by egnews | Mar 18, 2019 | Business, Government, Letter to the Editor
I write to express deep disappointment in Blu’s recent misrepresentation of proposed changes to our town noise ordinance. By suggesting that our town “would essentially eliminate live entertainment as a whole,” Blu incited angry knee-jerk reactions from patrons across...
by Elizabeth McNamara | Mar 12, 2019 | Business, Government, News
Above: Jared Chelo (left) and Joe Gelineau shake hands after the meeting. By Elizabeth F. McNamara The Town Council Monday night postponed action on amending the noise ordinance (continuing it to March 25) but only after two hours of comments and discussion and...
by Elizabeth McNamara | Mar 11, 2019 | Business, News
By Elizabeth F. McNamara A lot of us are working from home these days. It’s convenient, but can also be wildly distracting. Maybe you head out to a local coffee shop when suddenly laundry seems like a good idea in the face of a pressing work deadline. Or when your...
by Elizabeth McNamara | Mar 10, 2019 | Business, Government, News
By Elizabeth F. McNamara Waterfront residents had their say at last Monday’s Town Council meeting, when they voiced complaints about loud music and bad behavior. At the Town Council meeting March 11, it may be the restaurant owners and patrons who have their say, if a...
by Elizabeth McNamara | Mar 5, 2019 | Business, Government, News
Above: Elisha Ellis, who lives on Long Street. By Elizabeth F. McNamara The Town Council got several ears-ful Monday night as resident after resident took to the podium to complain about noise, illegally parked cars, and drunkenness leading to public urination and...
by Elizabeth McNamara | Feb 26, 2019 | Business, Government, News
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The Town Council voted 4-0 Monday night in favor of a resolution seeking permission from the General Assembly to move to a tiered tax rate. Council President Mark Schwager was absent. Traditionally, East Greenwich has kept tax rates for...
