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New Recruits Join South Kingstown Police Department | Home Price Surge in South Kingstown, Kingston, Narragansett, and Charlestown

Issue #180

04 Jun

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

🗓️ Event Showcase - Ocean State Improv Festival 

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 67

👮 New Recruits Join South Kingstown Police Department

🏘️ Home Price Surge in South Kingstown, Kingston, Narragansett, and Charlestown

New Recruits Join South Kingstown Police Department

The South Kingstown Police Department has welcomed four new recruits, all aged 23 or younger, who are driven by a passion for serving the community and helping others. In a time when law enforcement is striving to build stronger connections with the communities they serve, these new officers exemplify the idealism and dedication required for effective community policing.

Police Chief Matthew C. Moynihan expressed his pride in the new recruits, highlighting their diverse paths and unique strengths that make them valuable additions to the department. He emphasized their deep commitment to public service and the core principles of community policing, noting that they are excellent examples of the type of officers the department seeks.

Home Price Surge in South Kingstown, Kingston, Narragansett, and Charlestown

The real estate market in Rhode Island is witnessing notable growth in home prices despite a general slowdown in the United States. Stacker used data from Zillow to compile a list of Rhode Island cities with the fastest-growing home prices. The list ranks cities by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index over the 12 months ending in April 2024.

Top Cities with Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Rhode Island:

#21. South Kingstown

  • Typical Home Value: $640,620

  • 1-Year Price Change: +$39,195 (+6.5%)

  • 5-Year Price Change: +$241,912 (+60.7%)

#16. Kingston

  • Typical Home Value: $597,979

  • 1-Year Price Change: +$43,245 (+7.8%)

  • 5-Year Price Change: +$216,988 (+57.0%)

#12. Narragansett

  • Typical Home Value: $754,425

  • 1-Year Price Change: +$45,197 (+6.4%)

  • 5-Year Price Change: +$292,987 (+63.5%)

#4. Charlestown

  • Typical Home Value: $657,206

  • 1-Year Price Change: +$60,949 (+10.2%)

  • 5-Year Price Change: +$264,626 (+67.4%)

Ocean State Improv Festival - June 5-9

The five-day Ocean State Improv Festival brings together artists and troupes to create an interconnected community that teaches, learns, inspires, and performs together on Rhode Island’s beautiful southern coast!

  • Nightly performances showcase the fantastic talents of performers from all over the world. 11 performances, including mixers, featuring 15-20 troupes total.

  •  A broad slate of workshops and multi-day intensives by top-flight teachers immerse you in new experiences, passions, and a worldwide network of inspiring collaborators.

  • “Mixer shows” (Theatresports, Micetro, Pirate, and the Duo Bracket Challenge) and workshop showcases let individual artists and members of troupes perform alongside new friends.

  • Connect with members of the world-wide improv community!

Upcoming Local Events

Tuesday - June 4

Wednesday - June 5

Thursday - June 6

Friday - June 7

Saturday - June 8

Sunday - June 9

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