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In Memory of US Army Sergeant, Gary Palumbo

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The Inaugural Newport Pell Bridge Run had thousands of participants.
- 22 year old Nick Walker was the first Jamestowner to finish with a time of 26:47
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World Cams and More...

Chicken Cam (UK) Coral Reef (Bonaire) Shrimp on Treadmill
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Take a trip to Hawaii with our featured World Cams (Click Photos)

Check the road conditions with new Cam-Map
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School Superintendent responds to Teacher's Union letter to the School Committee Chair expressing concerns about their increased work load. Click

1.19.12

Facilities team lists Rec Dept space needs
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1.18.12

Planners Continue work on Comp Plan update
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1.18.12

John Warner caught a once in a lifetime moment at this basketball game between Jamestown and Portsmouth
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1.18.12

Council sees Wind Turbine simulation and cost analysis
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1.17.12

Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority weighs in on wind turbine plans
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1.17.12

New energy company seeks to partner with Jamestown. Art Center could benefit first!
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1.17.12

The Orange Peels Knights of the Round Tomato Guys in Ties Schticky Narwhals
Lawn Students compete in FLL Robotics Competition
Guys in Ties wins the Gracious Professionalism Award
The Knights of the Round Tomato wins the Strategy and Innovation Award
The Orange Peels place an amazing 8th out of 54 teams
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1.14.12

Jamestown Housing Authority addresses policy for tenant internal transfer requests
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1.11.12

Commissioner responds to impact of higher fees during review of proposed 2012/2013 budget
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1.10.12

Conservation Commission reviews plans to have Water Resource Protection Committee under their charge Click for

1.10.12

Bike Path design committee selects engineering firm after reviewing 8 design proposals
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1.10.12

Planner has significant issue with
Comprehensive Plan re-write concerning downtown Parking needs
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1.4.12

Fort Getty Pavilion replacement bids come in much higher than expected
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1.3.12

Jamestown's 1st Day Plunge
New Year's Day 2012
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1.1.12

Melrose School Kindergarten delivers a great Holiday Show for family and friends. Enjoy!
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12.23.11

Building and Facilities Committee reviews Golf Course Building, Community Center and even a little bit of Fort Getty future buildings

12.21.11

Lawn School Band & Chorus perform Winter Concert

12.15.11

Housing Authority
reviews
policy

12.14.11

Harbor has new mooring issues to address

12.14.11

Conservation Commission meets with Harbor Commission member to consider Fort Getty waters designation change
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12.13.11

Zoning Board not feeling the holiday spirit towards two applications for variances Click

12.13.11

Special Council Meeting gives citizens an opportunity to speak their mind about the future of Fort Getty
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12.12.11

The Frostbite fleet increased by one this weekend with light winds for the first 3 of their 5 races. Click for

12.11.11

Community Chorus performs "Hallelujah" to a full house.
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A barge on barge happening!
The sunken barge is recovered intact and hauled away on... a barge!
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12.9.11

School Committee gets background on Report Card security glitch during trial run
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12.7.11

JEF wins
$$$ for SAMS

Planning Commission and neighbors see changes to 5 Affordable Housing Units at Hammett Ct. before vote on approval Click

12.7.11

Council hears about plans to replace lost Penguin Plunge event with Jamestown's First Day Penguin Plunge
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12.5.11

Fort Getty issues, from future uses to 2012 Campground Rules, dominate Council meeting agenda Click

12.5.11

They're Back!
Frostbite Shellbacks enjoy a beautiful day to start their new season
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Santa and friends highlight a wonderful day in the Village Click for

Town Council and School Committee review budget history and Pension impacts in preparation for 2012 Fiscal Year Click for

Portsmouth Town Council gets Actuarial review of their pension system.
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Chair of Conservation Commission tells Council of their concerns about changing Zoning to accommodate wind turbine. Click for

11.21.11

Wellness Center at former Press building faces final hurdle at Water and Sewer Commission meeting.
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11.21.11

School Committee learns of parent's concerns about electronic report card glitch
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11.17.11

Planning Commission hears public comments at hearing for 5 affordable housing units at Hammett Court
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11.16.11

Yoga and Wellness Center at former Press building runs into opposition with their application at Zoning Board hearing
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11.15.11

Housing Authority continues search for new Executive Director and moves ahead with holiday event planning
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11.15.11

Jamestown Community Piano Association featured Students of Manabu Takasawa and & Grace Urrico, from the 2011 URI Piano Festival Competition! Click

11.13.11

The Inaugural Newport Pell Bridge Run had thousands of participants.
- 22 year old Nick Walker was the first Jamestowner to finish with a time of 26:47
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In honor of all our Veterans
11-11-11
Services on Veteran's Square

See the Wizard of Oz
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Harbor Commission learns of challenges to Fort Getty water designation change from Conservation Commission
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11.9.11

Conservation Commission reviews new plans for Wind Turbine relocation that avoids major re-zoning Click

11.8.11

Bike Path Design Committee accepts letter from DOT as OK to spend design funds approved at Financial Town Meeting Click

11.8.11

2011 Election Results
School Committee
Sarah Baines 593
Lowell Thomas 473
Bruce Whitehouse 518
Bond Issue
Approve 516 - Reject 368

The Final Count of the Mail-in Ballots at 9:00pm
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11.8.11

Town Council votes after Public Hearing on changes to Harbor Ordinance and Plan
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11.7.11

Pay-To-Throw not the only option recommended by the Recycle Committee at their Workshop with Council Click

Planning Commission hears suggestions from Town Planner about including an Economic Development Plan
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11.2.11

Conservation Commission tours Town owned open space, conservation and conservation easement properties conducted by former Chair Chris Powell
We were there for you ... Here are all 5 tour clips
Sanctuary Trail

North Pond Watershed

The Shores Wetlands

Orchard Avenue & South Pond

Kit Wright Trail - Hull Cove - Beavertail - Racquet Road

(Click for maps used in tour clips... Town&State Farm/Forest Zoning)

Jamestown children swallowed up in GIANT FOAM PIT... Click

Halloween
Parade
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School Committee candidates answer questions from citizens at the Shores Association Candidates Night
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10.26.11

After 3 months off, Zoning Board meets to check on chicken permit and Shores special use request by former Town Solicitor Click

10.25.11

Students get a Jazz lesson on Duke Ellington. We were there for you. Get on the A Train and enjoy the music! Click

10.24.11

North Kingstown's new Superintendent of Schools, Phil Auger, goes on the record about their relationship with Jamestown Click

NK Student's Opinion...

School Committee hears results of NECAP Science Test Scores
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10.20.11

Planning Commission hears application for Yoga and Wellness Center at former Press building
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10.19.11

Town Council reviews Fort Getty Pavilion Preliminary Design with new accessory features
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10.17.11 (Click for drawings)

Bridge and Turnpike Authority hold Public Hearing on rate increase at library to full house
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10.17.11

Citizens "occupy" St. Matthew's Church for Piano Association's
10 Year Anniversary Concert
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10.16.11

Harbor Commission is asked to consider a last minute change to the update of the Harbor Plan regarding contiguous waterfront lot ownerships (Click for Letter about Change)
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10.12.11

Bridge Authority explains toll issues to Newport County Visitors Bureau prior to Jamestown's Public Hearing on Monday Click

Conservation Commission hears about application for Aquaculture Educational Permit at Sheffield Cove
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10.11.11

School Committee member empathizes with fellow RI teachers about the challenges of new Model Educator Evaluation System
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10.6.11

Housing Authority turns to D & V Associates for interim Director
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10.5.11

Planners continue with updates of Comp. Plan

10.5.11

The 122-foot square top sail schooner Lynx sailed into Jamestown for weekend as guests of the Jamestown Chamber and Conanicut Marina. Click for More Info

Council hears from Derek Hansen of Highland Avenue about Fort Getty "decision process" during Open Forum
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10.3.11

Land Trust's Hey Day at Godena Farm was a community event enjoyed by all
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10.1.11

Jamestown's soil was a featured subject at Hey Day and The Record was there for you. Click

10.1.11

Newport County Chamber hosts Panel Discussion on Renewable Energy Laws and the Business Energy Assistance Program
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9.30.11

BREAKING NEWS!
David Swain is released from prison in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Earlier today. C lick here for more

Take a trip to Hawaii with our featured World Cams (Click Photos)

The Jamestown Historical Society and the Beavertail Lighthouse Association celebrated Museum Week. Here are 2 favorite tours...
Tower Tour...

Windmill Day...

We mourn the passing of beloved Jamestowner
Dolores (Dee) Christman (Guimarey)
Wednesday
September 21st

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Marina operators speak out on costs of changes to the Harbor Management Ordinance and Management Plan
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9.21.11

Planners get update to Build Out figures from 2010 census figures
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9.21.11

Facilities Group reviews report on Golf Course Building
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9.21.11

General Treasurer Riamondo answers questions about Pension Reform problems and solutions at ALN Forum
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9.21.11

New Police Chief Mello is sworn in and greets the Community at Monday night's Town Council meeting
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9.19.11

Council hears some very bad, but not unexpected, news about the condition of the Golf Course Building
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9.19.11

Councilor Murphy takes firm stand on adding water connections to the system at Water and Sewer Meeting
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9.19.11

Jamestown Community Piano Association Concert featured...
Musica Dolce Chamber Players
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9.18.11

School Committee gets report on new food service contractor and energy audit issues.
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9.15.11

Conservation Commission reviews Town Council's action plan for Fort Getty
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9.13.11

Bike Path Design Committee prepares for meeting with DOT next week
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9.13.11

The Jamestown Recreation Department's Skatefest 2011 was another great success. The Record's camera takes a ride on Johnny Walker's board Click to come along

9.10.11

Jamestown Day at Fort Getty delivers lots of community spirit and a beautiful evening of summer weather Click for

9.9.11

Board of Canvassers express concern over a DMV change to voter's party designation Click for

9.9.11
- Board makes note of Tax Payer's email

Town Planners handle two applications for Shores properties in the High Ground Water District submitted by former Town Solicitor Click for

9.7.11

Town Administrator gives Council update on staff's handling of Irene while he was away Click for

- Jamestown's Tax Rates are compared to other communities Click for

9.6.11
- Wind Turbine Economic Analysis is reviewed

Town Council gets fixed on Fort Getty features in front of packed house of concerned citizens
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9.6.11

Storm hits home with a super high tide and island wide power outages Click for

8.28.11

The School Committee inspects Lawn and Melrose facilities for the 2011-2012 session. Click for tour

8.25.11
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8.25.11

2011 Fools' Rules Regatta is on The Record
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8.20.11

Jamestown Community Chorus Talent Show was overflowing with great performances
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8.18.11

Planner asks for changes in Open Space description
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Buildings and Facilities group works on Golf Course Bldg. report
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Conservation Commission finalizes position letter to Town Council regarding Fort Getty uses!
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8.17.11

Town Administrator reviews and asks the Council's approval of the new Police Chief's contract
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8.15.11

The Jamestown Striper Club's Fishing Derby was a great success with the largest number of entries ever. Lots of " fish smiling " Click for

8.13.11

Narragansett Bay Yachting Association Junior Race Week Junior Olympics at Fort Getty.
We captured this very skilled up-right by 17 year old Megan Konopka Click for

The wet weather moved the Concert On The Green indoors but that did not dampen the interest in Greg Abate's music. Click to enjoy

8.7.11

The Boston String Quartet "Rocks" the packed house at the Central Baptist Church
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8.6.11

Protesters interrupt Attorney General's Summit on Open Government to resounding applause Click for

East Ferry rocked the Sunday night On The Green series with the 5 Flavor Discount
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7.31.11

Monday night the Town Council will have a presentation from the Potter League for Animals. Last year The Record had a private tour... Click to see the tour now

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES has a public hearing for Newport County residents
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7.27.11

PUBLIC HEARING on RIPTA'S Proposed Service Reductions highlights the impact to users dependent on bus transportation
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7.26.11

The sun shines just in time for the Rec Department's Concert on the Green series
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7.24.11

35th Annual Save The Bay Swim had great weather and calm waters
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7.23.11

Rec Department's Concert On The Green series had a beautiful evening to entertain us with jazz
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7.10.11

The "Spirit of Independence" was in full force at the North End 4th of July Parade Click for

7.4.11

They did it! The Fireworks Display at Mackerel Cove was a great success and your donations saved the day. Thanks to all of you from the Rocket Hogs! Now you can enjoy them all year long "On The Record"! Click for

7.2.11

The Jamestown Community Band entertained the crowd of spectators waiting for the Fireworks to start Click for

7.2.11

Recycling is always worth a refresher course so we've brought our Tour of the State's Recycling Facility last year to the FrontPage from our Special Features page. Click for

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