RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Special Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

April 9, 2026

6:00 P.M.

 

This meeting will take place in Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898.

 

The public can also observe and participate in the meeting broadcast remotely on Zoom. The public is invited to observe and participate in the deliberations of this meeting by accessing the meeting link below. For those without access to video observation platforms, you may also call in to listen to the deliberations of this meeting by using the call-in phone number provided herein. To participate during the Public Hearing or Public Input, you will press *9 to raise your hand.

 

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A.    CALL TO ORDER

 

B.     ROLL CALL

 

C.    THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

D.    APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:

1)      Discussion and Consideration of the Resignation of Jeffrey Dinsmore from the Town Council

2)      Discussion and Consideration of the Successor Appoint pursuant to the Town Charter of Michael Colasante as Council member

 

E.     BUDGET WORKSHOP

Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:

3)      Town Council Consideration of the Fiscal Year 26/27 Municipal Budget

4)      Town Council Consideration of the Preliminary Capital Projects and Programs FY26/27

 

F.     ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-6(c), Notice of this meeting was posted on the Secretary of State’s website, Richmond Town Hall, Richmond Police Station, and Clerk Base on April 2, 2026.

 

 

 

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