FTR VOTE IS TOMORROW (TUES. MAY 21)

The annual Financial Town Referendum (FTR) to determine the town and school 
budget and the tax-rate is tomorrow (Tuesday, May 21). Three polling places will 
be open from 7a-8p: VFW Hall, Countryview, & Amicable Church. Sample ballot 
is available at the town website (www.tiverton.ri.gov). 
 
There is only one budget/tax levy option on the ballot, the one proposed by the 
Budget Committee, so it will automatically be approved. It continues to fund 
vital town and school services, and results in a tax-levy increase of 2.2%. 
 
There are also six "resolutions" that voters can approve or reject. Budget 
Committee Resolution 1 would adopt the Budget Committee's itemized budget 
proposal as the official town budget. Budget Committee Resolutions 2-4 would 
restrict certain funds to the purpose for which they were appropriated. Budget 
Committee Resolution 5 would return unused funds to the General Fund at the end 
of the fiscal year (excepting DPW funds for future paving). Town Council 
Resolution 6 would authorize the Council to sell any of five municipally-owned 
buildings at Fair Market Value. This would allow the Council to sell unneeded 
buildings promptly without having to call a special election or wait until next 
year's FTR for required voter approval. 
 
All six resolutions are in keeping with the goals of the budget proposal that 
will automatically be approved, and voters should consider approving them as 
well. 

""COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE" COMEDY AT SANDYWOODS THUR. MAY 9

"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)"
A delightful comedy presented by
the Rhode Island Shakespeare Company
THUR. MAY 9 @ 8p
at Sandywoods Center for the Arts
(43 Muse Way, Tiverton)
tickets at door/ adults: $15 / seniors & students: $10
info: Russ Smith @ 241-7349

TIVERTON MEETINGS ON COX CHANNEL 18

Several Tiverton meetings airing tonight & tomorrow (May 6/7) on Cox channel 18:

MON @ 8:00p/ TUE @ noon: FTR Hearing of 5/2 (presentation of Budget Cmte proposal, the only one on the ballot, & resolutions which will be voted up or down by FTR voters)

MON @ 9:35p / TUE @ 1:35p: Town Council Meeting with Planning Board of 4.29 (to hear details of proposed Souza Rd development)

MON @ 11:10p / TUE @ 3:10p: School Committee Meeting of 4.23 (including discussion of the role of standardized testing)

"ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW!": MAY 9, 10, 11 @ THS

Tiverton High School Drama presents "Another Opening Another Show!, a song and dance extravaganza featuring some of the most beloved classic and contemporary Broadway musicals. 

The show includes a cast and crew of 50 students, directed and staged by Gloria Crist with Choreography by Jenni Santos McNamee.  

Performances are May, 9th, 10th and 11th at 7pm and tickets are $10.  For more information please call 401-749-1203.

STATE HOUSE HEARING ON BRIDGE TOLLS: THURS @ 1p

SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE TOLLS HEARING TOMORROW (THUR APRIL 25) @ 1pm at STATE HOUSE (ROOM 35)

RI House Finance Committee Hearing on proposed legislation to reverse the plan to place tolls on the bridge. Busses will be available. 

Every person interested in reversing this unfair, destructive toll plan is needed to attend & demonstrate unified opposition to tolls, and support for efforts to pass legislation to reverse the tolls plan and fund bridge maintenance in a smarter, fairer and more efficient way.

TIVERTON 1st NIGHT OF MUSIC / TONIGHT @ 7p at SANDYWOODS

The Tiverton 1st Night of Music Show takes place tonight (Friday March 1) @ 7p at Sandywoods.

The incredible lineup of musicians on Friday night, all donating their time and talent, including Kayla Ringelheim, Alexander's Dark Band, Bob Kendall, Seamus Galligan, Doug Mills & Mike Heffernan! BYOB and food if you wish. Tickets are just $10/person at the door. 

All of the proceeds will support Celebrate Tiverton!, a town-wide summer festival that will take place July 26-28 at several different locations in town, including Sandywoods. 

Join your neighbors for a night of fun, in support of a special community-wide event.

T1 MUSICAL BENEFIT: FRIDAY MARCH 1 @ 7p

Please join Tiverton 1st at Sandywoods (43 Muse Way) on Friday March 1st from 7-9pm to sit back, enjoy talented musicians, and help raise funds to help defray the costs of the upcoming town-wide "Celebrate Tiverton!" event. This special night of fun and entertainment is just $10 at the door- BYOB and snacks!! 

"Celebrate Tiverton!" takes place July 26-28 - there are events being planned from North Tiverton to the waterfront, from Sandywoods to South Tiverton! We are planning a kick off cocktail party, a flotilla, beach bonfire, a parade, a summer harvest dinner, and a family friendly outdoor dance party. 

To Tiverton 1st, community is much more than a slogan! Our goal is to honor all parts of our town, bring our community together, and draw visitors into our area to help us celebrate our fabulous town! Please save the dates and look for upcoming announcements and the launch of our new website. 

As always, please feel free to contact us at Tiverton1st@cox.net, follow our blog at www.Tiverton1st.blogspot.com or visit "Tiverton 1st" on Facebook. And if you're not yet a member, consider joining Tiverton 1st. Membership is free and open to all who share Tiverton 1st's pro-community values. Only members are able to comment on the T1 Facebook page, and will receive members-only emails. Join your neighbors in working together to make TIVERTON PROUD and put TIVERTON FIRST!