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Kathleen Layton
Sep 161 min read
Meet the Candidates on October 6!
Meet the North Kingstown Town Council and School Committee democratic candidates for a fun night on Sunday, October 6, starting at 6 p.m.
Larry Mandel
Jun 112 min read
NKTC Meeting Minutes: June 10, 2024
The June 10 North Kingstown Town Council (NKTC) meeting was noteworthy, especially concerning three difficult issues, as well as meeting...
Larry Mandel
May 273 min read
NKTC Meeting Minutes: May 20, 2024
The May 20 North Kingstown Town Council (NKTC) meeting was productive. Below is TC Larry Mandel's summary of the highlights; as always...
Larry Mandel
Feb 142 min read
NKTC Meeting Minutes: February 12, 2024
The following is from Town Councilor Larry Mandel. As always, these are Mandel's opinions of the highlights – others may see things...
Larry Mandel
Jan 102 min read
NKTC Meeting Minutes: January 8, 2024
The January 8, 2024 Town Council meeting had a comparatively light agenda. The summary below reflects my views of the highlights; others...
Larry Mandel
Nov 22, 20232 min read
NKTC Meeting Minutes: November 20, 2023
North Kingstown Town Council Meeting Recap -- Nov 20, 2023 As always, these notes reflect my own opinions and interpretations of...
Larry Mandel
Sep 17, 20233 min read
Bond Vote is a Crucial Piece of NK’s Future
The Independent published the following letter in its September 14, 2023 issue. You may read it below or on The Independent's website....
Larry Mandel
Aug 24, 20232 min read
NKTC Meeting Highlights – August 16, 2023
Following are my view of highlights from last night’s Town Council meeting. As always these are one person’s views – others will see...
Kathleen Layton
Jun 21, 20232 min read
North Kingstown Pride Parade Was Fire
On Saturday, June 3 the North Kingstown Pride Parade marched to the exuberant cheers of folks lined up and down Main Street to celebrate...
Larry Mandel
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Town Council Meeting: June 12, 2023
The June 12 North Kingstown Town Council meeting agenda was very full, with outstanding citizen participation. Primary issues of concern...
Larry Mandel
May 9, 20233 min read
Town Council Meeting: May 8, 2023
Excellent Town Council meeting on May 8. After much discussion and input, we agreed to endorse two bond proposals for a public referendum...
Larry Mandel
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Town Council meeting 3/27/23
The March 27 Town Council meeting was well-attended by the public, and several important and timely issues were discussed. Among other...
Larry Mandel
Jan 25, 20231 min read
Town Council Meeting, January 23 2023
Highlights from the January 23 North Kingstown Town Council meeting include: A discussion on legislative priorities with three elected...
Larry Mandel
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Town Council Meeting, January 9 2023
On January 9th the Town Council met and discussed a number of issues, including: (1) Developing guidelines for short-term rental...
Larry Mandel
Jul 8, 20222 min read
I used to live in Highland Park, Illinois.
I have three cousins who still do. One of them, along with her family, was at the parade on July 4th that was disrupted by an active...
Larry Mandel
Jun 24, 20223 min read
Larry Mandel for Town Council
Who is Larry Mandel? Larry Mandel has been involved in a wide variety of community and educational activities. He serves on the North...
Larry Mandel
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Larry Mandel: Why I'm running for Town Council
1) Why do you want this position? Please include what specific initiatives you would want to accomplish if you are elected. I would like...
Larry Mandel
Mar 11, 20222 min read
NKTC O.K.'s an Indoor Rec Center!
On Monday night, March 14, the Town Council unanimously approved using a large portion of the federal Covid money for construction of an...