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In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 NEW EVENT CALENDAR

🗓️ Event Showcase - Narraganset Beach Party & South Kingstown 4th of July Celebration

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather - Mostly sunny with a high of 79

👮 Police Increase Patrols to Curb Impaired Driving for 4th of July

🚤 Enhanced Boating Enforcement Announced for Independence Day Weekend

♻️ Rose Hill Transfer Station Closed on July 4th

🥬 Celebrate Summer with Fresh, Local Foods

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!

Police Increase Patrols to Curb Impaired Driving for 4th of July

Ahead of the 4th of July, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association is increasing patrols to prevent impaired driving. Colonel Bradford Connor emphasized the need for sober driving and warned of the risks involved. Statistics from the NHTSA reveal that 2,228 people died in crashes during the holiday period from 2018 to 2022, with 39% of those fatalities due to drunk driving. Authorities will use social media to spread their safety message throughout the week.

Enhanced Boating Enforcement Announced for Independence Day Weekend

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is enhancing boating enforcement efforts for the Fourth of July weekend as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign. In collaboration with NASBLA and the US Coast Guard, DEM's Environmental Police Officers will increase patrols from July 4-6 to monitor for impaired boaters. The campaign focuses on reducing alcohol- and drug-related accidents on the water. Boaters are urged to follow safety regulations, including wearing life jackets and adhering to new rules about fire extinguishers and engine cut-off switches. More information on boating laws is available at www.dem.ri.gov/safeboating.

Rose Hill Transfer Station Closed on July 4th for Independence Day

The Rose Hill Transfer Station will be closed on July 4, 2024, for Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on July 5.

Celebrate Summer with Fresh, Local Foods

Make the most of summer by visiting your local farmers' markets for the freshest, locally-harvested foods. Enjoy the unbeatable taste of Rhode Island-grown tomatoes, corn, summer squash, lettuce, and blueberries, perfect for complementing a meal of locally-sourced meat or seafood. Shopping at a farmers' market is not only a nutritious choice but also a delightful way to celebrate the bounty of the summer harvest.
Support local farmers and savor the flavors of the season!

Friday

• Charlestown Land Trust Farmers Market
  Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Road, Charlestown
  Fridays, 9 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday

• Casey Farm Market
  2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown
  Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

• South Kingstown Farmers Market
  25 W. Independence Way, Kingston
  Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Sunday

• Fishermen's Memorial Farmers Market
  1011 Point Judith Road, Narragansett
  Sundays, 8:30 AM to 12 PM

Narraganset Beach Party - July 3

Join us for an evening of music, fun, and fireworks at Narragansett Town Beach! Celebrate the summer with the renowned band Roomful of Blues and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event!

South Kingstown 4th of July Celebration!

South Kingstown's annual 4th of July celebration will take place at Old Mountain Field on July 4th, beginning at 5:00 PM. The event will include a live concert by Take it to the Bridge, food and novelty concessions, a 50/50 raffle, and children's activities. The festivities will conclude with a fireworks display at 9:00 PM. Attendees are reminded that alcohol, personal fireworks, and pets are not allowed in the park.

Due to expected heavy pedestrian traffic, Kingstown Road between School Street and Church Street will be closed from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to July 5th. Updates will be available on the town's website and social media accounts.

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