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Erosion Threatens Homes Near Roger Wheeler Beach | Efforts to Curb Plastic Pollution | Report Weather Damages

Issue #085

16 Jan

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

👉 We Want To Spotlight Your Business! 👈

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🌊 Coastal Crisis: Erosion Threatens Homes Near Roger Wheeler Beach

🌊 RIEMA Seeks Damage Reports Post Severe Weather for Federal Aid Assessment

♻️ Efforts to Curb Plastic Pollution in Rhode Island: The Case for a Bottle Bill

🐏 RAMS Sports

🏀 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

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Coastal Crisis: Erosion Threatens Homes Near Roger Wheeler Beach

Back-to-back storms have caused significant beach erosion in South County particularly affecting Roger Wheeler State Beach and nearby properties.
Several beachfront homes are at risk of collapsing, with up to six feet of erosion observed in some areas.
Local residents, alarmed by the unprecedented damage, are urging for immediate action to safeguard the beach and the integrity of their homes.

RIEMA Seeks Damage Reports Post Severe Weather for Federal Aid Assessment

RIEMA is gathering data on the impact of the severe weather event from January 9-11 and 12-14 through an initial damage assessment form available on their website. The information collected will help determine if Rhode Island qualifies for Federal reimbursement and explore the possibility of a Small Business Administration disaster declaration. The form enables homeowners and businesses to report physical and economic damages, aiding in accurate documentation of expenses for disaster response and recovery.

January 9-11

January 12-14

Efforts to Curb Plastic Pollution in Rhode Island: The Case for a Bottle Bill

Despite efforts to reduce plastic waste, Rhode Island continues to struggle with a high rate of plastics ending up in landfills. Significant environmental impacts have been observed, including in Narragansett Bay. The state faces a critical decision regarding waste management as landfill capacity nears its limit. Advocates for a bottle bill hope to see it implemented to increase recycling and reduce litter, but legislative action has been slow, with a study commission currently considering the issue.

  • 296 High St, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,546 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath
    Sale Date: December 29
    Price: $350,000

  • 495 Congdon Dr, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 2,674 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath
    Sale Date: January 4
    Price: $1,050,000

  • 660 Chestnut Hill Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 2,032 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath
    Sale Date: January 4
    Price: $700,000

  • 14 Homestead Cir Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02881
    Size: 1,882 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath
    Sale Date: January 5
    Price: $525,000

  • 182 North Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,552 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 bath
    Sale Date: January 11
    Price: $594,000

  • 224 Bridgetown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02874
    Size: 1,437 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath
    Sale Date: January 12
    Price: $550,000

  • 20 Magnolia Ln Unit C, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,756 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath
    Sale Date: January 12
    Price: $649,000

  • 20 Magnolia Ln Unit B, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    Size: 1,756 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath
    Sale Date: January 12
    Price: $649,000

RAMS

Men’s Basketball


The Men’s next game will be away against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, January 17th at 7 PM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

Women’s Basketball

The next Women’s game will be home against Fordham on Wednesday, January 17th at 6 PM. This game will be streamed on CBS Sports.

REBELS

Boy’s Basketball

The Rebels Boys Basketball next game will be away game against Times Squared Academy on Tuesday, January 16th at 6 PM

Girls Basketball

The Rebels Girls Basketball next game will be home against Rogers on Wednesday, January 17th at 6 PM

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🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

Yesterday’s question: What year was the Old Washington County Courthouse, now an arts center, built?
Answer: 1896

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