Incorporated in 1932 by an
Act of the Rhode Island General Assembly, Bonnet Shores Fire District
originally provided fire protection for its summer residents. Over the
past 70 years, the Fire District has evolved into an exclusive
residential village of the Town of Narragansett offering a myriad of
recreational opportunities revolving around its two scenic beaches. In
addition to these family-oriented beaches, the District boasts a mooring
area that accommodates 65 boats and Community Center that serves
as the venue for numerous year-round activities.
Under Sections 7 of the
Articles of Incorporation, as a quasi-municipality, Bonnet Shores has been
granted the authority for taxation for purposes of maintenance,
upkeep and improvement of existing private streets, walks and ways; the
establishment and/or maintenance of additional private streets, walks and
ways; water supply system for domestic use and fire prevention; a fire,
police or life saving department, a lighting system; a garbage removal
system or any similar system deemed necessary for the protection of lives
and property within the district or for the general improvement, up building,
and beautifying of the district property.
The District is governed by
a 7 member council. Council members are elected to a 3-year term at the BSFD
Annual Meeting. The listing of elected officers and
appointees is as follows:
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2006-2007 Fire District
Elected Council Members |
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Bruce Fournier
|
Pat
Mannix
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Bill Dickinson *
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Dan Quirk
|
Joe Thomas
|
Bob Stebenne
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Open *
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| * Interim
Member |
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Elected Officers |
|
Clerk
– Catherine Kelleher
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| Tax Collector –
Helen Patience |
Treasurer – Natalie McDonald |
|
Elected Tax Assessors |
|
Ernie Esposito |
Winifred
Kelly |
Miki
Dickinson |
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Appointed Positions |
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Bonnet Daze
Race Director- |
Legal
Counsel - Kerry Rafanelli, Esq. |
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District
Manager - Erin Rooney |
Harbormaster – Mike Tortolani
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|
Newsletter
Editor - Jean Albert |
Webmaster
- Steve Ryder |
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District
Manager may be contacted at the Community Center
Tel: 401-789-4540
Occasionally
Fire District business requires the managers presence away
from the Community Center. It is recommended that you
call prior to an office visitation.
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Winter Office hours:
Tues. & Thurs. Afternoons, Saturday Mornings, Sept. 2006 -
June 2007
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Summer
hours: TBD
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