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South Kingstown Seeks Engaged Residents for Planning and Zoning Boards | People's Credit Union Eyes New Branch in South Kingstown | Rhode Island Voters: Register or Disaffiliate by March 3

Issue #116

28 Feb

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🏦 People's Credit Union Eyes New Branch in South Kingstown at Former Pub Site

🏢 South Kingstown Seeks Engaged Residents for Planning and Zoning Boards

🗳️ Rhode Island Voters: Register or Disaffiliate by March 3 for Presidential Primary

🏘️ Rhode Island's Housing Crisis: From Bad to Disaster as Building Permits Hit New Low

🐏 RAMS Sports

🏀 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

People's Credit Union Eyes New Branch in South Kingstown at Former Pub Site

People's Credit Union, with its headquarters in Middletown, is proposing to expand its presence in South Kingstown by constructing a new branch in the Wakefield area.
The credit union has submitted a pre-application to the town's Planning Board to replace the old Bobby G's Pub at 703 Kingstown Road with a modern 2,816-square-foot facility, complete with three drive-thru ATM lanes.
The project will cover a 0.7-acre site owned by 703 Kingstown Road LLC. The Planning Board is set to review the conceptual plans.

The credit union's existing branch near the Wakefield Mall's parking lot at 150 Old Tower Hill Road remains unaddressed in the proposal.

South Kingstown Seeks Engaged Residents for Planning and Zoning Boards

The Town of South Kingstown is inviting applications from residents interested in serving on the town's Planning Board and Zoning Board of Review. There is one vacancy on the Planning Board and two vacancies for alternate members on the Zoning Board.
Detailed information about these positions, along with other open roles on various town boards and committees, can be found on the town's website. Application forms are available and should be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office.
To be eligible for these positions, applicants must be registered voters in South Kingstown.

Rhode Island Voters: Register or Disaffiliate by March 3 for Presidential Primary

The Rhode Island Department of State is alerting eligible voters to the upcoming deadlines for the state's presidential preference primary election scheduled for April 2, 2024.
To be eligible to vote in the primary, residents must either register or disaffiliate by March 3.
Voter registration can be completed in person, online, or at local board of canvassers' offices, while disaffiliation can be done online or by contacting local board of canvassers' offices.

Rhode Island's Housing Crisis: From Bad to Disaster as Building Permits Hit New Low

Rhode Island's housing crisis has reached a critical point, with the state issuing the fewest building permits per capita in the nation in 2023. The decline in new housing permits from over 7,000 per year in the late 1980s to fewer than 1,200 in 2023 has contributed to a market imbalance, driving home prices to record highs.
The state's efforts to allocate funds for housing programs have yet to yield significant results, as restrictive zoning laws and neighborhood opposition, often referred to as "NIMBYism," (Not In My Back Yard) prevent new construction.

Do you have an event you would
like for us to list here?

Upcoming Local Events

Wednesday - February 28

Thursday - February 29

Friday - March 1

Saturday - March 2

Sunday - March 3

👉 We Want Your Events!

Got an Event you want listed here?

RAMS

Men’s Basketball

The Men’s next game will be away against VCU on Wednesday, February 28th at 6:30 PM. This game will be on CBS Sports Network.

Women’s Basketball

The Women’s final home game will be against VCU on Wednesday, February 28th at 6 PM. This game will be streamed on ESPN+.

REBELS

Girls Basketball

In a challenging Division 1 quarterfinal game, the South Kingstown girls basketball team went up against the top-seeded North Kingstown. Despite a hard-fought battle, South Kingstown was unable to secure a win, ultimately losing with a score of 41-49. North Kingstown's performance solidified their position as the stronger team in this encounter.

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

Friday’s question: Who took over the operation of "Smith's Castle" at Cocumscussoc after Richard Smith, Sr.'s death?
Answer: Richard Smith, Jr.

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