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Kathleen Layton
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Inspires
The North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee (NKDTC) welcomed U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse as its special guest on May 23, 2024.
North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Letter to the Editor: NK Residents Won’t Get a Better Deal on Bond
The following letter was written by North Kingstown resident Phillip H. Beati and may be read online and in the September 28 newspaper....
Kim Page
Jul 23, 20233 min read
Town Council Meeting: July 17, 2023
The North Kingstown Town Council meeting on July 17 began with six hearings. The Council approved an application for a block grant to...
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
May 11, 20232 min read
NK Democrats at Senator Jack Reed’s Breakfast
Fifteen North Kingstown Democratic Town Commitee members attended Senator Jack Reed's annual breakfast at the Rhode Island Convention...
Kathleen Layton
May 3, 20232 min read
North Kingstown Democrats Advocate
I wonder, if eventually, all Americans will be connected by nonsensical gun violence and deadly mass shootings. Perhaps we already are...
Sarah Kelly-Palmer
Feb 14, 20231 min read
Parent & Student Feedback in Action
Sarah Kelly-Palmer, North Kingstown resident and mother, writes about her experience at the NKSD Health Curriculum Review.
Greg Mancini
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Town Council Meeting, November 14, 2022
After our salute to the Flag, the council had a moment of silence in honor of all fallen veterans that gave their life on behalf of our...
Kathleen Layton
Nov 4, 20223 min read
What NK Special Ed Parents Need to Know About Erin West Earle
In the November 3 issue, The Independent Newspaper received many letters to the editor that were not published in the print edition...
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...
Jennifer Lima
Sep 18, 20221 min read
All Issues in NK Schools Need to be Heard
I have worked hard in multiple capacities to bring attention to issues around diversity, equity and inclusion in North Kingstown. I...
Alana DiMario
Sep 12, 20226 min read
Primary 09/13! Meet & Greets in NK & Gansett, Environmental Priorities and More
Hello Neighbor - It's Primary Election Week! Though I don't have a Primary race this year, Tuesday's outcome will decide many statewide...
Alana DiMario
Aug 29, 20225 min read
Cottage Food Law Updates, How to Get The RI Child Tax Credit, & More
Hello Neighbor - Though Labor Day is just around the corner, I'm looking forward to the beauty that September in our area brings. This...
Alana DiMario
Aug 15, 20225 min read
Make a Plan to Vote & Progress for RI Seniors! News from Alana
Hello Neighbor - The Patriots might already be playing preseason games and the stores are full of back to school supplies, but summer...
Kathleen Layton
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Latest Letters to the Editor
The North Kingstown Democrats are a published and prolific pack of letter writers, with a fondness for alliteration, it appears! Many of...
Alana DiMario
Aug 1, 20225 min read
10 Fast Facts About Being a State Senator
Hello Neighbor - It has been a too-dry July for our area, anyone else hoping for rain soon? This week I have information about the...
Tom Briody
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Tom Briody for School Committee
Who am I? I have lived in Rhode Island for over 30 years, the last 24 in North Kingstown. I was an award-winning investigative reporter...