NEW THIS MONTH: * Nothing ============ This is a monthly reminder. Knowing Newport looks forward to sharing and discussing your ideas. There are now 235 (as of...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Feb 1, 2006 7:04 pm
2007
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the KnowingNewport group: Do you agree with this statement: "It would be totally irresponsible for the...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Feb 1, 2006 10:36 pm
2008
It seems the police union is placed so it can stall on negotiations with the City of Newport until arbitration kicks in. Then they get a 4% increase across the...
Mr. Douglas, Your posting regarding the Police contract is missing several important facts. First of all the Police Union is not "stalling" on negotiations...
Martin... Once again you are off base...the city and the union are negotiating while arbitration is taking place.....this is an agreement that both sides have ...
It might be of interest to Knowing Newporters to read the editiorial in yesterday's ProJo entitled "Really repair Pier". One could substitute Bellevue Gardens...
It seems reasonable for me to ask how the City of Newport can negotiate manageable costs for employees when a failure to reach agreement between the City and...
The following KnowingNewport poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Do you agree with this statement: "It would be totally...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Feb 8, 2006 9:17 am
2014
Dear Martin, The answer is simple. So simple in fact, I bet you already know what it is. Back to basic government fundamentals. The only time we, as a city,...
Martin, I think over the past couple of months I have seen and heard enough from you to know that you knew exactly what you were saying when you said it the ...
Ok, I officially give up. The City and taxpayers have no hope against the unions and I will not comment again on union contracts. Moderator take note - do not...
=== MODERATOR COMMENT === How do KN readers react to this observation coming from a KN subscriber who is a participant in the KN Provocative Poster Protection...
A number of years ago (15) the buzz for awhile was State Pensions and the pension system for members of Boards and Commissions and I believe also anyone who...
A Community Forum On Elementary School Re-Alignment Fewer, Newer Schools… How many, where, and why? Thursday, February 16th 5:30—7:30 p.m. Rogers High...
... and I'm left wondering what local Newport task force has looked at OUR local readiness or are we waiting for the state to tell us what to do? Mike ...
Thanks for sharing the flyer. Charlie Shoemaker is now the recipient of a Campaign Finance Violation request for hearing. If successful, I will be asking the...
I am not clear what results Bobby Oliveira is expecting to get from his complaints. Or since Sending A Message, without results, is currently fashionable, what...
Dear Martin, Here's what I'm expecting in order: 1.) A ruling from the BOE that the NPEF has engaged in political activity. 2.) A ruling from the BOE that...
(1) Some of those posting to KN have run for political office, are in political office, or may run for political office. (2) It has been brought to the...
Mike, Don't undermine yourself. I would refer you to a set of Federal Elections Commission rulings and "workshops", they don't have workshops but it is the...
The speed limit on Malbone Rd. needs to be enforced, before a fatality results. Many people use it as a high-speed short-cut at all times of the day &...
Marine Ave runs from Bellevue to the Cliff Walk, just south of Ruggles. The City Solicitor, Joe Nicholson is looking into clearing away the trees, rocks, steps...
"PRESCRIPTIONS for fixing Rhode Island's public schools seem to come and go like the seasons." "We don't shy away from moving rivers or big digs beneath...
It would be interesting to hear the reasons why this would be so difficult to implement in RI but especially Newport which has access to both Salve and now...
This is a terrible story and the details and police "actions" are shocking. Fred, thankfully, it wasn't worse and I hope you are OK. What recourse do citizens...
Bruce Lang
bruce.lang@...
Feb 14, 2006 10:44 pm
2034
My understanding of Newport government is that all branches serve at the pleasure of the council, so any checks and balances are provided by neighborhood...
Concerning the Malbone Road thing I based my comments on Fred's statements. The moderator comment is certainly more moderate than Fred's. I have no access to...
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