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Westport Board of Health patches budget leaks
When last the Board of Health and Finance Committee met, things went badly.
There alone to represent the BOH, Matt Armendo reported that money had run out, the BOH wouldn’t be able make payroll …
Stop & Shop stalemate continues
3 days ago
The stalemate between the parent company of Stop & Shop Supermarkets and five local unions of United Food & Commercial Workers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut concluded a sixth day …
Red Dory welcomes spring, new owner
Saturday, April 13
TIVERTON — There would be no easing into Aaron DeRego’s next step in the restaurant business. The former chef/co-owner of Westport’s well-known Back Eddy restaurant had hoped to buy The …
Little Compton continues to ponder solar rules
Friday, April 12
LITTLE COMPTON — For the fourth time since last October, the Little Compton Town Council last Thursday evening took under consideration a proposed solar ordinance for the community, heard a handful …
The condition of “Pierce,” the Canada goose shot by an arrow (possibly in the vicinity of the Bourne Mill Apartments in north … Read More
WESTPORT — Bill Harkins said Thursday afternoon that he will not seek a recount after all of the close election race for Westport … Read More
Tiverton police are cautioning people against giving money to an on-line fundraiser until they can learn more about a Facebook report … Read More
In perhaps the day’s most closely watched election contest, Westport Board of Health candidate Tanja Ryden beat incumbent William … Read More
It already has permission to host weddings and other events, it gets liquor licenses on a per-event basis, and now Weatherlow Farms on … Read More
TIVERTON — After an acrimonious meeting in Tiverton Town Hall last Thursday, the eleven-member town budget committee, on which the … Read More
Obituaries
Peter D. Tripp, formerly of Westport
Peter Dennett Tripp passed away on April 4, 2019, in Modesto, California, where he had lived for the last 52 years. He was born July 1, 1932 in Fall River, the son of Alice and Borden Tripp of …
Legal Notices
Westport Legal Notices – April 18, 2019
These Legal Notices were published in the Westport Shorelines on April 18, 2019.
Westport Legal Notices – April 4, 2019
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Editorial: Ray Jones Dog Park — fine idea
Dartmouth has a dog park, as do Portsmouth, Fall River and lots of towns all around.
Tiverton and Westport don’t have dog parks yet but could and should. Unlike bike paths, which these towns …
Letter: Solar projects unfairly penalize those who live nearby
To the editor:
When a long standing zoning ordinance is significantly changed you can be sure there will be "winners" and "losers.” A transfer of wealth from one class of taxpayer to another …
Letter: Seems we’re treated to fresh blooms every day now
So you have made the hummingbird syrup/nectar (1 cup sugar to 4 cups water boiled)? And filled the feeder to greet the weary travelers? Good for you!
I love this time of year as almost every …
Letter: These labor bills would cost taxpayers dearly
To the editor:
Evergreen contracts. Binding arbitration. Expanded overtime for firefighters. We’re only three months into the General Assembly’s legislative session, and we’re already seeing …