Community Corner

Budget Adoption, A Visit From The Governor & More

Today's five essentials.

  1. The North Kingstown Town Council looks to adopt next year's budget tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Last night, the council voted to freeze pay/compensation raises for all non-union town employees and denied an increase to the school department's budget. (Check back later for the full story.)
  2. This past weekend's , where residents were able to drop off unused/unwanted prescription drugs at the and the . Between the two locations, the DEA collected five huge boxes (three at the barracks and two at the NKPD). Way to go!
  3. Looking for the perfect ladies' night? Head over to tomorrow night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for a LINKS fundraiser. For $15,enjoy an evening with local vendors and businesses selling their fabulous products, appetizers, cash bar and prize raffle. Purchase your tickets at the. Have a question? Call Maggie Skenyon at 742-0140.
  4. Want to learn more about how the upcomong budget will impact local businesses? Stop by at 8 a.m. today for a talk with Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Director Keith Stokes.
  5. Showers are expected through much of the day today as high temperatures stay in the mid 60s. For Thursday, we're looking at cloudy skies with a chance of a shower as temperatures tumble into the 50s.


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