REVISED

New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

4:00 PM

 

Anyone wishing to speak from the audience will be asked to rise and use the central microphone to ensure audio for those watching from home

 

1.   Meet with Interstate Navigation to discuss items of mutual interest, including the Landing Fee and the RI Fast Ferry

 

2.   Discuss deer mitigation strategies raised at the joint meeting with the DEM:

a.   Deer counts

b.   Weekend/holiday hunting

c.   Expansion of the season

d.   Bounty amounts

e.   Simplifying local regulations (Police sign-off, land-owner permission)

f.    Opening conservation land

 

3.   Budget discussions on FY2026 budget, including Public Works

 

4.   Review history and funding regarding Sunrise Wind

 

5.   Hold public hearing, discuss and act on Town of New Shoreham FY2026 budget

 

To see supporting documents for this agenda, go to: Clerkbase https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI   The meeting can be watched on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmvoSBIQ0bsFRg1kxPgNVCA  “The above virtual access option is being provided only as a convenience and is not an official “location” where meeting access is guaranteed.  The only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting is to attend physically, in-person at the physical location listed above.”

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing must call (401) 466-3200 forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting date. TTY: 711.   Posted: 3/31/2025 mm