The Warren Town Council approved its preliminary town budget, comprising $26,498,309 in total tax levy and setting the tax rate at 18.01 per $1,000 of property value, representing an overall tax levy increase of 3.8 percent over last fiscal year and a 1.64 percent increase in the tax rate. The automobile tax rate decreased 23 percent from $26 per $1,000 in value to $20 per thousand.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/31/22
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The city, the East Providence Arts Council and the Waterfront Commission last weekend unveiled a new piece taking up residence on the Waterfront Gateway Sculpture Garden at Watchemoket Square in the …
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Photos by Rich Dionne
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3/31/22
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PORTSMOUTH — A Superior Court judge has denied a request by a group of residents living near the wind turbine at Portsmouth High School for a preliminary injunction to prevent the machine …
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By Jim McGaw
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3/30/22
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The team has reached the Division III semifinals two of the last three years, in 2019 and 2021. There was no season in 2020 due to Covid.
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By Richard W. Dionne Jr.
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3/30/22
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Senator Jack Reed and Congressman David Cicilline were among the dignitaries invited to tour Blount Boats in Warren last Friday afternoon as part of the Rhode Island SBA’s recognition of women-owned businesses in Rhode Island.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/30/22
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To the editor: Upon reading the letter to the editor from Mr. Manny Manezes, published on March 24, it became clear to me that there is an opportunity for education in regard to the Middle Passage …
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3/30/22
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To the editor: Last week's Phoenix contained a letter to the editor claiming that monuments in town dedicated to soldiers who died in the civil war were sufficient to memorialize slaves who died …
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3/30/22
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To the editor:Stephan Brigidi had a letter in the March 10, 2022 Phoenix promoting the placement of a Port Marker Project on the Bristol waterfront. While the intention is commendable and the group …
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3/30/22
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To the editor: I must thank my friend, Manny Manezes, for clearly identifying several sites where monuments now exist here as memorials to those who fought during the Civil War. There were African …
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3/30/22
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To the editor: I recently discovered a post on a local Facebook group about current plans for the new Warren Town Beach/Burrs Hill Park concession stand, bathrooms, and office. I’ve been …
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3/30/22
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Looking back from where we were 50 years ago, it brings joy to my heart to see these initial efforts have continued to blossom, bringing renewed vitality in our now vibrant community.
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By Robert Porter Lynch
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3/30/22
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A neuropsychologist with Warren roots is on the cusp of a potentially world-changing diagnostic test for people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, the incurable, degenerative brain disease that impacts more than 3 million Americans annually.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/30/22
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Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to the president of the United States, will deliver the keynote speech and receive an honorary degree at the Roger Williams University Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 20.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/30/22
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The Warren Police Department has opened applications for a new Patrol Officer. Applications are due by May 4, 2022.
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3/30/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Alex Silva sent his teammates and fans home happy Tuesday afternoon.
A member of the Portsmouth Middle School unified basketball team, Alex sank a jumper right before the …
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3/30/22
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Robin Winters walked into work at the Westport Free Public Library one morning last September and found a doozy of a request waiting for her: Archaeologists needed help researching the history of a …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/30/22
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It is the picture of perseverance.
Bobby Colantonio. His arms outstretched above his head. His hands covered in blood and wrapped in athletic tape. His mouth creased into a smile. And …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/30/22
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PORTSMOUTH — Keep your hands off our zoning, the Town Council is telling state lawmakers.
Legislation introduced in the General Assembly that would prohibit single-family residential zoning …
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By Jim McGaw
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3/29/22
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The backlash has been significant enough to warrant a public outreach session to hear out concerns and possibly brainstorm a new approach. That meeting is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Town Council chambers at Town Hall.
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/29/22
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Denise Cosgrove knew it was coming. Still, the new property values that came in during Little Compton's recent statistical revaluation are staggering, she said:
"The (real estate) climate is so …
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By Ted Hayes
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3/29/22
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Town officials are moving closer to finding a solution to the trash problem at the middle school basketball courts.
“We’re looking at multiple options,” said Barrington Town …
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By Josh Bickford
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3/28/22
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Putting the Pieces Back Together, a national, juried exhibition of works by artists from across the country, is only hanging for one more week at the Bristol Art Museum (BAM), closing Friday, April 1. Try to get out to see it — you will be glad you did.
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By Christy Nadalin
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3/25/22
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The appeal hearing for the three unvaccinated Barrington school teachers who were fired by the district will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Barrington High School …
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3/25/22
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PORTSMOUTH — The School Committee Tuesday night unanimously approved a $42.21 million budget for fiscal year 2023 that calls for a $1.07 million increase in expenditures — a …
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By Jim McGaw
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3/25/22
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The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, schools, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. …
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3/25/22
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