Billionaire status calls for a bigger home and Taylor Swift isn’t wasting any time. The singer’s oceanfront estate in Westerly’s Watch Hill neighborhood—affectionately dubbed Holiday House—is about to become even more impressive with a $1.7 million expansion project. The historic property, once home to the eccentric socialite Rebekah Harkness (whose antics inspired Swift’s song The Last Great American Dynasty) maintains its status as Watch Hill’s most talked-about residence. 

The palatial property, which Swift acquired in 2013 for $17.75 million (in cash, reportedly), is already stunning. Perched dramatically on a cliff with 700 feet of private beachfront, the 11,000-square-foot manor currently holds eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and enough fire places (eight, to be exact) to keep every corner cozy during those New England winters. 

The property has become legendary for hosting Swift’s star-studded soirées, including her famous “Taymerica” Fourth of July celebrations. Most recently, the mansion and stunning pool area hosted a gathering including Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, NFL star Patrick Mahomes, and A-List friends like Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively. 

The storied mansion is perched on a cliff.

But what’s a coastal kingdom without a proper expansion? According to recently issued building permits—first reported by The Providence Journal—Swift is adding a generously proportioned 16-by-24-foot bedroom suite and additional bathrooms to her already expansive floor plan. The existing kitchen—presumably where she whips up those famous Fourth of July party treats—is also getting a complete makeover. The labor and materials for this latest enhancement are expected to cost $1.7 million, according to the permits. 

Eagle-eyed fans have already spotted construction underway, with cranes and wood framing visible at the estate. While Harkness may have filled her swimming pool with Dom Pérignon, Swift’s enhancements are more practical—though equally luxurious. 

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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 13, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 13 drawing

04-06-16-39-66, Powerball: 09, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 13 drawing

13-17-35-41-44, Lucky Ball: 05

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Winning Numbers numbers from Jan. 13 drawing

Midday: 2-6-1-5

Evening: 0-0-1-0

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Winning Wild Money numbers from Jan. 13 drawing

09-19-28-31-32, Extra: 21

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From a Rhode Island Senate press release:

President of the Senate Dominick Ruggerio, Majority Leader Valarie Lawson, and Majority Whip David Tikoian today joined many of their colleagues in calling on Governor Daniel McKee to declare a State of Emergency to assist in addressing the State’s homelessness crisis.

They have also asked Housing and Municipal Government Chair Jacob Bissaillon and Government Oversight Committee Chair Mark McKenney to schedule a joint hearing on Tuesday, January 21, to review the State’s plan to address homelessness.

“A State of Emergency will grant the Governor the tools he needs to take immediate action to secure shelter for individuals throughout Rhode Island and overcome any further bureaucratic delays in the opening of Echo Village,” said Senate leadership. “Declaring a State of Emergency would empower the Governor to work across and through State agencies to mobilize resources, streamline solutions, and provide immediate relief to the growing number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The declaration will also serve as an important tool in overcoming any last-minute bureaucratic barriers and challenges to opening Echo Village and bringing its additional pallet shelters online during the winter months.”

Senate leadership noted that a State of Emergency would enable temporary exemptions to the fire code, for example. It encouraged the Governor to post a 24-hour fire detail at Echo Village until the fire suppression system is operational. The Senate leadership is encouraging expediting necessary inspections and working with RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority) to provide fee-free transportation to shelters where beds are available.

Referring to a letter calling on the Governor to declare a public health emergency to address homelessness, which was signed by many members of the Chamber last week, Senate leadership said, “While we do not agree with all the language of the letter, we support our colleagues’ call for a State of Emergency. We look forward to working collaboratively with Governor McKee to support him in any way we can to get people off the streets and into shelters.”

Senator Bissaillon, whose District includes the Echo Village shelter, and Chairman McKenney joined the three Senate leaders calling on the Governor to declare a State of Emergency. They have scheduled a joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Housing and Municipal Government and the Senate Committee on Rules, Government Ethics, and Oversight for Tuesday, January 21, at 2 pm in Room 313. The agenda will focus on three topics:

• The Department of Housing’s preparedness and response to homelessness;

• the proposed reorganization of the Department of Housing; and,

• the status of Echo Village.

In addition to the senators who signed a letter last week calling on Governor McKee to declare a State of Emergency, other senators joining in the leadership’s call to action include:

• Senator Peter Appollonio Jr.

• Senator Samuel Bell

• Senator Jacob Bissaillon

• Senator Robert Britto

• Senator John Burke

• Senator Frank Ciccone, III

• Senator Andrew Dimitri

• Senator Louis DiPalma

• Senator Walter Felag, Jr.

• Senator Hanna Gallo

• Senator Victoria Gu

• Senator Matthew LaMountain

• Senator Mark McKenney

• Senator Melissa Murray

• Senator Todd Patalano

• Senator Leonidas Raptakis

• Senator Susan Sosnowski

• Senator Brian Thompson

• Senator Lori Urso

• Senator Lammis Vargas

• Senator Samuel Zurier