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LNG: Locals Oppose Tankers Public sounds off on Weaver’s Cove plan Safety, economy, recreation cited for opposition By Tom Shevlin PROVIDENCE — A procession of local residents and officials from the area’s leading tourism organizations had their turn to speak out agains a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Mount Hope Bay on Tuesday. With sometimes impassioned pleas, opponents of the project took to the microphone before the Senate Task Force on Liquefied Natural Gas in what was the first opportunity for the general public to weigh in on the proposed facility since hearings began earlier this year. Among those testifying was John Rodman, director of museum experience for the Preservation Society of Newport County. In February, his board of trustees voted unanimously to endorse a resolution passed by the Newport City Council opposing the siting of an LNG facility in Mount Hope Bay. “We believe that this LNG facility - or any other LNG facility would have a devestating effect” on Rhode Island’s “fragile” tourism economy, Rodman said. According to Rodman, the tourism industry accounts for more than 10 percent of state revenues, is the fourth largest employer, and “should not be taken for granted.” Nor should the community be complacent, he said. In 2006, when work to dismantle the old Jamestown Bridge shut down traffic over the new span, the Preservation Society experienced its lowest visitor count in the last 15 years. That fact alone, he said, gives him pause that even the prospect of frequent and unannonced bridge closures resulting from LNG tankers could be devestating for an industry dependent on the discretionary income of visitors who, could quite frankly choose to vacation elsewhere.
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NEWPORT - Efforts to bring the America’s Cup back to Newport are moving ahead at full steam. Newport Collaborative Architects has been chosen to provide the architectural vision behind the state’s bid to bring the America’s Cup back to Newport. The Newport-based firm, which has been behind many a highprofile designs, including the CCRI Newport Campus, the Clubhouse at Carnegie Abbey, and the restoration of the Fort Adams officer’s barracks and Dutch Island Lighthouse, beat out three other competing firms, Keith Stokes, executive director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) said on Friday. And with little time to spare to develop an infrastructure plan to John Rodman of the Preservation Society of Newport County shows a graph of attendence at the Newport lure the Cup back to New England Mansion properties. The low point was in 2006 when construction forced frequent closures of the Jamestown waters, the firm has gotten right to bridge Photo by Ryan T. Conaty work, drawing up preliminary designs which outline several differOf particular concern, he said, Hess Weaver’s Cove Energy LLC ent options for how the city could is the impact that such closures that there haven’t been any signifihost the competition. would have on bus and cruise ship cant incidents involving the fuel READ MORE ON PG. 3 traffic, both of which account for since the 1970s. Pointing to an accident in Clevea sizable portion of his organizaland that killed 128 people after a tion’s business. If you’re interested in hear“When you mess with bridges, tank cracked, 27 more that were ing both sides of the ongoing and bridge access, you’re messing killed in Algeria, and the recent ex- debate over LNG, then be sure with Mother Nature, in a way,” Rod- plosion in Middletown, Conn., he to join the Alliance for a Livsaid “Don’t kid yourself; there will able Newport (ALN) on Monday, man said. How big is the problem? Rod- be other accidents.” March 29. By Tom Shevlin Somerset resident and oil indusman asked. According to a 2005 The group will be hosting a study, the Preservation Society re- try veteran Lorne Lawless agreed. public forum entitled the “Pro’s NEWPORT – School Committee corded 500,000 visitors and 785, “You can’t protect that ship,” he and Con’s” of transporting liquemembers on Monday voted 5-1 to 000 tours. It employs roughly 400 said of the tankers that will be en- fied natural gas tankers through send a Stage 2 construction applipeople and accounted for roughly tering into Narragansett Bay. Narragansett Bay at the CCRI cation for a proposed K-4 elemen“We need to understand this is Newport Campus auditorium. $100 million in economic activity. tary school on Dexter Street to the Cruise ship companies and all about profits,” he said. The evening will feature a Rhode Island Department of EduWeaver’s Cove, however, main- panel discussion between both tour bus operators, Rodman said, cation (RIDE), a critical step in movwill not react well to having their tains that their plan is safe, and sides of the controversial issue. ing the city toward a referendum schedules disrupted by LNG tank- that an LNG facility can co-exist Currently scheduled to ap- on the project. with a tourist-friendly Newport. ers. pear are: In a roughly hour-long meeting Newport residents will be given “The Preservation Society will Gordon Shearer, CEO of Weav- devoted solely to the application, be here next year, and the year af- a unique chance to hear both er’s Cove Energy, LLC; Jonathan Laura Wernick of HMFH Architects, ter that,” he concluded. “But how sides of the issue during a public Stone, executive director of spurred by questions over cost and many people will we be able to forum planned for later in the Save The Bay; and Evan Smith, design efficiencies, gave a brief month. employ?” exeuctive director of the New- overview of the proposed design, That sense of uncertainty carried port and Bristol County Visitors juxtaposed with two alternatives: a over into testimony from Jamesand Convention Bureau. large rectangular design, and what PLUS town resident Gordon Carrolton, Mike Kehew will serve as she called a “simple T” schematic. who described himself a genuinemoderator. Seeking to clear up what she ly concerned private citizen and The forum, which will begin described as “many inaccuracies” Bill would give states more member of the Jamestown LNG at 6 p.m. is free and open to the floating around in recent weeks, authority over LNG working group. public.. Questions may be sub- Wernick compared estimated According to Carrolton, he’s conmitted in advance to info@liv- costs, and fielded quetions rangRead about it online at cerned over the safety that the ablenewport.net. For more, visit ing from the shadows cast on winNewport Now LNG tankers present, and disputed ALN online at dows to the location of exterior claims made by project developer www.livablenewport.net. www.newport-now.com doors. In terms of cost, Wernick estimated that between the three designs presented, the city would save Everybody loves a parade...Even only about $1 million, or roughly When we heard that George’s, when it’s raining. Photos from the 3 percent of the overall build costs. a quintessential barbershop on 54th Annual St. Patrick’s Day PaBroadway was turning 50, we At a meeting last week, the rade inside and online at Newport committee had voted 2-4 not to knew we had to write about it. Now. Visit www.newport-now. Lynne Tungett has the story of submit the application pending com for more. this good, old fashioned family various questions being answered. business on page 2. READ MORE ON PG. 3
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AROUND TOWN 50 years on “Main Street USA” George’s Barber Shop begins a golden year By Lynne Tungett
NEWPORT – When George Moniz and Mike deCotis opened the door to George’s Barber Shop on Broadway a half-century ago, they were probably not thinking about whether their sons would some day be following in their tonsorial footsteps. George’s son, Jay Moniz, a Newport firefighter and part-time barber gave his first haircut 15 years
ago and Pete deCotis, son of Mike
The old days at George’s are remembered and displayed proudly on the walls.
who has been a barber for 35 years, have united as their fathers once had. “Our dads were quite a team,” Moniz reminisces. He said they believed their customers deserved service with a smile and a good haircut at a good price. It is evident that the sons are carrying on that tradition — when Bill Miller, a customer of deCotis’ for nearly two decades, ambled out of the chair after his cut, Moniz walked him out to his car. Moniz said his late father always boasted that all the mayors came in for shaves or cuts. The later Mayor Harp Donnelly was a real regular
and that the late Senator Claiborne Pell was in all the time. Other notables included RI Governor Roberts, actor Van Johnson and NY Giants coach Kevin Gilbride. Since George’s has a primarily male customer base, averaging 25 man-heads, it is probably not a surprise there are a lot of sports memorabilia and photos on the walls; several black and white photos of the fathers and even photos of other deCotis family Newport barbershops. Looking fondly at the photos, deCotis said, “For me, this all began with my grandfather. He opened the Homestead Barber Shop on Thames Street in 1903. He had five sons and they all had their own shops.” There are but three well-worn leather barber chairs in George’s, just as it was 50 years ago said Moniz. “Things really haven’t changed that much — it’s kind of a guy’s place. We talk a lot about sports and, like my dad always said, we don’t talk about politics or religion.” Most of us will not be able to remember our first haircut, but the TOP: (From left to right) Pete deCotis, Rick Lima, and Jay Moniz all come from barbering families. BOTTOM recollection of your son’s first trim LEFT: Pete deCotis, whose father started out with Jay’s father, George at the original shop on Broadway. BOTTOM RIGHT: The old tools of the trade bespeak the shop’s history. Photos by Tom Shevlin at the barber is likely to be vivid. The next time your on Broadway, Newport’s “Main Street USA,” consider stopping in at George’s or one of the other shops. Your patronage today, will build those lasting memories in the future. Serving the Island for over 10 Years
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Karmic? City considers razing former home of rival Cup skipper By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – The house that once served as home to the skipper who stunned the world by defeating the U.S. in the 1983 America’s Cup on board Australia II, is being eyed for demolition. The property, located at 32 Dennison St. in the city’s yachting village, features a faded plaque, overgrown with creeping vegetation that reads “The John Bertrand House.” Bertrand, with Australia’s innovative winged keel design bested defending champion Dennis Connor on Liberty in what would be the last Cup held in Newport. The property, which is long past its glory days, is being eyed for demolition as part of a proposed expansion of the St. Clare Home, located on the corner of Spring and Dennison streets. On Monday, the city’s Planning Board voted to approved a demolition permit for the project, and according to Paige Bronk, the city’s director of planning, zoning and development, it also provided a positive recommendation for special use permit which the Zoning Board will act on in the coming
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The John Bertrand House, at 32 Dennison St. is slated for demolition.
weeks. If approved, the St. Clare Home would be expanded significantly beyond its current footprint, providing the organization more room for its elder care services. One half of the existing structure would also be renovated to match the new addition. The building adjacent to the Bertrand House would also be torn down. While the loss of two residential homes may be disconcerting to
some; depending on your viewpoint, razing the home of the skipper who took the America’s Cup from Newport could just be the karmic cleansing the city needs to bring it back.
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John Grovsenor, principal at NCA, described his firm’s early vision during an hour-long meeting of the state-led America’s Cup working group at the Newport Police Station on Friday. Beginning his presentation with a map of the southern end of Narragansett Bay, Grovsenor said while other Cup venues have been spread out over disparate areas, “It appears that we can get everything within a very close proximity – probably about 2 miles,” he said. Connecting it all will be an intermodal network of bus lines, water ferries and light rail, mostly relying on pre-existing, yet under-utilized infrastructure. For example, spectators and visitors coming into the city from either entry point to the island would be directed to off-site parking facilities connected to downtown via the Old Colony Railway tracks, which according to Stokes still falls under the jurisdiction of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. “Any of these schemes we’ll be relying on that feature,” Grovsenor said. From there, visitors would be directed to the city’s expanded Perrotti Park facilities where a water taxi station would be set up to shuttle passengers between Fort Adams and King Park. Spanning from one end to another would be a completed harbor walk, stretching from the Newport Shipyard to King Park. Syndicates could be placed at several locations. At State Pier 9, anywhere from four to six teams could set up operations, with others dispersed at the Newport Shipyard and other privately owned
land. Stokes added that if that proposal gains traction, the state would work with the commercial fishermen located at Pier 9 during Cup years for alternative accommodations, or to potentially create a fisherman’s wharf concept which could be provide a boost to local fishermen while paying homage to the city’s maritime traditions. Alternatively, the Naval pier at Coddington Cove was also identified as a possible syndicate location, although Stokes cautioned that the state has no claim to that property and would have to rely
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on the Navy for authorization. The most well-received plan, however, was a proposal that would site up to 12 teams at Fort Adams, effectively transforming the historic site into a world-class yachting village. According to Grovsenor, the road into the fort could be re-routed behind the playing fields, reclaiming a swath of waterfront property that would allow the syndicates direct access to the water in a prime location on the harbor. The playing fields are also flat, he added, and could be turned into temporary parking with as many as 1,000 extra spaces created for the syndicates. Dredging would be needed in some spots along the fort, but Grovsenor said that siting the syndicates
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at the fort could have a transformative effect on the Civil War-era landmark. Under each plan, the investment on the part of the state would be limited to state land. The private sector, said Grovsenor, “will take over the rest – because there’s a demand for it.” “From a state perspective… It gives us the opportunity to leave behinnd enhanced public assets,” added Stokes. “If we’re looking with our eyes wide open, then the starting point should be to invest state money into state assets.” The investment into the Fort Adams plan, for example, “provides a longterm improvement into the park” that would benefit generations of Rhode Islanders, he said. As far as siting goes, Grovsenor welcomed comparisons to past Cup ports. The 2000 and 2003 Auckland, New Zealand venue, he pointed out, could fit easily into Newport harbor, as could that of the most recent host city, Valencia. “It’s a no brainer,” Grovesnor said of Newport as a venue. Stokes said the next critical step for the fledgling group is to form a subcommittee that will work with the architects to develop a series of more concrete proposals from which BMW/Oracle head Larry Ellison can choose from. A second sub-committee will focus on the marketing and the available amenities to the pitch. Without sounding overly optimistic, the group disbanded on an up-note, with Grovsenor saying that in his mind, Newport’s proposal, its natural setting, and the history it brings with it, “Can’t be beat.”
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three years and will be shown at the O’Hare Academic Center on the Salve campus. The screenings are free and open to the public. For The Newport Restoration Founda- more information, call 341-2327 tion’s $5 Tuesday Lecture Series or visit www.salve.edu/frenchfilm/ continues on March 23, with a presentation that will focus on the story of colonial Lower Thames Street merchant Thomas Richardson. The NRF welcomes the public to Celebrate the first day of spring come learn about the people who at a traditional tea party, Sunday, lived in Newport’s historic neigh- March 21, 2 – 4 p.m. The menu feaborhoods in their lecture series tures an assortment of sandwiches, that explores the city’s past, while wraps, lemon drops, desserts and, amidst paintings and tapestries of course, tea. Door prizes, a raffle from the Doris Duke collection on and a silent auction will round out display at Rough Point. For more the festivities to be held in the St. information call 849-7300 or visit Lucy’s Parish Hall, 915 West, Main www.newportrestoration.org. Road, Middletown. All proceeds benefit the All Saints Academy Tuition Assistance Fund. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling the school 848-4300 or e-mailing smiguel@allsaintsacademy.org
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Enjoy a night of Celtic songs to lift your spirits with Irish Soprano, Emma-Kate Tobia Saturday, March 20 at 8 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church in Middletown. A free will offering will be taken at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Newport Irish Heritage Association. For more information, contact Rick O’Neill at 847-9122.
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Family games day Children, ages 6 and up, and their families are invited to attend the Newport Public Library’s Family Games Day, Saturday, March 20, 2:30–4:30 p.m. in the lower-level program room at the library at 300 Spring Street. A variety of board games will be available for play. Snacks will be provided and participants will have a chance to win prizes. This is a free event; no registration is required. For more
information, visit the Children’s for the new LEED Gold certified Desk or call 847-8720 x 204. Animal Care and Education Center. During Restaurant Week, March 21-28, supporters can “Buy a Bone” at the any of the following: Aquidneck Pizza and Restaurant, Atlantic Beach Club, Brick Alley The off-season rate of a $100 Pub, Café Zelda, Chopmist Charper night to stay in the first floor lie’s, Coddington Brewing Compamuseum rooms at Rose Island ny, Easton’s Point Pub and RestauLighthouse has been extended rant, Gold’s Woodfire Grille, Graziauntil April 29. This special offer no’s, Jimmy’s Saloon, The Mooring, is for Sunday through Thursday. O’Brien’s Pub, Perro Salado, Rhino Single night visits for the upstairs Bar & Grille, Scotty’s Big Dawg Pub lighthouse keepers apartment is & Restaurant, Ticket’s Bar & Grille, also specially priced at $225 per Wharf Pub & Restaurant, or Yesternight. For more information, call day’s. 847-4242, or e-mail david@roseis- For more information, call 846land.org. 0592 or e-mail laurag@potterleague.org.
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“Buy a Bone” for the Potter League The Potter League for Animals is hosting a weeklong fundraising event in partnership with local eateries. “Buy a Bone” for $1, $5 or $10 to support the Potter League’s new building fund. Throughout 2010, they will continue their capital campaign goal of $7.8M to pay
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Career Fair Salve Regina University to host its Gateway to Success Career & Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, March 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rodgers Recreation Center, Webster Street, on the SRU campus. The career event is designed for people just entering the job market, those considering career changes and those interested in continuing their educations at the graduate level. Employers from for-profit, nonprofit, governmental and private agencies will join graduate program representatives to answer career questions, furnish job and internship applications, display products and services, and accept resumes. Opportunities will be available for full-time, entry level, internships and seasonal work opportunities. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact SRU Office of Career Development at 341-2203.
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The Visiting Nurses of Newport County (VNNC) will unveil and demonstrate the HomMed Monitor and Wellness Program at the Middletown Senior Center, 650 Green End Avenue, on Tuesday, March 23 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will also be served. The Middletown facility is the only one in the state to have this new system. Learn more about managing your own well-being and how a supportive medical team can review your records.
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OPINION Editorial Pothole Season
A tool for reporting all of those little things that make life in the City-by-the-Sea It’s sometimes said that New England has five seasons: Summer, winter, spring, fall, and pothole. We’re approaching the heart of the latter. Driving around town the last few days, it’s hard not to notice that number of ruts, dips, and general jolts in the road. And just like that pothole in the middle of the intersection, there’s no avoiding it. This, after all, is life in the Northeast. After this year’s especially long winter, it isn’t cycnical or curmudgeonly to anticipate an especially brutal pothole season. Rather than complain about it, we think it’s time to help the city do something about it. That’s why we’ve begun using a service on our Web site called See Click Fix. It’s a third-party software that was developed by a company out of nearby New Haven, Conn., who no doubt experiences the same sort of suspension-punishing spring as we do here. Consider it a social networking site of sorts for our roads and general infrastructure. If you see (or fall into) a pothole, then you can report it online. See Click Fix has created a notification system that alerts other users in the neighborhood and the city to the problem. The idea is that if enough people express concern over a given gripe, then the city will be more inclined to provide a speedy reply. Let’s face it, the city’s Public Services Department is sorely overworked. There was even one point when we spotted the director of the department trudging through the snow shovelling sidewalks and applying ice melt after one of our recent snow storms. But the department can’t be everywhere at once; they can’t know about every pothole; every rutted out curb; or piece of vandalism. That’s where See Click Fix comes in. Not meant to brow beat, but rather to inform. This week, we’ve included a sample of some of the issues posted in recent weeks to Newport’s See Click Fix community at the bottom of the page. A live version can also be found on the right hand side of the page online at www.Newport-Now.com. We hope that it will become a regular feature in these pages, and a more actively used tool online. It’s our community, and it’s up to us to take an active role in making it better. So the next time you See an issue you feel needs attention, we hope you’ll Click, so that the city or a neighborhood group takes it upon themselves to Fix it.
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A steady and sometimes driving rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of parade goers during the 54th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 13. Photos from this year’s parade can be found online at Newport Now. (www.Newport-Now.com) Photo by Michelle Palazzo
Poll Results About those T-Shirts Members from the city’s Irish community were let their discontent with a local Thames Street retailer be known last week. The store was selling T-shirts in the run-up to St. Patrick’s Day that some objected to. We asked readers of Newport Now to weigh in with their opinions in our online poll of the week. Below is how the vote broke down. Do you find St. Patrick’s Day T-shirts like the ones being sold on Thames Street to be offensive? Yes. The Irish have a proud heritage. The T-shirts in question only further an offensive stereotype. (56 percent; 149 votes) No. St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with celebration. The shirts are all in good fun. (44 percent; 117 votes)
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I was Robbed by the U.S. Government A Chrysler Dealership Owner Speaks Out At one time, in this great country of ours, it was illegal to take a person’s property and give it to someone else. I want to report a crime, a crime of great magnitude. This crime was facilitated by the U.S. Government, with the help of the U.S. Justice System against its own people. On May 14, 2009, I received a letter stating I will no longer be a Jeep dealer. This action is a violation of my constitutional rights. For my business to arbitrarily be taken away from me, my employees and my family with no compensation or explanation and then to give it to my competitors for nothing is unthinkable. The recipients of my Jeep franchise know and have acknowledged that this is wrong. Regardless, they have willingly accepted my stolen franchise. This most certainly violates all the tenants, laws and statutes that this great country was founded upon. The crimes I am speaking of are the outright thefts of auto dealerships across this country. I am one of the 789 Chrysler dealers who were robbed in broad daylight by my government and the U.S. Justice System. I rightfully owned and legally operated a 3rd generation business. I employed 60 tax-paying Americans that played by the rules, came to work every day and contributed to society. As a reward for all our efforts, the U.S. Government decided that we were no longer needed, no longer wanted and were a worthless burden on Chrysler and our communities. I cannot disagree more with that perception of us. All of us together, working as a team, managed to earn the highest customer satisfaction in the region. We were the highest performing dealer in the state of Rhode Island, hands down,
but were somehow the only dealer rejected. Thousands of hard working U.S. taxpayers who worked diligently and played by the rules were robbed of their property, their pride, their credit and their dignity. These victims will never receive a dime in restitution. Most will never get their day in court to face the perpetrators who committed these crimes. Their own government turned its back on them. Many of the victims lost everything they had worked for their entire lives. Others lost their homes, healthcare and life’s savings. The economic impact that this dealership had on the community was enormous. Over two million dollars in tax revenue will disappear. The thousands of vehicles that Tarbox Jeep has sold for Chrysler, the near five generations of customers that will be hurt and inconvenienced by the lack of our presence. This type of arbitrary and illegal move has produced immeasurable pain to so many and tremendous damage to our community, our state and our country. We need to reinforce our Constitution for what it stands. If this doesn’t happen, I fear what the future holds for all Americans. Ed Tarbox North Kingtown Mr. Tarbox is owner of several local auto dealerships.
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See Click Fix is an independent online community-driven initiative and is proudly used by Newport Now to bring attention to issues that affect our community literally on every street.
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Newport’s public beach. This significant undertaking has a construction cost of $5.3 million and follows two years of engineering and field testing to determine the correct solution to this one storm By Edward F. Lavallee water outlet challenge. Thanks to generous support from state agenNewport was founded in 1639. cies and Congressional leaders, the Compacted into seven square City has received $3 million in supmiles is a densely configured comport for this project. The project munity, 94 road miles, narrow construction will start soon and streets, and aged infrastructure. when completed will correct a polThe government of Newport is lution problem that has plagued challenged to deliver the complexthe public beach for decades. This ity of service of any larger city ,and one project is evidence of the colmately 80 years old and collects efmore so. The influx of three to four lective commitment of all parties million visitors annually taxes the fluent flowing through pipes, some to improve the health and welfare of which have been in the ground municipal resources. of the Newport community. It also Beyond service demands within for over 100 years. During the 2009 illustrates the cost and complexity tourist season, one of the main the City, and even more challengof correcting historic utility infraing, Newport owns and operates system lines in the downtown area structure deficiencies. failed causing significant disrupthe two major utilities servicing The collective impact of the tion to summer season commerce Aquidneck Island. necessary and mandated projects and burdening the City with an unThe Newport Water System is will amass a debt that the City rate owned by the City, governed by welcome $14 million debt. Further, payers cannot support. The comunder the strain of a federal district the Newport City Council, and prehensive upgrade of even one managed and operated by the court lawsuit against the City, the regional utility would threaten RIDEM and EPA are constructing a City’s Department of Utilithe economic solvency of ties. The Newport Water hese aged utilities have any community. The unforSystem is subject to the rate tunate timing that imposes serviced millions of people from and financial regulations of corrective action on the City outside of the community for the R.I. Public Utilities Comdecades. Now the City needs to achieve major system mission. The system inimprovements in both recludes nine reservoirs and external support to restore these gional utilities at the same watersheds situated in five important regulated utilities for the time will create an unprecdifferent communities; and future of Newport and the many edented debt. two water treatment plants. millions of visitors yet to come. From Tall Ships events to The water system provides international War College potable water via retail service to symposiums, visits from Heads of individual properties in Newport, judicial consent order to direct a State, major music festivals, and Middletown, and a small section major system wide reconstruction prospectively, the return of major of Portsmouth. The system also of the waste water system to elimi- historic sailing activities - this comprovides wholesale water sales to nate combined sewer overflows - a munity, and much more the State, the Portsmouth Water & Fire Dis- byproduct of a partially combined cannot tolerate Newport suffering trict and Naval Station Newport. system of storm and waste water, an economic collapse. The ripple The Department of Utilities, Water excessive storm water entering effect of local government insolPollution Control(WPC) Division is the sanitary sewer systems, and vency would devastate the state responsible for the operation and an over taxed and deteriorating and the region. maintenance of the City’s sanitary infrastructure. The directed imNewport is a storied city with a sewer collection system, the City’s provement steps and related costs heritage and legacy that few can to the taxpayers may easily exwaste water treatment facility, two match. The nobility of the mansion Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) ceed $100 million. One of the first district, Ocean Drive, the tradition treatment facilities, and storm of many individual projects to be of jazz and folk festivals, internadrain collection system. Both utili- undertaken in the upcoming years tional boating events, internationties are facing critical economic is restoration of main sewer inter- al music festivals, and otherevents, challenges. Under an order from ceptor lines on Thames Street and collectively attract millions of visithe R. I. Department of Health, Wellington Avenue. Engineering design for these tors each year to Rhode Island. As Newport is directed to build a new projects is $394,000. Project man- the host city to so many signifiwater plant in Portsmouth and agement and oversight approxi- cant activities and the curator of upgrade the Newport plant by two critical utilities that service 2014. The preliminary estimated mates $4 million. The subsequent all of Aquidneck Island, Newport construction is projected at $12 project cost is $87 million. The imstands unique as a community pact of this major expense along million. 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Middletown Senior Center An all day St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The morning begins with a traditional Irish breakfast of bangers, Irish sausage, and fadge, grilled potato cakes. There will also be a special corned beef lunch and an afternoon tea with multiple varieties of Irish soda breads. Next on the calendar is the spring card party, March 24 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Assorted desserts, coffee, tea and wine will be served. There will be a Penny Social, raffles and door prizes. Admission is $4. The Middletown Senior Center is located at 650 Green End Avenue, Middletown. For more information on programs call 849-8823.
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This week’s artist: Leslie Berenson, Painter What has been your artistic inspiration? My experiences traveling. When did you feel you were going to be an artist? Since I was a little girl, I was creating art for friends and family. I even won in an art show when I was seven. Where did you study? The Art Institute of Boston. Has art always been at the center of your professional career? In a way. After graduating from the Art Institute, I worked in the fashion industry for more than 20 years. What was your experience in the world of haute couture? I held a position as creative director for nearly 10 years working and directing photo shoots for fashion catalogs. That’s what led to my travels to beautiful places — from Sedona to Hawaii to the Caribbean and Floridian Islands. How would you best describe your paintings? It has been compared to the impressionistic style of the “old masters” imbued with a touch of fantasy. Where do you paint? Thanks to my husband, I have a beautiful house on a peninsula with a studio full of windows overlooking the waters of Boston harbor. We also winter in Florida, so I paint while we’re there, too. How do you get in the mood for working in your studio? I have to paint to music. Usually I listen to the classics or opera. I’ve been
“Perfect Afternoon,” above, will be among the more than three dozen paintings that will be presented at Leslie Berenson’s gallery show at Sheldon Fine Art.
thinking of experimenting soon and turning on some jazz. I wonder if it will change my painting style? If you could spend an afternoon with any artist who would it be? Claude Monet Future goal: To teach painting to handicapped children at the Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover. I’m just beginning to do so. How many canvases do you work on at a time? A minimum of 3 to 5 are in progress at any given time. I’m always going back and adding a detail here or there. It is a very difficult process to say goodbye to a canvas. Favorite way to relax: Painting of course, but also inshore fishing. I enjoy the solitude of fishing on the ocean, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Biggest fish tale: Growing up, my family would go summer vacations to New Hampshire. One year, I remember having this little, red plastic fishing pole with a fake fly. I got up early in the morning, and went out to the water and I caught this really big trout. The pond had been stocked and I guess I caught the prize trout; everyone really ribbed my dad about it. -- LT WHERE TO VIEW HER WORK Sheldon Fine Art, 59 America’s Cup Avenue, located at historic Bowen’s Wharf, open daily 10 a.m -6 p.m. Artist reception on Saturday, March 20, from 5 -7 p.m.
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Pay-as-you-throw pitched By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – Could a pay-asyou-thow trash system be coming to Newport? That’s one of the issues that was discussed when City Council members met on Monday for a public workshop with representatives from the Public Services Department and Clean City Program. Waste Zero, a manufacturer of pay-as-you-throw bags also presented an introduction to their services and how a program might be implemented in Newport. Councilors were wary of the plan given the bredth of the city’s infrastructure needs and expressed concern over adding what they said could be perceived as a new tax.
But the discussion is just beginning, and proponents say that it could actually save many households in their trash collection costs. According to state mandate, Newport must meet a 35 percent recycling rate by the year 2012. The city’s current recycling rate is just 22.98 percent. City Manager Edward F. Lavallee framed the workshop as an opportunity to educate the council and the public on how to create an equitable and sustainable model to deal with the city’s trash system. Neighboring Middletown implemented a pay-as-you-throw model last year and leads the state in recycling. A full recap of the workshop is available online at Newport Now, www.newport-now.com.
Sullivan School Recognized as a Leader in the RI School Breakfast Program By Andrea E. McHugh NEWPORT – The Dr. Michael H. Sullivan School in Newport, grades pre-K-5, was presented with the School Breakfast Excellence Award Thursday by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Sullivan is only the second school in the state to be granted this honor. “We’re very excited,” beamed Sullivan’s principal Maria Mare-Schultz. “We’re doing everything that has to be done to get the kids ready to learn. There are a lot of times we think we’re the bestkept secret around, and the secret is getting out. We beat the odds every day, we really do.” The award, which includes a $1,000 prize, recognizes the school for reaching a 50% participation rate in its breakfast program, which feeds between 130-140 students daily. Andrew R. Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, says that while every school in the state is required to provide breakfast, the Sullivan School participation rate is double compared to other schools in Rhode Island. He credits the combined leadership of Principal Mare-Schultz, Newport Public Schools Superintendent John H. Ambrogi and the quality, taste and nutritional value
(Back Row: Left to Right) Maria Mare-Schulz, Principal of the Dr. Michael H. Sullivan School; Steve Carey, RI Department of Education; Andrew Schiff, CEO, RI Community Food Bank; Solange Morrissette, General Manager of Sodexo School Services; Dr. John Ambrogi, Newport School Superintendent and Jo Gaines, Chairman of the Newport School Committee.
of the meals provided by Sodexo. “So it kind of has this snowball effect, that when the food is delicious and kids are actually given the time to eat in the morning, more and more kids participate and it takes care of the problem of kids coming to school hungry,” says Schiff. In his view, students who skip breakfast lose momentum by 10 a.m., affecting everything from their metabolism to their focus and ultimately, ability to learn. Reaching the students is the most difficult challenge, says Schiff. If made more convenient, Schiff estimates that 70-80% of students state-wide would take part in breakfast programs. Principal Mare-Schultz says she will allocate the $1,000, made possible thanks, in part, to sponsorship support by United Natural Foods in Providence, to augment the Backpack Program, an initia-
tive run by the Newport Family and Child Opportunity Zone Family Center that sends food home with students over the weekend. “This is a 94% poverty school. We have a lot of working poor here and things trickle down,” explains Mare-Schultz. “It’s tenuous as to whether these students will get three squares a day.” Michael J. Cerio, Communications Manager for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, says the organization is hoping to recognize up to 20 schools with the award within the next year. Each day, approximately 20,000 Rhode Island school children receive free or reduced-priced school breakfast, and schools that attain the 50% participation rate, as Sullivan School has, will be eligible for the $1,000 award. “All it takes is little tweaks to take that next step,” says Cerio, “and this is fantastic.”
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mandated improvements to water division facilities) will be borne by residents outside of city that benefit from the its infrastructure. The full resolution follows below. A report by the city adminisNEWPORT – It’s something that tration is expected sometime in families and individuals are doing the next few weeks. across the country: Sitting down with their bills, what’s due, and trying to figure out how in the world they’re going to make ends meet. Pretty soon, it’s something that the City of Newport will also be doing. With an aging and over-stressed NEWPORT – A proposal to esinfrastructure, it’s hard not to find areas where the city isn’t facing tablish an ordinance allowing major repairs and major costs. valet parking in the city’s busy Across the city, roads are in rough downtown area was continued shape, sewer lines are crumbling, until next month pending a more and seawalls have succumbed to thorough review by city staff. According to City Manager Edthe waves. And that doesn’t even include the potential price tag as- ward F. Lavallee, the valet ordisociated with a proposed new nance – on the docket for its first elementary school currently be- reading at last night’s City Council ing discussed. Tallying it all up is a meeting – had yet to be reviewed by various city departments, indaunting task. But City Council members on cluding planning and police. “This product is strictly a prodWednesday resolved to put it all in order, on one page, and in time for uct of the solicitor’s office,” reported City Solicitor Joseph Nicholson, the upcoming budget season. In a resolution sponsored by who said that it had been placed Councilors Kathryn E. Leonard and on the agenda with the anticipaStephen C. Waluk, projects like the tion that some changes would be federally mandated improvements made. City Councilor Stephen C. Waluk to the city’s water infrastructure are paired along side others like was the first to ask if perhaps the the $14 million emergency repair ordinance should be pushed back to the Long Wharf sewer main last in order to give stakeholders more time to weigh in on the proposal. summer, as reason for pause. Specifically, he expressed con“There are so many expenditures that are within our debt sys- cerns about the time limits contem now, and so many more that tained therein; under the prowe anticipate, but nobody’s done posal, valet service would only be a real analysis of what… our debt- allowed to operate between the hours of 6 p.m. and 1 a.m. Waluk to-income ratio is,” said Leonard. And while much of the city’s said that he has spoken with some outstanding, and potential future business owners who have exdebt, is being footed by Newport pressed a desire to see that timetaxpayers, Councilor Stephen R. frame extended from 9 a.m. until Coyne noted that some of the 1 a.m. projects coming due (like the EPA-
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Greening Newport NEWPORT – There’s a curious trash bid outside of City Hall that prompted more than one passerby to stop, open the slot, and peer
inside. The bin, known in the industry as a Big Belly Solar Compactor, is made by a company named Big Belly Solar. According to Clean City Program Coordinator Kristin Littlefield, the newfangled recepticle can hold five times the amount of trash than a normal trash bin. It’s operated by a solar panel on the top, which when the trash reaches a certain level, triggers an arm which compacts the contents. Needless to say, the bid comes with a daunting price tag, and Littlefield said that at this point, it’s more of a novelty than anything else, and is not costing the city a dime. Regardless, “It’s kind of a cool thing to put out there,” she said.
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Council OKs $20 million bond for sewer repairs By Tom Shevlin
CSO controls at the city’s various outflow areas. This draft CAP NEWPORT – City Council mem- once finalized will be the basis of bers last night voted to authorize a judicial consent order between the administration to issue up to EPA and the city regarding long$20 million in revenue bonds or terrm CSO control compliance. notes for needed improvements to Two of the tasks in the CAP are the Thames Street and Wellington the improvement projects for the Avenue sewer interceptors, and Thames Street and the Wellington other improvements directly relat- Avenue sanitary sewer interceped to its combined sewer overflow tors. The CAP has detailed that the (CSO) corrective action plan. The action does not mean that design and construction of the the money will be spent, nor does Wellington Avenue replacement it specify an exact cost for the re- will be completed by March 31, pairs. Those decisions are left up to 2010 and ApriI 30, 2011, respecthe City Council. What it does do tively. The Thames Street intercepis set the table for the city to act tor rehabilitation is detailed that quickly when the project is ready the design and construction will be completed to begin. by August 31, “The authoriza2010 and June tion to borrow is What I think this 30, 2011, respecjust that authoricommunity needs to tively. zation to borrow Earlier this fall not to spend it,” do is to say to the EPA said City Manand other organiza- in September, ager Edward F. tions is…here are the the city awarded a contract for Lavallee. “It’s immandates we have portant that the been given and here’s design services CH2M Hill funding be in what our ability is to with to prepare conplace for when pay,” struction bidthe mandated Councilor Kate Leonard ding documents i m p rove m e nt s based on the are ready to go.” According to Lavallee, over the recommended design for each last several months, the city has sewer interceptor. Preliminary esbeen meeting with RI Department timates pin the construction cost of Environmental Management at $2 million for the Wellington (RIDEM) and the Environmental Avenue interceptor, and $ 8 million Protection Agency (EPA) Region I for the cast in place lining of the representatives in order to clarify Thames Street interceptor. The ordinance request to borthe framework of the approach the city will proceed with in order row up to $20 million is due to the to achieve compliance with feder- design for each project not being finalized for bidding. According to ally mandated CSO policies. EPA forwarded to the city on Lavallee, the city will only borrow Sept. 30, 2009 a draft Corrective the amount necessary for the inAction Plan (CAP) to implement terceptor improvements and any
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what our ability is to pay,” she said. It was a point well taken by Lavallee, who said that the city is doing all that it can to seek outside assistance through both state and federal grants, and by looking into extending out the debt structure over a longer period of time. But, he added, this is a problem that has been recognized as a problem for years, and it has fallen upon this council and this administration to deal with it. “We have inherited this
duty,” he said. Councilor Charles Y. Duncan agreed. “This problem has been covered up for years,” he said. “So now the time has come to pay for this mess. I hate to say it but I’m going to have to vote for this…because there’s no other option.” Added Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano: “I’m going to hold my nose and vote for it.”
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School Plan Cont. Among those were the pros and cons of the more simple rectangular and T-shaped designs which would not require moving Dexter Street. According to Wernick, it would save roughly $164,000 to re-route Dexter Street, which is a part of the proposed “wing-shaped” design the committee has been considering for the last several months. Under the rectangular design, an additional $495,000 could also be saved based on more modest exterior treatment. But in the end, there would be no significant savings when it comes down to the final construction cost, Wernick said. And, she cautioned, the educational environment could suffer due to interior layout restrictions inherrent to such a plan. In a simple “T-shaped” design, on the other hand, $524,000 would be saved in exterior costs, with $164,000 saved by maintaining the current path of Dexter Street. Overall, the T-shape would save roughly $1 million in overall construction costs, Wernick said. “Keeping square footage low is really the best bet for keeping costs down,” she said. In each plan, the rough cost per square foot would come to $173.07. Overall costs for the rectangular design would come to roughly $35.4 million; the T-shape design would cost an estimated $34.28 million; and the recommended “wing-shape” design would come to $35.2 million. And while the recommended design would cost more, it would also creat more opportunities for play space, help define the building into two distinct schools, and help calm traffic around the school by adding a light bow to Dexter
other improvements to the sewer system identified by work proceeding as part o f the CAP . But some on the council still expressed reservations about the request. Councilwoman Kathryn E. Leonard, for example, took a shot at the very core of the issue. “What I think this community needs to do is to say to the EPA and other organizations is…here are the mandates we have been given and here’s
Street, Wernick said. But, she added, after the state approval is granted, there will inevitably be changes. “We will always be tweaking; we will always be changing,” Wernick said. As with Thompson Middle School, the public will have significant input into the design, she added. In fact, the only thing that won’t be able to change is the program details and the timeline, according to Dr. John H. Ambroggi, superintendent of the Newport School Department. And the cost, according to Wernick may come down as her team begins to develop the project more substantially. “This is about the budget,” she said. “And I think you can see that this is about where the budget is going to be.” In the end, Wernick suggested that for the purpose of submitting the Stage 2 application, the committee submit the originally recommended design at a price of $35.2 million. All but School Committee member Hugo DeAcentis agreed. “It’s not that I’m opposed to this plan, I just don’t think it’s ready,” he said, advocating for more public incput. “There was a lot of strategizing for Thompson,” she said. “There was a lot of planning for that campaign.” The same, she said, would be needed to convince the public that this new school is needed. “$35 million is going to be a tough sell,” said Committee member Robert Leary. But, he added, “I think Newporters are entitled to an up-or-down vote.” If approved by RIDE, the plan could be put to voters on a November ballot.
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Calendar Wednesday March 17
A Mass in honor of St. Patrick begins at 8 a.m., St. Augustin’s Church, Carroll Avenue Artful Readers Program combines reading and an art activity, parents, caregivers and children, ages 2 to 5, Newport Art Museum, Griswold House, 11 a.m., $8 non-members, $5 members, free for accompanying adult, 848-2787 Great Decisions Lecture Series “The Global Financial Crisis,” sponsored by the Newport Council for International Visitors, 7 p.m., free, Newport Public Library, 847-5196, www.newportciv.org
Thursday March 18
Screening of the film “The Irish Country House,” 6 p.m., free and open to the public, Redwood Library, 847-0292 The Tournees Festival New French film, “I’ve Loved You So Long,” a story of struggle and salvation, by Philippe Claudel will screen, 7 p.m., O’Hare Academic Center, Salve Regina University, free and open to the public, 3412327, www.salve.edu/frenchfilm/ “The Buddhist Four Noble Truths” Talks will focus on the Buddhist Four Noble Truths: Suffering, the causes of suffering, cessation of suffering and the path to cessation, 7:30 p.m. Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham Street, (building behind sanctuary), doccaso@hotmail.com
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Friday March 19
Little Bits O’Humor Newport’s Award-winning comedy improv troupe will entertain you with limericks, leprechauns and laughs created on the spot, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org Pirates and Scoundrels History Walking Tour See where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited and where criminals were put on trial and punished, 11:30 a.m., 75-minute tour departs from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, Thames Street, $12, 841-8770 “Oklahoma!” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical presented by Swanhurst Chorus, 6:30 p.m., reservations advised, Fenner Hall, 682-1630
Saturday March 20
“The Irish Hours” Live coverage of the parade begins on 1540 WADK radio program, 11 a.m.
Family Games Day Enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon playing board games as a family or with other children, snacks and prizes, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m, for children ages 6 and up, Newport Public Library, free event, 8478720, ext. 204
All Saints Academy Spring Tea Traditional tea menu, door prizes and silent auction, 2-4 p.m., St. Lucy’s Parish Hall, 915 West, Main “Oklahoma!” Road, Middletown, tickets are Swanhurst Chorus’ final perfor$10, all proceeds benefit the All mance of the Rodgers and Ham- Saints Academy Tuition Assismerstein’s Broadway musical, 6:30 tance Fund, 848-4300 or emailing p.m., reservations advised, Fenner smiguel@allsaintsacademy.org. Hall, 682-1630 Common Fence Music Series Antje Duvekot, born in Germany, learned English in part by listening to folk music, doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m., Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, $20, 683-5085, www. commonfencemusic.org “An Irish Dream” An evening of Celtic song will be presented by the Irish soprano, Emma-Kate Tobia, 8 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church, West Main Road, Middletown, free-will offering to benefit the Newport Irish Heritage Association, www.aohnewport.org “Little Bits O’Humor” Newport’s Award winning-comedy improv troupe will entertain you with limericks, leprechauns and laughs created on the spot, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, but mention Irish Heritage Month and get $5 off, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org
Sunday March 21
The Tournees Festival New French film, “The Grocer’s Son,” on rediscovering life and love by Eric Guirado will screen, Annual Awareness Rally Concerned citizens for peace and 2 p.m., O’Hare Academic Center, Salve Regina University, free and a sustainable economy are encouraged to rally, noon, Washing- open to the public, 341-2327, ton Square, for more information www.salve.edu/frenchfilm/
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“Great Gatsby” Screening A showing of the 1974 film, 2 p.m., Newport Public Library, advance registration suggested, 847-8720
Traditional Irish Music Session Live traditional Irish music hosted by A. O. Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright, 5-9 p.m., Fastnet Pub, One Broadway. 845-9311, www.thefastnetpub.com.
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p.m., Rosecliff, 847-1000, www. newportmansions.org The Tournees Festival New French film, “The Beaches of Agnes,” a cinematic memoir, by Agnes Varda will screen, 7 p.m., O’Hare Academic Center, Salve Regina University, free and open to the public, 341-2327, www. salve.edu/frenchfilm/
Wednesday March 24
Career Fair Event is geared for those entering the job market, considering career changes or continuing their education at the graduate level, 1-4 p.m., Rodgers Recreation Center, Webster Street, Salve Regina University, 341-2203
Great Decisions Lecture Series “The Global Financial Crisis,” “Benjamin Franklin” Discussion presented by Dr. Mark Blyth, professor at Brown University, sponThe Book Discussion Group always welcomes new members, 7 sored by the Newport Council for p.m., free, Jamestown Philomeni- International Visitors, 7 p.m., free, an Library, 26 North Rd., 423-7280 Newport Public Library, 847-5196, www.newportciv.org
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Tuesday March 23
Archaeological findings from Thames Street “Old and Broken”: A Newport Merchant and the (Mis)Fortunes of War, talk to be given by James Garman, sponsored by the Newport Restoration Foundation, 5:30 p.m., $5 admission, Rough Point, $5, 849-7300, www.newportrestoraton.org Noreen Stonor Drexel Preservation Lecture “The Rest of Your Life: Preserving Places Beyond the Immediate Threat,” discussion of case studies that illustrate how gaining protection for an historic neighborhood is only the first step in preserving it, presented by the city of Newport and the Preservation Society of Newport County, 6:30
Especially for Kids Beach Bounce Children’s play center for ages 2 to 10, Easton’s Beach Rotunda, Memorial Blvd., also available for private parties and group rentals, 845-5813, www.cityofnewport. com Birds, Trails and More Seven miles of hiking trails in the 300-acre wildlife refuge, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 846-2577; www. normanbirdsanctuary.org Save the Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium The facility features 14 tanks and
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exhibits showcasing some 150 species that call Narragansett Bay home, educators answer questions and guide activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays through April, Easton’s Beach, Memorial Blvd., $5 non-members, free for Save the Bay members and children 3 and under, 272-3540, ext. 133; www.savebay.org
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Naval War College Museum Permanent exhibits on the Navy in the Narragansett Bay area, handicapped accessible, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, free and open to the public, , 686 Cushing Rd., Newport, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; photo ID must be presented for all visitors 18 and older, 841-2101
Redwood Library The nation’s oldest library, built by architect Peter Harrison, circa 1748-1750, a National Historic Landmark, art gallery displays, sculpture and changing exhibits, including a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, tours 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, building open11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, free, donations always Newport Art Museum welcome, 847-0292; www.redPermanent collection of con- woodlibrary.org temporary and historic works in the restored stick-style Griswold House, a National Historic Landmark. Museum open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, open most Monday holidays. 76 Bellevue Ave., $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 military, students with Cadeaux du Monde valid ID, free museum members, Rhode Island artist, T.M. Dyer will children under 5; admission by give an informal gallery talk on donation Saturdays, 848-8200, how he conceives and executes his unique trompe l’oeil abstract www.newportartmuseum.org pen and ink work. Basically selftaught, his work invites the eye Prescott Farm to see a two-dimensional plane Farm buildings, landscape from transformed into a three-dimen18th century, restored 1812 wind- sional one. He will also showcase mill, site of a significant Revolu- a selection of his unique pen and tionary War event, feed the ducks ink abstracts including his most and geese at the pond, grounds recent work Hardened Heart. Free open year round free of charge; event. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday to SaturWHERE: 26 Mary St., Newport day, June to Sept.; guided tours of mill, $4 adults, free for under 12, WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 847-6230,newportrestoration.org 11 MORE INFO: 848-0550; www.cadeauxdumonde.com Preservation Society of Newport DeBlois Gallery Take a journey back in time at one of America’s premier collections Through March 26: “Step On It,” of historic house museums. Find the annual multi-media Open a world of exceptional elegance Show will feature local and reand inspiration in architecture, gional artists with an interpretaart, interior design and land- tion of the theme. The exhibition will be judged and prizes scapes and awarded. explore 250 years of American history, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 5 p.m. houses WHERE: 138 Bellevue Ave. WHEN: Noon-5 p.m. Tuesday to & grounds close; The Breakers is open daily; Marble House and The Sunday Elms open weekends and holi- MORE INFO: 846-8439, 846-5681, days, through April 2; The Break- www.debloisgallery.com
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Calendar COnt. Jamestown Arts Center Through March 29: “Collaboration 10” a group art installation of 12 inch square works of art reflecting the creative community. WHERE: 47 Conancius Ave., Jamestown MORE INFO: 662-6163; www.jamestownartcenter.org Newport Art Museum Through March 28: “Windows To Our Soul: Portraits in Charcoal” in the Wright Gallery. Through April 4: “Newportant People: Watercolors by William Heydt. Through May 24: Annual Members Juried Exhibition features an exhibit of regional contemporary art in a multitude of media including painting, watercolor prints, drawings, pastels, three-dimensional, photography, video and mixed media. Museum open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, open most Monday holidays 76 Bellevue Ave., $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 military, students with
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Sheldon Fine Art View several new original paintings by artist Ernee Way. Her New England landscapes and coastal scenes have gained her widespreadrecognition and recent acclamation in Best of America Oil Artists publication for 2009. WHERE: 59 America’s Cup Ave., Newport WHEN: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily MORE INFO: 849-0030
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John Hiatt, George Thorogood among first acts announced for Sunset Music Series NTW Staff Report NEWPORT – No, it isn’t too soon to be setting your summer plans. The Newport Yachting Center has announced that four awardwinning headliners offering an eclectic mix of music have already been secured for this summer’s 13th Annual Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series. Boz Scaggs, John Hiatt and the Combo, CAKE, and bad-to-the-bone George Thorogood & the Destroyers are all scheduled to take the stage under the tent in downtown Newport this summer. According to organizers, Thorogood’s addition represents a bit of a coup for the music series. “We’ve been trying to secure George Thorogood for years so we’re excited he’s agreed to play,” said Michele Maker Palmieri, General Manager of the Newport Yachting Center. “And we’re expecting as much success with CAKE as we’ve experienced in the past with Guster and Collective Soul as each has a similar fan base,” she added. “There is also no reason to expect anything less than the large and enthusiastic crowds which have welcomed Boz and John Hiatt to our venue in the past.” But that’s not all music lovers can expect this summer from the popular Sunset Music Series. Organizers are busy working to book additional acts, with the goal of securing a total of eight or nine concerts aimed at satisfying the eclectic tastes of all of Newport’s summer visitors. Tickets for Boz Scaggs, John Hiatt and The Combo, CAKE, and George Thorogood & The Destroyers are already available for sale online. Tiered pricing tickets for all shows can be purchased on-line at www.newportwaterfrontevents. com by using the ClicknPrint system which offers the benefit of “at home” ticket printing. In addition, those interested in tickets can call the Newport Yachting Center Box Office at (401) 846-1600. The Newport Yachting Center
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Susan F. Cooper, Director of Recreation for the City of Newport, has been selected to receive the prestigious Outstanding Professional Award from the Neag School of Education Alumni Society of the University of Connecticut. Cooper earned a B.S. degree in 1975 from the Neag School in Recreation Service. She began her career as a Program Director for Simsbury, Conn. and later, in 1984 she was named Director of Recreation in Mansfield, Conn. In 1990 she moved to Newport where she became the Director of Recreation and Public Services. In 1996 Newport named her the Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. In 2007 she was named the Director of Recreation.
Navy League honors “Knobby” Walsh
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Wearing his first St. Patrick’s Day hat in Newport Hospital, just a day after entering the world, Becket Robert Snyder is getting in the mood for the holiday in a green smocked hat courtesy of the Newport Hospital Auxiliary. His parents are Lorna Breault Snyder and Jeff Snyder of Little Compton. Maternal Grandparents are Cecelia and Robert Breault of Portsmouth
Master Chief Edward Walsh was the honored recipient of the Newport Navy League Council’s Special Recognition award at a recent meeting. A World War II veteran, retired BMCM “Knobby” Walsh, USN was recognized for his untiring dedication and support to the Navy and the Navy League in Newport. He has represented the council in greeting visiting Navy ships, attending local graduations and special events, and has been a member of the Newport Council’s Board of Directors for years.
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Mike Slein, President Newport Council Navy League, and Captain Steve Shinego, USN present Silver Plate to BMCM Edward “Knobby” Walsh, USN (Ret) for his dedicated service to the Navy League and the Navy.
Navy Base Gate Closure Because of a special exercise, the vehicular traffic gates to the Newport Navy Base will be closed for a portion of the afternoon on Thursday, March 24. People are encouraged to avoid optional trips to the base on that afternoon.
Newport Navy League recognizes Community Affiliates The Newport County Council, Navy League of the United States, recently held a new member reception to welcome members who joined the council during the July – December 2009 time frame. As part of the evening event, held at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, the council recognized new Community Affiliate members; the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina and the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SNEDIA), a group of 40 companies. Captain Steve Shinego, USN, the director of the Command Training Department at Surface Warfare Officers School represented the Commanding Officer, Captain Neil Parrott, and gave a presentation of the continuum of training provided to the Navy Surface Warfare Officers. The Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating our citizens about the importance of sea power to the US National Security and supporting the men and women of the sea services and their families. Membership is open to all except those serving on active duty. For more information, call Mike Slein at 855-5097 or 847-7201.
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IN MEMORIAM
Steven Patrick Barlow, of Newport, died March 10, 2010. Helen R. Holland, of Newport, died March 7, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the St. Clare Home, 309 Spring Street, Newport. Eileen (Glynn) Houde, of Portsmouth, the wife of the late Joseph L. Houde, died March 7, 2010. William H. “Jay” Humphrey, Jr., of Portsmouth, the husband of Katherine “Kammy” (Merriman) Humphrey, died March 9, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals, Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Earl M. Johnston, of Portsmouth, the husband of Pearl Holm Johnston and the late Mary Louise (Anthony) Johnston, died March 6, 2010. He was a U.S. Navy veteran for 30 years serving in World War II, Korea and Viet Nam. Donations in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services Hospice Care of Newport and Bristol Counties, Portsmouth. Charles Romano, of Middletown and Vermont, the longtime companion of Gale Palladino, died March 8, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 1485 North Main Street, Providence. Pamela Royality, of Newport, the wife of Newton Royality, died March 7, 2010. Benjamin O. Valles, of Portsmouth, the husband of Matilda C. Valles, died March 4, 2010. He served in World War II as a Merchant Marine Sailor. Dorothy “Doris” (Charwinsky) Wendt, of Middletown, the wife of Russell Wendt, died February 28, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made the Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund, Wyatt Road, Middletown. Aquidneck Island Proudly Supports Local Community Service Organizations Visitors Welcome Elks Lodge Bellevue Avenue Kiwanis Club Best Western Mainstay First and Third Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Lions Club Newport Hyatt Third Wednesday Rotary Clubs Newport Atlantic Beach Club Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Middletown Best Western Mainstay Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. Portsmouth Valley View Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
GO VIKINGS! The Rogers High School cheerleaders recently placed second in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Cheer Championship. They were awarded silver medals in the small divisions’ competition category.
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Love Seat
Chair
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