Monday Essentials: Superior Court Hearing, Council Meeting

On Monday …

Superior Court hearing – Town of NK vs. Firefighters: There are three motions that could be heard by Superior Court Judge Brian Stern this morning, but the first one will most likely be the motion filed Friday by the town seeking Stern to recuse himself from hearing the other two motions. The other motions are one from the State Labor Relations Board asking for immediate enforcement of its ruling Sept. 27 that the town restore the NK firefighters previous work schedule. The other motion, from the town, seeks a “stay” (delay) of that same ruling. Kent County Courthouse at 11 a.m.

Town Council meeting: On the agenda are public hearings on changes to the tax exempt status and economic development tax incentive ordinances, as well as a conceptual discussion on the next phase of the sewer project. The public meeting starts at 7 p.m., preceded by an executive session that starts at 6. At Beechwood Senior Center, 44 Beach Street.

Historic District Commission meeting: The panel meets at 7 p.m. in the conference room at Town Hall. You’ll find the agenda here.

Old Town House move: I'll be posting a video of the move soon, but you can check out my tweets (lots of pictures) of the move as it happened yesterday morning by going to https://twitter.com/NKingstownPatch. I used the #oldtownhouse.

On Tuesday …

School Committee policy subcommittee meeting: This panel meets at 8 a.m. at the school district’s main office, 100 Fairway Drive. You can read the agenda here.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club: They will be discussing “Storm Front” by Jim Butcher. At the NK Free Library. Registration is appreciated. The book for November is “The Silent Land” by Graham Joyce. 6:30 p.m.

School Committee work session: They will hear a NEASC visit follow up by NKHS Principal Tom Kenworthy and NECAP results from Dr. Humbyrd. In addition, there will be a discussion on the fund balance. For the full agenda, click here.

Arts Council meeting: The panel meets at the Cold Spring Community Center at 7 p.m. You’ll find their agenda here.

On Wednesday …

From Diamonds to Dinosaurs: The NK Free Library is holding a slide talk with long-time gem and fossil collector Bruce Luscombe. Travel through time learning how the earth changed over the last 600 million years. Children 10 years old and up are welcome with an adult. Please register by calling 294-3306. 6:30 p.m.

Arts Council meeting: The panel meets at the Cold Spring Community Center at 7 p.m. You’ll find their agenda here.

Conservation Commission meeting: This panel also meets at the Cold Spring Community Center at 7 p.m. (yes, I’m going to check on that). The agenda for this meeting can be found here.

On Thursday …

Networking at Noon: Network at Noon happens the second Thursday of each month. It’s a unique and relaxed networking opportunity in which each guest has a chance to strategically connect with a diverse group of business professionals including key decision-makers in our community over lunch. At the Quonset ‘O’ Club, 200 Lt. James Brown Road. From noon to 1:30 p.m.

NK Farmers Market: The market takes place in the back of the Brown Street municipal parking lot, by the anchor, every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. 

Harbor Management Commission meeting: They meet in the Conference Room at Town Hall at 7 p.m. The agenda is here.

On Friday …

Abstract/Avant Garde Exhibit: The Wickford Art Association is doing an Abstract/Avant Garde show that will run from Oct. 11 through Oct. 27. The opening reception is on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.; it is open to the public and refreshments will be served. The gallery is open every day except Mondays. For a complete list of hours & info on upcoming exhibits, please visit their website: www.wickfordart.org.