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5 Things: Wickford Junction, STEM Panel & Updike

Five things to know for May 21.

1.  The North Kingstown Planning Commission meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at town hall. On the agenda, the commission will discuss a transit-oriented study of the Wickford Junction train station. Check the full agenda here. 2.  Tomorrow night, North Kingstown High School is hosting a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Career Panel for students, featuring speakers from the FAA, Toray Plastics, Raytheon, the RI Crime Lab, Lockheed Martin and more. The panel runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the media center. RSVP to Mrs. Budlong at 401-268-6240. 3.   North Kingstown residents may recognize the Updike name, but do you know the story? The North Kingstown Free Library is hosting a program Wednesday night, called "Daniel Updike: A Forgotten …

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Commission Concerned About Impacts of Development on Frenchtown

The NK Planning Commission discussed the newest version of The Commons at Frenchtown Road.

  The North Kingstown Planning Commission got a look at the latest changes to a large-scale development that could potentially bring a significant amount of tax dollars…and negatively impact nearby water sources. Developers Paul Milhailides of Frenchtown Partners LLC is proposing the 33-acre shopping center, called The Commons at Frenchtown Road, that would be nestled between Frenchtown Road and Route 403 – adjacent to the former Brown & Sharpe property. About 10 acres of the center would be in East Greenwich with the remainder in North Kingstown. The latest version of the plan calls for a 132,000 sq. ft. big box store, two three-story 48,000 sq. ft. office buildings, a 12,900 sq. ft. pharmacy, an 11,480 sq. ft. building, a 10,450 sq. ft. …

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Commission Considers Multiple Designs For Rolling Greens

The North Kingstown Planning Commission saw five different designs of what a village center at Rolling Greens would look like.

  Developers for a controversial project at Rolling Greens Golf Course presented various layout designs to the North Kingstown Planning Commission on Tuesday night. Architect Don Powers presented five designs to the commission showing different configurations of the project's entrance and retail area.  The project, put forth by developer Mark Hawkins, would bring up to 50,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and 106 housing units to the Route 2 and 102 intersection. Of the designs, the amount of retail in the development would vary between 32,000 and 50,000 sq. ft.  Powers, however, favored one design in particular that would bring the maximum retail amount. In this design (marked as the "Main Street" design in the images above), the main strip…

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RicSam

7:20 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013

No ego here seed and soil, just 37 years of successful developing throughout the state. Post Road is what it is, my point is why is it your business if a developer risks his own money. Is it his fault the Town was willing to compromise the comprehensive plan in favor of his ? The Town is at fault here not the developer, and yes Mr Seed we developers always ask for more up front thinking the Town …   more ›

Rolling Greens Discussion Pushed Back to Nov. 26

The North Kingstown Town Council will not hold a public hearing on The Preserve at Rolling Greens.

  The North Kingstown Town Council will not be discussing The Preserve at Rolling Greens tonight as it awaits a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Per state law, the commission must send a recommendation to the council before it can act. The North Kingstown Planning Commission is expected to make a decision on the application for the controversial village center at its Tuesday night meeting. The project, called The Preserve at Rolling Greens and located right on Ten Rod Road, is a mixed-use housing and commercial village center with 50,000 sq. ft. of commercial development and 106 housing units  - more than the respective 35,000 sq. ft. of commercial and 92 residential units proposed in the last variation of the project’s master …

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Crystal Ball

8:06 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Dave, I'm sure Jim McGwin and the entire NK taxpayers organization will be there! I hear has increase his membership to 3 taxpayers!   more ›

Rolling Greens Meeting Postponed Due to Storm

The North Kingstown Planning Department has rescheduled a meeting for a proposal at Rolling Greens due to Hurricane Sandy.

A proposal for a development at Rolling Greens Golf Course on Ten Rod Road, which has been in the developing process for several years, is once again seeing delays. This time, however, they are weather related. Hurricane Sandy's extreme weather has caused the North Kingstown Planning Commission to reschedule its Tuesday, Oct. 30 meeting to discuss the proposal. The new meeting is now pushed to Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Wickford Middle School. The mixed-use housing and commercial project, called The Preserve at Rolling Greens and located at the intersection of Route 2 and 102, shows 50,000 sq. ft. of commercial development and 106 housing units  - more than the respective 35,000 sq. ft. of commercial and 92 residential units proposed…

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Samantha Turner

1:02 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Whoops! Left out part of that sentence. Just fixed it.   more ›

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5 Things: School's Out, Coins & Planning Commission

Five things to know for June 19.

1.  It's here – the last day of school. This afternoon, North Kingstown students officially start their summer. Plan accordingly. 2.  Tonight, the North Kingstown Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. at town hall. On the agenda, the commission will accept a pre-application for The Commons at Frenchtown Road, another pre-application for the Preserve at Rolling Greens and more. 3.  Have buckets, pockets, jars or couches full of loose change? BankNewport is offering a week of free coin-counting this week. In addition, the bank is donating proceeds to Wickford Heels and Wheels. Get the details here. 4.  Centreville Bank is holding an underclothing drive. All branches will accept donations to benefit the RI non-profit Project Undercover – …

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Another Meeting, Another Delay for New Village District

The Town Council will vote on a compact village development district on Feb. 27.

Following months of planning commission meetings filled with deliberations, delays and constant public input, the fate of a controversial village center zoning district has once again been pushed back. The North Kingstown Town Council decided to push back its pivotal vote until Feb. 27, when fellow committee member Charles Stamm (who was absent from Monday’s meeting) would be able to attend. The North Kingstown Planning Commission began to look at the zoning district in question – a compact village development (CVD) zone – following plans proposed by Mark Hawkins for a village center at Rolling Greens Golf Course on Ten Rod Road.  Since its initial meeting in December 2010, nearby residents have come out largely opposing the 102-acre, …

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ThiNKing Ahead

ThiNKing Ahead: CVD, Jewelry & Dating

A look ahead at the week of Feb. 7.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser | 5 to 8 p.m. at 76 Main St. Enjoy an open mic night and a delicious spaghetti dinner, courtesy of Beach Rose Café, to benefit the North Kingstown Food Pantry. The event is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Planning Commission Meeting | 7 p.m. at town hall The NK Planning Commission looks to review the latest changes to the compact village development (CVD) zoning district and give its recommendation to the North Kingstown Town Council. School Committee Meeting | 7 p.m. at North Kingstown High School Superintendent Phil Auger looks to unveil the second half of his proposed budget cuts to next year’s budget. Check the full list of cuts here. Healthy Places by Design Working Group: Walking & Biking | 6:30 p.m…

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Planning Commission to Review Newest Changes to Village Zoning District

New changes have been made to a village center zoning district.

Residents expecting a public hearing on a controversial zoning district at Monday night’s North Kingstown Town Council meeting will have their say Tuesday night to share their thoughts. After recent modifications to the compact village development (CVD), the council decided to have the town’s Planning Commission review the amended ordinance one more time before making a decision. The North Kingstown Planning Commission will review and make a recommendation at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night at town hall. The CVD discussion began during planning commission meetings for a proposed village center at Rolling Greens Golf Course — named “The Preserve at Rolling Greens” — on Ten Rod Road. Since its initial meeting in December 2010, nearby residents have…

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