Whatever happened to the simple rule if you have to think or ask if there is any conflict, then don't do it. This state ranks just behind Louisiana in...
NEW THIS MONTH: REMINDER: ============ This is a monthly reminder. Knowing Newport looks forward to sharing and discussing your ideas. There are 260+ (as of...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Feb 1, 2007 5:47 pm
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My old law tutor was always fond of saying when somebody invokes the letter of the law in his defense he has probably broken its spirit . The more strident...
While putting myself at risk, I hereby submit the following to Knowing Newport. (hopefully posted un-edited & in its entirety) This is an EXTREMELY IMPORTANT...
Do you live "On the Point?" If so, then please read on. Have you already stocked up on emergency bottled water, canned food, flashlights and batteries? Or is...
I got this invite in my inbox the other day. I am thinking about getting on the Obama train early, and thought if any of you who were also so inclined might...
*Do you know that your home may be part of the beach closure problem? *Do you know that it is usually easy and inexpensive to fix?* ALLIANCE FOR A LIVABLE...
Kudos to ALN for holding the stormwater forum, kicking off the move of the issue from discussion to action. I am eager to hear the how many people show up and...
ALN is hosting the stormwater forum tonight at 6:30 in the Council Chamber but it is the efforts of the CLEAN OCEAN ACCESS group that we should recognize for...
City Financial Mgt: Auditor Recommends (Part 5) -- THE END The moderator requested and received from the city manager the Dec 2006 "Recommendations to...
Who are the debtors on the "non-performing" community development loans? And how much does each debtor owe? Michael Farley...
Farley, Michael
mfarley@...
Feb 7, 2007 12:34 pm
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Does the report identify the non-performing loans? How can KN get a feel for who is stiffing the city? Loans made as part of programs? Interdepartamental ...
Rep. William San Bento Jr., D-Pawtucket is a prime example of why we should be embarrassed of our legislature. This kind of crass arm-twisting with such...
Open question to the KN audience: In light of the ruling against the city, do you want to see the city appeal or allow the expansion? Why? Moderator ...
This is a slippery slope. It appears then that the City is powerless to protect itself from unwanted State decisions. The City might refuse to provide police...
Newport's denial of a permit for Newport Grand was based exclusively on its anti-gambling ordnance. The court ruled that state regulation of gambling trumps...
Ron Becker
ronjohanna@...
Feb 12, 2007 1:47 am
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Gambling, like sex, seems to be something almost everyone does to some extent, even though it is generally viewed as immoral. Of course putting a few dollars...
My understanding of our fundamental government structure is this. The state government is supreme within a state; and county, town, city and other governing...
Peter makes points that are entirely relevant and beg what the role of the city is in the matter of gambling within our city limits. Last November 75% of the...
Just another example of the up state (Old Harwood) cabal, which for years just wanted the revenues from Newport to line the coffers of the general fund. It...
I respectfully disagree with Herk about the reason for 75% of Newport voters to be against a casino in Warwick. He seems to think it is an anti-casino vote and...
I posted last week: "- any bonehead knows that the State cannot simply trump local zoning except by buying or seizing the land." Whoops! I guess not. I...
In keeping with its long-standing tradition Newport was trounced again when dealing with the outside world. This was not just just a minor defeat. It was a...
Speaker has hope for local tourism By Matt Sheley/Daily News staff NEWPORT - The enemy of the local tourism economy isn't the business next door or the...
Putting aside Stefano's larger points, I have a question about a minor one: I thought that the Newport Casino was never a gambling establishment. The name did...
Farley, Michael
mfarley@...
Feb 12, 2007 9:06 pm
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You are correct. The term "Newport Casino" as you refer to it, never entailed gambling, our site was strictly a social club during the summer season. I believe...
Mark.Young
myoung@...
Feb 13, 2007 3:04 am
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In modern Italian (and French) Casino` (note the accent on the final o) is a place where games of chance take place (although currently the British Law Lords...
Mike's right. The Canfield House (not the Newport Casino) was Newport's premier gambling casino at the turn of the century. Charlotte Johnson...
Charlotte Johnson
charlotte@...
Feb 13, 2007 3:08 am
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Any Londoner would love to have on his gravestone:- "judge me not by my performance but by the quality of my excuses." Of course "Never let the truth get in...
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