Newport This Week - August 4, 2010 by Tom Shevlin

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Lifeguard teams from as far away as New York competed this week in the 34th Newport Invitational Lifeguard Contest at Easton’s Beach. (Photos by Tom Shevlin)

Planners, Service Providers Eye Surplus Navy Land By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT— The road to developing 225 acres of surplus Navy land on Aquidneck Island’s western shores began here last week in earnest, with a gathering of community stakeholders for a mid-day presentation at CCRI and a private trolley tour. Winding their way through Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth, leaders from Aquidneck Island’s nonprofit sectors toured each of the sites now listed on the federal register for redevelopment. In Newport, they saw firsthand the possibilities of the former Naval Hospital, the city’s last remaining undeveloped waterfront parcel located just north of the Point. In Middletown, Braga Road and Defense Highway were focal points – ideally situated, according to planners, for conversion into a network of waterfront parks and bikeways. In Portsmouth, they witnessed views that would make any developer envious at the sites known as Tank Farms 1 and 2. Tina Dolen, executive director of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) mixed her normal proclivity for patience with unencumbered excitement. “This is such a stellar opportunity – not only for Aquidneck Island, but for the state of Rhode Island,” she told the roughly 75 in attendance. However, Dolen noted that there is still a lengthy process ahead. It won’t be until the fall of 2011 that any plan for the properties is submitted, and it could be several more months before a review is complete. In all, the process

could stretch anywhere from 1824 months before any re-use plan is approved. Then, the clean-up would have to begin. According to Gregory Preston, deputy director for the Navy’s base realignment and closure (BRAC) office, each of the properties will be restored to the environmental conditions required under their respective zoning. Residential uses, he said, would likely require additional environmental remediation. And while the AIPC has been at the forefront of the redevelopment process, the actual interface with the Navy now falls to the newly created Aquidneck Island Reuse Planning Authority, or AIRPA. Consisting of state, local, and private representatives, the AIRPA will in many ways carry on the work of the AIPC, Dolen said, serving as the point of contact for the island and using the 2005 AIPC West Side Master Plan as a roadmap for re-development. Among the first to be given consideration for the property are homeless service providers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations – representatives from which were well represented during the presentation and accompanying trolley tour. Following her own brief remarks, Dolen, who sits as one of nine exofficio members of the AIRPA, introduced the group’s new property reuse coordinator, Julie Oakley, who outlined the next steps in the process. According to Oakley, interested

See “Navy” on pg. 20

Last Dance at Astors’ By Andrea E. McHugh NEWPORT, R.I. – Marking the end of era, the last couple to celebrate their wedding at Astors’ Beechwood Mansion this past Saturday evening closed a nearly 30-year chapter in the revered property’s public history. Not long afterWilliam Backhouse Astor, Jr. (grandson of John Jacob Astor) purchased Beechwood, one of Bellevue Avenue’s most esteemed residences, in 1881, he commissioned famed architect William Morris Hunt to renovate the already splendid manse. Boasting 19,000-square feet, a gilded ballroom and rolling lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the 39-room mansion became an idyllic setting for “The Mrs. Astor’s” many social engagements. A century later, in 1981, Robert Milligan bought the property with a partnership and opened Astors’ to the public for tours, performances and private celebrations, chief among them, weddings, welcoming thousands of visitors through their grand doors year after year. Milligan married his wife, Lace, at the mansion and in 2008, Mr. Milligan’s son Chris, tied the knot there as well. This past January, however, billionaire software magnate and avid sailor Lawrence J. Ellison purchased Beechwood for $10.5 million. Milligan was able to honor contracted weddings through the agreed upon date. For countless couples world-

Astors’ Beechwood has been one of Newport’s most popular wedding destinations for years. The 19,000-square foot manse was purchased earlier this year by Silicon Valley billionaire and America’s Cup syndicate head Larry Ellison.

wide, Astors’ Beechwood will always be the treasured site where they spent their first day as man and wife. “Over the 30 years, we’ve had such incredible employees who have enriched our lives and contributed to amazing, memorable moments for thousands of people,” remarked Lace. She predicts the Ellisons will be “wonderful homeowners and great ambassadors for this beautiful community.” The Milligans also say, looking back, that they are proud of establishing the Beechwood Foundation during their tenure, which shared improvisational theater workshops and music and dancing events with the public. “We are filled with excitement about the new chapter of Beechwood,” says Lace, adding with a sentimental intonation, “We’ll always have a place in our heart for this incredible, historical home.

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NEWPORT — Over the past two months, there have been several meetings regarding “issues along Broadway” and beyond. Concerns over unlawful behavior, including panhandling, public intoxication and loitering were explored as well as heartfelt discussions about the less fortunate individuals who walk a steady a path, daily up and down Broadway. At the most recent meeting, led by Stephen Brady a commercial property owner on Broadway, he began by saying; “Our neighborhood has had its precious street overtaken. The stories I’ve heard over the past three or four weeks have opened my eyes, even wider. I don’t have all the answers, the stories are so detailed and true to heart, we have to try to make some changes.” In order to explain how some of those changes might be facilitated Municipal Judge Russell Jackson, the City Solicitor, Joe Nicholson and the City Manager, Ed Lavallee, were in attendance. Mr. Nicholson cited a 1999 U.S. Supreme Court case where anti-loitering laws were deemed unconstitutional. However, he said drinking and sleeping in public remains illegal in Newport. Judge Jackson said that, as it regards repeat offenders, the municipal court has created a “Diversion Program” which directs individuals to work with representatives from Newport County Community Mental Health , CODAC or Turning Ministries. When City Manager Edward F. Lavallee addressed the roomful of residents, he commented; “What you’re doing here is laudable. Symptoms have to be dealt with for those who are creating this difficult situation. We need to look at increasing enforcement and penalties proportional to the offenses. There are a small number of people who are compromising the majority.” Also in attendance were four city

See “Broadway” on page 15

TO GO BROADWAY MEETING WHAT: Neighborhood meeting on Broadway WHEN: TUESDAY, AUG. 9 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Newport Police Station All meetings are free and open to anyone who has questions or concerns regarding the Broadway corridor. To follow this story, visit us at www.Newport-Now.com.

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AROUND TOWN

Newport Welcomes The Royal School of Church Music in America

By Meg O’Neil NEWPORT – If you’re walking by Ochre Court over the next couple of days don’t be surprised if you hear stunning youthful harmonies stealing through the windows of the mansion. For the first time ever, The Royal School of Church Music in America (RSCM), is holding a weeklong summer training course in Rhode Island. Newport is lucky enough to be hosting the prestigious group of choral singers comprised of girls and boys between the ages of 9-17. Priscilla Rigg, Music Director of St. Luke’s of East Greenwich and manager of the summer course says, “There are 12 on the campus of Salve Regina Uni of these programs across the coun- versity before their three perfortry. It’s an achievement program mances this week. The first is at Trinthat America inherited from Eng- ity Church, on Wednesday, Aug. 4, land over 80 years ago. This is the at 5 p.m., followed by a Friday show first time that one has ever been at Emmanuel Church, on the corner of Dearborn and Spring streets, held in Rhode Island.” “The RSCM is just about the also at 5 p.m. The final performance best and most fun youth program is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sunday around,” adds Anne Marie Richards, morning at Emmanuel Church. This the new rector of Trinity Church. talented group of youngsters, from “As we rebuild our music program, all over the Northeast, filled every we’ll use it at Trinity.” The highly tal- inch of space in Ochre Court with ented choir of 41 members ,with 16 their strong voices at rehearsal. boys and 25 girls from six different Come see them perform and treat states, has been holding rehearsals yourself to the youthful power of a in the drawing room of Ochre Court truly talented choir. OMS_NTW_1x4_Layout 1 7/30/10 11:15 AM P

To Go: When and Where: Wednesday, Aug. 4, Trinity Church, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, Emmanuel Church, 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, Emmanuel Church, 10 a.m. *Admission is free and open to the public.

Members of the prestigious Royal School of Church Music practice at Ochre Court on Monday .(Photos by Meg O’Neil)

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A chance encounter with a German cyclist on his way to Steeltown By Tom Shevlin MIDDLETOWN – It was hard not to take notice of Christian Boehm on Sunday. Riding a heavily customized cross bike outfitted with four saddlebags, GPS device, and map, he was stopped outside of the Atlantic Beach Club when we flagged him down. Us: “You look like you’re on one heck of a trip.” Boehm: “Yes, but just for recreation.” “Where are you headed?” “Pittsburgh,” he replies. Boehm, who hails from Hessin, Germany, had just pedaled his way down from Boston by way of Plymouth. He had traveled to Sachuest Point in search of a campsite, and was planning on spending the day on Monday resting his legs on the beach. By Tuesday, he was expected to head out on the Block Island Ferry, bound for Point Judith, then on to New York, Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Penn., and ultimately Pittsburgh, where he has relatives. Staying in hotels where he needed to, camping out the rest of the way, Boehm said he hoped to reach his final destination by the end of August.

Off on a little vacation, Christian Boehm says he plans on biking to Pittsburgh. (Photo by Michelle Palazzo)

When we spotted him, he was on to Plan B for the night. It turns out, an Internet site had incorrectly labeled the Meadowlark and Paradise campgrounds as tent-friendly. (They aren’t.) So, with the closest available site the Melville Campgrounds in Portsmouth, and only 20 minutes to spare until the park office closed for the night, we offered him a ride; he

obliged; and off we went. It turns out Boehm, age 32, had spent 10 years in the German army and had recently left to study social sciences. With his thesis done for the year, he decided to venture to Boston and set out on his ambitious, but “leisurely” trek. Of course it was nice to meet him and we wish the best in his travels.

NAVIGATING THE NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL For the second straight week, thousands of festivalgoers are expected file into Fort Adams State Park on Saturday and Sunday for a seaside concert produced by legendary music producer Gerorge Wein. In the interest of helping those visiting our town how to navigate the crowds, we’re offering up the following tips. What You Can and Can’t Bring YES… Only one small hand held cooler (no larger than 16×12) per person allowed. Maximum size for individual blankets is 8ft.x 10ft. Low-backed chairs only (under 3ft.) to ensure good viewing for your neighbors NO… No glass containers admitted. All coolers will be searched (even pickle/ mayonnaise jars will be confiscated) No alcohol, pets, bikes No beach umbrellas or anything that could obstruct the view of others except at the back of the house where shade items are allowed as space allows. How to Get To and From the Festival Traffic. Parking. Two of the most enduring topics of conversation in Newport in the summer time. Driving If you insist on driving, access by car to the festival can be accomplished, with limited onsite parking available. Parking rates run $12 per vehicle in advance; $15 on festival weekend. To purchase in advance, select parking option during ticket buying process on on eTix. Start a Revolution – Bike to the Fort If you’re more inclined to land, but don’t want to deal with traffic, then hop on a bicycle and follow the blue signs toward Fort Adams. Easy access to the festival can be found by following routes either from Bellevue at Ruggles Avenue, or via Thames Street and Wellington Avenue. Fort Adams is about 2 miles from downtown Newport. There are some hills along the way, but there

are plenty of views as well. Last weekend, the Folk Festival’s bike valet area was overflowing thanks in part to a public relations campaign urging attendees to peddle, rather than drive, to the fort. If you’re in town for the weekend sans-bicycle, Ten Speed Spokes rents them out by the day. Call (401) 847-5609 for reservations. Hop a Ferry If you’re coming from off-island, you would be wise to avoid Newport’s traffic crunch altogether by grabbing the ferry from Jamestown. The Jamestown-Newport Ferry runs throughout the season to Fort Adams, but on festival weekends operates a special schedule. Park along Wolcott Avenue in Jamestown. Make your reservations early. (401) 423- 7157. In-town attendees also have another water-based option. Old Port Marine will be running their water taxi throughout the weekend direct from various points in Downtown Newport straight over to Fort Adams. During the Festivals Oldport will operate from Sayer’s Wharf and Perrotti Park. Festival shuttles are an express run directly to Fort Adams with no other stops along the way. The cost is $10 per person round trip, $5 one way. There is no set schedule, but with 12 boats running, one should arrive every 10-15 minutes. And finally, if you can’t get a ticket but have access to a boat, then head out on the water and set anchor along with the rest of the flotilla that congregates just off Fort Adams to take in the sights and the sounds. Pack a lunch, sunscreen and binoculars. While you won’t be able to enjoy any of the land-side amenities, you’ll probably make some new friends while you’re out there. Depending on your set up, it might just be the best seat in the house. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS YEAR’S CAREFUSION NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL, VISIT WWW.NEWPORTJAZZFEST.COM & Pg. 16 FOR A FULL WEEKEND LINE-UP

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NEWS BRIEFS Ronald McDonald to Visit Library Ronald McDonald will visit the Newport Public Library at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5 in the Lower Level Library Program Room. Ronald’s “Dive into Discovery” Show plunges into the depths of the library to find the treasures that it holds. This 30-minute show is filled with adventure, magic, discovery, audience participation and reading fun. This free program is for children ages 4 and up. No registration is required. Just drop-in. For more information, visit www.newportlibraryri.org or call 847-2720 x 204.

Let Your Heart Move Your Feet

The Andrea Rizzo Foundation’s 9th annual “Walk for the Children” takes place on Sunday, Aug. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at Salve Regina University. The walk is held to help raise funds to benefit children with cancer and special needs at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and in local public schools. The two mile scenic stroll along Cliff Walk is a free event and fun for the whole family. For more information, please call 952-2423 or www. DreasDream.org/events.

Community Arts Survey The Middletown Committee on the Arts is requesting your feedback to help in the development of an Arts Plan that will incorporate the arts into the lives of all Middletown residents. An Arts Survey has been developed that may be completed on-line at www.MiddletownRI.com (click on “Community Arts Survey”). The survey will take only a few minutes to complete. The Middletown Committee on the Arts was recently appointed by Middletown Town Council. The following Middletown residents are members of the committee: Linda Phelan, chair; Amy Cordeiro, vicechair and Susan Woythaler, secretary. Richard Cambra, vice-chair of the Middletown Town Council serves as the liaison between the Arts Committee and the Town Council. If you have any additional questions or suggestions, please contact the Middletown Committee for the Arts at Healcoop@aol.com. The next meeting of the committee will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 10 5-6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Middletown Town Hall on East Main Road. Members of the Middletown community are cordially invited to attend.

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Michele Jemo has been promoted to Senior Vice President at Citizens Bank. She is the National Client Services Head in the Global Transaction Services Division. Jemo joined Citizens in 1980, and has remained with the company for 30 years. She volunteers with the Diabetes Association Walkathon and with Camp Kyle. Jemo lives in Middletown.

That’s Refreshing Newport Mayor JeanMarie Napolitano met Larry Lordi, president, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Northern New England and Barry Bothelo, at right, of Easton’s Beach Snack Bar last week to discuss the ways Coca-Cola has partnered with the City of Newport on its “Live Positively” recycling program and other beach program sponsorships.

Pottery Workshops Allison Randall will be giving a series of demonstrations, lectures and workshops throughout the month of August at Newport Potters Guild. To watch the artist at work, join her in the gallery on Saturday afternoons, Aug. 14, 21, 28 and Sept. 4. Randall will be demonstrating her handbuilding methods from 2-5 p.m. She will present a lecture about the specifics of her wet clay and firing processes on Thursday, Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. Randall will also conduct a two-part workshop on Sunday, Aug. 15 and Aug. 22 from noon until 4 p.m. at the Newport Potters Guild, located at 302 Thames Street. For more information call 619-4880 or visit www.newportpottersguild. com

Common Fence Music Wins Award

Common Fence Music Receives Rhode Island State Council on the Arts General Operating Support for a Three Year Cycle. Common Fence Music, a nonprofit folk and roots music organization, is proud to announce that it was recently awarded Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) General Operating Support. With this support Common Fence Music will be enabled to continue its long tradition of bringing the highest quality music to the community, inspiring future generations of folk and world music enthusiasts. In doing so, RISCA acknowledged: “. . . Common Fence Music’s excellence as a community-based arts organization that presents the highest quality folk, roots and world music. Its concerts and workshops enrich the communities of Aquidneck Island, all of Rhode Island, and New England.” For general information about Common Fence Music performances at the Common Fence Point Community Hall in Portsmouth, and Common Fence Music at Channing Church in Newport, call 6835085, link to the website at www. commonfencemusic.org, or visit the Common Fence Music page on Facebook.

Balloon Magic with Lon Cerel

The Jamestown Philomenian Library invites children to enjoy an enchanting magic show and balloon animal demonstration by Lon Cerel on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 4 – 5 p.m. Lon Cerel is a keen combination of performer, comedian, and magician- the total entertainer. He has been working audiences with skill, wit, and a love of his craft for over two decades. Come to laugh at Lon’s jokes and leave with a special balloon animal of your own!

Weekly fitness classes Adult fitness classes, Mondays, 67 p.m. Aug. 9, Zumba Gold Dance with Cheryl Kearns; August 16 Gentle Yoga with Christopher Carbone; Aug. 23, Salsa & Mambo Dance with Sara Elizabeth Barker Classes will be held on the patio near the Rotunda, inside the Easton’s Beach Rotunda or on the beach. All classes will be held rain or shine, in case of rain, class will be inside. Classes are free of charge, an optional donation is suggested to support the teachers that volunteer their time.

RIFF in Newport

The Rhode Island International Film Festival will be screening numerous films in Newport on Saturday, Aug. 14, as part of the festival. At Salve Regina University’s Bazarsky Hall in the O’Hare Academic Center, “Behind the Hedgerow: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society” will premiere. A High Tea at the Slocum’s will follow. The screening begins at 2 p.m. and is preceded with “One Shoe Blues,” 5 min.; “Pedaco de Papel (Piece of Paper),” 17 min.; and “Two Hours in the Dark,” 35 min. Later that afternoon, films begin at the Opera House Theater at 4 p.m. with “Vivre, jusqu’au bout (Live, ‘til the end)” and “Piano Mania.” At 6:10 p.m., “Mi vida con Carlos (My Life with Carlos)” and at 7:45 p.m. “Waking Sleeping Beauty” will be shown. At 9:30 p.m. is: “En encargado (The one in charge)”; “A repules tortenete (The History of Aviation)”; “The Happiness Salesman”; “Flat Love”; “Reunited”; “IL GIOCO (The Game)” and “The Road Home”. For more information call 8614445 or go to www.RiFilmFest.org

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OPTI INVASION! Hundreds of youth sailors took to the water this week for the USODA New England Championship at Sail Newport. The regatta is expected to be the third largest one-design regatta in the world this year, and provides a surprisingly robust economic shot in the arm. According to a recently released study conducted by the city’s Waterfront Commission, the 2009 USODA regatta accounted for just under $1 million in direct spending into the local economy. The regatta runs through Aug.5. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

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On Saturday, Aug. 14, come join the fun and try your skills at tying knots, baiting, casting, and fish painting at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. To celebrate 107 years of the National Wildlife Refuge system, the first 107 kids receive a mini tackle-box. More information on this event can be found at www. fws.gov/sachuestpoint.

Master Artisans’ Show on the Lawn The Artisans By The Bay will be holding their summer show at the Elks Lodge, at the corner of Bellevue Ave. and Pelham St. on Saturday, Aug. 7, from10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is free. (Please bring a non-perishable food item, we will be donating to the Newport Martin Luther King Center and The Soup Kitchen in Bristol.) More than 25 master artisans will be selling their eclectic art that is unique and affordable. Founded in 2004 the mission of Artisans By The Bay is to provide a venue for contemporary Artisans in the East Bay area and establish an outlet to donate to charitable organizations. For more information call 683-3447.

Newport Police Log During the week, from Sunday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 1 the Newport Police Dept. responded to 527 calls. Of that, 175 were related to motor vehicle violations or accidents. In addition, 57 arrests were made for the following offenses: n Twelve arrests were made for drinking or possession of open containers in public. n Eleven arrests were made for simple assault. n Four arrests were made for possession of narcotics. n Four arrests were made for underage drinking. n Four arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Three arrests were made for larceny under $500. n Two arrests were made for noise violations. n One arrest was made for public urination. n The additional six arrests made for various reasons.

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The Stewardship Board of the United Congregational Church located at the corner of Valley Rd. and Green End Ave. in Middletown is finalizing plans for the Gigantic Annual Flea Market to be held on Saturday, Aug. 28. The event will take place from 9-2 p.m. in the driveway of the church fronting on Valley Rd. Space is available for both the public and church members. For information and to reserve space call the church office at 849-5444 Monday through Friday during office hours 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The Jamestown Philomenian Library invites school-age children to enjoy a hands-on experience with the animals from Biomes Marine Biology Center on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10-11 a.m. A short information session is to be followed by the chance for children to have direct interaction with the marine animals of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean in the tide pools set up right in the library!

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With 40 per cent of Hispanic adults in Rhode Island never having finished high school, the Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center in Newport is bringing attention to the critical English-as-a-Second- Language programs it offers to Newport County adults. As part of those services, participants are offered day and evening classes in Newport, evening classes in Middletown, and EL/Civics education for adults preparing to become US citizens. In addition, high school equivalency classes are offered in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and Tiverton. For more information about the Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center’s ESL and other programs, visit aialc.com or call 847-7171. For Spanish-language referral information, visit Leelngles.com.

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Who doesn’t love a cute mouse? Join NCT’s young ensemble cast at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, as they bring to life the adventures of the second son of Frederick C. Little of New York City (who just happens to be a mouse) in this family favorite about friendship and life lessons. Four outdoor performances: August 5-8, 6 p.m. each day. Bring a blanket or beach chair, and bug spray! Adults $10, Children under 12, $6. More information at 848-0266.

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EDITORIAL BRIDGING THE GAP BridgeFest, the four-day-long celebration of local music that seeks to “bridge” the gap between the landmark Newport folk and jazz festivals, entered into its second year on Monday to strong crowds and rave reviews. Earlier in the afternoon, the Newport Potters Guild paired a special performance by jazz pianist Lois Vaughan with a wine tasting at their Thames Street location, which Guild CEO Louise Korver described as a great success. Vaughan, who has long been a fixture on the city’s music scene, was a driving force in getting the festival off the ground. “We’re hoping for some great crowds this week,” she said following her performance inside the Guild’s airy gallery. And with performances ranging from folk and rock to ska, jazz, Celtic, and blues, there has been something to satisfy just about every musical taste this week. Down at Washington Square, dozens turned out with lawn chairs and picnics in tow for RI Sound, a rock band made up entirely of Navy personnel. Speaking over the music, organizer Mary Wall described the turnout and the early reception as a “great success.” Wall, who recently took over Ben’s Chili Dogs on Broadway has a unique perspective on the week’s events, in many ways bridging the worlds of business, art, and festival production. As the owner of Plan Ahead Events, the organizers behind the Rhode Island Winter Chili Festival, she said that the aim of BridgeFest organizers heading into its second year was to bring the festival to another level. “What we wanted to do was to make this event good for all of the businesses around – all of the innkeepers, all of the shops, all of the restaurants – while also showcasing the abundance of local musical talent we have here in Newport,” she said. Crediting the dedicated work of the volunteers at the Arts & Cultural Alliance, the many businesses that stepped forward wanting to be a part of the event, and the city for lending its support, Wall added that it has been an all-hands-on-deck effort. So far, it appears their hard work is paying off and we hope that BridgeFest continues to grow in the years to come.

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French spelling faux pas To the editor, As a former literacy volunteer, it saddens me to read of the ending of the Literacy Volunteers of Newport County (in a letter to NTW in the July 28 issue). It is difficult to believe that Newport would allow this to happen when so many are in need of learning English. So far as Frend as a “second language,” writers who choose to toss in French phrases should know some of those phrases are listing in Englist dictionaries. One of them is “nouveau (x-pl) riche.” No excuses for the blunder you made in the article, particularly a write-up about a classy lady. Mrs. Shelley D. Graham Washington Street, Newport No excuses here, Shelley. Thank you for bringing the error to our attention.

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NATURE Sachuest: Not Just Another Pretty Spot By Anita Rafael Take two nice beaches – one broad and open and the other small and sheltered – add a huge tract of salt marsh plus a huge private bird sanctuary with some cliffs and ponds, then, off the end of all that tack on a windswept peninsula the size of 234 football fields jutting out into the ocean with spectacular views over glacial rock ledges and the crashing surf, then designate that section of it federally protected land, and what you’ve got is basically Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. The songbirds, waterfowl, coyotes, rabbits, deer, and dozens of other species living by the shoreline at the end of the road past Second Beach in Middletown must think it’s very funny that it is only the human species that needs to be urged to visit Sachuest, for every one of the other creatures you’ll encounter there has already found this beautiful spot without a single map, sign or guidebook. The recently renovated Visitors Center at Sachuest is much bigger and more interesting to visit than you’d guess. Entering the gate to the refuge area, drive up the short slope to the parking area and just stop there to look at the panoramic view across the western horizon behind you. On a clear day you can see as far out along Newport’s Cliff Walk as Rough Point and northwards, you can see for miles up the Sakonnet River. This view alone is worth the trip to the end of the road, but there’s more. It is just a few steps from the parking area along a paved walkway to the door of the Visitors Center. Only a fraction of the tens of thousands of people who visit Sachuest annually check in at the facility because most of the folks who go there already know their way around the Ocean View trail and the Flint Point trail and other regular visitors easily find their favorite observation platforms and fishing spots. (And, they know the NWR rules, too: No pets, no fires, no camping, no hunting, no bikes, no kites.) For the first-timers, there are always plenty of copies of free trail maps outdoors in the wallmounted boxes under the canopy roof, but it’s definitely worth going into the Visitors Center every time you visit Sachuest. Right at the entrance there is a reception desk which is staffed year-round entirely by volunteers –16 or more individuals take turns at the job, and they are supported by student interns and wildlife specialists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, headquartered in Charlestown, RI. On the counter there is a guest book to sign, and they don’t mind at all if you curiously flip through the pages to see where all the previous visitors have come from. There are also many free handouts and lists of programs for kids’ activities, nature talks and guided trail walks. There are wildlife brochures and there’s even a big pile of debris covering one part of the desk that you are welcome to rummage through – sea shells,

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driftwood, pebbles, seed pods, twigs, feathers, and scraps of this and that that have been collected and brought inside, as if anyone needs proof that nature is indeed out there. One of the nicest things the staff will do for you is to let you borrow a small kit with everything a beginner naturalist might need. Just sign out one of the knapsacks at the desk (you must leave your ID as a deposit) and the guidebooks and binoculars inside the bag are yours for free for as long as you need them. Across from the desk, over by the 2-story window wall, is a powerful telescope on a tripod that you may use to scan the expansive view out across the beach and the bay below. There is also a large whiteboard with a list of all the species of birds, animals, insects, reptiles and amphibians that people have reported seeing in recent weeks at the refuge, and in many ways this is the best reason to go into the Visitors Center – just to find out what the latest sightings have been. Has anyone seen the meadowlarks? Or the swallows? The Monarch butterflies? What about a red fox? If so, it’s been duly noted on the board. Two additional rooms at the Visitors Center can keep you occupied for some time. One is a small video room where you can sit and watch a wildlife film. The other is a large open, classroom featuring an enormous and ultra-realistic mural of Sachuest painted by local artist Amy Bartlett Wright. In that room, there are displays and activity tables; chances are you will

never pet a wild coyote, but at one exhibit, you can touch a real coyote pelt and learn about this predator’s place (vis-à-vis yours) in the ecosystem. The best thing about Sachuest is the staff members that you’ll meet in the Visitors Center and out along the three miles of trails. Everyone there takes their role as host and wildlife educator to heart, and all the volunteers and program leaders are genuinely delighted to answer all your questions so that you may learn to enjoy and respect wildlife as much as they do. If you visit Sachuest often, you’ll find yourself belonging to a confederation of nature lovers because of the camaraderie you’ll feel among the volunteers, paid staff and other visitors like you. There are six National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island, a lot for such a little state. It’s true that the perfectly mowed and raked paths, the tidy parking area, the polite signage, the manmade bird nesting boxes, the sturdy viewing platforms, the comfortable benches and the pleasant Visitors Center and gift shop make you acutely aware that Sachuest is not a wild place, not a Denali by any definition. But, it is still a natural place, an environment where peace and quiet is permitted to prevail and where you are free to walk, sit, meditate, learn, observe, write, sketch, paint, photograph and take healthy, deep breaths of the clean salt air. It’s not exactly your habitat, but in a small way it is, and, guaranteed, it can make you happy.

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Scott Mohon, Alison Vareika and Miki Ohlsen European Editor-at-Large for Vogue Magazine, Hamish Bowles, was the keynote speaker for the annual lecture in honor of John Grenville Winslow at Rosecliff Monday night. Bowles spoke about his his rise to the top at the famed magazine and his life amid fashion industry impresarios to a sellout crowd. Mr. Bowles arrived in Newport the Friday prior to soak up a bit of Newport, enjoying mansion tours and more.He signed copies of his book, The World in Vogue: People, Parties, Places, during a reception following his address.

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Questions For the Queen By Meg O’Neil I must admit, that the thought of interviewing Lisa Lampanelli, Comedy’s Lovable Queen-of-Mean. Not only because she is one of my personal favorites, but because she can be ruthless. She’s crass, brash, offensive, off-color and downright crude. And audiences love her for it. Joe Rocco, the mastermind behind the Newport Summer Comedy Series, told me to relay a message: “Hide the children, and button down the hatches, because Lisa is coming back to Newport.”

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Performing for the second time at the Newport Yachting Center on Saturday, Aug. 7, Lisa, who was so incredibly down-to-earth and likable on the phone, took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to me about roasting David Hasselhoff, growing up in Connecticut, and her unique take on her bridal shower. Read at your own risk. You have been warned. You were in Newport a couple of years ago in 2007, do you have fond memories of that performance under the big white tent? Yes, I remember one guy was so drunk he walked up the aisle and exposed himself, but luckily, he was so tiny in that area that I didn’t see a thing. So, I escaped unscathed. But other than that it was a normal show. You’re on the road all the time; do you get any time off to relax on the East Coast while you’re here? No, I wish. We basically have lots of media. I have to film a couple of things this week, so we drive in to those places to do shows, and drive out again because I have to film something for Extra on Sunday in New York. It’s going to be something I call “Hell Week” but I’m always funnier when I’m angry so I think it’s going to work out perfectly. I heard you filmed the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff

Lisa Lampanelli, Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean and equal opportunity offender is ready to dish it out. last night. How did that go? Oh my God, seriously, it was amazing. I always kind of have to lie and say everybody did well. This time, I don’t have to lie. Everyone did well. It’s one of those roasts that nobody’s going to get cut out of, everyone was on top of their game. The writing was so funny and so good. It was definitely one of my

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Aquidneck Growers Market Fresh produce, baked goods, and more, 2 6 p.m., Memorial Blvd.

An Exploration of Folk Instruments Cadeaux du Monde, 26 Mary St., Newport, 5 p.m., A look at folk instruments from around the world. 848-0550

August 4

Segal Press Event at Portsmouth Wind Turbine David Segal will be holding a press event to promote a Green New Deal for Rhode Island and the country. Noon, behind Portsmouth High School Royal School of Church Music - Choral Evensong A free choral Evensong will be sung at 5 p.m. in historic Trinity Church, under the direction of Ben Hutto of St. Albans, Washington DC. With over 40 choristers, participating in the first National RSCMA course held in Newport. 1 Queen Anne Square, Newport, 847-0675, www.trinitynewport.org Wine Tasting at Forty 1 North $40 per person for card holders, $55 for non-card holders, 6-7 p.m., 351 Thames St., 846-8018

Festival of Song and Spirit You’re invited to our 10th annual summer musical celebration.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church • 12 Marlborough St. Music at 9:45 a.m. & continues throughout the 10 a.m. service

Aug. 8th JAZZ with the Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet Aug. 15th POP with Art Manchester & Jon Monllos Aug. 22nd GOSPEL with Cheryl Albright Free fare at our “Hi Note” Cafe´ • Child care • Accessible • Parking

Thursday August 5

Scavenger Hunt Prizes for most itmes collected along the trail and shore along Sacuest Point, best for ages 5-15,1-3 p.m., Island Farmers Market Fresh produce, eggs, honey and lobsters, 2–6 p.m., rain or shine, Aquidneck Grange, corner of Aquidneck Ave., and East Main Rd., Middletown, through end of Oct.

Clambake, Jazz & Wine Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road, Middletown. The event starts at 6 p.m. and cost $68 per person, 848-5161, www.newportvineyards. com Easton’s Beach Summer Series Music concert, 6 p.m., Easton’s Beach Beach Idol For ages 13 and under, starts about 6:45 p.m. , Easton’s Beach “If It’s Thursday, It Must be Shakespeare” Informal group meets to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, 6–7 p.m., free, Redwood Library, 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org Salve Regina Lecture Series 7 p.m., Antone Academic Center’s DiStefano Lecture Hall, 341-2372 Movies on the Rocks: Ghostbusters Ballard Park in the Quarry Meadow, film begins at dusk, picnic dinners welcome. Free. Hazard Rd., Newport, 619-3377 Rhode Island Comic Throwdown Semi-finals begin at Billy Goode’s, 23 Marlborough St., 8:30 p.m., $5 at the door, come see stand-ups battle for title of best RI comic, 207-4812 for more information.

Friday

Identity Theft Class See how your everyday computer interaction (directly and indirectly) places you at the highest levels of risk for identity theft. Registration

August 6

Shakespeare in the Vineyard “Taming of the Shrew,” lawn chairs and blankets welcome, wine and a picnic menu available, grounds open at 6 p.m., performance at 7 p.m., Newport Vineyards, 909 E. Main Rd., Middletown, 848-5161, ext. 0, info@newportvineyards.com Royal School of Church Music - Choral Evensong Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn Street, Newport, 5 p.m. See Wednesday, Aug. 4 for more details. www.emmanualnewport.org, 847-0675 Sunset Music Series: The Machine performs Pink Floyd with their Interstellar Laser Show $35 preferred/$20 standard seating. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and The Machine takes the stage at 8 p.m., Newport Yachting Center, 846-1600, www.newportwaterfrontevents.com Polo Ball The Australian Polo Team will be honored at the annual charity ball to be held at Marble House, reservations required, 847-7090, www.nptpolo.com The Bit Players Newport’s award-winning comedy improv troupe, The Bit Players create on the spot laughs from audience suggestions, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org

Saturday August 7

Aquidneck Island Grower’s Market 9 a.m. –1 p.m., Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd., Middletown. Newport Jazz Festival Over 35 artists perform over three days at Fort Adams, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., 847-1705 or www.newportjazzfest. net

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Fastnet Pub Five 33 Lounge @ the Hyatt King Park Narragansett Cafe Newport Art Museum Newport Art Museum Newport Vineyards O’Briens Pub One Pelham East Perro Salado Pier 49 Outdoor Patio POP Rhino Bar & Grille Rhumbline Restaurant Salve Regina University - McKillop Library Sambar The Barking Crab The Beach House The Chanler at Cliff Walk The Dock @ Waite’s Wharf The Majestic The Majestic Trattoria Simpatico Various Galleries throughout Newport Washington Square

“James Montgomery Blues Band” Bobby Ferreira & Conny Williams Jim Hitte Joe Parillo & Art Manchester – a musical workshop “RhymeCulture” Lois Vaughan & Kyle Barboza Sisters of Swing with Dick Lupino & Brad Hatfield George Zecher “The Cowpie Poachers” Joe Boulet & “Triad” Andre Arsenault Art Manchester & John Monllos “Miss Wensday”

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“The Blues Scoundrels” Andy Di Paola & John Curzio “Pendragon” “Full Circle” Acoustic Trio Jack & Barbara Renner (founders of Telarc records) Lecture Musicians Angela Cardarelli and Ben Christie Lois Vaughan Trio Heath Tougas “Blockhead” “The Honky Tonk Knights” Scott Kraus TBD “Hot Like Fire” Bobby Ferreira & Conny Williams George Wein & Jim Gillis Lecture Sean Rivers Pat Cottrell “Cabana Boyz” Dick Lupino Trio “Milton Returns” “Trumpet Bob” Joe Boulet & “Triad” Dave Manuel BridgeFest Gallery Walk “Rank Strangers”

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Polo Match Gates open at 4 p.m. for tailgating, match play begins at 5 p.m., Glen Farm, Portsmouth, 847-7090. The Bit Players 8 p.m., see Fri., July 28 for details. Newport Comedy Series: Lisa Lampanelli The Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Loveable Queen of Meanâ&#x20AC;? at the Newport Yachting Center., 7:30 p.m., $45, the show is restricted to ages 16+, Tickets at 800-745-3000 or www.newportcomedy.com Dancinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Mansion An evening of dancing, workshops and dinner. Beginner and intermediate workshops taught by guest instructors. $80 per person Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, 849-5678

Sunday August 8

Festival of Song and Spirit Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet begins at 9:45 a.m. and continues though the 10 a.m. service, St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church, 12 Marlborough St. Royal School of Church Music - Festival Choral Service 10 a.m., Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., Newport. See Wednesday, Aug. 4 for more details. www.emmanuelnewport.org, 847-0675 Newport Jazz Festival 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. ,See Sat., Aug. 6 for more details. King Park Music Series Features performance of jazz pianist, Joshua Fialkoff. Free, King Park, Wellington Ave., from 3-6 p.m.

Monday August 9

Adult Fitness at Eastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Zumba Gold Dance, with Cheryl Kearns, 6-7p.m., classes held on the patio near the Rotunda, free, 845-5810

Tuesday August 10

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Wednesday August 11

Aquidneck Growers Market Fresh produce, baked goods, and more, 2-6 p.m., Memorial Blvd.

Wine Tasting at Forty 1 North $40 per person for card holders, $55 for non-card holders, 6-7 p.m., 351 Thames St., 846-8018

Polo Match Gates open at 4 p.m. for tailgating match play begins at 5 p.m., Glen Farm, Portsmouth, 847-7090.

Thursday

12th Annual Newport Storm Luau Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (while available). This is 21+ only event and must show valid ID upon entrance. Fort Adams, 4:30 - 10 p.m.

August 12

Eastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Summer Series Music concert, 6 p.m., Eastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Beach Idol For ages 13 and under, starts about 6:45 p.m. , Eastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach Salve Regina Lecture Series 7 p.m., Antone Academic Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DiStefano Lecture Hall, 341-2372. Rhode Island Comic Throwdown Semi-finals at Jimmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Memorial Blvd., 8:30 p.m., $5 at the door, come see stand-ups battle for title of best RI comic, 207-4812 for more information. Newport Comedy Series: Bill Burr Bill Burr has become a regular performer on the Late Show with David Letterman and to have his very own HBO Half Hour Special. Tickets are available at Newportcomedy. com and 745-3000. Newport Yachting Center, 7:30 p.m., $35

Friday August 13

Newport Comedy Series: Gabriel Iglesis Known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;fluffyâ&#x20AC;? comic in a Hawaiian shirt, the 33-year old funny man riffs about his girthy middle at the Newport Yachting Center. Tickets are available at Newportcomedy.com and 800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m., $37

The Bit Players 8 p.m., see Fri., Aug. 6 for details.

Sunday August 15

Festival of Song and Spirit Music begins at 9:45 a.m. and continues though the 10 a.m. service, St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church, 12 Marlborough St. The Great Gatsby Movie Experience 11a.m. Start your morning watching Robert Redford and Mia Farrow star in the Award-winning 1974 movie The Great Gatsby at the Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro St., 846-5252. King Park Music Series Features performance of jazz pianist, Joshua Fialkoff. Free, King Park, Wellington Ave., from 3-6 p.m. Newport Antiques Show See Saturday, Aug. 14 for details, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Bit Players 8 p.m., see Fri., Aug. 6 for details.

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Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites Belcourt Castle A Gilded Age mansion, guided tours, evening ghost tours, reservations recommended, 657 Bellevue Ave., 846-0669, www.belcourtcastle.com The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Chateau-sur-Mer Open daily, 474 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org The Elms Open daily, 367 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Fort Adams Largest coastal fortification in the United States, an engineering and architectural masterpiece. “History you can touch”. hourly tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (weather permitting) 841-0707, 90 Fort Adams Drive, www.fortadams.org

International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Discover the history of tennis through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com Marble House Open daily, 596 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www. newportmansions.org Museum of Newport History Exhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution and its emergence as a Gilded Age resort, open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., 841-8770, www.newporthistorical.org National Museum of American Illustration Original artworks from the Golden Age of Illustration in a historic Gilded Age mansion, 492 Bellevue Ave., 851-8949, ext. 18, www.americanillustration.org Naval War College Museum Permanent exhibits on the Navy in the Narragansett Bay area, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. weekdays, free and open to the public, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; 841-2101

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LAMPANELLI CONTINUED FROM PG. 10 Hebrew schools and stuff and we just figured, “Now’s our time. Now you shut up and listen to us.” If you weren’t doing standup, what would you be doing? Oh, I don’t know, probably living at home with my parents because I really cannot hold a regular job. I hated so many jobs. I would always be calling in sick and I’d always be late and I’d always misbehave at the office and be on the phone because nothing was ever the right fit for me. But when I started comedy, I wouldn’t miss an open mic. I didn’t care if I had strep throat, I was going to that open mic even if I wasn’t getting paid because that’s what I’m supposed to be doing. So I think when you find what you’re sup-

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Striper Fishing Improves! Are Great Whites Around? By Capt. Tim Flaherty Two recent cool fronts have, thankfully, reduced the water temperatures both in the bay and on the ocean side. The temp out front dropped to 67 degrees; good news for anglers, as Striped Bass have returned to the shallows to take advantage of the lobster molt. Schools of squid, reported at both the reef and at Agassiz Beach, paired with the return of the normal southwest breeze, brought good fishing from Thursday the 29th through this past weekend. Anglers enjoyed great bass action, despite a weak tidal flow; even the surge tube fishermen did well. Scup have invaded the harbor and can be taken in abundance near rocky areas from Van Zandt pier to Brenton Cove. Some fish, up to 20 inches, were taken on the late afternoon tide from the piers along Washington Street. Small schools of scup can still be found at the bay buoys on the east and west side. In Middletown, the clambake club shoreline has been productive, as well. Soon, the scup will move to deeper water so enjoy the great shore fishing while it lasts. Bluefish have not yet arrived here in abundance which, again, raises concern about the well being of this specie’s population. Anglers in the bay have reported only light action near the Navy Base breakwater. The deeper water, on the west side of Rose Island has produced a few fish, while out on the reefs, a few ledge monsters were taken on live bait and chunks. If you are pursuing stripers using live eels, be sure to avoid the deeper water, for the blues will tear up your $2.00 per eel bait, in seconds. The offshore wrecks have also produced some good-sized blues, but the over-abundant dogfish, which tend to get to the bait first, make it more difficult. Overall, though, fishing for blues remains poor. Bluefish, however, could still make their appearance in big numbers and keep anglers busy for several weeks. Great White Shark sightings from Chatham, on Cape Cod, have reported these feared predators cruising only 150 feet from shore and causing great excitement. The Boston Globe reported that, as observed from aircraft, these rare ocean wanderers, ranged from 12 -16 feet in length. ABC News reported that the Chatham harbor master banned swimming on his town’s South Beach on the 30th of July and according to The Globe’s Jack Nicas, the sightings have been a boon to tourism in Chatham as plenty of “Jaws” fans descended on the village. Most of us remember how that 1975 Spielberg classic captured the imagination of so many millions and, now, it seems we have life imitating art …again. The scientific name for this magnificent species is Carcharodon Carcharias, which is a translated from the Greek word for “sharp” or

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NAVY, CONTINUED FROM PG.1 According to Oakley, interested parties should pay mind to two looming deadlines: a Nov. 22 date to submit a Notice of Interest, and an Aug. 19, 2011 HUD deadline at which point the authority can submit proposals on behalf of both nonprofit and private interests. The Navy will then review each proposal and weigh their respective public uses. Only after that could a shovel break ground. â&#x20AC;&#x192; In other words, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long haul for a project thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been discussed for more than a decade. And though the conversation has been ongoing locally, Oakley assured those stakeholders in attendance that from the application standpoint, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the beginning.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x192; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is going to be a very public...very open process,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x192; Over the course of the next several months, her group is planning an aggressive public outreach campaign, which she said is designed to take into account the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desired use for the property, while at the same time balancing the needs of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s social service providers. â&#x20AC;&#x192; Serving as a basis will be the landmark West Side Master Plan. Spearheaded by Dolen along with representatives from each of Aquidneck Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three communities, the plan lays out an ambitious and sweeping vision for the west side land, including expanded public recreation facilities, an intermodal transit system, and mixed use waterfront developments in both Newport and Portsmouth. â&#x20AC;&#x192; According to Dolen, while the chance to develop the 225-acre corridor represents an unrivaled real estate opportunity, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It must balance the needs of the island.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x192; The forthcoming public outreach campaign by the AIRPA is designed to ensure just that.

The 225 Breakdown

Newport â&#x20AC;&#x192; The former Navy Hospital site in

Newport consists of seven acres of land and three acres of submerged land. The former main hospital building was constructed in 1913. There are seven additional buildings on the site and a 490 square yard pier. â&#x20AC;&#x192; The entire property is located within National Register Eligible District and at least four of the buildings are considered to be contributing elements meaning that the 150,000-square foot main structure will remain intact. Middletown â&#x20AC;&#x192; The former Navy Lodge property on West Main Road consists of three acres and is located at a busy intersection in a commercial district. The lodge has long been demolished, however a small utility hut will remain on the property under an easement. Portsmouth â&#x20AC;&#x192; Tank Farms 1 and 2. These farms were originally constructed to support the Navy Supply mission to store and distribute fuel to Navy ships, however fuel storage ceased in 1973. â&#x20AC;&#x192; Tank Farm 1 is approximately 49 acres and includes two partially buried concrete underground fuel storage tanks, six steel underground fuel storage tanks, two above-ground steel fuel storage tanks, one underground water tank and three support facilities. Tank Farm 2 is approximately 96 acres and includes 11 underground fuel storage tanks and three support facilities. Middletown/Portsmouth â&#x20AC;&#x192; Midway/Greene Lane Parcel, Stringham Road and portion of Defense Highway: These approximately 67 acres straddle the Middletown-Portsmouth border. The property includes an approximate 15-acre land parcel located adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, along Narragansett Bay; Stringham Road; and a portion of Defense Highway. An abandoned fuel pipeline runs along Defense Highway.

SINGING US OUT Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been all about music this week in Newport. From folk to jazz to local, the city has been awash in live music. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only fitting that we end this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper with a snapshot of folk songstress Brandi Carlile singing us out from her performance on the main stage at George Weinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newoprt Folk Festival. (Photo by Meg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil)

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