NTW - Resolutions for Being Engaged

The following editorial was published in the January 3, 2019 edition of Newport This Week. In a time when there is less civic engagement than ever before, the suggestions warrant  attention. Thank you Newport This Week!

Resolutions for Being Engaged

As the New Year begins, the word resolution is always bantered about. ... We hope our residents will continue to read, reflect and stay engaged in what’s happening on our island ....

To help you do that, we have some New Year’s resolutions to suggest. For starters, make an effort to attend just one City Council, School Committee, Planning Board or Zoning Board meeting this year to stay informed about your local government. Secondly, let us know how you felt about an article in a Letter to the Editor. Thirdly, thank a police officer or firefighter for keeping our community safe. And finally, show your appreciation to a teacher or anyone who interfaces with the youth of our community, for they are the future.

Of course, there are many other ways to give thanks and stay engaged with your community, but hopefully these suggestions will provide a positive head start for the New Year.