How Rhode Island’s coastal council decides what owners can build against erosion
When the ocean threatens a house or road, owners often want a seawall. Rhode Island's Coastal Resources Management Council decides…
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Town councils, school committees, zoning and coastal rules across South County, Rhode Island.
Matunuck’s eroding shore: bulkheads, sand and the road at the water’s edge
Along Matunuck Beach Road, the ocean has moved steadily closer to homes, businesses and the town road. The response has tested Rhode Island's rules against hardening the coast.
By Paul Castellucci · · 2 min read
How a South County town budget is built, from council workshops to voter approval
Every spring, councils and school committees work through budgets that set property tax rates. The process differs by town, and…
Beach parking in South County: how passes and daily fees work, town by town
South County's beaches are run by towns, the state and private associations, and each sets its own parking rules. Here…