New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road

Monday, November 2, 2026

4:00 p.m.

 

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1.      Public Comment

 

2.      Consent Agenda:

a.       Approval of minutes: October 19, 2026; October 21, 2026 open and closed

b.      Receive Correspondence:

                                                              i.            Assent to the Town of New Shoreham from the Coastal Resources Management for resiliency improvements along Corn Neck Road

                                                            ii.            Notice of Public Hearing for Interstate Navigation Company Application for Authorization to Incur Debt, Docket No. D-26-82 on November 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

 

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

a.       Reduce the Age-Friendly Task Force from 10 members to 9 members with one alternate member

b.      Reduce the Old Harbor Task Force from 9 members to 7 members

c.       Appoint Jennifer Phillips to the Age-Friendly Task Force as an alternate member with term expiring December 2026

d.      Announce vacancies:

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

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

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

                                                          iv.            Sewer District Committee and Water District Committee Alternate position (term exp. 4/2027)

                                                            v.            School Building Committee – Educational Mission Representative (term exp. 12/2026)

                                                          vi.            Early Learning Center Board of Directors – Town Representative (term exp. 12/2026)

 

4.      Hold first public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in support of the purchase of Plat 6, Lot 65, 1197 Connecticut Avenue by the Block Island Housing Board for the development of affordable rentals

 

5.      Set public hearing date for second public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in support of the purchase of Plat 6, Lot 65, 1197 Connecticut Avenue by the Block Island Housing Board for the development of affordable rentals

 

6.      Mobile Food Establishment Permits:

a.       Receive and act on renewal applications for 2027:

                                                              i.            Andiamo Zeke dba Aldo’s Bakery (Boat)

                                                            ii.            Block Island Gourmet, LLC dba Block Island Gourmet Food Truck

                                                          iii.            Champlin’s Hotel, Marina and Resort Food Trailer

                                                          iv.            Alberto Sanchez, Pizza Shack

                                                            v.            See The Light, LLC dba Southeast Light Delights

 

b.      Discuss and Act to set the Cap for 2027

c.       Discuss and Act on request to use Town property and authorize lease for Block Island Gourmet, LLC, Plat 4, Lot 68, Dingy Beach/Mosquito Beach Corn Neck Road

d.      Discuss and Act to set locations for 2027 Mobile Food Establishments and Hawkers and Peddlers

 

7.      Discuss and act to authorize the execution of Albertsons Settlement Subdivision Participation and Release Form and execution of the Fourth Amendment RI Memorandum of Understanding between the State and Cities and Towns Receiving Opioid Settlement Funds

 

8.      Discuss and act to authorize the execution of MOU between Solar Initiative of Block Island and Town of New Shoreham for installation and operation of two EV chargers at Town Hall

 

9.      Raise items for future agendas

 

10.  Discuss the job performance of the Town Manager. Pursuant to RI General Laws 42-46-1(a) (1) the meeting may be held in closed session for discussions of the job performance, character, or physical or mental health of a person or persons provided that such person or persons affected shall have been notified in advance in writing and advised that they may require that the discussion be held at an open meeting

 

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: 10/29/2026 mh