Community Corner
Monday Essentials: Emergency Council Meeting, Wickford Junction
Your guide for life in North Kingstown this week.
On Monday …
Emergency Town Council meeting: The Town Council scheduled an emergency meeting to discuss ongoing litigation with the firefighters, according to the agenda. As an “emergency” meeting, notice does not have to be posted 48 hours in advance, as required by state law. Although the agenda (here) does not specify what exactly will be discussed, on Friday the State Labor Relations Board ruled the town engaged in “unlawful behavior” when it unilaterally imposed 24-hours shifts on the firefighters and ordered the town to restore the old schedule and provide back pay and interest. They will meet this morning at 9 a.m. in the conference room at Town Hall.
On Tuesday …
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Planning Commission meeting: Wickford Junction is the topic of the night. The panel meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. You’ll find the agenda here.
On Wednesday …
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Planning Commission site visit: The Planning Commission will conduct a site walk at 7:30 a.m. to begin in the vicinity of the driveway for 175 Fletcher Road, having to do with the application of a proposed three-lot minor subdivision located on Chimney Rock Drive and Fletcher Road.
WEDAB meeting: The Wickford Economic Advisory Board meets for the second time Wednesday night at Town Hall, starting at 5:30 p.m. Here’s the agenda.
NECAP forum: In response to the vigorous statewide debate over the use of the NECAP test as a high school graduation requirement and a broader national debate over standardized testing, two local youth advocacy groups have planned a community forum to discuss the issue. It takes place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Warwick City Hall in the Council Chambers. You can find out about the panelists here.
On Thursday …
NK Farmers Market: The market takes place in the back of the Brown Street municipal parking lot, by the anchor, every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Check it out!
Asset Management Commission meeting: This panel meets at the David R. Burnham Public Works Facility, 2050 Davisville Road, at 5:30 p.m.
Groundwater Committee meeting: On the agenda is discussion of a rain barrel project. You can find the agenda here.
Planning R.I.’s future: Rhode Map RI is holding a “Great Places” workshop in East Greenwich Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Police Department. From the website, “RhodeMap RI is an opportunity for you, Rhode Island’s residents, to help shape the future of our communities and our state. How do we preserve Rhode Island’s unique character while ensuring that all Rhode Islanders have safe and healthy housing as well access to jobs and economic opportunities? How and where should growth happen over the next decades without harming the natural and historic areas that we value?” There’s lots more. You’ll find it here.
On Friday …
Storytime: Storytime at the Davisville Free Library is held Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m.
On Saturday …
Davisville Free Library’s Trivia Night: You are invited for an evening of fun to support Davisville Free Library. Guest trivia-masters are Elaine Jaworski (well-known trivia host from Atlanta, Ga.) and Roberta Humble (author of several popular Rhode Island trivia books and games). The event will be held at Driscoll Hall (St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St.). Bring your friends or make some new friends while you test your wits. Tickets are $20, available at the library or at the door on the night of the event. Free refreshments and lots of prizes! For information (401) 884-5524 or staff@davisvillefreelibrary.org.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
