NEW THIS MONTH: * KN OPERATIONS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. ============ This is a monthly reminder. Knowing Newport looks forward to sharing and discussing your...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Jul 1, 2006 6:44 pm
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Relieved to know that there will be a resumption of this valuable resource. I have benefited greatly and hope that users will not take it for granted or abuse...
Robert Walker
robwalk@...
Jul 3, 2006 1:35 am
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I hope this is true that the site is coming back on line. After being away in the Air Force for 30 years this was a great way to view the ideas of the locals....
psaund1229@...
Jul 5, 2006 7:45 pm
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I agree with Mr. Walker. Thanks for providing this service that I enjoy so much all the way from the Great Plains of Oklahoma. I do feel that we have taken our...
algranger
algranger@...
Jul 5, 2006 7:57 pm
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KN IS STILL ON SUMMER BREAK. Please hold on to postings until KN returns from vacation. In the meantime, think: * cleaner beaches, open for swimming * cleaner...
KN IS STILL ON SUMMER BREAK. Please hold on to postings until KN returns from vacation. In the meantime, think: * clean beaches, open for swimming * cleaner...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Jul 30, 2006 6:14 pm
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KN IS STILL ON SUMMER BREAK. Please hold on to postings until KN returns from vacation. In the meantime, think: * clean beaches, open for swimming * cleaner...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Aug 13, 2006 5:58 pm
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KN IS STILL ON SUMMER BREAK. Please hold on to postings until KN returns from vacation. In the meantime, think: * clean beaches, open for swimming * cleaner...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Aug 28, 2006 1:35 am
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The KN moderator is reporting back for duty following a summer break. So, what's on YOUR mind? Ground Rules: * Practice civil behavior towards one another....
(John Spohn asked me to post the following - Mike Cullen) ... Way to Go Mike! ;) No really it's good to know KN will go on. I was worried it wouldn't. I'd...
* If you attempted to post an item to KN this week, please try again. Send the posting to KnowingNewport@yahoogroups.com * A change in KN posting policy:...
Absolutely, John. You are in San Juan, I am in Boston ( I come all the way here to tutor math over THE PHONE AND THE INTERNET, believe it or not, such is...
It's good to see Knowing Newport up and running again. To keep the discourse among participants lively and civilized (and that certainly is possible), could...
What do I like about living on the island: - Closeness of family and friends - Sense of community - active community groups - Friendly/accepting environment -...
AAKIBBLE@...
Sep 4, 2006 7:49 pm
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I may be biased, as I was born in Newport and raised in Middletown, but Aquidneck Island truly is a great and unique place. Great list! Al Granger Lawton,...
al granger
algranger@...
Sep 5, 2006 1:38 am
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The results of the official city survey were released in June. If you have read the results, what surprised you? Have you been satisfied with the level of...
Nothing in the results of the survey surprised me. The survey seems useless as a guide for the council to determine how to best govern. How could it? It...
Dear Moderator: As a member of the school committee I have read the survey with great interest. I thought the most important page was the one where 48 city ...
Charles Shoemaker
drshoe@...
Sep 6, 2006 11:41 am
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Van Zandt Pier There is no doubt the underpinnings are in bad shape. Anyone looking at the pier at low tide must wonder what holds it up. I have found a...
Did I not read recently that there had been a state grant of several hundred thousand dollars to repair the pier? If I am wrong, which is not unusual, perhaps...
Burt Hoffman
burthoffman@...
Sep 11, 2006 5:28 pm
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You voted yesterday after enduring scores of intrusive phone calls from candidates, lobbying groups, and pollsters. Congratulations ! Unfortunately no one will...
City council elections are in less than two months. There's been little visible activity from most candidates. I have heard radio adverts from one candidate. ...
In case you are not already aware, Alliance For A Livable Newport will be conducting two city council candidate forums, one on October 26 for the ward ...
Ron Becker
ronjohanna@...
Sep 14, 2006 4:52 pm
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1. How will you stop giving away city property, like Marine Ave and others? 2. How will you improve public access to the waterfront, so one can walk around the...
I would like to know when the repairs to the expansion joints on Bellevue Avenue, begun several years ago, will resume. I believe the deterioration is...
PETER RICE
adolphlund@...
Sep 14, 2006 6:01 pm
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Re: ALN will be conducting two city council candidate forums, October 26 & October 30." Virtual council candidate (VCC) says: "Phew, now I can say really lame...
zardoz24
zardoz24@...
Sep 14, 2006 6:08 pm
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Re: Will Newport ever consider making red-light-running a crime? If so, would it ever be enforced? Virtual Council Candidate (VCC) says: "Yes, I sure would,...
zardoz24
zardoz24@...
Sep 14, 2006 6:48 pm
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Rhode Island Sea Grant College Program University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center PRESS RELEASE/CONTACT: Sue Kennedy, R.I. Sea Grant/URI Coastal ...
Mr. Wrobel - anyone. Referring to your first item, what is the present situation with Marine Avenue? Has the City Solicitor ever done anything further on...