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Kathleen Layton
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Celebrating Successes with U.S. Rep. Magaziner
On June 18, the North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee (NKDTC) hosted its summer fundraiser, An Evening with Seth Magaziner at Back 40.
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...
Greg Mancini
May 30, 20232 min read
Town Council Meeting:Monday, May 22, 2023
Public Comment The public was informed of the upcoming Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29, 2023. There will be wreath laying at the...
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...
Kim Page
May 2, 20232 min read
Town Council Meeting: April 24, 2023
The main items on the Council's agenda were the passage of a budget, and public hearings on liquor licenses. The Town of North Kingstown...
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...
Greg Mancini
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Town Council Meeting - 3/16&20/23
Last Thursday, March 16, 2023, the North Kingstown Town Council held an all-day budget session in which the Council heard budget...
Kim Page
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Town Council Meeting - 3/13/23
The first meeting in the month of March was a short meeting before our budget hearings later in the week. The Town Manager presented his...
Katie Anderson
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Town Council Meeting 2/27/23
This is a summary of key meeting highlights. For a full accounting of the meeting’s events, you can view the agenda. Note that all...
Matt McCoy
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Open your heart
I am collecting valentines, Valentines Day gifts, and artwork from Rhode Islanders to give to the veterans residing at the Rhode Island...
Tom Sgouros
Feb 5, 20235 min read
Paul Pelosi, Jen Lima, and Oliver Wendell Holmes
This week I forced myself to watch some of an appalling video of an attack on Paul Pelosi, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. I...
Greg Mancini
Feb 3, 20234 min read
Town Council Meeting, January 23, 2023
Recap of the North Kingstown Town Council Meeting Monday, January 23, 2023 After our salute to the Flag: Public Hearings The town council...
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...
Greg Mancini
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Well Done, Greg Mancini
This has been a challenging campaign season with some in our community intentionally mispresenting my professional life. Therefore, I...
Kathleen Layton
Nov 3, 20225 min read
Letters to the Editor Supporting Briody, West Earle, Valverde, and Magaziner
Today’s issue of The Independent is filled with positive letters to the editor supporting many local Democratic candidates. This latest...
Tom Sgouros
Oct 22, 20223 min read
What are all these ballot questions?
And who is the Charter Review Commission? North Kingstown has a Charter Review Commission, a group of individuals appointed by the Town...
Katie Anderson
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Town Council update, October 17, 2022
This is a review of meeting highlights. To view the full agenda and all corresponding documents, click here. Note that all items were...
Tom Sgouros
Oct 11, 20221 min read
What have you done for me lately?
Well, where should we start? In the past two years, the Democratic majorities on the Town Council and School Committee have: Renovated...