Jamestown, RI

Nearly 60% of voters in Jamestown have approved a $3 million bond referendum to support affordable housing just one year after that same percentage of taxpayers voted against the measure. The question passed with 59% of the vote, 1,847 to 1,288. When the question was posed at the 2025 financial town meeting, it was voted down, 223-150. Councilwoman Mary Meagher, […] The post $3M affordable housing bond OK’d first appeared on Jamestown Press.

Substations to support public safety are now allowed in the RR-200 district. The town council unanimously approved the amended zoning ordinance Monday during a public hearing. The action paves the way for the fire department to apply for permission to construct a substation north of Route 138, which has been considered off and on since 1977. The department’s chief, Howie […] The post Council paves way for north end fire department station first appeared on Jamestown Press.

A law enforcement advocate from the Women’s Resource Center was in Jamestown this week to speak with residents about safety planning, domestic violence and protective orders. The organization will continue that free advocacy into the foreseeable future from 2-4 p.m. every Tuesday at the senior center, 6 West St. The advocate helps connect women to resources while providing them with […] The post Domestic violence help available at senior center first appeared on Jamestown Press.

The documentary “Italian Wannabe” will be screened at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Jamestown Arts Center. Organizers say the 2026 movie directed by Steve Dabal is “a film for anyone who has ever loved a place that felt like home or found comfort in a meal made with love. It is about food, community and how cooking for […] The post JAC to show documentary Saturday first appeared on Jamestown Press.

Town Administrator Ed Mello is letting the community know that the vegetation being planted at the corner of Conanicus Avenue and Bay View Drive is a permitted activity. Mello initially briefed the town council at its Oct. 5 meeting following questions from residents. He updated the councilors at Monday’s meeting. In 2025, the conservation commission considered a request to remove […] The post New plants approved for corner of Conanicus and Bay View first appeared on Jamestown Press.

Marisa Quinn, Nicholas Insana and Richard Smith seem poised to become three of the five town councilors for the 2026-28 term, with Bob Bailey, Kirstin Reveron and Mary Glackin all within 44 votes for the fourth and fifth seats. According to the unofficial results posted by the state’s Board of Elections, Quinn, a Democrat, received the most support with 2,217 […] The post Only 3 of 5 town council seats decided first appeared on Jamestown Press.

The Jamestown Shores Association will celebrate the season during its “Fall Fest” from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Head’s Beach. The free event will feature a campfire, s’mores and live music by Johnny G. The rain date is Sunday, Nov. 8. The post Shores association to host event Nov. 7 first appeared on Jamestown Press.

While the town council results still has three candidates on the edge of their seats, five unopposed local candidates can now officially rest easy. These include both state legislators: Sen. Dawn Euer (District 13) and Rep. Alex Finkelman (District 74). Both received about 2,500 votes (or 97 percent) of the ballots cast locally. Finkelman will be returning for his third […] The post State reps, school board and moderator win unopposed races first appeared on Jamestown Press.