Governor Dan McKee joined Mayor Frank Picozzi, Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, and commercial quahoggers from the Rhode Island Shellfishermen’s Association to kick off the 5th Annual Rhode Island Quahog Week, which runs May 17 to May 23, shines a light on Rhode Island’s favorite local clam, the hardworking men and women who harvest them, and the vibrant local food industry that makes them available to consumers. As part of the week, participating restaurants and markets will feature quahog-inspired menu items and deals.
As part of the kickoff at Warwick’s Town Dock in Apponaug Cove, Governor McKee and Mayor Picozzi signed Quahog Week proclamations. Participants “toasted” the occasion with a freshly harvested quahog on the half shell. Following a brief speaking program, Governor McKee and Mayor Picozzi joined commercial quahoggers, Jody King and Dave Ghigliotti, for a brief outing on the waters to observe and participate in a quahog transplant d
DEM Director Janet Coit said, “After the year we’ve all had, we’re glad to open two popular state beaches early so that Rhode Islanders can get outside and enjoy themselves when crowds are light.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a sunny start to the day Saturday and a high near 70 in Narragansett, but a chance of showers in the afternoon. Sunday should be partly sunny with a high near 69, but also a chance of showers in the afternoon.
All state beaches will be open daily, weather permitting, from Saturday, May 29, until Labor Day.
The DEM is encouraging beachgoers to buy season parking passes or use the agency s daily flex pass, so they can use express lanes and get onto the beaches faster. More information is available and passes can be bought at www.riparks.com.
May 12, 2021 3:43 pm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Department of Environmental Management announced on Wednesday that two of the state’s beaches would be opening this weekend, two weeks early.
Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler state beaches will be open both Saturday and Sunday this weekend weather permitting.
The weekend trend will continue up until Memorial Day to accommodate early beachgoers.
“After the year we’ve all had, we’re glad to open two popular state beaches early so that Rhode Islanders can get outside and enjoy themselves when crowds are light,” said DEM Director Janet Coit.
Beaches will official be opening full time on May 29.
May 11, 2021
Rhode Island’s 5th annual Quahog Week returns this year from May 17 to May 23. The week-long celebration shines a light on Rhode Island’s favorite local clam, the hard-working men and women who harvest them, and the vibrant local food industry that makes them available to consumers.
Quahogging is a year-round activity in Rhode Island, so the product is available, freshly harvested, throughout the year. Demand tends to peak during the summer months, when stuffies and clam cakes serve as main attractions for shore-goers and tourists. Targeting the spring shoulder season for Quahog Week helps to increase consumer awareness, demand, sales and market opportunities for quahogs during a time of year when the fresh product is readily available, but often overlooked.