Watch Hill Memorial Library and Improvement Society

12/29/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/EqXhvEMpMuyjZ3D6/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Keep Westerly Green (KWG) is not preventing Winnapaug Golf Course from developing their property. KWG supports thoughtful development that preserves the character of existing neighborhoods and our natural resources. Tell the Planning Board to respect current Westerly zoning codes and limit the development of the Winnapaug Golf Course. To learn how you can help, go to: https://keepwesterlygreen.weebly.com

12/10/2023

Excerpt from The Westerly Sun article below:
Strategically, there are currently only two options: an extreme long shot to have nothing done, or the 2,300 units. The Westerly Town Council could inject a third option. It could approve, ASAP, the previously requested zoning change that would allow hospitality. In the past, at least, Winn Properties wanted that.

Choose your options, increase the choices, but stop pretending this is a bluff, and stop imploring government agencies without any say to save your, and our, bacon.

Doug Brockway
Westerly
The writer is the vice chairman of the Westerly Economic Development Commission.

On Friday the 8th The Sun ran a letter from Gary Julian advocating that the Zoning Board not allow the conversion of Winnapaug Country Club to a development complex with

06/09/2023

Dear WHMLIS members - Our 2023 summer meeting schedule follows:
Saturday, June 17th OPENING MEETING
Board Meeting 9:00 am
Membership Meeting 10:00 am

Thursday, July 6th - NEW MEMBER MEETING
Board Meeting 9:00 am
New Members’ Reception 10:00 am
Membership Meeting 10:30 am

Thursday, August 10th ANNUAL MEETING
Board Meeting 9:00 am
Annual Meeting and Election10:00 am

Saturday, September 2nd - CLOSING SUMMER MEETING
Board Meeting 9:00 am
Membership Meeting 10:00 am

06/09/2023

https://www.abc6.com/westerly-police-warn-residents-of-black-bear-sightings/

WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — The Westerly Police Department warned residents Thursday to keep an eye out for small black bear. The police said the bear was sighted roaming the Watch Hill and Misquamicut Beach areas, as well as near Shore Road. They added that bears are attracted to residential areas by...

05/16/2023

Summer is officially around the bend with the herd of flying horses ready to welcome summer residents and guests to Watch Hill for summer 2023!

Click here to view this article from westerlysun.com.

12/08/2022

Update on Town Council & Winnapaug Golf Course
Proposed Ordinance (Repost from Keep Westerly Green https://keepwesterlygreen.weebly.com/)
On November 21st, the Westerly Town Council voted to deny Winn Properties' proposed ordinance which would have paved the way for massive development of the Winnapaug Golf Course. This was a huge win for Keep Westerly Green and the residents of Westerly!
Thank You!!

The entire KWG membership would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who have supported our efforts over the last two years. Your letters to the editor at the Westerly Sun, attendance at both Town Planning Board and Council Meetings, placement of yard signs opposing overdevelopment of the course, along with letters to the Town Council members have been instrumental in the denial of the Winn Properties proposed zoning changes.

Stay Tuned...
We do not know what next steps Winn Properties will take as a means to get the necessary approvals for their development plans. KWG will continue to monitor development requests and communicate any learnings out to this group.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Preserving open green space in Westerly Rhode Island

09/14/2022

WH friends - Please consider signing this online petition against the Over-development plan at The Winnapaug Golf Course... please sign before Friday so they can present the opposition at Saturday's Town Council meeting (which, if you can, please attend):

Protect Westerly from changes in zoning that could destroy open spaces and golf courses. This changes threaten the fabric of life and neighborhoods in Westerly. Please sign and leave comments

07/28/2022

Please join us in celebrating and preserving Watch Hill’s beloved Merry-Go-Round and its flying horses. To make a donation and/or purchase tickets to our August 12 event, please visit:
https://www.whmlis.org/keep-the-horses-flying

04/17/2022

Preparing the flying horses for Summer 2022!

09/10/2020

THANK YOU to all of our WHMLIS volunteer gardeners who worked incredibly hard all summer to beautify our beloved community; well done ladies!!!

08/24/2018

Reminder: WHMLIS Presents Reflections - Hurricane of '38 on Saturday, August 25th at 5pm

08/13/2018

The WHMLIS invites you and your children and/or grandchildren
to step inside an English Garden for
High Tea and Flower Arranging
Monday, August 13th
Four o'clock
Watch Hill Chapel Undercroft
(Please note: this is not a drop-off event. All ages welcome, but activity is best suited for children ages 5-10.)