NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING MAY 27, 2025 AT THE JAMESTOWN TOWN HALL 93 NARRAGANSETT AVENUE, JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND AT 7:00 P.M. UPON ...

The town council has endorsed a proposal from the police chief that will allow access to the statewide Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System. The approval authorized Police Chief Jamie ...

Voters, due to five proposed warrants totaling $8.4 million in bonds, should be prepared for an election-like financial town meeting with voting machines and support from the board of canvassers. Town ...

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, representing our 17,000 members and supporters, strongly opposes any process that would develop Gould Island for recreational or other uses. The Jamestown Town ...

Two presentations have been scheduled to alert the community about the rise in fraudsters working to scam money from Jamestown residents. “We’ve seen a recent uptick in fraud cases locally,” said ...

Armand and Lynne Musumeci, of Capstan Street, sent me a note to express their gratitude to members of the local police and fire departments. These include Police Chief Jamie Campbell, Sgt. Joel ...

The town council has established an ad hoc committee to assess Fort Getty and “ensure that this wonderful place continues to provide enjoyment to citizens and visitors in the future.” The committee, ...

Gov. Dan McKee is urging homeowners to ensure that general contractors and solar retailers are registered with the state before hiring them. There are 10,583 active general contractors. In 2024, the ...

The town council voted unanimously to stop using methoprene for the abatement program to combat mosquitoes, The Jamestown Press reported on May 8. The motion to ban the use of the larvicide, however, ...

The Jamestown Women’s Club will sponsor its annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Jamestown Community Farm, 40 Eldred Ave. The event is open to children ages 2-9 and the Easter ...

The main takeaway from the meeting to discuss of the future of Fort Getty was that the trailer park is both an asset in terms of generating revenue and supporting local businesses. The seasonal ...