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Sakonnet Times - Thursday, August 3, 2023

8/3/23

The Little Compton Democratic Town Committee will hold a ‘Meet the Candidates Night’ at the Little Compton Community Center this Thursday, Aug. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. Expected for the event … more

8/2/23

Little Compton considers new agricultural zoning distrcit

The Little Compton Town Council is expected to hold a public hearing next Thursday and will likely vote on a proposed new zoning district that if ultimately approved would currently benefit just one … more

By Paige Shapiro | 8/2/23

Letter: Reject ‘spot zoning’ amendment in Little Compton

I strongly oppose the proposed amendment to Chapter XIV of the Little Compton Town Code Zoning Ordinance (14-6.1 Agricultural Overlay District) on the grounds that it unfairly confers on one specific … more

8/2/23

Distinctive Homes | Summer 2023

Distinctive Homes | Summer 2023 more

8/2/23

Letter: Wacky alternative to crop cannons — they could work?

Crop cannons are better than pesticides or bird poisonings, but has any farmer tried using those wacky inflatable tube men to scare off the birds? If you Google them, there are actually scarecrow … more

8/1/23

Grinnell’s Beach is a busy place on hot summer days and evenings.

Grinnell's Beach under the gun

As the summer wears on and reports of unacceptable behavior at area beaches are steadily increasing, the Tiverton Town Council is considering the creation of a new ordinance that would impose fines … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 8/1/23

Be very careful with Officers’ Bill of Rights

Another legislative session in Rhode Island has come and gone without any action on a perennial issue, reform of the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights. To be sure, some Constables on Patrol (COPS) have … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 8/1/23

Letter: Waiting for swallowtails, and the fall, to arrive

I really don’t like to write the word August, as it means there is only one month of summer left. For many July was a misery and for others August will mean an empty nest, but at least it will … more

7/31/23

Butch Souza (left) and another volunteer stack steamers into a huge pot at Saturday’s clamboil.

A farm coast legend lives

If you ever shop at Lee’s Market, you probably remember Michael Hanley, who worked in the meat department for 47 years and considered pretty much everyone he met his friend. Hanley, 63, … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/31/23

A confidential report includes recommendations for improving safety and security at Tiverton High School.

Confidential report’s handling pits deMedeiros vs. school chief

Calling his actions “an insult,” Tiverton Town Council Chairwoman Denise deMedeiros on Monday sharply criticized Tiverton School Superintendent Peter Sanchioni for turning over a … more

By Ruth Rasmussen | 7/27/23

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, July 27, 2023

7/27/23

Tiverton Town Administrator Chris Cotta (left) meets with Gov. Dan McKee (second from right) and District 70 Rep. John Edwards of Tiverton (right), this past February.

Cotta: I won’t respond to union letter

Tiverton’s town administrator said this week that he won’t respond to a critical letter recently e-mailed to the town council and Sakonnet Times by the union that represents public works … more

By Paige Shapiro | 7/26/23

Sakonnet Point, showing the Fo’c’s’le in the background, from an old postcard.

Community Cooking: Marie’s Fo’c’s’le Clam Chowder

This is the second in a series of recipes recently compiled in the Little Compton “Community Cookbook,” created by recent graduates from Wilbur McMahon School — Elizabeth Burchard, … more

7/26/23

Local youngsters make their way into RIGA Junior Am semifinals

SEEKONK — Youngsters have taken centerstage this week with the 104th edition of the Rhode Island Junior Amateur, which began with stroke play qualifying rounds in Westerly at Winnapaug Country … more

By Mike Rego | 7/26/23

Francis Marshall and his wife, Lois, pose with Senator Whitehouse following the ceremony.

98-year-old WWII veteran re-issued medals during Bristol ceremony

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse presented Francis Marshall the medals at a ceremony, attended by dozens of friends and family members, at Silver Creek Manor. more

By Christy Nadalin | 7/26/23

Patty the dog, nearly euthanized, had surgery and is ready for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown

Brighter days ahead for dog abandoned in Tiverton

An abandoned dog spared from euthanasia earlier this month has a new lease on life, and is waiting for her forever home, at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. Patty, a mixed breed … more

By Paige Shapiro | 7/25/23

Real estate values resume their upward trend

After pausing for a few months in the first three months of this year, East Bay residential real estate values show a resumptive trend of increasing values. With one rare exception, an analysis of … more

By Douglas Gablinske | 7/25/23

Will the Matos campaign stumbles scramble the CD1 race?

STORY OF THE WEEK: With a bit more than six weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race took a dramatic turn last week. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, … more

By Ian Donnis | 7/25/23

Best Team Photo in Block Island Tournament was awarded to team ‘Defiant’ for this photo taken in the Block Island Wind Farm. Some nice fluke caught by youth anglers.

Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament big success

The Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament ended Sunday, July 23, with a winning striped bass measuring 48”, caught by team ‘Frayed Knot,’ led by Capt. Richard Lipsitz of North … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 7/24/23

Old Main Road resident Kate Almy said she's not against farming, but thinks the use of corn cannons in at least one field near her home is excessive.

Neighbor blasts farmer's crop cannons

Drivers cruising toward the fork in the road that splits West and Old Main roads at the Tiverton/Little Compton line may notice a percussive accompaniment to their ride. Flanked on either side of the fork lay an assortment of green fields mostly populated by corn and owned by various farmers, some of whom employ crop cannons to keep their produce safe from birds. more

By Paige Shapiro | 7/24/23

A view of the Matos campaign signature sheet discarded by the East Providence Canvassing Office with the residences listed with the City Hall address highlighted.

East Providence is latest municipality to flag fraudulent Matos signatures

EAST PROVIDENCE — As previously reported by various media outlets, East Providence was the latest municipality to flag forged signatures and addresses in support of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos' … more

By Mike Rego | 7/20/23

Tiverton police: Another 'dog at large' citation

Monday, July 10 A caller reported a suspicious person on Warren Avenue at 9:16 a.m. An animal complaint on Windwood Drive was filed at 11:18 a.m. Harassment was reported from Hooper … more

7/20/23

Paul Philips of North Kingstown with the nine-pound summer flounder he caught in deep water off Newport last week on ArchAngel Charters.

Strong reports on tuna and large fluke

There is still time to register for the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament which takes place within the three-mile limit around Block Island. This year the Tournament starts Saturday, July 22, … more

By Capt. Dave Monti | 7/20/23

Sakonnet Times - Thursday, July 20, 2023

7/20/23