Town Council President Jim Seveney was our guest on Portsmouth this Week’s Friday show, discussing the $100,000 RI DEM Open Space grant we recently received to help create a public park on the grounds of the former Elmhurst School next to the Glen Manor House. The site borders the Sakonnet River and public recreational facilities, including picnic facilities, walking paths, lawn and wildlife meadow areas are planned for this area. This future park will benefit all Portsmouth residents and complement the operation of the Glen Manor House, said Mr. Seveney.
Also on this Friday’s show were Town Administrator, John Klimm, and Portsmouth Finance and HR Director, Jim Lathrop. Both discussed the current status of the budget process and some of the key issues, such as the status of the Melville Campground. There is another public hearing on the Budget on 10 June to get public input. On 3 June, the Town Council will have a public meeting to review the status of the Portsmouth Wind Turbine, which has been idle for 2 years, and to come to a decision about what will be done.
Watch both interviews at http://youtu.be/5wWcYok27jo
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Portsmouth this Week, the “Voice of Portsmouth Town Hall” is a weekly public TV program sponsored by Town Administrator John Klimm to provide a forum for issues of concern to the Portsmouth Community. These programs are aired on Cox Channel 18 at various times and are posted on Youtube for viewing anytime. Links to past editions can be accessed from the Town’s website.
