Fort Getty RV Park to Shrink to 62 Sites Under New Town Plan

The Jamestown, Rhode Island town council has directed its administrator to evaluate the financial feasibility of operating a reduced 62-site RV park at Fort Getty, down from 75 sites currently. The move follows a 55-page report from an ad hoc committee, whose guiding principles and recommendations the council adopted, including utility upgrades, accessibility improvements, and a shift toward presenting the site as a multi-use park rather than solely an RV destination. A subsequent budget vote and possible bond measure are expected. The decision reflects broader challenges facing municipally owned campgrounds,…