The Portsmouth Town Council made some big changes last night to the budget. Here's a look at how councilors voted.
From increasing the school department's budget to reducing staff, the Portsmouth Town Council made several sweeping changes to the 2012-2013 fiscal year budget last night. Here's what you might have missed at Monday's budget workshop:
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The Portsmouth Town Council met Monday night to discuss and vote on the provisional budget for fiscal year 2012-2013.
The Portsmouth Town Council held a budget workshop Monday night to discuss and vote on the $57.9 million provisional budget. Featured here is a report of actions taken during the workshop. The new budget results in a tax increase of 1.98 percent. The new tax rate, if the final budget is approved, would be $14.18. The council must still approve the proposed 2012-2013 fiscal year budget, which is attached at right, before the budget is finalized. The vote will take place after a public hearing, which will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Portsmouth Middle School.
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3:36 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
In all my years as a town resident this is by far the worst town council I have ever seen.....Town Res you are right it is a disgrace what these PCCC4 and now Hamilton have done. I have always considered my self an independent but they make a great case for the Democrats...God help them if anything tragic occurs from this insanity and personal agenda/vendetta actions... more ›
The Portsmouth Town Council voted down a $1 million deal proposed by School Committee member Jon Harris Thursday night.
The Portsmouth Town Council held a budget workshop Thursday night to discuss the $58.2 million provisional budget. Featured here are actions taken during the workshop. The council must still approve the proposed 2012-2013 fiscal year budget, which is attached at right, before the budget is finalized. The vote will take place after a public hearing, which will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Portsmouth Middle School. For a complete schedule of the town's budget hearings, see the pdf attached or click here. As stated in Town Administrator John Klimm's message to the council: This budget proposal requests a total of $58,210,858 of which $47,180,235 is requested from our local taxpayers through the property tax or a 3% increase in our …
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The Portsmouth Town Council held a meeting Monday night.
The Portsmouth Town Council met Monday night. Featured here is a report of the actions taken during the meeting.
9:24 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
First of all....the request from St. Philomena School is on the Agenda for tonight (at least the Agenda on line), Ms. Staven. Thank you to those who have a brain and voted to wave the fee.....it's a non-profit school for goodness sake!!! Secondly....what are you three thinking or should I say....you aren't thinking and rarely are!!!..Perhaps your just "doing" on orders from someone? 3-3 vote with… more ›
A budget workshop was held Wednesday night at Town Hall.
The Portsmouth Town Council held a budget workshop Wednesday night to discuss the budgets for various departments. Featured here is a report of discussions during the workshop. The council must still approve the proposed 2012-2013 fiscal year budget, which is attached at right, before the budget is finalized. The vote will take place after a public hearing, which will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Portsmouth Middle School. For a complete schedule of the town's budget hearings, see the pdf attached or click here.
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Check out a recap of the Portsmouth Town Council's meeting here.
The Portsmouth Town Council held a meeting Wednesday at Town Hall. Featured here is a report of the actions taken. [Updated at 11:07 p.m. Wednesday] Sandy Point Beach opening Following the meeting, Town Administrator John Klimm spoke further about Sandy Point Beach's opening this summer. He said the beach will open, but there is currently no funding available for lifeguards until the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. "There is no funding until the first of July, until the next fiscal year," Klimm said. "It would mean no funding for lifeguards. That's what I'm trying to prevent from happening. "The beach would never close; it would just not be staffed by lifeguards." The cost to staff the beach with lifeguards is about $4,000 to $…
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1:36 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Hi John - thank you for responding. Having lifeguards at Sandy Point is not just a safety concern but also a business concern (The PEDC - could provide more info) but when I'm at Sandy Point beach, I usually run to Ann D's or another local establishment for lunch. So, the local fun runs local funds :) more ›
The Portsmouth Town Council met Monday, April 9, at Town Hall.
The Portsmouth Town Council met Monday night. Featured here is a report of the meeting.
9:03 am on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thank you Sandy and Jim for the information! more ›
The town of Portsmouth is looking into building a dog park. What do you think about this idea?
A dog might be man's best friend, but Town Councilor Keith Hamilton might just be the new "BFF" for the pooches of Portsmouth. Hamilton wants to see one or two dog parks constructed in Portsmouth. He proposed the new project before the Town Council Monday night. "A lot of people have been using the parks as dog parks," Hamilton said. "Newport has a nice dog park. I'd like to see the possibility of creating one." Hamilton also said he would research and apply for grants to fund the park's construction. The council voted unanimously in support of the project. The council asked Town Administrator John Klimm to begin research and return with a few ideas for where a dog park could be located. We want to know what you think about this idea. …
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9:49 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012
Because Mr Hamilton has gone off on his own and applied for a grant without the vote of the full Council what if he goes out and buys 20 new police cars next he can not decide to build a town dog park without the full vote of the Council. We do not need rouge Councilors running around out there. What would have happened if a single Councilor had signed an aggrement with Target obligating the Town… more ›
The Portsmouth Town Council met Monday, March 26, at Town Hall.
The Portsmouth Town Council held a meeting Monday night at Town Hall. Featured here is an account of the actions taken during the meeting.
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6:49 pm on Friday, March 30, 2012
outside- Your tax dollars??? It is the collective communities tax dollars- thank goodness you dont write the checks more ›
The Portsmouth Town Council will take up this issue and others tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
The Portsmouth Town Council will be asked to give their opinion on possible tolls on the new Sakonnet River bridge at tonight's meeting, reports The Providence Journal. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. According to The Journal, the council will be asked to oppose a plan by Gov. Lincoln Chafee to collect tolls on the new span currently being built. Rep. John G. Edwards will ask the council to support his resolution in favor of House Bill 7036, which would prevent tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge. Sponsors of this bill are Edwards, Rep. Raymond Gallison and Rep. Dan Reilly. The bill, if approved, would not only prevent tolls on the bridge, but also the transfer of the bridge to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority …
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11:05 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Funny how the RI Bridge Authority hasn't offered to take over the I-Way and place tolls there. Obviously they do not want to pay to go to work every day. When I lived in Jamestown and worked in Newport it cost me over $500.00 a year in tokens. If they place another toll on either bridge people will not want to work, live and play here. more ›
getreal
3:41 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
You got to be kidding me.....Safety and Service cut even more, Police do not need to maintain firearms training or qualifications, fire department cut more on equipment and supplies? Public Works is obviously one of two things ,the PCCC4 are trying to pull a Bob Driscoll on someone or the classic micro manage slam dunk. Now the one department that had more money than they needed you give $ 850,… more ›