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Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is the smallest state by area, but the state with the longest official name. Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen original American colonies to declare independence from British rule, signaling the start of the American Revolution. Rhode Island was also the last of the original thirteen states to ratify the United States Constitution.

Despite its name, most of the state of Rhode Island lies on the North American mainland. Rhode Island has long held the nickname of “Little Rhody,” though the state has officially adopted the nickname of "the Ocean State," as nearly one tenth of Rhode Island's inland area is covered by salt water, and no resident is more than a 45-minute drive from the water's edge.

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Construction projects give rise to traffic needs

Aug 30, 2008 4:00 am

When FM Global proposed building a $60 million headquarters in Johnston, it knew that it would be signing on to fund another project: a $2 million widening of Atwood Avenue to accommodate the traffic ...

Sale, partnership stir increased bookings at VMA

Aug 30, 2008 4:00 am

The new managers of the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Arts and Cultural Center (VMA) hope to bring the historic theater back to its grand days in the 1950s and 1960s, when international superstars such...

Town News for Westerly Rhode Island from TheWesterlySun.com

Local Assessments

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Look up local assessments in your town!

Town Schedules & Fees

Jul 10, 2007 10:10 am

Town calendars and important dates, plus useful information on town services

Town Departments

Jul 9, 2007 6:14 pm

Here's where to find contact information for town departments

Map Of Downtown Westerly / Pawcatuck Businesses

Jun 19, 2007 7:38 pm

Printable map Some of the names on the left of the map will bring you to their websites when clicked on. You will need to click your browsers back button to get back to the map from the websites.

Your Town Hall

Jun 4, 2007 1:33 pm

When is the next Town Council meeting? How much is a beach pass? Where can I get a permit for the town dump? Look no further for answers to these questions & more. Click on the links below & g...

Your Town Budget

Jun 1, 2007 5:18 pm

Town Budgets for 2007-2008 Westerly Town Budget

Did you know...?

May 24, 2007 4:21 pm

Trivia quiz on some things you may not have known about our area.

Transportation

May 23, 2007 7:12 pm

Transportation information for our area: Trains, buses, ferries, car rentals and more.

Quick Facts

May 23, 2007 7:02 pm

Information snapshots of Westerly, Stonington, North Stonington, Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton.

Community Profiles

May 23, 2007 5:48 pm

Learn more about your town's population & demographics

Local News for Westerly Rhode Island from TheWesterlySun.com

Severance packages announced by Garrity

Aug 30, 2008 5:18 am

ASHAWAY ? A local flashlight manufacturer set to close this spring notified employees of its layoff procedures and severance package details this week.

Frosty Drew ready to break ground on innovative sky theater

Aug 30, 2008 5:18 am

CHARLESTOWN ? After years of planning and fundraising, the Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory at Ninigret Park is about to break ground on an innovative sky theater that will seat 49 people ? a...

Baby Boomer Expo 2008

Aug 29, 2008 3:02 pm

The Westerly Sun will sponsor this area's first Baby Boomer Expo to be held on Sunday, September 14 at the Mystic Hilton in Mystic, CT.

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