I’m writing today to share a memory that can hopefully bring a smile and a warm feeling to your heart.

Twenty-seven years ago on a cold December afternoon my infant daughter and I were out to buy her first Christmas tree. I remembered a fruit and vegetable stand on a corner in Wakefield. I was having trouble getting her out of her car seat.

Every citizen has a right to support local candidates for public office. Owning a business or having business dealings with candidates does not prohibit one from exercising their First Amendment rights. 

It is fall in South County. That means it is time to purchase Pumpkins With A Purpose to support Welcome House in its mission to end homelessness in South County.

Thank you!

What an incredible experience it is to be a candidate for public office.  As a first-time local candidate, I faced an uphill battle to get my name out in the community and to make it through the primary process on Sept. 8.

As we continue to weather the effects and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must not forget the basic human necessity that so many in our state are struggling to provide for themselves and their families during this unprecedented period of health and economic uncertainty – food.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Narragansett who supported me in the September Primary for the Narragansett Town Council. 

I concur with Mr. Paul Zonfrillo’s letter re: the conflicts of interests that candidates of Ms. Buonanno, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Robenhymer, Mr. Hames have with running for seats on the Narragansett Town Council and suing the town at the same time.

Thank you for all of the support you have shown me during my run for Town Council. I did this to be a voice for everyone, and although my run ended short of my goal, my desire to help Narragansett is stronger than ever.

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, we four servicemen, wearing baseball caps that denoted our heritage as Air Force veterans were thrilled beyond words when informed that, in recognition of our military service, our luncheon meals had been paid for by other patrons who were in attendance at the Matunuck Oyster Bar Restaurant in  South Kingstown.

Testing, testing, testing. That is what we hear constantly from elected officials including Gov. Raimondo. They say we need to be guided by “the data and science.”

Dr. Keith Roach, the author of a syndicated seven days a week medical advice column, responded recently to a question about the value of a test for the coronavirus. He wrote, “There is really no reason to be checking for the virus…unless you have a compelling reason for a medical procedure or travel or could otherwise potentially expose others.”

On Sept. 4, a woman whose diminutive size and voice gave her the nickname “Squeak” as a child, passed away after a life of dedication to the people of South Kingstown, both as a nurse and public servant. Barbara Anne Hackey, a lifetime resident of the town and from a family dating back many generations, gave much more than she took.

Wakefield this week is mourning a woman who in her own quiet way helped make this village into a true community.

I write to congratulate all who participated in this year’s local Democratic Primary. Although the process was more bruising than I had anticipated (at least for Town Council), at least the candidates for public office and the local Democratic Town Committee are participating in our local democracy. My hat is off to all of you.

Thank you to all of those who supported me during the primary. As of this writing, the results are still pending from the Board of Elections mail in ballots.

We had some excellent conversations about the three college student ordinance and how it can bring a positive change to our town.