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Narragansett Holds Line on Parking Fees / RIDOT Launches Washington Bridge Lane Expansion / South Kingstown Ranks in Top 15 for Safety and Affordability in the Nation

Issue #113

23 Feb

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🏖️ Narragansett Holds Line on Parking Fees, Adjusts Time Limits and Cabana Costs

🚘 RIDOT Launches Washington Bridge Lane Expansion

🏘️ South Kingstown Ranks in Top 15 for Safety and Affordability in the Nation

🐏 RAMS Sports

🏀 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Narragansett Holds Line on Parking Fees, Adjusts Time Limits and Cabana Costs

The Narragansett Town Council voted to maintain current beach parking fees, rejecting a proposed increase for weekdays. The beach will also close an hour earlier in the evening, though access remains open. The council approved spending for new parking restriction signs in the Pier area, with no plans to introduce parking meters. The decision comes amid concerns of making the beach more exclusive and the need for revenue to cover rising costs of beach maintenance and improvements. Despite the decision to keep parking rates stable, rental fees for cabanas and lockers at the beach will see a 20% increase.

RIDOT Launches Washington Bridge Lane Expansion

The Washington Bridge will undergo a lane expansion, anticipated to last eight weeks, with the goal of increasing vehicle capacity by 50%. The new traffic pattern will feature narrower lanes and restrict trucks to the right lane. While officials expect overall time savings, they refrain from specifying traffic times due to unpredictable factors. Speed limits will be reduced for safety during construction, which coincides with ongoing bridge evaluations.

South Kingstown Ranks in Top 15 for Safety and Affordability in the Nation

Time Bulletin's study, based on data from GOBankingRates, places South Kingstown among the top 15 locales in the U.S. for its combination of safety and affordability. With a modest population and a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, South Kingstown is recognized for its cost-effective living, especially in terms of grocery expenses, and is notable for being the only coastal town on the list.

Creative Winter Break: Paint Your Own Pottery at Rebekah Cook Art

For families looking for an engaging activity during the school winter break, Rebekah Cook Art invites you to visit their Paint Your Own Pottery studio.
This creative haven offers a warm escape where both children and adults can enjoy painting their own pottery pieces.
The studio's special hours for the season are Tuesday through Thursday from 12 pm to 5 pm, Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm, and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Upcoming Local Events

Friday - February 23

Saturday - February 24

Sunday - February 25

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RAMS

Men’s Basketball
The Rhode Island Rams led at halftime but succumbed to a determined Richmond team, who overcame a deficit with a significant second-half run. Rhode Island's inability to score during a crucial three-minute window contributed to their downfall. A late attempt to close the gap proved insufficient, and the Rams fell 85-77, despite an impressive 17-point contribution from David Fuchs.

The Men’s next game will be away against La Salle on Sunday, February 25th at 12 PM. This game will be on USA.

Women’s Basketball

The next Women’s game will be away against Saint Joseph’s on Saturday, February 24th at 2 PM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

REBELS

Boy’s Basketball

The Rebels Boys Basketball next game will be away against Burrillville on Thursday, February 22nd at 7 PM

Girls Basketball

Next game will be a playoff “play-in” game against Westerly on Friday, February 23rd at 5 PM at Federico Gymnasium, Westerly

Please Support Our Local South Kingstown Community Businesses

Island Deli Sandwich Shop is a small locally owned restaurant specializing in freshly made deli sandwiches, wraps and breakfast sandwiches.

Order Online at theislanddeliri.com

Rebekah Cook Art and Paint Your Own Pottery Studio is a creative space for all ages and abilities to explore their artistic talents. Come and have some fun with friends and family as a walk-in at the paint your own pottery studio or schedule a special event.

South County Local
Welcome to our community resource for promoting and supporting local businesses in South County, including Charlestown, Kingston, Narragansett, South Kingstown, and Wakefield. You can find businesses of all kinds, from restaurants and shops to service providers and artisans.

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

Yesterday’s question: What was the name of the town incorporated by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1674, which included South Kingstown?
Answer: Kingstown

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