Tensions in South Kingstown Council | Washington Bridge Traffic Troubles

Issue #061

13 Dec

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

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🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🚧 RIDOT Closes Westbound Side of Washington Bridge, Causing Traffic Troubles

🗣️ Heated Debate Over High School Bond Reveals Tensions in South Kingstown Council

🏠 Recent Real Estate Transactions

🏫 RAMS Sports

🏀 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

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RIDOT Closes Westbound Side of Washington Bridge, Causing Traffic Troubles

Rhode Island's Department of Transportation had to abruptly shut down the westbound side of Providence's Washington Bridge after finding urgent safety issues. Extensive repairs are expected to take at least three months.
In the meantime, eastbound traffic will be reduced from four lanes to two so vehicles can still traverse the bridge in both directions during the repairs.
RIDOT advised drivers to follow posted detours, but the closure will cause delays.

Heated Debate Over High School Bond Reveals Tensions in South Kingstown Council

In a recent council meeting, South Kingstown's plan for a $150 million high school bond led to a heated exchange between Vice President Marran and resident O’Neill. O'Neill questioned the council's transparency and decision-making process, accusing them of deceit for including additional facilities in the bond.

Marran defended the council, emphasizing that the bond's scope and costs were clear and unchanged.
The altercation highlighted issues of respect and communication within the council's interactions with the public, sparking a debate on maintaining a respectful and transparent dialogue in local governance.

  • 38 Beach Dr, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,872 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 bath
    Sale Date: November 30
    Price: $1,575,000

  • 461 Woodruff Ave, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,745 sq ft, 3 bed, 1.5 bath
    Sale Date: November 30
    Price: $515,000

  • 103 Sherman Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 768 sq ft, 2 bed, 1 bath
    Sale Date: November 30
    Price: $550,000

  • 426 Leisure Dr, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,532 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath
    Sale Date: December 1
    Price: $385,000

  • 53 Indian Run, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,306 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath
    Sale Date: December 4
    Price: $402,000

  • 75 Straw Ln, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 3,072 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath
    Sale Date: December 4
    Price: $680,000

  • 303 A Carpenter Dr, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 2,147 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath
    Sale Date: December 8
    Price: $1,000,000

  • 23 Egret Ln, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 2,486 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath
    Sale Date: December 8
    Price: $835,000

  • 251 South Run, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 848 sq ft, 2 bed, 1 bath
    Sale Date: December 11
    Price: $446.400

  • 54 Schaeffer St, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,064 sq ft, 3 bed, 1 bath
    Sale Date: December 12
    Price: $375,000

RAMS

Men’s Basketball

Next game will be away against Delaware on Saturday, December 16th at 4:30 PM.

Women’ Basketball

Next game will be away against Le Moyne on Thursday, December 21st at 11 AM.

REBELS

Boy’s Basketball
South Kingstown 57, Rogers 47

Next Rebels Boy’s Basketball game will be away against Burrillville on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 PM

Girls Basketball
The Rebels Girls Basketball has a home game against Cranston West on Friday, December 15th at 6 PM

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