Recent comments in /f/RhodeIsland

decoysara t1_jcwlj0h wrote

Reply to comment by LKHedrick in Saw a Hit and Run by Loveroffinerthings

Almost everywhere is transitioning to toll by mail even without EZ pass, and license plates being sorta generic and uniform helps.

Anecdotally: I had a smashed up plate for a while and never got tolled by mail! Those were the daaaaays

1

FartsOfGarlic t1_jcwg8cv wrote

As is tradition in RI - "I got a guy"

Tony's tires in east Providence has been great to me. Patched one, took care of a new set for a second vehicle. Phone number is on Google he doesn't have much of a web presence to say the least.

3

FartsOfGarlic t1_jcwfjxl wrote

Have you checked out Barrington? Middle of the east bay bike path, access to the bay which is meh for swimming but whatever. Great schools. Plot size is a bit trim depending on what's available but can probably find something up your alley. It's north of warren (the order on the east bay goses Providence - East Providence - Barrington - Warren - Bristol), so easy access to 114.

The downside is that to get into Providence and beyond at the moment, both bridges are under construction. But it's the same from Bristol anyway.

Your budget is - I'll say - healthy compared to others around here so Barrington should be within reach.

1

Sleuthiestofsleuths t1_jcwfcmj wrote

I'm going to throw Newport into the ring. Yep, public schools are bad, but we did private school and it was great. With your budget you can afford what you're looking for, and it's a great place to live. If you can find something near/around the Ocean Drive, you'd be in heaven. And scooters to get around town are super common because everything is so close. Middletown and Portsmouth are also great for acreage and close proximity to the water. They have better public schools, but less of a "downtown" and less activity than Newport.

1

fieriwalkwithme t1_jcwb2bq wrote

Goddard Park is great and the park has a beach, tables, grills! You rent spots for parties. I had a party for beating cancer and we had balloon arches, music, catering, grilled food and maybe 75 people. It was such a day to remember. Probably one of the best days of my life. I can’t recommend it enough! And the park was very easy to work with. They let you hang signs directing people to your party and everything.

11