New Shoreham Town Council Meeting

Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:30 p.m.

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6:30 p.m.

1. 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

7:00 p.m.

2. Public Comment

3. Consent Agenda:

a. Approval of minutes: October 5, 2026 @ 12:30 p.m. & October 5, 2026 @ 6:45 p.m. open and closed

b. Receive Correspondence:

i. The Thomas E. Dwyer Wellness Program grant award to Wellness Coordinator Laurel Payne for $5,000 for Island Well – Wellness Without Walls (Town employee wellness program)

ii. Application of Interstate Navigation Company for Authorization to Incur Debt with Bank of America submitted to Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers

iii. RI DEM Landfill Closure Program Remedial Approval Letter, New Shoreham Town Landfill, File No. SR-21-0989

iv. Letter from Sharon Lehman re: Questioning and expressing concern over the paving of Graces Cove Road

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

a. 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. Age-Friendly Task Force (term exp. 12/2027)

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

5. Receive update and act to set a public hearing on a 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. Receive and act on Memorandum of Understanding between Block Island Health Services and Town of New Shoreham Regarding Administration of Rural Health Transformation Program Grants:

a. Block Island Health and Human Services

b. Block Island Rescue Squad

7. Receive and act on Financial Reports

8. Receive and act on Report of Town Manager (Public Works, Finance, School, School Construction Project, Library, Recreation, Administration, Harbors, Broadband, Police, Roads, Human Services)

9. Raise items for future agendas

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: 10/19/2026 mh