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A fresh, sharp look at news, life and politics in Charlestown, Rhode Island

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UpdatedSun, Mar 7, 2021 at 7:10 am ET Reply Westerly Town Hall (Google Maps Image) WESTERLY, RI — Westerlys delegates to the State House will address the Town Council Monday to discuss the Rhode Island state budget and its expected impact upon the municipal budget in the upcoming fiscal year. Sen. Dennis Algiere will join Reps. Sam Azzinaro, Brian Patrick Kennedy, and Blake Filippi at a council meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Those who wish to watch or comment should use Zoom at https://us02web.zoo...

WESTERLY — Saying they needed more information before they could ask voters to support borrowing for sewer-system upgrades, school repairs, and road work, the Town Council has quashed plans to include the projects on the ballot for the upcoming March 2 statewide election. On Monday, the Town Council considered adding questions on borrowing up to $26 million for the local projects to the ballot, which will ask state voters to approve seven bond issues totaling $400 million for projects rang...

WESTERLY — The Town Council is moving closer to implementing new restrictions on public comment during its meetings. On Monday, the council voted 6-1 to move proposed changes to the rules of procedure it uses to run its meetings forward for consideration and a vote at a future meeting. Among the proposed changes are limitations on public comments during the councils workshop meetings and during public hearings it conducts. The council generally reviews the rules of procedure at the start o...