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After years of stops and starts, Middletown and Ne After years of stops and starts, Middletown and Newport are once again inching toward the discussion table on regionalizing their school systems. During a meeting Monday night, the Middletown Town Council voted 7–0 to accept an invitation from Newport officials to talk about what a combined school district might look like. No date or location for the meeting has been set. “We just want to start talking about it in public and see where it goes,” said Council President Paul Rodrigues. “It certainly warrants a discussion.” Councilor Charlie Roberts agreed, calling it a chance to face fiscal and enrollment realities. “All of this is not sustainable,” he said. “This is an opportunity to sit down with Newport and talk.” The council stopped short of agreeing to two additional Newport proposals — appointing representatives to a new Academic Integration Advisory Commission and discussing an education endowment fund — saying it was too early in the process. In August, the Newport City Council voted 5–2 to advance regionalization talks, with Mayor Charlie Holder and Councilors Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, David Carlin, Lynn Ceglie, and Xay Khamsyvoravong in favor. The two “no” votes came from Steph Smyth and Ellen Pinnock, who opposed opposed the measure to improve student educational opportunities, save millions of dollars, and boost state reimbursement rates. Under Newport’s proposal, both districts would share a superintendent and finance office while maintaining their current schools. The Rhode Island Department of Education has said the arrangement could increase the state’s construction reimbursement rate from 52.5% to 80.5% for new school projects — saving millions. Middletown voters approved regionalization in 2022, but Newport voters narrowly rejected it. Monday’s vote signals the two sides may finally be ready to revisit an idea that many believe is long overdue. #newportri #middletownri #newportbuzz
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a controversial The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a controversial proposal to remove hundreds of navigational buoys from New England waters following widespread backlash from boaters, lawmakers, and coastal communities. In a statement late Tuesday, the agency said there would be “no changes to the aids to navigation system” until further analysis is complete. The decision came after the Coast Guard received more than 3,200 public comments on its plan to eliminate roughly 350 buoys across the Northeast — about 6 percent of all federally maintained navigational aids in the region. “We are extremely appreciative of the public’s input on this important project,” said Rear Adm. Michael Platt, commander of the Coast Guard’s Northeast District. “Our conclusions were reinforced by the outstanding feedback we received from maritime stakeholders. We remain focused on shaping the future of our waterways while ensuring a safe, secure, and efficient maritime transportation system.” The proposal, part of a broader effort to modernize the nation’s navigational infrastructure, sought to reduce reliance on physical buoys in favor of electronic systems such as GPS, smartphone apps, and digital charts. The Coast Guard argued that the changes would free up resources to maintain higher-risk markers and improve efficiency. But critics — including fishermen, recreational boaters, and members of Congress — warned that removing buoys could jeopardize safety, especially in fog or rough weather, when electronics fail or become unreliable. Rhode Island alone has about 400 federally maintained aids to navigation, including several dozen identified for removal in the first phase of the project. Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island called the suspension “a win for our marine interests,” adding, “Rhode Islanders know these waters best, and I appreciate the Coast Guard listening to their concerns.” The Coast Guard maintains nearly 45,000 navigational aids nationwide and said it will continue studying how best to balance modernization with mariner safety. #coastguard #newportbuzz
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