■ “ The upgrade reflects our assessment of the town’s stable economic indicators,” says the credit rating firm.
By EMILY DUPUIS
Sun Staff Writer
WESTERLY — Standard & Poor’s upgraded the town’s bond rating Tuesday, citing a stable outlook despite the state and nation’s economic woes.
The independent credit rating agency raised its measure of the town’s credit risk [...]
Talks on a single finance director to continue, as well as consolidation of other positions to save money.
By EMILY DUPUIS
The Westerly Sun
WESTERLY — Talks are expected to continue, but town and school officials appear divided on the idea of appointing a single director to oversee both municipal and school finances.
Town Council and School Committee members [...]
Town Council Meetings can now be viewed streaming online LIVE!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING BOARDS:
(Applications can be obtained on the Town of Westerly’s website www.townofwesterly.com and submitted to the Office of Town Clerk)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
WESTERLY PUBLIC PARKING COMMISSION
APPRAISER OF DOG DAMAGE
BOARD OF RECREATION
By EMILY DUPUIS
WESTERLY – Town Council chambers were silent Thursday night. But councilors took the unfilled seats as a good sign.
No members of the public attended the council’s first hearing on a proposed $75.5 million budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
Councilor Caswell Cooke Jr. said it’s “probably a silent compliment for the [...]
