Jamestown
4 stories from Jamestown, Rhode Island
Jamestown school committee reviews first reading of social media policy prompted by national fallout over employee posts
Jamestown's school committee took a first reading of a new social media and website policy on July 30, a year-long subcommittee effort that members said began after state education lawyers warned districts about employee social media posts. Members flagged one gap: AI-built classroom apps.
By Adriana Vossari | August 3, 2026
Jamestown voters will decide on $3 million affordable housing borrowing in November
The Board of Canvassers certified the local ballot question on July 31, sending it to the state for the November 3 general election. The board also certified mail ballot applications in two votes after one member recused herself.
By Adriana Vossari | August 3, 2026
Jamestown School Committee weighs sharing a superintendent with another district
Jamestown's School Committee weighed four superintendent staffing models, including a shared arrangement no Rhode Island district currently uses, and approved a two-year bus contract extension costing $81,497 more over two years.
By Adriana Vossari | August 3, 2026
Jamestown Board of Canvassers Certifies Ballot Names, Sets Poll Worker Training Ahead of September Primary
The Jamestown Board of Canvassers certified candidate names for the September primary ballot and accepted a round of nomination papers, while delaying the ballot-order draw and announcing poll worker training dates.
By Adriana Vossari | July 26, 2026