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As president of a group representing over 200 homeowners at Countryview Estates in Tiverton, Al Affonso is in a unique position to hear from many of his neighbors regarding the town’s property … more
At just shy of 6% of its housing listed at prices deemed affordable, Bristol has consistently failed to meet the state's standard of 10%, though not for lack of effort. more
Postseason championships continue to pile up for the Barrington High School boys outdoor track team.   On Sunday, May 19, the Eagles cruised to the Class B Championships, which were held at … more
Regardless of past mistakes, the town is at a critical point where decisions are being made that affect all of us. more
According to School District calculations, Warren’s share of the $200 million school building bond is 37.82% or $75,640,000.00. Based on the current budget and the audit report, how can this be accomplished? more
We are thrilled to report that the response to our request for financial support was outstanding! more
The East Providence High School baseball team begins its pursuit of a second consecutive Division II championship in city Friday night, May 24, when the Townies host Chariho. First pitch is 5 … more
The Bristol-based chapter of The Arc has received a $100,000 grant to conduct mental health training and engage the community on how to better serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the state. more
The more things change, the more they stay the same. more
Citizens should express their outrage at these undemocratic processes. Fourteen years is enough time. more
We have serious concerns regarding the noise, safety, access to and from our marina, and negative impact on our property values. more
The Westport Conservation Commission unanimously approved access road work at Horseneck Beach last fall, but filed a cease and desist order Wednesday afternoon after discovering that the scope of the … more
Here is the good news: The tax rate in Barrington is dropping from $20.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $14.75. Officials announced the new rate toward the end of the Financial Town … more
“I just love the feeling that we’re making a difference,” McKeever said. “It’s corny but that’s why we become nurses.” more
Unless it receives a last-minute infusion of cash, what the organization is referring to as a "Hail Mary" event, the Linn Health and Rehabilitation nursing home in East Providence will likely close … more
Yes to the monastery development. Yes to the $5 million bond for athletic fields. Yes to the school and municipal budgets totaling more than $95 million. Barrington taxpayers approved nearly all … more
A new boat ramp, parking lot, and site enhancements are all part of two major Independence Park projects, hopefully to start this fall and be complete by the spring of 2025. more
  In what may have been the shortest annual meeting in recent memory, 294 residents packed the auditorium at Wilbur & McMahon School for Tuesday night’s Financial Town Meeting in … more
On Friday, May 17, Barrington Police charged a 17-year-old Barrington girl with seven counts of receiving stolen goods, three counts of weapons other than firearms prohibited, mace used for other … more
Westport will mark the sacrifices made by its armed service members with a parade and ceremony this coming Monday, May 27. Veterans and town officials will lay a wreath, with a rifle salute and … more
Days after bulldozers carved off a sizable chunk of the Horseneck Beach dunes, the Westport Conservation Commission ordered the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Wednesday to … more
Crosstown competitors East Providence High School and St. Mary Academy-Bay View meet for the second time in as many years in the Division III postseason, this time in the quarterfinal round of the … more
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