A Site Visit, WEDAB & Writing To Heal

Planning Commission site visit: The Planning Commission will conduct a site walk at 7:30 a.m. to begin in the vicinity of the driveway for 175 Fletcher Road, having to do with the application of a proposed three-lot minor subdivision located on Chimney Rock Drive and Fletcher Road.

WEDAB meeting: The Wickford Economic Advisory Board meets for the second time Wednesday night at Town Hall, starting at 5:30 p.m. Here’s the agenda.

Writing to Heal, a Personal Journey: David Slone is the 10th of 15 children. He was the only survivor of a helicopter crash in the Vietnam War. He is battling PTSD, early-onset Parkinson’s Disease and a rare eye disease that has left him legally blind. Through it all his writing has been a means to work through life’s travails. David is the author of Rose Beach, set in the Plum Beach neighborhood of Saunderstown. He will talk about what writing has meant to him, tell us about his new book and give us some tips about selfpublishing. Join us for what is sure to be an inspirational talk. Please register to let us know you are coming. At the NK Free Library at 6:30 p.m.

NECAP forum: In response to the vigorous statewide debate over the use of the NECAP test as a high school graduation requirement and a broader national debate over standardized testing, two local youth advocacy groups have planned a community forum to discuss the issue. It takes place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Warwick City Hall in the Council Chambers. You can find out about the panelists here.

On Thursday …

NK Farmers Market: The market takes place in the back of the Brown Street municipal parking lot, by the anchor, every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Check it out!

Asset Management Commission meeting: This panel meets at the David R. Burnham Public Works Facility, 2050 Davisville Road, at 5:30 p.m.

Groundwater Committee meeting: On the agenda is discussion of a rain barrel project. You can find the agenda here.

Planning R.I.’s future: Rhode Map RI is holding a “Great Places” workshop in East Greenwich Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Police Department. From the website, “RhodeMap RI is an opportunity for you, Rhode Island’s residents, to help shape the future of our communities and our state. How do we preserve Rhode Island’s unique character while ensuring that all Rhode Islanders have safe and healthy housing as well access to jobs and economic opportunities? How and where should growth happen over the next decades without harming the natural and historic areas that we value?” There’s lots more. You’ll find it here.

And …

Town Seeks Snow Removal Applications: Applications for snow removal services for streets and sidewalks in the Town of North Kingstown are now available at the Public Works Facility located at 2050 Davisville Road or on the Public Works page of the Town's website at www.northkingstown.org, click on the highway link. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Return completed application to the Highway Division of Public Works, 2050 Davisville Road, North Kingstown between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. For inquiries, contact the Public Works Office at 401-294-3331, ext. 601.