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KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Jan 1, 2008 10:32 am
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Public input sought on options for Pell, Mount Hope bridges Thursday, January 3, 2008 By Richard Salit Journal Staff Writer Honk if you're for raising the Pell...
New uses for former Sheffield School, in Newport, discussed Friday, January 4, 2008 By RICHARD SALIT Journal Staff Writer NEWPORT — Neighbors said last night...
I support use fees. People having to use a bridge ought to be the ones most responsible for its maintenance and replacement costs. Pell bridge should install...
... I use EZPass on trips up and down the East Coast. I purchased mine via NY State EZPass -- http://www.e-zpassny.com -- since they offered at the time a...
I fully concur with the proposal of Mr. Greene regarding fees for bridge users. I would also add that the new Sakonnet bridge be included. That bridge brings...
Most islanders will support user fees. Our precious and fragile economy demands the bridges be maintained at the highest level. Our chosen lifestyle makes it...
There is plenty to think about with this issue. Perhaps most importantly, it is important to establish an equitable goal so that it is does not digress into...
James Wermuth
preservation1@...
Jan 4, 2008 7:19 pm
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What is the argument for not having fees for all three bridges? I would agree that those who use them should help pay for their maintenance over the life of...
Robwalk34@...
Jan 4, 2008 7:20 pm
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1) Did you know the full name for the bridge toll collecting organization is the Rhode Island TURNPIKE and Bridge Authority? See their colorful website at...
Having myself been gouged while traveling at home and abroad, I believe in gouging tourists in return. With EZ pass systems installed at both bridges (how...
Burt Hoffman
burt.hoffman@...
Jan 4, 2008 8:24 pm
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If you live on Aquidneck Island or Jamestown you are sending revenues of all kinds to the State with not much benefit. Remember State Income Tax, Sales Tax,...
... goal ... unit ... ============================ KN is pleased to report that the Thompson Middle School grant request for $1,079 to support its "GUITAR...
Re funds raised through tolls See state legislation § 24-12-27 Amount of tolls. Tolls shall be so fixed and adjusted in respect of the aggregate of tolls...
Looking to buy R.I. Saturday, January 5, 2008 By Katherine Gregg Journal State House Bureau The Providence Journal / Bill Murphy PROVIDENCE Wall Street bankers...
FYI: This was sent to the Daily News as a Letter to the Editor. Burt Hoffman ... Subject: Earmarks Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:11:00 -0800 From: Burt.Hoffman ...
Burt Hoffman
burt.hoffman@...
Jan 6, 2008 2:07 am
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State Rep Steve Couty is having office hours at the public library every Monday at 5:30. I hope he gets a good turnout. Perhaps others will take notice. ...
I understand the Ice House on Brown and Howard is being/has been sold and will be pulled down and developed. The Council meeting is Wednesday 9 Jan to consider...
Gov. Corzine of NJ is addressing that state's deficit through toll increases. It may be worthy of consideration for RI. James Wermuth NEW YORK TIMES | January...
preservation1@...
Jan 9, 2008 5:26 pm
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... increases. It may be worthy of consideration for RI. ... Wow, a 50% toll hike every four years? Ouch. If Gov Corzine succeeds, then we'll likely watch RI's...
with the coyote problem in our area getting obviously worse, I think a recent tragedy in Middletown needs to be shared - to raise further awareness. My friends...
Newport's annual audit holds good news, bad news Friday, January 11, 2008 By Richard Salit Journal Staff Writer NEWPORT — Financially speaking, it was...
Since when does a perfect example of the food chain at work constitute a tragedy? Squirrels eat nuts. Coyotes eat... If you don't want squirrels in your yard...
Challenges on the horizon for city's new fire chief By Sean Flynn Daily News staff More than 140 people packed into the council chamber of Newport City Hall on...
Lighten up Jack and pick your battles. Mother N would love you to take this POV to the wilds but when natural predators exploit land tamed over 400 years ago,...
James Wermuth
preservation1@...
Jan 11, 2008 10:25 pm
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Jack is right. Mother Nature is at work. There IS a food chain. We are not talking about land "tamed" over the last 400 years. We are talking about a...
While you're learning to coexist with your neighborhood coyote, I hope the potential loss of your dachshund's life doesn't become part of your learning...
Understanding Mother Nature is indeed a lofty goal, what with Global Warming, greening of politics, sewer and water problems, and COYOTES in Rhode Island....
I agree with Robert Richter. Also, maybe if the Coyotes hadn't lost so much of their native habitat on Aquidneck Island to development, then perhaps this...
