No Opposition at Hearing on Plastic Bag Ban
By Elizabeth F. McNamara Everyone loves the plastic bag ban, or so it seemed Monday night for the public hearing on a proposed ordinance to ban the types of plastic bags most of us get every time we go to retail outlets like grocery stores and pharmacies. Right now,...
$5 Million Bond Would Tackle Long List of Capital Projects
Above: Finance consultant Mike D’Amico reviews how the $5 million school bond would affect taxpayers. More than 35% would be reimbursable by state. By Elizabeth F. McNamara The School Committee laid out its case for the $5 million capital bond referendum that...
Finance Head Outlines Department’s Deficiencies
By Elizabeth F. McNamara At the Town Council meeting Monday night, Finance Director Patricia Sunderland outlined a number of areas where the town’s Finance Department was having difficulties and, with Town Manager Andrew Nota, three weeks into his new job, explained...
Meeting Previews: Noise Ordinance Back Before Council Monday; School Bond Workshop Tuesday
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The Town Council formally unveils proposed revisions to the town’s noise ordinance Monday night that would lower levels at the waterfront by 10 to 15 decibels. They will also oversee a public hearing on a proposed local ban on the plastic bags...
State Plans More EEE Spraying, Including Part of EG
Above: The areas to be sprayed Monday (9/23/19) evening, weather permitting. The state Dept. of Environmental Management announced Thursday it would conduct a second round of aerial spraying to reduce the risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a deadly...Upcoming Events
Oct
18
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Oct
19
Sat
8:00 am
Yard and Bake Sale
@ St. Francis de Sales
Yard and Bake Sale
@ St. Francis de Sales
Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – Oct 20 @ 1:30 pm
What: Yard Sale and Bake Sale When: Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM AND Sunday, October 20 from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM Where: St. Francis de Sales Church 381 School Street[...]
8:30 am
Senior Service Expo
@ St. Luke's Church
Senior Service Expo
@ St. Luke's Church
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
The event will begin with a keynote address by Kathleen Heren of the Better Long Term Care Alliance. Afterwards, participants will be invited to a “round robin” of three 20-minute conversation opportunities with agencies representing[...]
Oct
20
Sun
2:00 pm
75 Classic New England Foods Fro...
@ EGPD Community Room
75 Classic New England Foods Fro...
@ EGPD Community Room
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society’s October meeting features Jim Hale, president of the North Attleboro Historical Society, who will present, “75 Classic New England Foods From American Chop Suey to Meatloaf.” All are welcome.[...]
Oct
25
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Oct 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]