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n  Five arrests were made for possession of alcohol by minors.
n  Four arrests were made for simple assault.
n  Three arrests were made for disorderly conduct.
n  Three arrests were made for DUI.
n  Two arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants.
n  Two arrests were made for driving with an expired license.
n  Two arrests were made for possession of drugs.
n  Two arrests were made for
noise disturbance. n  One arrest was made for obstructing an officer. n  One arrest was made for vandalism. n  One arrest was made for larceny. n  One arrest was made for resisting arrest. n  One arrest was made for domestic-felony assault. n  One arrest was made for fraud. n  One arrest was made for public urination. n  One arrest was made for false 911 call.
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Restaurant Week Dates Announced Much to the delight of palates across New England and beyond, Newport Restaurant Week returns with more than 40 participating restaurants between March 25 – April 3. Diners will get to enjoy three-course lunches for just $16, and three-course dinners for just $30. For a complete listing of Restaurant Week events and to view menus, visit GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com.
NUWC Employee Wins Daily Point of Light Award Justin Mostert, Protocol Officer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), has been honored with a 2011 Daily Point of Light Award. The award, established by former President George H.W. Bush, honors individuals and volunteer groups that have made a commitment to connect Americans through service. Each weekday, one volunteer effort in the country receives is recognized for making a difference in the lives of others. “For the past four years, Justin Mostert has volunteered countless hours as a scoutmaster,� said Dr. Paul Lefebvre, NUWC Newport technical director. “The Points of Light Foundation recognized him for the hard work and long hours he dedicates to this effort.� Mostert currently oversees a group of about 41 young men between the ages of 11 and 17 within the Boy Scouts of America program. As scoutmaster, his goals for these young men are to build character, train in the responsibilities of good citizenship and develop personal fitness. “During his tenure as a scoutmaster, he has made a positive impact on the lives of about 150 scouts,� said Capt. Todd Cramer, Commander, NUWC Newport. “His dual roles as leader and mentor have been a significant influence on the lives of these young men.� Mostert will receive a certificate of recognition from the Points of Light Foundation signed by former President George H.W. Bush.
Supply Corps Birthday Ball
Relief Fund Drive in Full Swing
The New England Supply Corps Association will host the 216th U.S. Navy Supply Corps Birthday Ball on Saturday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Newport. Chief of Supply Corps Rear Adm. Michael J. Lyden, Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, will be the guest speaker. The celebration will include dinner with music and dancing to the sounds of Navy Band Northeast. Uniform is dinner dress blue/civilian black tie. The event is open to all but advance ticketing/meal selection is required by March 11. Call 8414819 or email raymond.d.obrien@ navy.mil for more information.
The annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive runs through March at all commands onboard Naval Station Newport. This year’s theme is “It Takes All Hands. It’s About More Sailors and Marines Giving!� The non-profit, private agency is supported entirely by charitable donations and supports the active duty and retired communities of the naval service, providing financial and educational assistance. Last year, NMCRS distributed $49.9 million in interestfree loans and grants, handling 99,854 financial cases. Call 8416198 for more information.
OSC Graduation
NHCNE Awarded Gold Seal
Congratulations to the graduates of Officer Candidate School Class 0711. Eighty-four ensigns will be commissioned on Friday, March 11, after completing an academically and physically rigorous 12-week program to prepare them for service as naval officers. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. in Kay Hall at Officer Training Command Newport. The guest speaker will be Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Vice Chief of Naval Operations. For more information, call 841-1171.
Road Closure Advisory All hands are advised that portions of Knight St., the road west of Gym 109, will be closed March 17- May 1. Signs will redirect traffic.
Naval Health Clinic New England (NHCNE) has achieved re-accreditation from the Joint Commission, receiving the Gold Seal of Approval, for health care quality and safety. To earn and maintain accreditation, an organization must undergo an unannounced, on-site survey by a Joint Commission team every three years. Key operational systems that directly impact the quality and safety of patient care are scrutinized by the surveyors, all of whom have advanced medical or clinical degrees. NHCNE’s compliance with the National Patient Safety Goals, evidenced by achieving the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare in Navy medicine. Well done!
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The Hidden Kitchen Tours of Portsmouth sponsored by the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation is looking for volunteers to fill two hour shifts on May 6 from 11 a.m. - 7pm. The Kitchen Tours raises funds for grants awarded to Portsmouth teachers for enrichment programs not funded by the Portsmouth school budget. Seven homes open their kitchens for viewing with tastings from local vendors. For more information or to volunteer, contact Maria at volunteers@portsmouthkitchentour.org or log onto portsmoutheducationfoundation.org
tus were completely revoked, and somewhere in the neighborhood of $1.3 million if the city were permitted to collect the 25 percent of the assessed value as proposed in the Carnevale legislation. It’s important to note at this point that each of the above-listed organizations also have taxable sub-corporations which do contribute direct property taxes to the city. Salve Regina, for example, operates SRU Holdings, Inc., which owns property totaling roughly $12.3 million, and pays $138,000 per year to the city in local property taxes. The Preservation Society and Newport Hospital also have their own taxable corporations. And, Newport does receive socalled PILOT (Paid In Lieu of Taxes) funds from the state to off-set monies lost from properties owned by tax-exempt organizations. However, that money – up to 28 percent of assessed value of a given organization’s holdings – comes in the form of payments out of the general fund – paid for by fees and taxes levied by the state – not from checks written by the organizations themselves. Needless to say, the economic activity generated by the city’s nonprofits cannot be understated, nor should the importance of having a high quality health provider onisland be underestimated. There’s also no telling how many of Newport’s most cherished buildings would have fallen to the wrecking ball or condo conversion hadn’t taken them over years ago. The fact is, while these “Big Three� non-profits account for more than $400 million in assessed property values, they represent just a fraction of the $1.8 billion in municipal, state, federal, and privately held land in Newport currently exempt from property taxes. So what do you think? Should the city be allowed to tax currently exempt properties, or do they already pay for themselves? Stay tuned as we follow the debate on Smith Hill over the proposal, and dive more into this issue in the coming days.
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In addition, 31 arrests were made for the following violations:
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During the period from Monday, Feb. 28 to Monday, March 7 the Newport Police Department responded to 546 calls. This list has now been expanded to include all public services provided. Of those, 155 were motor vehicle related; there were 141 motor vehicle violations issued and 14 accidents. The police also responded to 7 incidents of vandalism, xx animal complaints, 10 noise complaints and 26 home/business alarm calls. Officers also performed one funeral escort, 5 liquor establishment checks and 14 school security checks (3-Rogers, 8-Thompson, 3-Coggeshall, 2-Cranston). They transported 6 prisoners and recorded 12 instances of assisting other agencies.
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