AGENDA
March 10, 2026
Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
514 Main Street
7:00 PM
The Meeting will be live streamed on YouTube (Copy and Paste the Entire Line/Link)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEVQCccrGO03Tm3KtfeJzQ
The public is welcome to attend in-person in the Town Council Chambers at 514 Main Street.
Agenda and Attachments: https://clerkshq.com/warren-ri
“Virtual access is provided only as a convenience. Access to the meeting via the virtual platform is not guaranteed. Physical presence at the meeting is the only way to guarantee access to the meeting.”
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Written public comment to be read into the record must be received via email or in writing by Town Clerk, Sandrea Speroni (ssperoni@townofwarren-ri.gov) no later than 4:00 PM on March 10, 2026.
· State of the Town-Town Manager Brian Sullivan
· Town Manager’s Proposed Budget presented to the Town Council
PRESENTATION:
Discussion and action regarding an update from the 250th Commission.
RESOLUTIONS:
INTERVIEWS (Discussion and Potential Action):
Arts & Culture Commission-1 position available (9 members):
1.
Conservation Commission- 1 position available (7 members):
1.
Economic Development Board-1 position available (8 members):
1.
Juvenile Hearing Board-1 alternate position available (5 members + 2 alternates):
1.
Planning Board-2 full positions & 1 alternate position available
(7 members + 2 alternates):
1. Richard Charles Matton-11 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren, RI 02885 (Current Alternate)
2. Kaitlyn Ganguzza-25 Maple Street, Warren, RI 02885
Recreation Board- 1 position available (5 members):
1. Maria Ursini-99 Water Street #316, Warren, RI 02885
RI 250th Commission-5 positions available (13 members):
1. Finneaus Alexander Audette-18 Ellis Avenue Apt.3, Warren, RI 02885
Voluntary Historic District Committee-1 alternate position available
(5 members + 2 alternates):
1.
RESIGNATIONS:
Discussion and action regarding the advertisement of open board position(s), and request the Town Clerk to send an appreciation letter to the following resigning board member(s):
· Economic Development Board Member Andrew Arruda
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Acceptance of February 10, 2026, Regular Scheduled Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of February 17, 2026, Special Legislative Workshop Minutes
*Consent Agenda- all items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a council member or citizen, in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of Business and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.
*CONSENT AGENDA:
*P-1, *P-2
ORDINANCE:
O-1
Chapter 10-Harbors and Vessels, Article V. - Town Docks,
Sec. 10-70. - Use of the town docks. (2nd Reading)
(a)The commercial town dock was constructed to provide slips for berthing, and a loading area for commercial fishermen. Preference will be given to low- or moderate-income commercial fishermen as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Standards, for the assignment of slips to commercial fishermen.
(b)In order to apply for a slip at the commercial town dock, an applicant's primary source of income for the three (3) previous calendar years must be derived from commercial fishing activity, and [such applicant] must be free of any felony convictions, and convictions for any fisheries violations.
Applicants must have an active Rhode Island Commercial Fishing license, a current vessel declaration, and must be able to show thirty (30) landings in the previous calendar year.
Chapter 32-Zoning, Article VIII.-Zoning District Use Regulations,
Sec. 32-52.- Service business uses. (Personal Training Facility/Sports Education)
(2nd Reading)
O-3
Chapter 2, Administration
Article II. Town Council, Sec. 2-33. Order of business. (1st Reading)
(a) The order of business for town council meetings shall be as follows:
(1) Pledge of Allegiance.
(2) Presentations, if any.
(3) Appointments, if any.
(4) Interviews, if any.
(5) Acceptance of minutes.
(6) Consent agenda.
(7) Introduction of ordinances, if any. Petitions, if any.
(8) Public hearings, if any.
(9) Petitions, if any. Introduction of ordinances, if any.
(10) Old business.
(11) New business.
(12) Reports of the manager, department heads, solicitor, if any.
(13) Adjourn.
(b) All business on the agenda not disposed of at the time of adjournment shall be first in order on the agenda for the next meeting.
(c) When any member is about to speak or to deliver any matter to the council, he shall respectfully address himself to "Mr. President," and the presiding officer shall recognize the member who shall first address him. When two (2) or more members address the president at the same time, the president shall name the member who is to speak first. A member shall not be interrupted while speaking except by a call to order. If called to order the member shall immediately cease speaking, unless permitted by the council to proceed, which shall be determined upon motion without debate. No member shall speak more than once on the same question until the other members who have not spoken shall speak if they so desire.
(d) No motion shall be debated until it is seconded. A motion may be withdrawn by the mover at any time before a vote is taken on the motion.
(Code 1967, § 2-37; Ord. of 3-8-2011)
PUBLIC HEARING:
Request for a Transfer of Class BV Beverage License
From: Spindrift Hospitality LLC
a/k/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks
(Sam Glynn)
279 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
To: SWM Hospitality WRN, LLC
a/k/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks
(Nicole Holden & Tanner Larkin)
279 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Class BV Beverage License
From: Holy Mackerel, LLC
d/b/a Kingfish Restaurant
(Brittany Simons & Luke Mersfelder)
54 State Street
Warren, RI 02885
PETITIONS:
*P-1
Request for a Victualling License
From: The Forest Group, LLC (Frederick Heydt)
d/b/a The Forest
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
*P-2
Request for a Victualling License
From: Big Man Kitchen, LLC (Zachary Garcia)
691 Main Street (Hope & Main)
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Transfer of Victualling License
From: Spindrift Hospitality LLC
a/k/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks
(Sam Glynn)
279 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
To: SWM Hospitality WRN, LLC
a/k/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks
(Nicole Holden & Tanner Larkin)
279 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Transfer of Yearly Entertainment License
From: Spindrift Hospitality LLC
a/k/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks
(Sam Glynn)
279 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
To: SWM Hospitality WRN, LLC
a/k/a Chomp Kitchen & Drinks
(Nicole Holden & Tanner Larkin)
279 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: Outdoor & indoor entertainment, various days between 12:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m.
Request for a Victualling License
From: Holy Mackerel, LLC
d/b/a Kingfish Restaurant
(Brittany Simons & Luke Mersfelder)
54 State Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Yearly Entertainment License
From: Holy Mackerel, LLC
d/b/a Kingfish Restaurant
(Brittany Simons & Luke Mersfelder)
54 State Street
Warren, RI 02885
Entertainment: 1-4 Person Small Band(s)/DJs for Weddings & Events
Request for a Class F Beverage License
From: Andrea G. Walker
308 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Burrs Hill Park
540 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
Event: Blount Fine Foods Family & Awards Day
Request for a One-Day Outside Entertainment License
From: Andrea G. Walker
308 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Place: Burrs Hill Park
540 Water Street
Warren, RI 02885
Event: Blount Fine Foods Family & Awards Day
Entertainment: 3-5 Piece Band/1-2 Vocals
Request for a One-Day Outside Entertainment License
From: Matthew H. Chace
223 Canterbury Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Place: 100 Birch Swamp Road
Warren, RI 02885
Event: Chace Holmstrup Wedding
Entertainment: Family Wedding-DJ
Request for a Tattoo License
From: 1001 Troubles Tattoo
Madeline Hollis
464 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Request for a Tattoo License
From: 1001 Troubles Tattoo
Tatiana Armstead
464 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
CORRESPONDENCE:
**These items are received and filed with no other action taken.
Bristol County Water Authority Monthly Report.
Department Head Reports.
Resolution 2026-01-27-B from the Town of Portsmouth Regarding Low and
Moderate Income Housing.
Resolution from the Town of East Greenwich in Support of House Bill 2026-H7127,
Section 6, Enactment of R.I. General Laws § 42-17.1-47 Transfer of Management of
Big River Reservoir Lands to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental
Management for Use as Open Space.
Resolution from the Town of East Greenwich in Support of Senate Bill S2275 and
House Bill H7447 Relating to Low-and Moderate-Income Housing-Comprehensive
Permits.
Resolution #2026-01-27-E from the Town of Portsmouth Town Council in Support
of Legislation to Modernize and Standardize the Access to Public Records Act
(APRA).
Resolution #2026-01-27-C from the Town of Portsmouth Town Council Requesting
the General Assembly to Consider Amending Legislation Relating to Accessory
Dwelling Units.
Resolution from the Bristol Warren Regional School Committee in Support of Full
Funding of Regional and Categorical Transportation Aid as Outlined in RIGL 16-
7.2-6.
Resolution #2026-2 from the Town of Richmond Town Council in Support of Full
Funding of Categorical Transportation Aid as Outlined in RIGL § 16-7.2-i.
Resolution 2026-0001 from the Town of Tiverton relating to Low and Moderate
Income Housing.
Resolution No. 2026-01 from the Town of Foster in Support of Rhode Island House
Bill 7356 and Senate Bill 2216 “School Employee Background Checks”.
Resolution #2026-02-25 A from the Town of Portsmouth Requesting Continued
Funding of the RhodeRestore Program in the State Budget.
Resolution #2026-02-25 B from the Town of Portsmouth Requesting Legislative
Action to Clarify and Reaffirm State Responsibility for Public Boating Access
Infrastructure.
Resolution #2026-02-25 C from the Town of Portsmouth in Support of Rhode Island
House Bill H7224 (2026-An Act Relating to Towns and Cities-Award of Municipal
Contracts).
Resolutions 2026-0002 from the Town of Tiverton in Support of Municipalities
Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing, and Responding to the 2025 Affordable
Housing Laws.
Resolutions 2026-0003 from the Town of Tiverton in Support of H-7123, H-7124, H
7125, H-7294, H-7296, and H-7297 Relating to Low- and Moderate-Income Housing
Comprehensive Permits, Parking, and Development Timelines in Tiverton.
Resolutions 2026-0004 from the Town of Tiverton in Support of H-7292, H-7293,
and H-7372 Relating to Land Use, Housing, and Zoning in Tiverton.
Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Town Council in Support of Municipalities
Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing, and Responding to the 2025 Affordable
Housing Laws.
Joint Municipal Statement from the Town of Hopkinton regarding the 2025 State
Affordable Housing Laws.
Letter of Support from the Town of Burrillville to Governor McKee of the
recommendations put forth in the Blue-Ribbon Commission’s report: Equalizing
Opportunity: Creating a Fair Transparent Funding System in Rhode Island’s
Public Schools.
Letter from Town Manager, Brian Sullivan in regards to the Blizzard of 2026.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion and possible action regarding necessary repairs and maintenance for the
baseball fields at Warren Recreation Park (Asylum Road), commonly referred to as
“upper rec” and “lower rec.” (Councilman Hanley)
Letter from the Warren Voluntary Historic Committee regarding vinyl
fences in the Historic District.
Discussion and action regarding a proposal for a working group between the Towns
and School Committee to look at declining enrollment and related budget issues.
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
4. Overages – (Blizzard)
FIRE CHIEF:
RECREATION DIRECTOR:
ADJOURNMENT:
Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) Hours prior to the meeting. 401-245-7340(voice) or “via RI Relay 1-800-745-5555” (TTY).
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