All of Westerly Seems to be Awakened to the Situation: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1920, Part I
More than 100 years ago, the town of Westerly, and all of America, faced a pandemic the likes of which had rarely been seen in [...]
From Dockside Dining to Curbside Service with B&B Dockside
Be sure to visit their Facebook page for hours and COVID guidelines. Our town and surrounding region is truly blessed with an abundance of spectacular restaurants [...]
Volunteer: Good for the Body, Mind & Soul
There is a saying somewhere out there that for every negative thing that happens something positive comes of it. COVID-19 has turned lives and communities [...]
Local Police and Fire: Community Strong during COVID
The police and fire departments are always the first to respond to any crisis and emergency with unwavering strength and conviction to help their community, [...]
Business is Blooming in the Greater Westerly Community
In the last few weeks, driving around downtown Westerly and Pawcatuck has been like watching spring bulbs that were planted last fall finally peek out [...]
Bright Spots in our Community During COVID-19
How’s everyone doing? The good news is that it’s April, the weather is (slowly) warming up, and if you are healthy, with a roof over [...]
Westerly Area Social Services Unite to Support Community During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic makes it feel almost as if we are living in a science fiction flick. Quarantines and social distancing leave our streets deserted, [...]
Westerly closures for businesses and town
**Town hall closed for public access without an appointment** Dog Park:Â The Dog Park at the Animal Shelter Will remain open but we ask that visitors [...]
Rhode Island declared a disaster area; proposed stimulus package; IRS; local press conference
Rhode Island Governor Raimondo was able to get Rhode Island declared a disaster area and thus federal funds are now available through the Small Business [...]
Westerly Restaurants suspend dine-in service; many offering take-out & curbside pickup
As we navigate the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, more information is coming out every day. We have a responsibility at the individual level to honor and [...]
Restaurants closed for dine-in service starting March 17, 2020
Today, Governor Raimondo announced that all restaurants, cafes and coffee shops in the state of Rhode Island will close for dine-in service starting tomorrow March [...]