Easton's Beach, Newport, RI faces lifeguard shortage as summer nears
Newport Daily News Editor's note: With the unofficial start of summer on the horizon, The Daily News is examining issues related to Aquidneck Island's beaches. This is the first in a four-part series to get you ready for the season. Expecting a busy summer season and facing a nationwide hiring shortage, some municipalities have had to increase hiring incentives to get enough lifeguards monitoring Aquidneck Island beaches. “We're in the same boat as many other employers in that we are still struggling to fill some vacancies heading into the season,” said Tom Shevlin, the communications of...
Source: newportri.com