Letter: A Sense of Place Is Worth Fighting For

Members of Historic Wickford believe that "a sense of place" is worth fighting for and call for action against changes made to 23 Washington Street.

To the editor There's a reason why some communities elect to have a local historic district under the jurisdiction of a local historic commission (HDC). The State of Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission’s (RIHCPC) website states the main advantage as, "Historic district zoning protects a neighborhood's historic architecture, which largely defines its sense of place. Thoughtless alterations to historic buildings can erode property values and destroy the qualities that make a neighborhood appealing." The Commission also states the main disadvantage as, "Preparing applications to the historic district commission may require extra time and effort before construction begins. The time and effort on the part of the …

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Five Things To Know Today

5 Things: Pats vs. Giants, Pasta Dinner & More

Five things to know for Feb. 5.

1.  Looking for a venue to catch the big game today? Check out our Super Bowl guide for fun festivities happening right here in North Kingstown. 2.  Who doesn't like a free movie? Head over to the North Kingstown Free Library tomorrow night for a free (yes, free) viewing of Oscar-nominated "Moneyball," starring Brad Pitt. Starts at 6 p.m. 3.  Also tomorrow night, the Historic District Commission takes on the controversial modifications made to 23 Washington Street. That meeting starts at 7 p.m. at town hall. 4.  Help the North Kingstown Food Pantry and enjoy some delicious spaghetti at the same time. Head over to St. Paul's Parish for an open mic and delicious dinner, courtesy of Beach Rose Cafe. The event is free, but a $10 donation to …

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