Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, June 4.
Cove Management Commission meeting: The panel meets at Town Hall at 4:30. You can see the agenda here. Blood Drive at Starbucks: The Bloodmobile will be parked outside Starbucks today from 3 to 7 p.m. You can just show up, or plan ahead and make an appointment here. School Committee meeting: They meet in the library at Cole Middle School at 7 p.m. You can see their agenda here. Sea Scouts Open House: Learn about the Sea Scouts Ship 1909 EGYC at their open house Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the EG Yacht Club. The Sea Scouts, part of the Boy Scouts of America, offer sailing, motorboating, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, clamming, beach parties, cookouts, bonfires, camping and more. For teens and their familes. On Wednesday … Planning Board meeting…
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, April 9.
Cove Commission meeting: On the agenda are mooring issues and the URI watershed watch. At Town Hall at 4:30 p.m. Bartending for a cause: Andrew Maksymowicz will be a guest bartender at McKinley's Tuesday night from 6 to 10 p.m. All tips received during those hours go directly to his foundation, Too Much Too Soon, which promotes wellness and awareness for people who are grieving a loved one who has been sick or has died from an illness. Read about Andrew, who lost both parents by the time he was 26, here. On Wednesday ... House hearing on EGFD merger legislation: The Rhode Island House Committee on Municipal Affairs will take up the legislation before it that would abolish the East Greenwich Fire District and make way for a town fire …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Nov. 1.
Power returns, school resumes: After three unplanned days off, EG Public Schools are back in session. Power was restored to Meadowbrook, EGHS, and Frenchtown late afternoon Wednesday, allowing for school to resume. Trash pickup: If your trash is usually picked up on Wednesdays, it will be picked up today. The remainder of the week will have a one-day delay. If you have storm debris, DPW asks you move it to the curb and they will pick it up as soon as they can. No yard waste will be picked up this week. Town crews will resume yard waste pickup once emergency cleanup is over. The Transfer Station will be open Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cove Commission meeting: The panel will hear from the water dock subcommittee and the harbormaster. The …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Oct. 4.
Cove Commission meeting: On the agenda is a discussion of rights of way, a report on a possible water dock, and the Rocky Hollow right of way. The meeting takes place at Town Hall at 4:30 p.m. Learn about being a foster parent at Panera: Children’s Friend will be at Panera on Division Street today to provide information to anyone who has thought of becoming a foster parent – and maybe even those who never have! – from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EG Art Club New Members Show: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1043 Main St. Cole Open House: Last but not least, the open house for Cole Middle School takes place tonight at 6:30. Avenger home games: No home games today. For the latest information about EGHS sports, check out the Avengers Booster Club website. …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Sept. 6.
Trash pickup delayed one day this week: Because of the Labor Day holiday, trash pickup for the whole week is delayed one day. So, if you usually have trash pickup on Thursdays, this week it will be Friday. Friday pickups will happen on Saturday. Cove Commission meeting: The CC meets today at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall. On the agenda is discussion of rights of way, moorings, and a water dock. Big winning ticket sold at EG Farms: Tuesday night, the $150,154 Wild Money jackpot was hit at East Greenwich Farms at 360 Main St. As of Wednesday afternoon, the prize has yet to be claimed. Do you have a ticket in your wallet? Pull it out now and check! Fire works and the Navy Band: We all loved the fireworks, but they came so fast on the heels of the …
Friday, August 10, 2012
A water dock would be of particular help to owners of moored boats, who now have to carry on all the water they need and can't wash down their boats after a trip.
Greenwich Cove could get a water dock, which would be able to supply boats with water, if the Cove Commission decides to present the issue to the Town Council. Right now, if you moor your boat in the cove, whenever you need water to do anything, you must bring it onboard. You end up carrying a lot of water. Right now, commissioners said, people with boats on moorings are stuck if they don't belong to a club. “Even I’ve got the problem because I keep the patrol boat at the town dock and there’s no water there,” said Town Harbormaster Jim Cullen during a meeting Tuesday of the EG Cove Management Commission. "We’ve discussed bringing water down to the dock and we’ve been told that could be done rather cheaply," said Cullen. Still, it would …
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, Aug. 7.
Cove Commission meeting: On the agenda is a discussion of right-of-way issues (access to the waterfront) and mooring issues. The meeting takes place in Town Hall and begins at 4:30 p.m. Caregivers Support Group: Cornerstone Adult Services is offering a free support group open to the public at Swift Community Center. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month and provides an opportunity for caregivers to ask questions and share concerns with other caregivers who are dealing with similar issues. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Blood Drive: Centreville Bank hosts the Bloodmobile today from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It’s a great way to help people in need. For more information, click here. EG Food Cupboard needs donations: People are hungry all …
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Your guide for life in East Greenwich today, June 5.
Caregivers Info Hour: The EG Senior Center is holding a drop-in hour to provide resources to caregivers who may be stressed and in need of support and guidance, presented by Cornerstone. Cornerstone works to connect families with transportation, home-based health care, financial assistance, and other needed services. Offered on the third Tuesday of every month, the group is facilitated by case manager Paula Dunn. Cornerstone is a member of Saint Elizabeth Community, a not-for-profit, charitable organization and comprehensive provider of services for seniors, those with disabilities or debilitating illness. The event starts at 10:30 at Swift Community Center. It’s free. Cash Mob: That's right ... it's finally come to East Greenwich. The …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Here are 5 Things to know today, April 3.
1. Meet your Congressman. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) will continue his Rhode Island Skilled Economy (RISE) Tour in North Kingstown and East Greenwich today. Langevin is expected to be at the Odeum Theatre at noon today after a tour through Toray Plastics in North Kingstown. East Greenwich businesses scheduled to be visited include Main Street Coffee, Greenwich Odeum, Smyle!, Hair Plus, Colonial Shoe, Symposium Books, and Back to Basics. 2. The School Committee is scheduled to meet tonight at East Greenwich High School. See the attached pdf for a look at the full agenda. 3. The Cove Commission is scheduled to meet at East Greenwich Town Hall, 125 Main St. today at 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.eastgreenwichri.com for more information. 4. …
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, March 6:
Cove Commission meeting: The agenda includes discussions on mooring tackle specification and the Harris Marina right of way. At 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall. School Committee meeting: The big subject for tonight’s meeting is a presentation on the elementary grade configuration study group. At issue is whether or not the third grade moves over to Eldredge and Hanaford. Shred-a-Thon: The R.I. Secretary of State is holding a “Shred-a-Thon” in honor of National Consumer Protection Week at the Warwick Mall today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. So if you have paperwork containing private information you want to dispose of head on over to Bald Hill Road and the Warwick Mall to participate have them shredded. Kroian Scholarship Fund Breakfast: If you are …
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12:43 pm on Friday, August 10, 2012
I think they should do it. Just put the access of the water spigot on a timed "pay as you go" type meter. Kind of like when you pay for air at a service station. more ›