In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 NEW EVENT CALENDAR

🗓️ Event Showcase - Fraud Prevention for Seniors

🚐 Senior Center Bus Service Resumes in South Kingstown

🚧 Narragansett Road Preservation Treatment Set for July 16-17

🏖️ Judge Rules RI Shoreline Access Law Unconstitutional Taking

🥬 Celebrate Summer with Fresh, Local Foods

📍Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!

Senior Center Bus Service Resumes in South Kingstown

The South Kingstown Senior Center has resumed its bus service following the hiring of a new driver. Seniors needing transportation to the Center or for shopping can now sign up for rides. To arrange a ride, please call 401-789-0268 ext. 2.

Narragansett Road Preservation Treatment Set for July 16-17

Narragansett has scheduled crack filling for Willet Road, Locust Court, Muratore Lane, Conanicus Road, Fairport Avenue, Crest Avenue, N. Hillview Drive, Starr Drive, and Mansion Avenue on July 16th and 17th, weather permitting. The process involves pouring liquid asphalt into cracks, topping with a sand/concrete mix, and sweeping up the excess once it has hardened. Residents are advised to avoid parking on these roads during the treatment days to ensure the project is completed on time.

Judge Rules RI Shoreline Access Law Unconstitutional Taking

A Rhode Island judge has issued a preliminary ruling in favor of David Welch, a beachfront homeowner, challenging the 2023 shoreline access law. The law grants public access to the shoreline up to 10 feet landward of the high tide line, but the judge agreed it constitutes an unconstitutional taking of private property. The ruling allows the case to proceed, with the state vowing to defend public shoreline access. A similar case from Westerly property owners will also proceed following a similar ruling.

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

Fraud Prevention for Seniors - July 17

Please join representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island and Federal Law Enforcement Partners for a presentation focusing on fraud prevention for seniors.

Topics include consumer protection issues, tools to protect yourself and loved ones from online scams and identity theft, elder financial exploitation, romance scams, grandparent scams, and more. Resource materials will be made available along with ample time for a question-and-answer session.

This is a FREE program. No registration required. It will be held at the Kingston Free Library.

Events in the South County Events Calendar

We're thrilled to introduce South County Events, your new go-to community event calendar!
You can click the button below to view the online version of the calendar, submit your own events, or sign up for SMS reminders…

To view the full calendar, click the button below

Our goal is to serve you better and provide a quick turnaround for event promotion. With South County Events, you can efficiently share and discover local happenings, bringing more value to our community.

Check it out today, stay informed, and submit your events to reach thousands of South County locals!

👇 Have an Upcoming Event? 👇

We Want To Spotlight Local Businesses!

Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of South Kingstown area residents in an upcoming issue of South Kingstown Insider? Apply Here. Not a business owner, but love a local business? Tell us all about it - nominate a local business here!