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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN
RHODE ISLAND
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
WORK SESSION – 7:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
180 HIGH STREET
WAKEFIELD, RI
TOWN COUNCIL
Rory H. McEntee, President
Michael K. Marran, Vice President
Patricia A. Alley
Deborah D. Bergner
Jay G. Wegimont
James M. Manni, Town Manager
Michael A. Ursillo, Esquire, Town Solicitor
Nichole C. Romane, Town Clerk
Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend in person or view the meeting live on ClerkBase at https://clerkshq.com/SouthKingstown-ri or on your local Public Access Television Station.
NOTE: Individuals requesting American Sign Language interpreters or CART service must call the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-789-9331 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.
DATE POSTED 4/24/2025
1. WORK SESSION – 7:00 PM 
Discussion regarding Town Council Goals and Objectives for the 2024-2026 Term, continued from March 10, March 24, and April 14, 2025.
All items listed on the Town Council agenda are subject to discussion.
2. REGULAR SESSION – 7:30 PM
Please be advised that the Council intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
B. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
A. Work Session – March 3, March 4, and March 10, 2025
B. Regular Session – March 10, 2025
C. Closed Executive Session – March 10, 2025
5. CONSENT AGENDA
(CA) A. A resolution granting a Farm Produce Peddler License to Faella Farm d/b/a Faella Farm, 1072 Saugatucket Road, Peace Dale, RI 02879. Application by Martha Faella, Owner. Renewal; License No. 59797.
(CA) B. A resolution granting a Victualling License to Meldgie’s Rivers Edge Café, LLC d/b/a Meldgie’s Rivers Edge Café, 406B Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Mark Eldridge, Owner. Renewal; License No. 61432.
(CA) C. A resolution granting Peddler and Holiday Sales Licenses to Stuart Fishman d/b/a Ocean State Novelty, 9 S Joseph Street, Westerly, RI 02891. Application by Stuart Fishman, Owner. Renewal; License No. 83979.
(CA) D. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing relative to an application for a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:
CLASS B VICTUALLER LIQUOR LICENSE
Application for a Class B Victualler Liquor License by TRJ Restaurants, LLC, 195 Main Street, Wakefield, RI by Timothy Joyce, Managing Partner for first and second floor dining areas, and limited to 20 outdoor seats on Main Street in accordance with a Special Use Permit and Variance granted by the Zoning Board of Review on May 21, 2014, subject to the filing of an off-site parking agreement in the land evidence records; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
Rule 13: All items listed with a (CA) are to be considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests, in which event the item will be removed from Consent Agenda (CA) consideration and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
6. LICENSES
A. A resolution granting a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct the annual Angry Unicorn Half Marathon – 5K Road Race on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 8 AM to 12 PM to Ocean State Multisport, P.O. Box 14103, East Providence, RI 02914 subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town and receipt of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured for the event in the amounts specified by the Finance Director. Application by Gary Menissian. Renewal; License No. 88183.
B. A resolution granting a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct the Run 4 Kerri 4-mile memorial road race on Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 6 AM to 11:30 AM to The Kerri Lynn Bessette Female Athletic Scholarship Fund, Inc., 78 Bedford Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879 subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town, issuance of a certificate of insurance naming the Town as an additional insured in the amounts specified by the Finance Director. Application by Kathleen M. Bessette, Director. Renewal; License No. 88429.
C. A resolution granting a Class F 19-Hour Beverage License to Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Road, Kingston, RI 02881 for the 75th Anniversary Sock Hop on May 3, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Application by Jennifer Marran, Pastoral Associate. New; License No. 88609.
D. A resolution granting a Victualling License to The Gathering Table, LLC d/b/a The Gathering Table, 237 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Application by Kevin Momenee, Owner. New; License No. 87946.
7. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation by Eric Weis of Bowman Engineering regarding the South Kingstown Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS – 30 Minutes
Rule 10A. for the conduct of the meetings of the South Kingstown Town Council: Members of the public shall be entitled to speak at regular meetings during any period designated on the agenda for public comment, once, for a period of five minutes, or longer at the discretion of the President, and at other times when invited to do so by the President. The public shall address their comments to the question under debate as indicated on the agenda. Pursuant to RI General Laws §42-46-6(b), public comment regarding subject matter not on the agenda but received during the public participation portion of a meeting shall be for information purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. A Public Hearing relative to an application for a license to keep and sell alcoholic beverages in South Kingstown in accordance with the General Laws of 1956, as amended, as follows:
CLASS B LIMITED LIQUOR LICENSE
Application for a Class B Limited Liquor License by The Gathering Table, LLC, 237 Robinson Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 by Kevin Momenee, Owner for the indoor café area in front of the space and three outside seats in accordance with a Special Use Permit granted by the Zoning Board of Review on February 19, 2025 and Public Laws Chapters 23-188 and 23-189; and as further defined in a site plan on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
Said license is contingent upon the issuance of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, issuance of a Certificate of Insurance evidencing required liability coverage, compliance with all Town Ordinances and regulations, the payment of any municipal taxes, user fees and lease payments in arrears to the Town, and the correction of any fire code violations.
B. A Public Hearing relative to adoption of the Town Council’s Final FY 2025-2026 Budget, as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. A resolution affirming or amending the Town’s Liquor License Rules and Regulations, Section I. The current number of licenses for each class shall be authorized as indicated below, unless changed by a majority vote of the Town Council:
Class Number
A – Retail 4 maximum
B – Victualler 32
B – Tavern 1
B – Limited 5
B – Hotel 1
B – M 0
C 0
D – Club Full Privilege 1
D – Limited 0
F Five per year per organization
F – 1 Five per year per organization
J – Limited 1
T – Legitimate Theater 2
B. A resolution adopting a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Frontline Worker Appreciation Month, as follows:
FRONTLINE WORKERS APPRECIATION MONTH
WHEREAS, frontline workers are the builders of our community, exercising curiosity, compassion, courage, and creativity to provide essential services that ensure the safety, health, and education of our residents; and
WHEREAS, over 9 million healthcare workers across the United States serve in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, often placing themselves at risk to provide lifesaving care; and
WHEREAS, firefighters respond to an estimated 36 million emergency calls each year, over 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers nationwide work tirelessly to uphold the law and ensure public safety, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel respond to more than 240 million calls annually; and
WHEREAS, teachers dedicate their careers to shaping the future of our communities, with over 3.7 million educators in the U.S. providing knowledge and guidance to our youth; and
WHEREAS, frontline workers embody the essence of Builders - flexible thinkers and constructive problem solvers who respect the dignity of all people - by dedicating themselves to overcoming challenges and uniting communities.
NOW THEREFORE, WE THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN do hereby proclaim the month of May as FRONTLINE WORKER APPRECIATION MONTH and encourage all residents to join in recognizing and honoring the heroic contributions of our healthcare workers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and teachers.
C. A resolution adopting a proclamation from Brian Hopkins, US Small Business Administration recognizing May 4-10, 2025 as National Small Business Week, as follows:
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK 2025
WHEREAS, small businesses are the engine of the American economy and the foundation of a free and prosperous nation — built by men and women who work hard, take risks, and believe in the power of the American Dream; and
WHEREAS, small businesses make up more than 99 percent of all private sector employers and create nearly two out of every three new jobs in America, fueling opportunity and driving local economies across every corner of the country; and
WHEREAS, whether in our fields, on our factory floors, or at the frontiers of technology, small businesses are driving the innovation and building the products that keep America strong, competitive, and secure; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, small business owners have faced unprecedented challenges yet have remained resilient in their commitment to delivering for America’s communities; and
WHEREAS, despite these headwinds, the American spirit of enterprise endures, and we now stand at the threshold of a new golden era for small businesses; and
WHEREAS, South Kingstown, RI shares this Administration’s commitment to fighting for the hardworking entrepreneurs who power our economy from the ground up; and
WHEREAS, National Small Business Week has been proclaimed by the President of the United States since 1963, honoring the vital role of small businesses in creating jobs, growing the economy, and anchoring our communities.
NOW THEREFORE, WE THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN do hereby proclaim May 4 - May 10, 2025 as NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK in the Town of South Kingstown.
D. A resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town Code, Chapter 4 Boats and Waterways Ordinance, Section 4-41 Small Vessel Storage Rack, as shown on Exhibit 2 attached hereto.
E. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to Stahl Holdings LLC d/b/a The Pond and Lake Connection, 1112 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 for Hydrilla Management of Indian Lake for a two year period (2025-2026) in an amount not to exceed $269,780, and as further described in a memorandum from the Natural Resource Officer / Harbormaster to the Town Manager dated April 8, 2025 entitled “Bid Recommendation – Hydrilla Treatment at Indian Lake.”
F. A resolution authorizing an amendment of contract, originally granted on September 23, 2022, with Beta Group Inc., 701 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI, 02865 for an expanded scope of work to include construction administration services; from a total of $264,371 to $420,271, and as further described in a memorandum date April 18, 2025, from the Leisure Services Director to the Town Manager entitled “Old Mountain Field Master Plan Architectural/Engineering Services - Amendment of Contract to Include Construction Administration.”
G. A resolution authorizing an extension to an award of bid, originally granted September 11, 2023, to Republic Services, 1080 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 for the Regular Refuse Disposal and Recycling Package at the unit costs per pickup bid; for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated April 21, 2025 and entitled “Contract Extension, Refuse, Recycling & Sludge Hauling.”
H. A resolution authorizing an extension to an award of bid, originally granted September 11, 2023, to Republic Services, 1080 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 for Sludge Transportation at the unit cost of $410.00 per round trip to the RIRRC Central Landfill and $435.00 per round trip to the SYNAGRO Woonsocket incinerator facility; for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and as further detailed in a memorandum from the Public Services Director to the Town Manager dated April 21, 2025 and entitled “Contract Extension, Refuse, Recycling & Sludge Hauling.”
I. A resolution authorizing an award of contract to CAI Technologies, 11 Pleasant Street, Littleton, NH 03561 for Geographic Information System (GIS) upgrades as defined in the scope of services in an amount not to exceed $20,000 as described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated April 23, 2025, entitled “Consultant Services Geographic Information System (GIS) upgrades, Recommendation.”
J. A resolution requesting a letter of support for the Town’s two grant applications to Rhode Island Commerce associated with the State’s 2025 Rhode Island Site Readiness Grant Program relating to funding future site preparation for workforce housing, as further described in a memorandum from the Planning Director to the Town Manager dated April 23, 2025 entitled “Support Letters, Rhode Island Commerce Grant Applications: Planning Funding – Workforce Housing; Site Preparation, future Workforce Housing – Demo of South Road School.”
K. Discussion and potential action relative to a request from the Economic Development Committee regarding a proposed community hub workspace survey for Wakefield Elementary School.
L. A resolution authorizing the Town of South Kingstown to issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000 to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a new high school, athletic facility, and other school facilities in the Town and all expenses incident thereto, including, but not limited to, costs of design, demolition, athletic fields, landscaping and parking and all attendant expenses, including engineering, architectural and other project-related consulting costs; as further described in a memorandum from the Finance Director to the Town Manager dated April 23, 2025 entitled “Resolution Requesting Authority to Issue Not to Exceed $55,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds to Finance the Construction of a New High School.”
M. Discussion and potential action relative to implementing traffic calming measures within the Town, as requested by Council Member Wegimont.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued
Rule 10A. for the conduct of the meetings of the South Kingstown Town Council: Members of the public shall be entitled to speak at regular meetings during any period designated on the agenda for public comment, once, for a period of five minutes, or longer at the discretion of the President, and at other times when invited to do so by the President. The public shall address their comments to the question under debate as indicated on the agenda. Pursuant to RI General Laws §42-46-6(b), public comment regarding subject matter not on the agenda but received during the public participation portion of a meeting shall be for information purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.
12. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
A. Update on SBC and School Facilities Project
C. Discussion of the Wakefield Elementary School Garden, as requested by Council Member Alley
D. Town Website
13. COMMUNICATIONS
A. An email dated April 11, 2025 from Jošquin-Anthony Malone, South County Pride Board requesting to fly the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag outside of Town Hall for the month of June is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs
B. An email dated April 15, 2025 from Nathan Pham, Verizon requesting a letter of support in conjunction with Verizon's application to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Broadband Infrastructure Projects RFP-2508 for a proposal to further expand their fiber optic network and facilitate broadband for unserved and underserved residents and businesses in South Kingstown is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs
C. An email dated April 21, 2025 from Kenneth Burke, SK USA 250th Anniversary Committee concerning a pro forma budget request in the amount of $180,000 is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs
D. An email dated April 23, 2025 from Dorothy Hill, Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee concerning communication with the RI Department of Transportation relative to the Kingstown Road Resurfacing Project is received, placed on file, and the Town Council further directs
Rule 18: Correspondence to the Town Council shall be placed on the Council agenda only where action by the Council is requested. Correspondence relating to personnel issues or personal matters shall not be placed on the agenda. The Town Clerk shall confer with the Town Manager and/or Town Solicitor where the intent of the correspondence may be unclear. The Town reserves the right to make correspondence public by posting it on the Town Council agenda or otherwise.
14. APPOINTMENTS
A. A resolution appointing ___________________________________ to the ______________________________ Board/Committee/Commission for a term to expire in _______________. (See Attachment A for Boards and Commissions Appointments Report)
Rule 11: No item of business other than that of adjournment may be brought before the Town Council at any meeting unless such an item is introduced before 11:00 PM; provided, however, that this rule may be suspended by an affirmative vote of a majority of members present.
Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b). Notice – “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee from adding additional items to the agenda by majority vote of the members. Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”
Exhibit 1 - FY 2025-2026 Adopted Preliminary Budget
Exhibit 2
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 4, BOATS AND WATERWAYS
ARTICLE II – HARBORMASTER
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ADD:
Sec. 4-41. – Small Vessel Storage Rack
(a) Definition. For this section a small vessel is all non-motorized small craft, such as a rowboat, paddlecraft or sailboard.
(b) The Harbormaster, in coordination with the Waterfront Advisory Commission, shall assign all storage locations at the following locations: the Washington Street and Lake Avenue rights of way. Future additions or removals of allowed storage locations will be determined by the Waterfront Advisory Commission and put forth as proposed ordinance changes to be considered by the Town Council.
(c) The Harbormaster, in coordination with the Waterfront Advisory Commission, shall designate storage locations in accordance with the provisions of this section and the requirements of the vessels.
(d) Any vessel may be ordered moved by the Harbormaster, if in his/her judgment such removal may be necessary. In the event the Harbormaster discovers an unpermitted vessel, he/she shall attach thereto a tag ordering the owner thereof to submit to the Harbormaster the information concerning the owner thereof. If no response is received within fourteen (14) days, the Harbormaster may remove said craft.
(e) The Harbormaster shall designate a storage location and maintain a list or key designating the name and address of the owner or agent of the owner of each vessel and the size and type thereof. The Harbormaster shall file and keep this list current in the Town Clerk's Office and the Harbormaster’s Office. He/she shall also maintain a currently correct copy thereof in a place reasonably accessible to mariners and the Waterfront Advisory Commission for their convenience in consulting same during when the Town Clerk's Office would not normally be open. He/she shall, on or before July 1 of each year, make a complete and accurate list with any necessary revisions.
(f) The Harbormaster shall maintain a storage assignment waiting list. All assignments of storage space shall be made by the Harbormaster. When any space becomes available, the person whose name appears next on the proper list shall be offered the available space. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of the foregoing, the Harbormaster shall have the right to relocate vessels which have an assigned storage space.
(g)
(1) New storage applications. Every applicant, for a new storage permit shall submit a storage permit waiting list application form. This form shall contain the name, mailing address, resident status, and relevant telephone numbers of the applicant and the desired location of the proposed storage. The Harbormaster shall notify the applicant whether, given the availability of space, the applicant may apply on the same schedule and on the same application form as renewal applicants or must be placed on a waiting list. To be placed and kept on the waiting list, applicants must, on an annual basis, fill out a brief waiting-list renewal form and pay any waiting list fees requested.
(2) Current town mooring holder waitlist preference. Current holders of town moorings in adjacent mooring fields have priority for storage spaces on the wait list. Their name will be put on top of the waiting list. If more than one mooring holder applies, they will be placed at the top of the list in order of submission.
(3) Storage permits must be renewed annually. The Town Clerk or Harbormaster shall e-mail, or in the event the applicant does not have e-mail then mail, renewal permit applications in April to existing individual permit holders with a return deadline of June 1. The completed application forms shall contain at least the following information: i) the name, summer and winter mailing address, [and] resident status, and relevant telephone numbers of the applicant; ii) the type of vessel ; iii) the length; v) photograph of the vessel; With the approval of the Waterfront Advisory Commission and upon public notice to all applicants the Town Clerk may from time to time amend the storage permit application.
(4) Vessels must display provided storage sticker where it can be viewed while the vessel is stored without the vessel being moved, matching the license holder’s information and vessel description and picture maintained by the Harbormaster.
(5) General. A storage permit may not be held by more than one (1) individual or by more than one (1) association, partnership, or corporation, or any other legal entity at a time. All applications must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and shall be received at the Town Clerk's Office. No storage shall be granted for any vessel that has another storage permit in South Kingstown.
(6) The Harbormaster shall issue licenses properly keyed to the current storage list. A storage license will expire on June 1 in each succeeding year after its issuance. Failure to reapply for a storage license by June 1 shall void all rights to a storage space. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applications must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. Fees are nonrefundable. Any annual renewal of a storage permit, if granted, shall be assessed a late fee as determined by Town Council resolution if the re-registration form is not filed with the Town Clerk on or before June 1 and July 1 of the respective year.
(7) The annual license fee for storage spaces regulated by this section shall be established by resolution by the Town Council. The Town Clerk shall collect such fees from each applicant for each license issued under the provisions of this section.
(8) A storage license is not transferable to a new owner, unless associated with an allowed town mooring transfer.
(9) A storage license is relinquished by failure to apply for a storage space annually voids all rights to the storage space.
(10) If a storage space is unoccupied for more than thirty (30) consecutive days during the boating season (from June 1 to October 1) without notifying the Harbormaster, the storage space shall be considered abandoned. A storage space shall not be considered abandoned provided the owner notifies the Harbormaster that he/she will be unable to use the assigned storage space because of illness, extended vacation, or any other reason deemed acceptable to the harbormaster. The maximum period that a person may hold a storage space without use shall be one (1) year provided that the license fee is paid.
(11) The maximum length of the vessel allowed to be stored is 12 feet with a maximum width of six (6) feet or as otherwise approved by the Harbormaster. With special permission from the Harbormaster, paddlecraft up to sixteen (16) feet long and a three (3) foot beam may be stored on the racks.
(12) One dinghy or a maximum of two (2) narrow vessels (i.e. kayak, SUP) are permitted in a storage space, provided the beam of the two vessels combined does not exceed six (6) feet.
(13) No motors or fuel may be stored in the space at any time.
(14) All vessels are to be removed from the racks and Right-of-Way by December 1st and cannot re-occupy storage until March 1st. Any boat found in the right-of-way between December 1st and March 1st will be considered abandoned and may be removed and disposed of by the town.
(15) Ground storage of vessels and gear is prohibited.
(16) Vessels are prohibited from being left unattended in the right-of-way. Vessels left unattended in the ROW will be removed by the harbormaster and owner is subject to penalties and revocation of storage permit.
(17) All vessels must be removed 24 hours prior to forecasted landfall of a tropical storm or hurricane.
(18) Modifications to storage racks are prohibited.
(19) The Town of South Kingstown is not liable for any loss, or damage to, any vessels.
This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage.
Attachment A: Boards and Commissions Appointments Report
The following information reflects the status of those Town boards, commissions and committees which have vacancies, members whose terms are expiring and are eligible for reappointment, and/or applications filed for consideration of appointment. The Town Council may make appointments at any meeting.
Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee (7 members; 3 year term)
Applicant: Brian Smith (applied 1/10/2025; interviewed 1/27/2025).
Bicycle – Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Minimum 5, maximum 9 members; 2 year term)
Vacancies: two terms to expire in July 2025 (David Hamel and James Vogel did not wish to be reappointed; Christopher Moore resigned; two additional open positions).
Applicant: David R. Stone (applied 7/16/2024); Todd Dresser (applied 4/8/2025).
Building Code/Minimum Housing Code Boards of Appeals (5 members; 5 year term)
Vacancy: one term to expire in June 2029 (Paul Schurman did not wish to be reappointed).
Canvassing Authority (3 members, 2 alternates; 6 year term)
Reappointments for terms to expire March 2025: John Rose wishes to be reappointed. Awaiting responses from Helen Rose DiSanto, Roland Benjamin, and Margaret Healy.
Conservation Commission (7 members; 3 year term)
Vacancies: one term to expire September 2027 (Margaret Clune did not wish to be reappointed).
Economic Development Committee (11 members, 3 year term)
Reappointment for a term to expire March 2025: Kenneth Tetzner wishes to be reappointed. Brian Smith and Henry Thayer do not wish to be reappointed. It is reported that Mr. Tetzner has attended 9 of 27 meetings held during their current term (attendance as of 11/5/2024).
Historic District Commission (7 members; 3 year term)
Vacancies (3): one term to expire in December 2026 and two terms to expire December 2027 (Andrew Martinez resigned, and Linda Stedman and David Nedwidek did not wish to be reappointed)
Housing Authority (5 members; 5 year term)
Vacancy: Affordable Housing Resident term expires October 2029 (Susana Vazquez McCoy was no longer eligible)
Library Board of Trustees (7 members; 3 year term)
Applicant: Applicant: David R. Stone (applied 7/16/2024)
Planning Board (7 members; 3 year term)
Applicants: William Green (reapplied 3/25/2025; previously interviewed 3/11/2024)
Route 1 Stewardship Plan Development Committee (8 members)
Vacancy: Economic Development Committee Ex-Officio Member (Larry Fish resigned)
Applicants: Jenn Judge (applied 9/30/2024); William Green (applied 10/1/2024); Maureen White (applied 10/8/2024).
Route 138 Reconstruction Project Area Committee (11 members; 2 year term)
Reappointments for terms expired in May 2023: Susan Spranger Axelrod, Dorald Beasley, Gail Faris, Thomas Marcello and William Rosen wish to be reappointed. Awaiting a response from Diane Johnson.
Vacancies: terms expired in May 2023 (Peter Maynard did not wish to be reappointed; James Garfield, Ex-Officio member of Historic District Commission resigned; and URI representative)
Saugatucket Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission (5 members; 5 year term)
Reappointments for terms to expire January 2025: Stephen Stewart and Richard Pike wish to be reappointed. Awaiting responses from Thomas Browning and Judith Ann Munson.
Vacancy: Vietnam Veteran, term expires in January 2025 (Mark Spangler deceased)
Statistical Modeling and Analytics Research Tools (SMART) Committee (9 members)
Two vacancies: (Lauren Weinstock and Jonathan E. Daly-LaBelle resigned)
Zoning Board of Review (5 members, 3 alternates; 3 year term)
Vacancies: Alternate # 2 term to expire March 2026 and Alternate #3 term to expire in March 2027 (Brian Dupont deceased; William MacDonald promoted to Alt. #1)