R.I. Department of Environmental Management seeks farmers to lease state-owned land
THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of Environmental Management is leasing three properties for farmers to raise crops on over a five-year term. PROVIDENCE – The state has issued a request for proposals for farmers to lease parcels of state-owned land. The locations are in Coventry, South Kingstown and Tiverton. The R.I. Department of Environmental Management will issue the leases. The department owns numerous parcels across the state, which are used for agricultural and recreational purposes. In general,…
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A previous plan submission and a current plan submission for the Gelsomini application off of Corn Neck Road (Plat 4, Lot 63). Photo courtesy of Spring Street Studio.
A virtual public hearing was continued for applicants Nick and Pam Gelsomini on an application off Corn Neck Road (Plat 4, Lot 63) for a Development Plan Review, and an Advisory to the Zoning Board for a Special Use Permit to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and construct a single family dwelling, accessory residential structure, spa and in-ground pool.
At the Planning Board’s Sept. 9 public hearing on the Gelsominis’ application, members of the Planning Board and the Committee for the Great Salt Pond raised concerns about the Great Salt Pond and the wetlands that are on the property. The two boards also expressed concerns with the development appearing large for the lot. The applicants took into consideration the comments and concerns from the two boards
DEM seeks purchase proposals for first parcel under Farmland Access Program
A 10-ACRE parcel in South Kingstown will be the first parcel to be offered for sale under the Farmland Access Program. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management has issued a request for proposals from farmers to purchase a 10-acre agricultural parcel in South Kingstown, the department announced Thursday. The property is located on Liberty Lane. The property is the first parcel to go forward under the Farmland Access Program, a program approved by…
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DEM purchases former Echo Lake Campground property for $2M
THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of Environmental Management has purchased the former Echo Lake Campground in Burrillville for $2.03 million. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BURRILLVILLE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management has purchased the 235-acre former Echo Lake Campground for $2.03 million, the department said Friday. The property was purchased from the trustees of the Helen F. Moroney Real Estate Trust. DEM used existing Open Space Bond funds. “This acquisition is an unparalleled opportunity to secure a large…
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12/30/2020
Foster and Glocester see fewer cases, but life still changed
This year’s smaller Glocester Ancients & Horribles Independence Day Parade made its way down Putnam Pike on Saturday, July 4. With the usual parade canceled due to the pandemic, the committee wanted to keep the tradition alive, as well as the 94-year streak, by presenting a parade of mostly municipal vehicles and cars. (Breeze File photo by Bill Murphy)
FOSTER/GLOCESTER – These two towns this year proved that distance helps prevent the spread of COVID-19, with residents taking additional precautions as they kept their distance and changed their daily routines in 2020.