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Posted inThings To Do

Grey Sail announces summer lineup of musical guests

by Ryan Belmore April 28, 2022April 28, 2022

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) today announced its initial summer line-up of musical guests. Grey Sail, located in Westerly, has a spacious beer garden and an indoor […]

Posted inCity & Government, News

Embattled Westerly Democratic Chair reportedly resigns

by Frank Prosnitz April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Westerly Democrats months ago had asked embattled party chairman Robert Ritacco to resign, according to Town Councilman Chris Duhamel. Ritacco, Duhamel said, resigned yesterday after being charged with two counts […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Grey Sail Brewing releases ‘Canal Street Ale’

by Ryan Belmore April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) has unveiled a new beer in their core lineup today, Canal Street Ale. The Kolsch-inspired ale (3.9% ABV, 110 calories) is a […]

Posted inNews

Choice Wineries says an apple winery is Rhode Island’s best

by Frank Prosnitz March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

When choosing Rhode Island’s best wineries, you begin, of course, with the grapes. The quality of the grapes. Unless it’s apples. The Tapped Apple in Westerly was just named Rhode […]

Westerly Town Hall
Posted inCity & Government

Westerly Council approves May special election to consider important charter changes

by Frank Prosnitz February 15, 2022April 6, 2022

As expected, the Westerly Town Council last night (Monday) approved sending a series of charter revisions to voters in a May special election, changes that would double the length of […]

Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink

Grey Sail Brewing celebrating 10 years

by Ryan Belmore October 27, 2021October 27, 2021

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) this week announced the celebration of their upcoming 10th anniversary on November 11th which will include a party and specialty beer. Grey Sail has […]

Westerly Town Hall
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Westerly Town Manager quits; Police Chief expected to be appointed interim manager

by Frank Prosnitz September 16, 2021September 20, 2021

Westerly Police Chief Shawn Lacey is expected to be named Westerly’s interim town manager on Monday, following the abrupt resignation last week of Town Manager J. Mark Rooney. Rooney is […]

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Westerly fire department hosts annual Smokey the Bear parade

by Frank Prosnitz July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Smokey the Bear is taking some time out from his hard work on the West Coast for a brief visit to Rhode Island on Thursday, where he’ll spread the word […]

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South County Distillers’ announces line-up of summer spirits

by Ryan Belmore May 22, 2021May 20, 2021

 South County Distillers (SCD) this week announced the launch of their summer line up of spirits and canned cocktails today. The sister company of Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island […]

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Beavertail Lighthouse, Watch Hill Lighthouse are being given away for free

by Ryan Belmore May 13, 2021May 14, 2021

Ever wanted to own a lighthouse? Well if you are an eligible entity here’s your chance. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a Notice of Availability for the Beavertail […]

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Home on Plimpton Road in Westerly sells for $1.95 million

by Ryan Belmore April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

 Lila Delman Compass today announced the sale of 14 Plimpton Road in Watch Hill for $1,950,000.  Lori Joyal, the Managing Broker of Lila Delman Compass’ Watch Hill Office, represented the seller […]

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RI Bookstores: We visit the Savoy in Westerly

by Thom Cahir March 28, 2021March 28, 2021

Tucked away in a cozy nook at the intersection of Canal Street and Railroad Avenue in Westerly and backed up to the Connecticut border along the banks of the Pawcatuck […]

Posted inCity & Government

Westerly voters back to the polls in two months voting on road and school bonds

by Frank Prosnitz March 7, 2021March 22, 2021

In less than two months, Westerly voters will be back at the polls voting on $13 million in local bond issues, with much larger bond proposals likely to follow, possibly […]

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Westerly Schools look to an uncertain future

by Frank Prosnitz May 11, 2020May 11, 2020

Twice in recent years, Westerly’s residents have rejected bond issues that would have upgraded school facilities. Now, with the coronavirus draining financial resources from the community, the prospects of another […]

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