New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road

Monday, February 2, 2026

6:30 p.m.

 

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6:30 p.m.

1.       Discuss and act on negotiations between RI Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 2855 New Shoreham Employee’s Association and Town of New Shoreham and New Shoreham School Committee. This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to RI General Laws 42-46-5(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation.

 

7:00 p.m.

2.       Public Comment

 

3.       Consent Agenda:

a.       Act to approve minutes: January 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

b.       Act to approve the 2026 shellfish closure schedule

c.       Act to authorize the return of cemetery lot purchased by Katharine Albertson, Plat 3, Lot 85A back to the Town for reimbursement of the total amount paid of $1,100

 

4.       Discuss and act on Board, Commission and Committees:

a.       Appoint member to the Planning Board with term expiring 12/2030

b.       Appoint member to the Senior Advisory Committee with term expiring 12/2026

c.       Announce vacancies:

                                                     i.            Commission on Motor Vehicles for Hire: One (not MVFH licensee) (term exp. 12/2026)

                                                   ii.            Historic District Commission (term exp. 12/2027)

                                                 iii.            Old Harbor Task Force (term exp. 12/2027)

                                                  iv.            Police Advisory Commission (term exp. 12/2026)

                                                    v.            Sewer District Commission (1-year term exp. 4/2026)

                                                  vi.            Water District Commission (1-year term exp. 4/2026)

 

5.       Approve Municipal Road and Bridge Program State Funds Local Public Agency Agreement (FY2026, $83,126.19) between the State of Rhode Island DOT and the Town of New Shoreham

 

6.       Discuss and act on pursuing legislation to facilitate the retirement of moped licenses

 

7.       Discuss strategy regarding addressing tick-borne illness as a public health issue.

 

8.       Discuss and act on legislative updates and resolutions:

a.       Addressing New Shoreham’s public health crisis due to Tick-borne illness

b.       Department of Transportation funding for state road maintenance and replacement of the state highway garage

c.       In opposition of the non-owner-occupied property tax law

 

9.       Raise items for future agendas

 

 

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TTY: 711.   Posted: 1/15/2026 mm