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Five Things, July 2: Water Bans, Parking Permits and More

Today is Tuesday, July 2, 2013 and here are five things you should know about.

Editor on Vacation: The budgets are out, school is out and summer is in full swing, that means Local Editor Lauren Costa is putting her laptop down and taking some much-needed vacation time. Her vacation begins today and she will return on Tuesday, July 9. Meanwhile, please contact Field Editor Erin Tiernan who will be taking the reigns this week at erin.tiernan@patch.com or 401-239-9236.

Outdoor Water Restrictions: Thanks to the massive heat wave sweeping across the country - and Rhode Island's south shore - both Narragansett and South Kingstown have enacted restrictions on outdoor water usage.

  • In South Kingstown there is an outdoor water use ban on alternate odd and even days for their South Shore and Middlebridge Water Customers. Customers with an odd number street address may water only on odd number days, while customers with an even number street address may water only on even number days. This water restriction is being enacted to ensure sufficient supply during heavy summertime consumer demand.
  • In Narragansett there is an outdoor water use ban on alternate odd and even days. Customers with an odd number street address may water only on odd number weekdays, while customers with an even number street address may water only on even number weekdays.
This watering restriction is being enacted as an anticipatory measure to ensure sufficient supply to meet customer needs. In addition, water customers are encouraged to use water wisely.

URI Botanical Gardens Tuesday Tours: Learn about the trees and shrubs, perennials and native plants in “South County’s Hidden Treasure”! Join us any Tuesday evening, from May 21 on at 5 pm. Meet at the Gazebo by the Mallon Outreach Center, 3 East Alumni Ave., on URI’s Kingston campus. Each tour lasts about 1 hour. A donation of $5 per person is suggested; all proceeds benefit the Garden. For more information, contact gtorphy@mail.uri.edu.

Narragansett Residential Parking PermitsIf you still haven't gotten your resident parking pass, they are still available at the Municipal Court. Proper documentation is required, including driver's license, current vehicle registration and a lease or proof of property ownership. Residential parking permits are required for on street parking in the Pier area and Scarborough Hills area during the summer season. Restrictions are in effect from May 15 to September 15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.

Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships Press On
: The 2013 US Youth Soccer Region I (East) Championships culminates in the championship today on Tuesday, July 2. The top 256 Boys and Girls US Youth Soccer teams from Region I, including at least 14 teams from the host Soccer Rhode Island, will compete at the University of Rhode Island. The US Youth Soccer Region I Championships will feature top teams in the Under-12 through Under-19 age groups and begin on June 27, with opening ceremonies at Meade Stadium in Kingston, R.I. Round robin games will take place Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30, with semifinal matches Monday, July 1. The US Youth Soccer Region I Champions will be crowned following final games today.


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