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The impressive coastline stretches from the seaside resort of Watch Hill, in the west, past Narragansett, in the east, and continues north to East Greenwich.

DEMOGRAPHICS: The population of South County is 176,647, with the total population of Rhode Island at 1,076,164. South County measures a total of 449 square miles with a total of 20 protected beaches, 26 forests and wildlife preserves throughout our region, as well as 16 public golf courses.

ACCESSIBILITY: Conveniently nestled about 30 minutes outside of Providence by car, South County is the epitome of a classic New England living. South County is 80 miles south of Boston (roughly an hour and a half car ride) and 160 miles from New York City (about two and a half hours by car). different markets across the country. The Today Show has called South County Rhode Island the New Hamptons.

BEACHES: South County’s reputation for coastal beauty precedes itself. With 100 miles of breathtaking coastline, our variety of beaches are the jewels in Southern Rhode Island’s crown. In 1960 only 50,000 people resided in South County RI and over 35% of that population was seasonal. Today the region has over 175,000 year round residents as well as a large contingent of summer residents from across the northeast.

HOMEBUYERS: have a lot to choose from in the region from rural country homes to magnificent seaside properties. The great thing about south county is you don’t have to live on the beach to enjoy it. South County RI has more public access to beaches and waterfront state parks than just about

anywhere in the northeast and the are magnificent. Home values range from the median statewide price of $235,000 to oceanfront estates in the millions but there are plenty of great areas to choose from in New Homes and historic homes throughout the region.

In South Kingston median prices are up to about $350,000. There are great values in the rural communities of Exeter, Hopkinton, Coventry and Charlestown as well which offer easy access to coastal areas in the South County region. Rhode Island Monthly Magazine selected 6 communities in South County as best places to live in Rhode Island in 2015.

HISTORY: Westerly is located on the southern tip of Rhode Island, bordering the southeastern corner of Connecticut. The Town has an atmosphere of an old New England village, and a unique history in the annals of U.S. History. The Indian name for Westerly was Misquamicut, a place for taking salmon. Today the Misquamicut Golf Club is one of the most prestigious private golf clubs in the northeast and this region boast some the countries most famous celebrities as property owners.

Westerly was the first town incorporated in the King’s Province on May 13, 1669, and the fifth town in the colony.

On the 23rd of June 1686, the name was changed from Westerly to Haversham, but the former name was restored in 1689. The Towns of Charlestown, Hopkinton, and Richmond were later taken from the Town of Westerly. In 2002, the

National Trust for Historic Preservation named Westerly as one of the 12 Most Distinctive Destinations in the country.

The unique, well-preserved architecture downtown, coupled with 55 historic sites, such as the Babcock-Smith House and Flying Horse Carousel, makes it no surprise that Westerly received this outstanding designation.

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South County, RI | Featured Homes 40 Shannon Road $449,900 Exeter, RI 02822

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Rare Opportunity! A 4+ Acre Pristine Gentleman Farm In The Heart Of Moonstone Beach.

Immaculate 4 Bed, 3000+ Sqft House w/ Newer Kitchen, Central AC, Large Great RM w/ Fireplace. Property Includes Updated 2 Stall Barn w/ Heated Bathroom. Lovely Home!

Juliana Fraioli/Ryan Wilson Team 401-741-0607 • Edge Realty

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Featured Homes | South County, RI 10 Owl Tree Lane $929,000 East Greenwich, RI 02818

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South County, RI | Featured Homes 9 Arbeth Road $739,000 Narragansett, RI 02879

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BEST BACKYARD Products of 2016

THE TORO TIMECUTTER

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Toro® TimeCutter® zero turn mowers are designed to save you time so you can spend more time enjoying your lawn and less time mowing it! Cut your ride time almost in half, with the dual hydrostatic drive system allowing zero turn capability that provides ease of use and outstanding maneuverability. You’ll not only have more time to enjoy, you’ll extend the working life of your mower. Here are just some of the reasons we chose the Toro TimeCutter zero turn mower as one of our Best Backyard Products of 2016!

Professional quality of cut and a history of over 100 years of innovation make Toro the leading choice for landscape pros and premier golf courses around the world. The Custom Z Builder (www.Toro.com/build) allows you to build your own customized mower where you can choose your own steering (lever steer or steering wheel), platform, deck, engine, seat, and a variety of other custom options!

The heavy-duty construction features thick, 10-gauge steel frames, solid front axels, heavyduty engine guards and large caster forks for added durability. An automatic parking brake is deployed as the control arms are moved outwards. The Hitch Kit comes standard on all TimeCutter models to maximize versatility so you can attach a dump cart, de-thatcher,

fertilizer spreader, or other Brinly-Hardy attachments. The high backed seat offers exceptional support for a smooth, comfortable ride. Toro TimeCutter mowers are the zero turn mowers you can count on for quality performance year after year. The Toro TimeCutter zero turn mowers also offer award winning innovation such as SmartSpeed® or SmartPark™.

Decks range from 32-54 inch models so you can find one to fit your needs. Toro TimeCutter SS and SW models come with 4 inch deep steel decks for lawns up to 3 acres and deliver the best quality of cut. Toro TimeCutter MX and SWX models feature fully welded fabricated steel decks, premium seats, and upgraded transmissions making them the best choice for more rugged terrain and larger lawns.

Select TimeCutters also feature a Toro V-Twin engine, specifically designed for the TimeCutter to optimize performance! The automatic compression release makes it easy to start, designed to lessen vibration, and provides easy access for maintenance so servicing your mower is a cinch!

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BEST BACKYARD Products of 2016

GREENWORKS G-MAX 40V CHAINSAWS

By NEHL Staff

This time of the year homeowners are cutting and splitting their wood for the winter as well as cleaning up overhanging trees around the yard. A Greenworks G-MAX 40V is the perfect tool for that. Here is why. The Greenworks G-MAX 40V has two chainsaws to choose from that are all equally as quiet and as powerful as gas! The Greenworks G-MAX 40V chainsaws are powered by a 40V Lithium-Ion battery, that can handle up to 100 cuts on a single charge!

The push to start button gets the chainsaw going within seconds and removes the hassle of gas pull cords and hazardous fumes. This must have outdoor power tool features a tool-less chain tensioning that allows quick adjustments so you can get back to the task at hand. There is also an automatic oiler that applies oil to the bar and chain to for durability and prolongs the life of the chain. The handle wraps around for 16

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various cutting positions offering comfort while trimming at all angles. This chainsaw is an allaround, well-built quality tool that is quiet and smooth cutting!

The Greenworks 16� G-MAX 40V chainsaw is powered by a Brushless DigiPro motor that delivers up to 30% more torque for the best cutting performance, while offering up to 70% less vibration for added user comfort!

The 12� model is perfect for cutting branches and small limbs to use in the fire pit!

Choose Greenworks G-MAX 40V chainsaws for the best user experience with no more gas, noise, or exhaust smell! This is the most convenient chainsaw, that packs all the power while being smaller and lighter than conventional gas and electric chainsaws. Buy yours today at participating retailers or on www.greenworkstools.com

BEST BACKYARD Products of 2016

AGRI-FAB Spreaders

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Agri-Fab has a spreader for any size lawnfeaturing hand spreaders, push spreaders, and tow spreaders. Agri-Fab spreaders are sturdily constructed and easy to assemble. A real time saver with maneuverable includes inflatable tires that move well over any terrain. The inflated tires provide good traction and a stable ride, ensuring that your load doesn’t tip! The durable rustproof poly hopper increases the product life. Agri-Fab spreaders work very well for fertilizer, seed, snow melt, or anything in comparison! If you need a high capacity spreader look no further, Agri-Fab spreaders are the right spreaders for your job!

Some of the other features we include a heavy duty lever to adjust the flow rate, with

a metal rod to open the spreader. The deflector helps narrow the spread pattern when needed, while the provided grate improves material flow and spreader performance. The positive flow adjustment design assures accurate spread patterns! Agri-fab spreaders are sure to exceed your expectations, dropping and dispersing seed broadly and evenly, with a wide range of settings just as you would like!

Agri-Fab tow spreaders can easily attach to a zero turn, ATV, or lawn tractor/mower with a tow bracket and cut your lawn while fertilizing or over seeding with grass simultaneously!

Choose Agri-Fab Spreaders for a positive experience! Buy yours today at participating retailers or at www.agri-fab.com.

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4 Reasons to Choose Riley Kitchen & Bath Co Riley Kitchens

1.) Quality Designers: At Riley Kitchen and Bath Co. we pay attention to every detail to ensure that your new kitchen/bath space will turn out amazing. We make sure that no detail is missed.

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2.) State of the art showroom: We are in the final stages of finishing our new showroom on Metacom Ave. in Bristol. It has all the most updated displays in cabinets, countertops, sinks,faucets that a customer needs to see when building a new house or renovating.

3.) Personalization: We take the time to understand the needs of each customer to ensure that they will get the most out of there new space. In order to have a great space you need to start with a great firm that can meet all those needs.

4.) Product Selection: We carry a wide variety of cabinets and countertops to choose from for every budget. We have stock, semi custom, and custom cabinetry availaible. In countertops we have laminate, wood, granite, quartz, and corian products at every price point and budget.

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Modular Home Building Today

Modular homes are a great alternative to traditional on-site new home construction.

Because most of the initial construction work is done in an off-site, climate-controlled factory using an engineered approach to building, these systems built houses offer a more efficient and cost-effective method for building your dream home. After individual, custom-designed modules are created by the manufacturer, they are transported to the building site. A local builder applies the finishing touches after joining the sections together using the same methods and standards used for stick-built houses. The result is that beautiful one- and two-story modular homes can be purchased at significantly lower cost per square foot.

Modular homes match the quality and appearance of traditional stick-built houses.

This is not boring prefab housing with no curb appeal. Modular construction offers a wide range of custom-designed floor plans that can deliver your family its custom luxury house.

Modular Homes Are Not Mobile Homes Modular homes have no design limitations.

Your manufacturer and local builder can work together to create any dream house you want. The key difference between prefab homes and traditional houses is that modular

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houses start out as individual sections that are constructed in a factory. The finished sections are transported to your selected building site and then assembled together using giant cranes. The assembly process looks a little like building with Lego blocks but the construction standards are obviously a lot higher. Modular homes are built on foundations and cannot be moved after they are set on their foundation. These prefab houses can be any shape or size and will meet or exceed your local and

state building codes. Once they are fully constructed, they are just as strong and attractive as any building constructed with traditional methods.You can have glass sunrooms, extra tall ceilings, warm fireplaces and anything else

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you can dream up for your custom floor plan.

Even with customized plans, you will save time and save money with modular construction.

East Coast Homes has been building custom modular homes for over 28 years and has always been at the forefront of the modular industry. We are the areas largest modular home builder and have built homes for 1000’s of families across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and New York. Our service area includes Nantucket, Block Island, and Martha's Vineyard.

Over the years, we have been recognized as the top builder by some of the industries largest modular manufactures.

We are proud to say many professionals involved in the modular industry have chosen East Coast Homes to build their home; Building Officials, Skilled Tradesmen, Excavators, Engineers, Contractors, City & Town Officials, etc.

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3030 East Main Rd. (Rte 138), Portsmouth RI, 02871 Great retail or office space. Busy, attractive plaza. 1600 s/f; suits many uses. C-Air/Gas Heat/ 3 phase elec. Egress stop light. $1650 mo+. Contact Chee: 401-835-5021

COME ONE, COME ALL…

IN SPRING & FALL • Fall Home Show at Gillette Stadium Nov. 4-6, 2016 • Spring Home Show at World Trade Center – Feb. 24-26, 2017 • Spring Home Show at Patriot Place – March 24-26, 2017 • Home Show at Topsfield Fairgrounds – April 21-23, 2017

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