he said.

Coalition to rent space

In other news Monday night, Mr. Rainer said the Newport County Prevention Coalition will rent two offices at the town-owned Brown House at Glen Farm, starting May 1.

The regional coalition will join the Portsmouth Prevention Coalition, which already has an office at the former farmhouse on Linden Lane.

Localz expansion OK’d

Sitting as the Board of License Commissioners, the council unanimously approved a request by Localz restaurant, 657 Park Ave., for a seasonal expansion to allow food and alcohol service in an outside dining area from April 1 to Dec. 31.

The council has approved similar requests from Localz and the building’s previous business, Scampi, for the past seven years. Police Chief Thomas Lee said there have been no complaints from abutters.

The board also approved annual peddler licenses for Macray’s Seafood II of Tiverton and Galley Wagon (doing business as The Village Greek) of Cranston. Both businesses operate food trucks.

Portsmouth Award

The town is seeking nominations for this year’s Portsmouth Award, which recognizes local individuals, businesses and civic groups that have consistently demonstrated excellence in professional and community leadership. Nominations are due by May 31.

Last year the award went to John F. Brady, a longtime member of the Glen Manor House Authority.

Proclamations approved

The council unanimously approved two proclamations — one for Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, the other for Small Business Week from May 5 to 11.

Hathaway School will host an Arbor Day celebration on Friday, during which a tulip tree will be planted to honor Ann Grimes for her 26 years of service to the Portsmouth School Department, according to the proclamation.

Summer internship available

Mr. Rainer said the Portsmouth Canvassing Authority is offering a paid, part-time summer internship, with a modified winter schedule, for one high school junior to serve as a student member of the Board of Canvassers. 

Completed applications and required approvals must be received by the Human Resources Office by noon on Wednesday, May 1. Applications may be submitted via e-mail to lpuglia@portsmouthri.com.

Dog licenses

Mr. Rainer reminded local residents their dog licenses must be renewed by Tuesday, April 30, along with proof of rabies vaccination. More information is available on the town’s website.

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A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Jim graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and earned a journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. He's worked two different stints at East Bay Newspapers, for a total of 18 years with the company so far. When not running all over town bringing you the news from Portsmouth, Jim listens to lots and lots and lots of music, watches obscure silent films from the '20s and usually has three books going at once. He also loves to cook crazy New Orleans dishes for his wife of 25 years, Michelle, and their two sons, Jake and Max.