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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...
Kim Page
Mar 5, 20223 min read
Town Council recap -- February 28, 2022
Greg Mancini opened the meeting by reading a proclamation recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Seabees. He also asked for a moment of...
Tom Sgouros
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Clean Water? Still yes!
There continues to be some confusion about the current state of the North Kingstown water ordinances, especially related to the proposal...
Greg Mancini
Feb 12, 20228 min read
Q & A + more at Feb. 7 Council Mtg.
This meeting, held via zoom, was long, but productive. Discussion of Legislative Priorities with the NK Legislative Delegation The...
Tom Sgouros
Feb 5, 20225 min read
Bargaining for cleaner water at Wickford Junction
A substantial new housing development is being proposed at Wickford Junction, between the Walmart, the train tracks, and the train...
Tom Sgouros
Jan 30, 20228 min read
Clean Water? Yes!
There is a rewrite of the town's groundwater ordinance before the town council, and it has stirred some controversy. Let's talk about...
Kim Page
Jan 26, 20223 min read
NEW ARRIVAL! + ongoing business, 1/24 Town Council Mtg.
Congratulations to Katie Anderson on the birth of her son! The new resident of North Kingstown was born a few hours before our Monday...
North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee
Jan 16, 20224 min read
Your town needs you! First 2022 edition
Volunteer commissions and committees do a huge amount of the important business in our town. Come help out -- meet more of your neighbors...
Tom Sgouros
Jan 15, 20221 min read
New Homestead Exemption
The North Kingstown Town Council has created a property tax "homestead exemption" that will exempt part of the value of your home from...
Greg Mancini
Jan 12, 20223 min read
Free Booster Clinic. New Tax Exemption!
Recap of the January 10, 2022 North Kingstown Town Council Meeting To protect the health and well being of our citizens during this...
Kim Page
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Town Council Mtg Recap: December 13, 2021
The final 2021 Town Council meeting was busy, with many items on the agenda. It was our annual Joint meeting with the School Committee....
Katie Anderson
Dec 1, 20215 min read
Town Council Mtg Recaps: 11/22 & 11/29
The agenda initially set forth for the 11/22/21 meeting was ultimately divided into two sessions, with the second taking place on...
Kim Page
Nov 12, 20211 min read
Town Council Update: November 8, 2021
Greg Mancini opened the meeting by addressing the allegations of sexual assault within the North Kingstown high school athletics. He...
Katie Anderson
Nov 1, 20211 min read
A REFLECTION ON COMMUNITY, CONSERVATION, AND DEMOCRACY
You’ve probably heard about disruption at certain municipal meetings lately. You may have seen bullying. Cruelty. Misunderstanding....
Greg Mancini
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Town Council Mtg. Recap: Oct. 25
In recognition of National First Responders Day to be observed on October 28th, VFW Post 152 commander Sara J. Cavanagh presented...
Katie Anderson
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Building Back Better: 10/4 Town Council Highlights
The Town Council met on 10/4/21 to discuss a variety of municipal concerns. For a full agenda, click here. Read on for a recap of key...
Greg Mancini
Sep 22, 20212 min read
ON A ROLL: 9/20/21 Town Council Mtg Recap
At the outset the council held a moment of silence for those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. VFW Post 152, the NK...
Katie Anderson
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Town Council Highlights: Aug. 18 mtg.
On Monday, August 18, the Town Council met for a lengthy and productive session. Several residents participated in public comment, with...
Greg Mancini
Jul 29, 20213 min read
Report Shows NK's Water is in Good Hands
At the last town council meeting the water department reported the results of a risk and resilience assessment required by America’s...
Katie Anderson
Jun 20, 20212 min read
Town Council Highlights - June 14 Mtg.
APPROVED: award of contracts for Information Technology, Dept. of Public Works, Recreation, Water Supply, and Senior Center expenses...