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Overnight Milling and Paving to Begin on Route 1 | DEM Urges Rhode Islanders Not to Disturb Young Wildlife

Issue #169

20 May

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

🗓️ Event Showcase - Fundraiser for Best Buddies

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 63

🚧 Overnight Milling and Paving to Begin on Route 1

🦌 DEM Urges Rhode Islanders Not to Disturb Young Wildlife

Overnight Milling and Paving to Begin on Route 1

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has scheduled overnight roadwork on Route 1, also known as Tower Hill Road. The project will involve alternating lane closures for milling and paving operations.

Starting on Sunday nights and continuing through Thursday nights, from 9 PM to 6 AM, crews will work on the stretch of road between Stedman Government Center and Shermantown Road. This nighttime schedule is intended to minimize disruption to daytime traffic.

DEM Urges Rhode Islanders Not to Disturb Young Wildlife

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a reminder to the public not to interfere with baby animals found in the wild, particularly fawns, during the months of May and June. This period is when white-tailed deer typically give birth, and it is normal for fawns to be left alone, concealed in grass or brush, while their mothers feed nearby.

The DEM emphasizes that moving or handling fawns can permanently separate them from their mothers, significantly reducing their chances of survival. Despite appearances, a lone fawn is rarely abandoned; the mother is usually nearby and will return to care for it.

Fawns are naturally camouflaged and have little scent, making them less detectable to predators. They remain motionless as a survival strategy. Residents are advised to avoid creating disturbances near these young animals and to refrain from handling them.

In the rare event that a fawn is found in immediate danger, such as lying in a roadway, the DEM advises observing from a safe distance and contacting their Division of Law Enforcement for guidance. Removing a fawn from the wild is illegal in Rhode Island, and captive deer often face numerous challenges, including malnutrition and difficulty adjusting to the wild.

Creative Fundraising Event for Best Buddies on May 22

A creative and fun-filled fundraising event will be held to support Best Buddies International, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through friendships, employment opportunities, and inclusive living.

This event invites participants to unleash their inner artist while contributing to a meaningful cause. Whether experienced or new to pottery painting, attendees are promised an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and community spirit.

Scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, from 6 to 8 PM, the fundraiser costs $50 per person. This fee includes a $25 donation to Best Buddies, refreshments, studio fees, and a wide selection of pottery pieces to choose from.

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