Tim Riel

A grant worth $100,000 has been secured that will finance the design of a shared-use path to connect the soccer fields with the golf course. The town council at its Sept. 16 meeting authorized Town Administrator Ed Mello to execute the agreement with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. This project would conform with the master plan for bicycles and […]

The federal government has indicated that it will decontaminate Gould Island to a condition where it will be safe for expanded public recreation.

There will be 129 homeowners who can rent their properties for fewer than 30 consecutive days in 2025 if every application seeking to become a short-term rental is approved.

Eight candidates for town council participated in a forum Tuesday night by answering questions on six issues — nonpartisan elections, affordable housing, financial town meeting, cellular service, water supply and short-term rentals — that could shape the future of Jamestown. The 90-minute forum, which was sponsored by the Jamestown Shores Association, was moderated by Bruce McInytre in front of a […]

The town council wants an estimated cost to raze the structure at 6 West St. and build a new senior center from scratch. An outlay of $22,500 was unanimously approved Monday by Nancy Beye, Mary Meagher, Randy White and Mike White. Councilman Erik Brine was absent from the meeting. The contract was awarded to Union Studio, which already is working […]

Plan to get private workers to take over operation hits snag BY TIM RIEL

The status of road paving through fiscal year 2026-27, according to Town Administrator Ed Mello, is marked by good news and bad news.

Aside from Donald Trump being elected U.S. president, it appears to be a Democratic sweep in the 13 other races that appeared on the Jamestown ballot Tuesday. That includes a town council of all Democrats for the third consecutive term. Incumbents Nancy Beye, Erik Brine and Mary Meagher will retain their seats after receiving the most votes with 2,212, 2,164 […]

A gubernatorial celebration has been planned to recognize the local elementary school for its attendance and academic performance, including a nod to the 2023-24 third-grade class that was 100 percent proficient in math.

The nine newly elected officeholders in Jamestown will become official following a swearing-in ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in the council chambers at Town Hall.