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Rhode Island Debates Fort Getty RV Site Conversion Plan

30.04.2026 04:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for... ENG + 1 more
Rhode Island Debates Fort Getty RV Site Conversion Plan
Original source: Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry

In Brief

A committee member proposes converting eight of 75 seasonal RV sites at Fort Getty to weekly rentals from 2027, prioritizing Jamestown residents, upgrading 50 sites, and raising fees to $7,000 annually.

The committee planning the future of Fort Getty Park in Rhode Island is discussing a proposal by committee member Bill Salmons to convert eight of the 75 seasonal RV sites into weekly rentals starting in 2027. Priority would be given to Jamestown residents and their guests.

The plan also includes upgrading 50 sites and increasing the annual fee to $7,000 in 2027. A lottery for site allocation is planned by 2028. According to one source, 17 unimproved sites would be eliminated for green space.

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Rhode Island Committee Debates Fort Getty RV Site Use Proposal

16.04.2026 Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for... ENG Original source

Plan to Overhaul Fort Getty RV Park

16.04.2026 Jamestown Press ENG Original source

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