🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans | Fighting Hunger Together

Issue #038

10 Nov

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

👉 We Want To Spotlight Your Business! 👈

👉 Fighting Hunger Together with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank 👈

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans

🏫 Potential Tax Spike Divides South Kingstown Council on School Bond Issue

☎️ Phone Scams Strike South Kingstown: What You Need to Know

🏫 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

🏛️ Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

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Fighting Hunger Together with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

We are proud to partner with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in their mission to end hunger across our state. This vital organization distributes food to over 63,000 Rhode Islanders in need each month through their network of 140 partner agencies like food pantries, meal sites, and youth programs.

The Food Bank works tirelessly to source donations from the community, food industry, wholesalers and more. Last year they distributed a staggering 15.1 million pounds of food, including 2.7 million pounds of fresh produce. Their reach is wide, but so is the need.

That's where we come in. By donating funds, we can help the Food Bank maximize resources and purchasing power. Just $1 provides 3 meals for a hungry Rhode Islander. Together, our contributions go further to nourish our neighbors facing food insecurity.

It takes a village to address an issue like hunger, and we are proud to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. If you'd like to join us in fighting hunger, please donate!

Our community is stronger when no one goes hungry - let's work together towards that vision.

Thank You!

Thank you to
Anonymous
Steve Maciel

For donating to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Upcoming Local Events

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Honoring Our Veterans

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, the town of South Kingstown will honor its veterans with a parade and ceremony, hosted by the local VFW Post 916. The event, set to commence at 10:00 am, is a call to the community to celebrate and acknowledge the service of local military members.

Grand Marshal Montafix Houghton, a notable figure both as a commander in the RI National Guard and as a captain within the South Kingstown Police Department, will lead the procession. The parade will make its way from Holly Street to Main Street and conclude at the Saugatucket Park Veterans Monument on High Street.

Participants will include veteran organizations, the South Kingstown High School marching band, elected officials, military groups, community entities, and public safety agencies. The event will culminate with a post-parade ceremony at Saugatucket Park at 11:00 am, featuring former VFW State Commander Joe “Tiger” Patrick as Master of Ceremonies and Colonel Scott P. Hoyle as the guest speaker.

Veterans and their families are encouraged to partake in the parade, gathering behind Old Mountain Lanes prior to the start. Should the weather be unfavorable, the ceremony will be relocated to South Kingstown High School.

Potential Tax Spike Divides South Kingstown Council on School Bond Issue

The South Kingstown Town Council's majority is currently against a second joint work session to address a possible historic tax increase tied to a proposed $150 million bond for a new high school.

This comes as North Kingstown voters show resistance to high-cost bonds for school projects, and school officials identify possible savings through staffing reductions.

One council member is pushing for more discussions to explore ways to reduce the tax burden, while others feel they have sufficient information to proceed without further public dialogue.

Phone Scams Strike South Kingstown: What You Need to Know

In South Kingstown, officials warn of three dominant phone scams: impostors claiming to be from government agencies, scammers pretending to be a relative in an emergency (often targeting grandparents), and fraudsters on dating platforms seeking money through feigned romantic interest.

Citizens are advised to be cautious with unsolicited calls and to verify any claims before responding.

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URI 93, Fairfield 80

REBELS

South Kingstown High School Varsity

Upcoming games for Varsity

Girls & Boys Cross Country - November 11th, 11AM New England Championship

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