AVTECH Software, Inc. is a multi-million dollar computer technology company currently located in Newport, RI. Founder and CEO Michael Sigourney is in the preliminary stage of relocating his company to Warren, RI in the Culter Millers . The Purchase and Sales Agreement has been signed and if the sale goes through they should be here sometime in March. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Sigourney and his wife. They have some pretty exciting plans and would be a great asset to the town of Warren.
AVTECH currently employs 25 people and expects to hire an additional 10. Avtech is a family-oriented business which employs professionals who give back to their community. Mr. Sigourney started this business with a small budget and has grown into one of the largest worldwide manufacturers of environmental computer and network monitoring equipment.
Fab Goldberg owner of Basically British Tea Roomis located at the Culter Mills. My understanding is Fab had a lot to do with Mr. Sigourney's decision to look into this property for the future home of Avtech.
Fab has many accomplishments herself. She grew her Tea Room into a thriving business and is also a noted designer. Fab will contribute greatly to the design of the mill space. Way to go Fab!
I have known Fab for some time now and can remember when her space in the mill was just bare bones. You can expect great things from her and I can't wait to see the final results of this project.
The successful purchase of the Culter Mills and relocation of AVTECH Software, Inc. would be huge benefit to the Town of Warren , RI.
Form of government: Council-Manager with five-member and appointed town manager.
Statistics:
Area: 5.8 sq. mi. (37th)
Population: 11,360 (27th)
Population density: 1,958.6/ sq.mi (12th)
Median age: 39.8
Median household income: $41,285 (31st)
Tax rate: $15.62 per $1,000 (13th) (Residential)
$26.00 per $1,000 (20th) (Vehicles)
Bristol Warren Regional School District
Hugh Cole School
Grades: Pre-School - 3
Asylum Road
Warren, RI 02885
Kickemuit Middle School
Grades: 6 - 8
Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
Our Lady of Fatima High School
Grades: 7 - 12
360 Market St
Warren, RI 02885
Mt Hope High School
Grades: 9 - 12
199 Chestnut Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Current Listings(RI MLS - Single Family Homes)
6 - $149,900-$250,000
23 - $250,00-$350,000
6 - $350,000-$450,000
4 - $450,000-$550,000
4 - $550,000-$750,000
6 - $750,000+
(RI MLS - Multi Family 2-4 units)
8 - $199,900-$330,000
1 - $450,000
1 - $619,000
For information please e-mail me at lgtiv@aol.comleave your name, phone number, and a brief message or call (401) 369-1766. I will return your call promptly. If you currently have a contract with another realtor®, broker, salesperson, or agency this is not a solicitation. Information deemed reliable not guaranteed.
Hey Seth Godin!!!! Come over and review Margaret Rome's new book"
I made it through a closing (hurray), joined two great groups on ActiveRain "Club Chaos" and Fraiche-Aire" so I thought I would spend a day with my favorite little cheese Brie. Brianna that is she is my grand baby and best friend.
Please meet Brianna:
We started our day at Frerichs Farm for the great pumpkin weigh off. Sorry I don't have any photos of the great big pumpkins I was a little busy chasing this little one around. It was fun. The people at the farm offered lots for everyone to do. They gave free pumpkins, offered mazes, a western town, pumpkin painting, hay to climb on, and the pumpkin weigh in which I don't know the results because Brianna had to many other things to explore.
Brianna in the Corn Maze - She's quick. She turned her head before the photo was clicked. I tried to get a picture of her holding her pumpkin by the time I focused the camera she threw her pumpkin - oh well.
Brianna digging for worms in the Western Town. I thought this was very clever. They had two troughs one filled with Buck Wheat Husks and pipe cleaners (the worms) and the other "Panning for Gold" was filled with sand and corn kernels.
Here is Brianna's painted pumpkin. Not bad for 21 months - okay she had little help with the face. The absolute best part of the day were the hugs and kisses I received on the way back to the car.
Pa-pop had to work so he couldn't join us at the farm. But never fear he wasn't missing out on this day. It was a beautiful sunny and warm day. Pa-pop heard they just stocked his favorite fishing hole so off for some fishing to end the day.
I love this child she gives me the drive to work so hard everyday. So that was our simply day filled with joy and hugh rewards.
This morning I was reading a post by Michael Klijanowicz titled "HALLOWEEN IS GOING TO SUCK THIS YEAR". It was a cartoon about children trick or treating in a neighborhood of foreclosed homes. There was a comment made by Renee Burrows on how she was going to use this opportunity to place flyers at these properties which got me thinking. Sometimes the simple statements result in Big Ideas.
The post by Michael made me realize how we get so wrapped up in all this mess that we sometimes forget about the children. In my comment I suggested that maybe as real estate professionals who have listing where the property is empty wouldn't it be cool if someone was on the porch handing out candy to children.
My Call to Action: Do you as real estate professionals think that we could get together and accomplish something like this is a short amount of time?
Would you be willing to participate?
Do you have friends, relatives, or such that would be willing to participate?
How about a Halloween party sponsored by real estate professional in your area?
I am fairly new to real estate and unfortunately don't know many of you but I think this is a great contribution to our communities. Maybe our children won't be so afraid unless it is in the usual manor attributed to Halloween. The fun scary stuff.
We could demonstrate what we always claim as professionals - that we care, that we can accomplish anything in a timely fashion, that real estate is so much more than just selling houses.
How would you accomplish this? Send e-mails to location real estate agents. Post an ad on your Local Board's Blog, Post an ad in your local paper. Contact your SOI. Any ideas? Or do you think this is just a stupid idea?
Please let me know what you think. Oh and by the way "Time is of the Essence". LOL
Whatever the outcome.
Lisa
I think I have been watching to much News, Political Debates, and reading in general just to much negative information. I need to clear my head and refocus. When this happens to me I find positive things to do outside or around town.
Recently I was reading the forum on http://www.city-data.com/regarding Rhode Island. People were asking what it was like living in Rhode Island and much to my surprise it was very negative. If I were considering living in Rhode Island and read some of the responses I don't think I would move here. You may want to look up what people are saying about your area.
So let's see exactly what is going on in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Due to the economic times I have chosen events that are free. Yes Free!
October 4, 2008 - Information obtained from the Lifestyle section of http://www.EastBayRI.com
Aquidneck Growers' Market
Features local products from 15 member growers and producers including fresh produce, cut flowers, berries, herbs, eggs, honey, jams and jellies, baked goods (including a dog bakery), pasta and cheese.
Where: On the ground of Newport Vineyard and Winery, 909 East Main Rd., Rte 138, Middletown, RI
When: 9:00am-1:00pm Saturdays through Oct 25, rain or shine
Astronomy Day Celebration
UMass Dartmouth Observatory and the Astronomical Society of Southern New England hosts a celebration of Astronomy Day. Visitors will view many nebulae in the Sagittarius Constellation through the observatory's 16-inch telescope and other large telescopes. Also on the program is Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. Each object will be explained and questions answered.
WHERE: UMass Dartmouth Observatory, field next to the main entrance, Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth, MA
WHEN: 7 p.m.
COST: Free, donations to the Observatory Development Fund appreciated
Autumn Fair
Features handmade gifts and crafts, baked treats, fudge and candy, white elephant table, country store, a variety of food at the Autumn Fair Cafe, a concert by Hillside Galileans Gospel Group and more.
WHERE: First Congregational Church, the Olde White Church, Rt. 6 and Maple Ave., Swansea, MA
WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fall Gardening Festival
Features a variety of speakers and exhibitors to share their knowledge and tools of the trade through workshops, hands-on activities, garden talks and demonstrations. Learn how to divide perennials, prune shrubs, propagate tender perennials, harvest and dry herbs and put the garden to bed for the winter. Bring a picnic lunch, drinks provided.
WHERE: Tranquil Lake Nursery, 45 River St., Rehoboth, MA
WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
COST: Free
Meet Lemon the Duck
Meet Lemon, the star of the children's picture book, "Lemon the Duck," and author Laura Backman. Based on the true story of Lemon, a teacher and her class conduct an egg-hatching project and welcome four little ducklings into the world.
WHERE: A Novel Idea Booksellers, 450 Hope St., Bristol, RI
WHEN: Noon-2 p.m.
COST: Free
Montanaro's Open Studio
Montanaro's Open Studio will feature works by Michael and Elizabeth Montanaro for viewing or purchase, music, beverages and entertainment.
WHERE: Montanaro's Studio, Portsmouth, RI
WHEN: 1-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: 741-8101
Westport's Farmers' Market and Craft Fair
Features local produce, crafts and more.
WHERE: Westport Grange, 937 Main Rd., Westport
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 11
Are you a Nature Lover? The Audubon Society of Rhode Island provides a list of wildlife refuges in Rhode Island you can visit complete with descriptions, trail maps, and lists of permitted/not permitted uses of the trails.
http://www.asri.org/refuges/wildlife-refuges.html
There is also Fort Barton Highland Rd Tiverton, RI
Revolutionary War redoubt. It was the troop staging area for the invasion of Aquidneck Island and Newport and the eventual Battle of Rhode Island. Observation tower and 3 miles of nature walks.
Saving (in my opinion) the best for last. This place gets my gold star.
Okay so the star isn't gold but you get my point.
The Frerichs Farm and Greenhouses
43 Kinnicutt Ave - Warren, RI 02885
http://www.frerichsfarm.com/index.html
Free: Western Town, Corn Maze, Toddler Flower Maze, Tee pee
Small Fee: Pumpkin Coach Ride, Scarecrow Factory
When you do things right you just simply shine. I suggest you visit their web site. I am sure you will agree. Think I'll bring my grand baby there this weekend.
So before you believe all the negative you read about Rhode Island come see for yourself. Every place you live has it's share of negative. It is your choice to focus on the negative or the positive. This is a overview of One Day/One Month! Look at the effort people put into their communities. Besides the wonderful ocean and beaches we have farmers, artists, authors, and much more. Aside from the classroom we provide fun ways to educate our children. This is what Rhode Island is to me.
So for one day or one weekend walk away from your computers. Turn off your TVs. Put down your game controllers. Get outside and enjoy your town. I would love to see what other communities around the country have to offer. I'll be looking.
Photo by: Katy (Katrinkles)
Tiverton was originally incorporated in 1694, as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. After a long dispute she was annexed to Rhode Island in 1746. The town was incorporated in 1747. For approximately three years during the Revolution when the British held Aquidneck Island, Tiverton was an asylum for Americans fleeing from British occupation, and the town became a mustering point for Colonial forces who gathered together to drive the British off the island. I obtained this information from the Town Web Site (link below) for a more detailed history and wonderful photos please visit their site. With that said let me show you Tiverton through my eyes.
I have lived in Tiverton my whole life. I have seen many changes in this town. Tiverton is a great coastal town with it's share of farm land, woods, and equestrian homesteads.
Photo by: Katy Photo by: Katy
Things I Miss:
The 4Th of July Parade. Don't get me wrong we could never match the oldest parade of our neighbor Bristol, RI but it was ours and I loved it. My mother once had the privilege and honor of being the Grand Marshal. I was very proud. Next the re-enactment of the Battle of Fort Barton also on the 4th of July. It may be called something else but when you are born and raised in Tiverton it is the Battle of Fort Barton. For you history buffs go to http://newportvisions.com/home/barton1.htmlnice article. We would place our blankets at the top of Fort Barton hill near the town hall and wait for The Red Coats to charge the hill to be followed by shouts of "Don't shoot til you see the white of their eyes". Guns and musters would be fired to display an impressive battle. The Getty Gas Station down the road. Very inconvenient. Grand Central Market the one and only grocery store in town. Not to fear Fall River, MA is only seven minutes from town.
Things I Still Love:
The Ocean and the Seafood some of the best offered. 
The rest of the country calls this a clam:
But in fact we call them Quahogs. We dig them in our backyard and make chowder, stuffies, and white spaghetti with quahogs.
Photo by: Katy
Tiverton four corners. This is one of my favorite places in town. Staying true to the history and integrity of our town. There are many antiques stores, art galleries, specialty stores that adhere to that small town quaintness. For more information on four corners visit http://www.farmcoastnewengland.com//towns.htm.
Photo by: Phillip C "The Grist Mill"
A new addition to Four Corners is the Milk & Honey Bazaar. Mind you when I say new it means somewhere in the last ten years or so. I love the look of this store and The Grist Mill proudly displaying their New England charm.
Photos by: Kit Sweeney "Milk & Honey Bazaar"
Did I mention boating and fishing. Whether by sail, motor, or Orr it is always a great day to be on the sea. I love to go fishing even though most say I don't fish. I go with a book enjoy the sun and watch others fish. To me that is a great day fishing. I heard the stripers were practically jumping in your boat this year. We went fishing one time a friend of ours caught a tiny baby Lobster (yup with a rod and reel) and we caught star fish. No fish either time but you never know what you will catch.
Photo by: Katy
Photo by: Katy
Photo by: Tom Holz
For a change there are places you can visit places like Weetamoe Woods, Fort Barton, and Widelife Preserves. As you can see by the photo provided by Tom Holz we don't lack woods and nature. I love this photo because it captures the stone walls that liter the woods from days gone by and farms that once existed.
Icons and New Comers:
Photo by: Kit Sweeney
Gray's Ice Cream at Four Corners. When I was a kid we always went there after a day at Fogland Beach. As you can see everybody loves Gray's Ice Cream.
Bridgeport Seafood - Love the rock crabs!
Evelyn's Clams
New Comer: The Black Goose Cafe. Nice coffee shop with outdoor seating. Very different selection of food and deserts. Just looking at their tasty treats I gain ten pounds. Love the coffee. Many other drink selections also well worth a visit.
Please bare with me for some last photos showing the weather. We do get to enjoy all four seasons here.
Following Photos by: Katie
When you live by the ocean, as many of you know, she's a lovely lady but never forget her power. Thanks to our fisherman who don't always have the choice of appreciating her beauty but deal with power.
I hope I have succeeded in showing the Tiverton I love. Some say our taxes are high but I disagree we have six schools, police, and fire. Our trash still gets picked up with out paying for trash bags and the snow gets removed from the streets in a timely fashion. The crime rate is low, the scenery beautiful, and access to water and beaches are provided to everyone. If you have never been to Tiverton you should mark it as a place to visit. We are located to many small coastal communities and cities also if feel you are relaxing to much. Thank you to Katy, Phillip, Tom, and Kit for allowing me to use their photos as you can see I am not much of a photographer (maybe it's my camera - gotta blame something). I hope you enjoy this post. Below are some statistics and a link to the town hall (they have some pretty great photos also). Now on to the next town Warren, RI or maybe Bristol, RI. For home listing in this area please visit http://www.riliving.com.
As Always Enjoy and be Happy,
Statistics: Home Listings (RI MLS)
Area: 29.7 sq. miles 210 Single Family Homes as of 9/15/08
Population: 15,260 57 - $45,000.00-$250,00.00
Population density: 513.8 people/sq. mi. 82 - $250,000.00-$500,000.00
Median age: 40.8 71 - $500,000.00+
Student/ teacher ratio: 10.3 to 1 Tiverton Schools (5)
High school proficiency: English 87% Fort Barton School - KG-4
Math 78.7% Nonquit School - KG-4
Per pupil spending: $10,796 Pocasset School - KG-4
Median house price: $320,000 Ranger School - KG-4
Median household income: $49,977 Tiverton Middle School - 5-8
Tax rate: $15.15/ $1000 (Residential) Tiverton High School - 9-12
$19.14/ $1,000 (Vehicles)
Form of government: Town Council with a Council President
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I am a Real Estate Broker servicing Newport-Bristol Counties Rhode Island and Southeastern Bristol County Massachusetts with a passion for locating property for buyers.
I was born and raised in Tiverton, RI my office is in Warren, RI. We are a family owned/operated business. My partner is a life long resident of Warren, RI and owner of an Antique Store. These complementary businesses afford us the opportunity to provide a wide range of service. Whether assisting with buying/selling property to estate liquidation, relocation, content purchases, or complete clean outs we treat each transaction as if it was our own. Our philosophy is good old fashion family values, hard work, dedication, attention to detail, and respect is the foundation to building customer satisfaction. For more information about us and our location please click on the photo of our store.
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