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A Poignant, Teachable Moment
Last week, as we were going to press, a 68-year-old woman with dementia walked out of her Bayside Village apartment and went missing. By the time the paper hit the streets, Brenda Batts had died of exposure.
Feb 16, 2012 in Editor's Notes (2 Comments)
The Year of Shared Services?
On Tuesday, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee gave his second State of the State speech. In it, he pledged to make 2012 "The Year of the City and Town" by allocating more money for local municipalities and school districts in his proposed budget.
Feb 2, 2012 in Editor's Notes
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Next week, Planning Board members will be meeting in special session to renew the city's stalled effort to craft a comprehensive wind turbine ordinance. The meeting is scheduled to be held in the conference room just across from the Council Chamber.
Jan 26, 2012 in Editor's Notes
Poll: Should the City Council Vote to Raise the Volume?
A request to increase the maximum allowed decibel level at a complex of bars on Waites Wharf has drawn a lively debate among NN readers since we first wrote about the request last week. How do you feel? Weigh in with our latest poll!
Jan 23, 2012 in Opinion (10 Comments)
Here's to Strategery
A lot has happened since councilors last met to discuss their long-term strategy goals. So it is encouraging to see that councilors will once again be meet next week to review their collective goals and priorities.
Jan 6, 2012 in Editor's Notes