Tiverton residents worry small businesses across the East Bay will suffer if a toll is installed on the Sakonnet River Bridge this summer.
The Department of Health is asking private well owners to boil their water as a safety precaution.
Four East Bay representatives are seeking federal hearings on state plans to institute tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
A piece of legislation will be debated today that would stop the toll proposal as well as prevent rate hikes on the Newport Pell Bridge.
The Senate Committee on Finance will hear testimony from residents, town officials and business owners across Tiverton, Little Compton and the East Bay on Wednesday.
Tiverton is getting a pump-out boat after a California marina owner donated a vessel to the town.
Town officials are worried motor oil from boats could contaminate drinking water in Stafford Pond.
Senate committee chaired by Sen. Walter Felag Jr. scores 100 percent.
Despite opposition from local residents, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking a step forward in acquiring tolls for the new Sakonnet River Bridge.
Rep. Edwards’ legislation (2012-H 5207) would create the Joint Committee of the Repealer. What do you think about this legislation?
A roundup of all the government meetings to catch this week in Tiverton and Little Compton.
A bill introduced recently by Rep. Dennis Canario would place a cap on private services for special education students in public schools and help keep budgets down.
Stamps and Priority Mail services went up in price Sunday, and a new worldwide stamp is now available.
A representative from the Tiverton Library Building Committee said construction on the new building would begin in May 2013.
Tiverton's legislators told the Town Council on Monday that any plans to subvert tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge would need to fill a $17 million funding gap.
Tiverton Harbormaster David E. Vannier tendered his reisgnation at Monday's Town Council meeting.
The Tiverton Town Council will hear from its local delegation during tonight's meeting which starts at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Representative Palumbo has again introduced legislation that will prohibit dogs from sitting on the lap of a motor vehicle operator.
A roundup of the government meetings in Tiverton and Little Compton this week.
The proposal to guarantee marriage rights to all Rhode Islanders now moves onto the state Senate.
The legislation would also transfer Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority board membership to Newport County elected officials.
A medical marijuana distribution center, with plans to open in Portsmouth, is asking the state to change the address on its permit. The public is welcome to comment on this change.
State Department of Transportation officials said the Route 24 southbound ramp could open as soon as March.
The Tiverton Planning Board is hosting a public workshop on extending the Main Road and Bliss Four Corners commercial districts tonight at 6 p.m.
Cardi Construction will begin working on the embankment on the Sakonnet River Bridge overnight for the next three weeks.
After an initial review of the proposed budget, State Sen. Dipalma listed two concerns
The state House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote on the controversial measure for 3 pm on Jan. 22.
A roundup of all the government meetings in Tiverton and Little Compton this week.
The following was provided by the Rhode Island State House
Reports, audits, forms, contracts among documents to be posted for public.
Nonprofit, 501(c ) organizations and municipal departments located in Newport County are eligible to apply.
President Obama said the laws, including universal background checks and a renewed ban on assault rifles, would lead to "fewer atrocities like the one that happened in Newtown."
Stafford Pond, one of Tiverton's drinking water resources, is under threat of pollution from hazardous activities allowed there by the state.
Health Department reports high flu activity in RI, vaccination demand causing sporadic shortages.
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Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
The CEO of Newport Grand Slots weighs in on the bridge toll proposal.
The City of Fall River is currently trucking in appoximately 8,000 tons of yard waste and single-stream recycling annually to Site-Ready Materials on Eagleville Road in Tiverton, reports the Sakonnet Times.
Rep. John G. Edwards (D – Dist. 70, Portsmouth, Tiverton) has been named senior deputy majority leader.
A motion to fund a pump-out boat for boaters in Tiverton waters failed in a 3-3 vote in Monday's town council meeting.