REMINDER: ============ This is a monthly reminder. Knowing Newport looks forward to sharing and discussing your ideas. There are 275+ (as of 6/27/2008)...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Jul 1, 2008 9:53 am
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In reply to Andy Lavarre, we might think his quote from Patrick Henry concerning government secrecy is about the Federal administration but it applies very...
I remember Christo's fabric-clad Kings Beach on the Drive and the monumental sculptures, yes. Beaches are better unclothed, unwrapped! Sometimes it good to see...
Rowena Burke
rowenadunlap@...
Jul 3, 2008 11:25 am
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Last Monday (31 June), our Providence over-lords decided that Newport, should it be allowed to have its toys, i.e., the comparatively non-polluting natural gas...
On 3 previous occasions I called NPD Animal Control Officer for assistance, but each time nobody was available. Today (July 3) I called at 11:00 AM, about an...
... At WHAT COST?? How many motor maintenance sessions and trips to Providence will *that pay for? Two of the arguments in the article were that 1) the engines...
I agree with Charles Weishar on the importance of the environmental issues related to the trolleys, though not his reasoning for RIPTA's decision, which I...
Charlotte Johnson
CharlotteEJohnson@...
Jul 4, 2008 3:51 pm
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In reply to Charles Weishar Diesel engines get better mileage than spark ignition (fueled by gasoline, propane, or methane aka natural gas). Methane is...
For Martin Douglas The point of my concern, stated quite clearly, is with the pollution itself. We have to start somewhere. It is possible to use Emission...
R.I. municipalities facing big fiscal pinch (ProJo) Sunday, July 6, 2008 By David Scharfenberg Journal Staff Writer It's been a tough stretch in Cranston. The...
John Clarke, state's charter subjects of ceremony in Newport Tuesday, July 8, 2008 BY RICHARD SALIT Journal Staff Writer NEWPORT — A ceremony featuring...
I am not sure what Charles Weishar means by Emission Controlled Diesel fuel. I believe low sulfur diesel has been the only kind available in RI for some time....
I left out a part in my previous posting. I still do not understand Charles Weishar's technical term "Emission Controlled Diesel fuel" After some poking around...
Mr Wieshar is fighting against himself. Consider these two quotes from recent postings 1 "Alternative technologies to conventional diesel (CD) [include]...
Any city council (or school committee) candidate ready to propose establishing one here? Mike Cullen ===== Rhode Island to Allow Mayors to Charter Schools...
Mike, I've printed up the information from the link you included. At first glance, the Mayoral Charter School plan is intriguing and is worth investigating as...
In my first posting on this subject, I wrote "Alternative technologies to conventional diesel (CD) [include] emission controlled diesel (ECD), defined as...
Whether it was distributing posters, sending messages, or helping with organization, thank you to John Clarke Society Trustees, Advisors, Members, Newport...
James Wermuth
preservation1@...
Jul 9, 2008 6:36 pm
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This is your final opportunity to cast your vote on the Mary Street parking lot question. 29 votes have been cast to date. (Voting requires the use of a Yahoo!...
The following KnowingNewport poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Would you support the construction of a parking garage at the site...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Jul 13, 2008 7:44 am
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PARIS — They’re clunky, heavy and ugly, but they have become modish — and they are not this season’s platform shoes. A year after the introduction of...
James Wermuth
preservation1@...
Jul 14, 2008 1:06 am
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Dear Plant Lovers in Newport, At the end of 3 block trail of purple petunia petals and tendrils, I found my huge baskets of pilfered purple petunias directly...
Rowena Burke
rowenadunlap@...
Jul 14, 2008 3:34 pm
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Having been involved in helping schools and communities improve the health value of their menu offerings for several years now, I have to offer a rebuttal to...
We have an important bridge that is not very sexy, is maintained, or more accurately neglected, by the State Department of Transportation, Department motto:...
"We are on track for an 11:30 am press conference at Easton's Beach to announce the filing of the lawsuit against Newport and our plans to file suit against...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 16, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Auten, Evironment Rhode Island (401) 421-6535 Theresa Labriola, National Environmental...
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