AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CUMBERLAND TOWN COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 at 7:30 P.M.

 CUMBERLAND TOWN HALL, EVERETT “MOE” BONNER, JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS

45 BROAD STREET,

CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND

 

AMENDED AGENDA

 

(1)  The virtual meeting can be accessed using the Zoom webinar platform at the link below:  

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82018178360?pwd=Q3dvSnh2QkxKOER1K2NxelNOMjNtZz09

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Webinar ID: 820 1817 8360   Passcode: 993291

 

(2)  This meeting will also be live-streamed via ClerkBase by clicking https://clerkshq.com/Cumberland-ri.

 

1.       CALL TO ORDER

 

2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

3.       GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

4.       CONSENT AGENDA

A.     Acceptance of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2026.

 

B.      COMMUNICATIONS

1.       C-26-07 – A letter to Honorable Daniel J. McKee from the Town of Burrillville in support of the Blue Ribbon Commission’s report.

2.       C-26-08 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth requesting continued funding of the RhodeRestore Program in the State budget.

3.       C-26-09 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth requesting legislative action to clarify and reaffirm state responsibility for public boating access infrastructure.

4.       C-26-10 – A resolution from the Town of Portsmouth in support of RI House Bill H7224 (2026-An Act Relating to Towns and Cities - Award of Municipal Contracts)

5.       C-26-11 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton in support of H-7123, H-7124, H-7125, H-7294, H-7296, and H-7297 relating to low and moderate income housing, comprehensive permits, parking, and development timelines.

6.       C-26-12 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton in support of H-7292, H-7293 and H-7372 relating to land use, housing and zoning.

7.       C-26-13 – A resolution from the Town of Tiverton in support of municipalities collaborating in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to the 2025 affordable housing laws.

8.       C-26-14 – A resolution from the Town of Hopkinton in support of municipalities collaborating in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to the 2025 affordable housing laws and a Joint Municipal Statement.

9.       C-26-15 – Resolutions from the Town of Exeter:

a)       Supporting healthcare advocacy and fair reimbursement to preserve local access to care

b)      In support of Senate Bill S2275 House Bill H7447 relating to low-and moderate-income housing – comprehensive permits

c)       In support of legislation allowing Exeter to establish a tax exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans

d)      In support of Rhode Island House bill 7356 and Senate bill 2216 “School Employee Background Checks”

10.   C-26-16 – Resolutions from the Town of Tiverton

e)       In support of H-7298 relating to tax classification in Tiverton

f)       In support of H8181 relating to State affairs, and government

g)      In support of H8029 relating to taxation – collection of taxes generally

h)      In support of H8026 relating to taxation – property subject to taxation

 

C.    MUNICIPAL MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

1.       Atomic Blonde Ice Cream

2.       Amano LLC dba A. Mano Pizza & Gelato

3.       Cultro LLC

 

5.       PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

6.       REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS

A.     Report of Executive Session vote(s), as may be necessary

 

B.      A presentation from the Cumberland Education Foundation, and a request for a rental fee waiver for an event at The Lodge at Diamond Hill, possible vote.

 

C.      Monthly/Quarterly Financial Report ending January 2026

 

D.     Check registers for January 2026

 

E.      Request from the Tax Assessor to review and approve January 2026 abatements and supplemental bills >

 

F.      Department Reports

1.       Animal Control

2.       Amaral Building

3.       Building Official

4.       EMS

5.       Library

6.       Parks & Recreation

7.       Planning & Community Development

8.       Police Department

9.       Senior Services

10.   Town Clerk’s Office

 

7.       LICENSES

A.     THIRD CLASS VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE

1.  Roses Italian Bakery dba Juliana’s Italian Bakery, 1181 High St (Pending Fire Approval and Building) (tabled from February 4, 2026) 

    

 

B.  VICTUALLING HOUSE LICENSE

1.   An application for a First-Class Victualling House License from Upper Deck Baseball Academy LLC located at 75 John C. Dean Memorial Boulevard.

 

 

G.     ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES

1.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from Blackstone Valley Garden Club for the Annual Plant Sale located at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, on May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

2.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from the Cumberland Public Library for Music at the Monastery located at 1464 Diamond Hill Road on June 10, July 8, and August 12, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 p.m.

 

3.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from AdaptX Inc for 2026 Unified 5K Cumberland event located at Cumberland High School, 2600 Mendon Road, on June 6, 2026 from

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

 

4.       An application for a Special Event Entertainment License from the Ashton School Association for the Ashton Color Run located at Cumberland High School, Practice Field, 2600 Mendon Road, on May 1, 2026, 5-7p.m. with a rain date of May 8, 2026.

 

 

8.   OLD BUSINESS

A.    RESOLUTIONS

1.     R-26-11 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to enter into an agreement with Mega Disposal, LLC for refuse and recycling collection services for the Town of Cumberland

 

B.    ORDINANCES

1.       #26-01 – An ordinance amending sections of the Code of Ordinances relating to Stormwater Management, Flood Hazards, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control, and Utilities (Presented by Council President on behalf of the Administration)

 

9.       NEW BUSINESS

A.     CLAIMS

1.       Jamie Belanger

2.       Carmen Campbell

3.       Don Corriveau

4.       Elain Dickson

5.       Donna Faidell

6.       Alyssa Krauss

7.       Marc Lefort

8.       Gary Littlefield

9.       Jennifer Jutras

10.       Stephen Koback

11.       Daniel Ward

12.       Christopher Webster

13.       James Williams

 

B.      RESOLUTIONS

1.       R-26-14 – A resolution authorizing Mayor Jeffrey J. Mutter to engage Weston & Sampson for Civil Engineering and Bidding Services at the West Sneech Brook Culvert upgrade in an  amount not to exceed one hundred and twelve thousand dollars ($112,000)

 

         C.  ORDINANCES -PRESENTATION & PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

1.       #26-03 – An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island, as amended

 

10.      PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

11.      EXECUTIVE SESSION

VOTE BY OPEN CALL TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ITEMS OF BUSINESS CITED IN R.I.G.L. §42-46-5 (a) (1-9)

·         Sessions pertaining to litigation (Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation vs. Wylie, C.A. No. 2024-06458).   §42-46-5(a)(2)

 

12.      ADJOURNMENT

 

Posted: March 16, 2026

 

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