Two restaurateurs had hoped to have been open by around this time, but while one still is working on it, the other hopeful’s plans have been dashed. Mindy Zhang is waiting on town approvals so she can ...

The town council has established an ad hoc committee to assess Fort Getty and “ensure that this wonderful place continues to provide enjoyment to citizens and visitors in the future.” The committee, ...

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, representing our 17,000 members and supporters, strongly opposes any process that would develop Gould Island for recreational or other uses. The Jamestown Town ...

Armand and Lynne Musumeci, of Capstan Street, sent me a note to express their gratitude to members of the local police and fire departments. These include Police Chief Jamie Campbell, Sgt. Joel ...

Gov. Dan McKee is urging homeowners to ensure that general contractors and solar retailers are registered with the state before hiring them. There are 10,583 active general contractors. In 2024, the ...

Two presentations have been scheduled to alert the community about the rise in fraudsters working to scam money from Jamestown residents. “We’ve seen a recent uptick in fraud cases locally,” said ...

The town council has endorsed a proposal from the police chief that will allow access to the statewide Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System. The approval authorized Police Chief Jamie ...

The town has been awarded $500,000, and applied for another $1 million, to improve facilities that cater to senior citizens. The town council was informed about these initiatives during its May 5 ...

Jamestown’s state senator, Dawn Euer, is lobbying for her proposed legislation that would increase the financial transparency of nursing homes to ensure that public funds are used efficiently. “This ...

The town council voted unanimously to stop using methoprene for the abatement program to combat mosquitoes, The Jamestown Press reported on May 8. The motion to ban the use of the larvicide, however, ...

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the Quononoquott Garden Club is making it easier for husbands and children to find that perfect gift. The club will host its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to ...