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South Kingstown Police Chief Placed on Probation | South Kingstown Holds Tax Rate Steady

South Kingstown Police Chief Placed on Probation | South Kingstown Holds Tax Rate Steady

Issue #158

03 May

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

👮‍♂️ South Kingstown Police Chief Placed on Probation After No-Confidence Vote

💵 South Kingstown Holds Tax Rate Steady with New Fiscal Year Budget

🎭 Theatre By The Sea Announces Ticket Sales for 2024 Summer Season

🍆 Farmer’s Market Opens for 2024 Season at Fishermen’s Memorial State Park

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

South Kingstown Police Chief Placed on Probation After No-Confidence Vote

Chief Matthew C. Moynihan of the South Kingstown Police Department faces a challenging year ahead as he has been put on probation for one year following significant internal issues, including the department’s recent loss of accreditation and a no-confidence vote by the police union.
These developments have triggered a rigorous evaluation of Moynihan’s leadership and management style, which has been characterized by some as overly direct and micromanaging.
The town management, including Town Manager James Manni, will conduct periodic reviews during this probation period to assess improvements and decide on Moynihan’s contract renewal next year.

South Kingstown Holds Tax Rate Steady with New Fiscal Year Budget

The South Kingstown Town Council approved a new budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, maintaining the tax rate at $11.05 per $1,000 assessed value due to better-than-expected revenue figures and an improved tax collection rate.
The budget includes significant funding for school operations and town services, with adjustments made for human services funding and state reimbursements for business property exemptions.
Despite some concerns regarding the need for more detailed fiscal analysis and potential savings, the budget was largely supported by the council, reflecting confidence in the town’s financial management strategies.

Theatre By The Sea Announces Ticket Sales for 2024 Summer Season

Theatre By The Sea, under the direction of Bill Hanney, is launching ticket sales for its 2024 summer season, celebrating 91 years of exceptional theatre. Beginning May 3, online ticket sales will be available, and patrons can visit in person from May 5 to secure seats for this season's performances.
The lineup includes musicals such as "A Chorus Line," "Tootsie," "The Sound of Music," and "42nd Street," as well as special events and a children’s festival.

Farmer’s Market Opens for 2024 Season at Fishermen’s Memorial State Park

The RI Grown Farmer’s Market begins its 2024 season this weekend at Fishermen’s Memorial State Park, operating every Sunday from 8:30 AM to 12 PM until early autumn.
Initially, the market will feature products such as bedding plants, cut flowers, local seafood, early vegetables, honey, and maple syrup.
As the season advances, it will expand to include a wider variety of local summer crops, with more vendors expected to participate.
Shoppers are encouraged to support local agriculture by purchasing products labeled as RI Grown, ensuring they are buying goods produced within Rhode Island.