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WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL
Town Council Meeting
Town Council Chambers
June 16, 2026
6:00 P.M.
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M I N U T E S
*Please Note: Any matter listed on this agenda may be acted upon by the Town Council*
A. Meeting called to order by the Town Council President at 6:03 P.M. 
B. Prayer led by Council
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
D. Roll Call taken by Town Clerk
Councilman Mark Dennison - Present
Councilman Jason Licciardi - Present
Councilman Jason Messier - Absent
Council Vice President Maribeth Williamson - Present
Council President David Gosselin - Present
E. Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk
F. Consent Agenda
01 Approval of the Minutes from the June 2, 2026 Town Council Meeting
MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by M. Dennison for approval of the Consent Agenda.
All Ayes
G. Ordinances
01 Second Reading of Ordinance #2026-6 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicles Restricted Routes and Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – No Parking on West Street
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Ordinance #2026-6 Amending Chapter 11 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II – Operation, Section 47 – Motor Vehicles Restricted Routes and Appendix C – Traffic Ordinances – No Parking on West Street.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
M. Dennison – Yes
J. Licciardi – Yes
M. Williamson – Yes
D. Gosselin – Yes
MOTION PASSES
H. Town Council acting as the Liquor Commission
01 Request from the Portuguese American Citizens Club for World Cup Extended Hours
02 Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for World Cup Extended Hours
Council discussion ensued. The Police Chief shares his concerns.
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison to deny the requests from the Portuguese American Citizens Club and Portuguese Holy Ghost for World Cup Extended Hours. All Ayes
I. Business Licenses
01 Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for a Car Show and Amplifier License for event to be held on July 17, 2026 at 11 Ventura Street
02 Request from the Portuguese Holy Ghost for a Car Show and Amplifier License for event to be held on August 23, 2026 at 11 Ventura Street
03 Renewal of Holiday Sales Licenses
A. Akbar Zaheer dba Sam’s Food Store - 119 East Main Street
B. Albert Castelli dba Del’s Lemonade – 306 Cowesett Ave.
C. Advance Auto Parts – 251 Legris Ave
D. Balise Subaru Inc. dba Balise Subaru – 561 Quaker Lane
E. Balise V. Inc. dba Balise Volkswagon – 525 Quaker Lane Lane
F. Better Value Supermarkets, Inc. dba Jerry’s Supermarket - 25 Providence Street
G. Breads N’Stuff - 1669 Main Street
H. Cardis Depot Store Inc. dba Ashley Home Store – 6 James P Murphy Hwy
I. Cardis Depot Store Inc. dba RI Design Ctr – 6 James P Murphy Hwy
J. Cardis Furniture dba Cardis Furniture - 1681 Quaker
K. Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1104 – 278 Cowesett Ave.
L. Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1205 – 704 Main Street
M. Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1127 – 275 Legris Ave.
N. Cumberland Farms Inc. dba Cumberland Farms #1276 – 244 Washington Street
O. Dollar Tree Stores dba Dollar Tree#07429 – 1125 Main Street
P. Dollar General -1029 Main Street
Q. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. dba Dollar Tree – 272 Cowesett Ave.
R. Family Dollar Stores of RI #3538-1745 Main Street
S. Family Dollar -989 Main Street
T. H2 West Warwick Inc. dba Balise Honda of West Warwick – 509 Quaker Lane
U. JK West Warwick Corp dba Main Street Gas Station – 888 Main Street
V. Michael Gagnon dba Estate Services – 65 Manchester Street
W. Pep Boys – Manny Moe & Jack of Delaware Inc. – 375 Quaker Lane
X. Providence Street Shell LLC dba Providence Street Shell – 6 Providence Street
Y. Reality A Games LLC - 297 Providence Street
Z. Riken Construction LLC dba Riken Pools – 1 Tiogue Ave.
AA. RI CVS Pharmacy LLC a C/Pharmacy #397-1125 Main Street
BB. RI CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy #2323 – 1734 Main Street
CC. RI CVS Pharmacy LLC dba CVS Pharmacy #2384 – 834 Providence Street
DD. Shahid 3 LLC dba American Mart – 139 Legris Ave.
EE. Speedway LLC dba Speedway #2819 – 346 Providence Street
FF. Speedcraft AW LLC dba Speedcraft Acura – 883 Quaker Lane
GG. SpeedCraft Nissan LLC dba Speedcraft Nissan - 885 Quaker Lane
HH. Scott Bergantino dba The Perfect Puppy - 289 Cowesett Ave. Ste 20-21
II. The Fishbowl Aquarium & Pet Mart Co. dba Fishbowl Aquarium and Pet Mart – 725 Providence St.
JJ. Unique Fitness -35 Quaker Lane
KK. 425 Quaker Lane Gas LLC - 425 Quaker Lane
LL. 401 Reptiles - 1189 Main Street
MM. Mega One LLC dba Smoke Land - 177 Legris Ave
NN. Balise G LLC dba Genesis of West Warwick – 405 Quaker Lane
OO. Stillwater Books – 1745 Main Street Unit 15
04 Renewal of Filling Station Licenses
A. Sam’s Food Store
B. Cumberland Farms, Inc. #3814
C. Cumberland Farms, Inc. #3860
D. Cumberland Farms, Inc. #3876
E. Cumberland Farms, Inc. #3807
F. American Mart
G. MK Fuel & Mart Inc
H. Speedway #02819
I. Quaker Lane Gas LLC
J. Providence Street Shell
K. Trillium Real Estate West Warwick dba Quality Fuel
L. Vlads Auto Center dba Bayco
M. Main Street Gas Station
N. Savers Mart III
05 Renewal of Laundry Licenses
A. Thorpe’s Laundromat, Inc.
B. Tumble Town 2 LLC
C. The Cleanery
D. Rosie’s Express Laundry
E. Ray’s Polyclean, Inc.
F. Spin It Laundromat Inc.
G. Ocean State Laundry of West Warwick
H. 24/7 Laundry
I. Panagon Dryclean Restoration LLC
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of the Business Licenses.
All Ayes
J. New Business
01 Abatement of Taxes in the Amount of $7,238.09
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for abatement of taxes in the amount of $7,238.09. All Ayes
02 Memorandum of Agreement with the IAFF Local 1104 Regarding the Staffing of Rescue 3
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the IAFF Local 1104 Regarding the Staffing of Rescue 3. All Ayes
03 School Building Committee Update
Manager Knott reports that projects remain on time and on budget. There has been a change to the plans for the elevator at Horgan School. Payan Street is going well and on target to open for the upcoming school year. The Payan Street school will be named the Jason Pasano School of Learning or JPAL for short. There will be a ribbon cutting on August 23rd at 1pm.
04 Resolution Awarding Third Party Independent Testing for Maisie Quinn Project
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Awarding Third Party Independent Testing for Maisie Quinn Project. All Ayes
05 Resolution Awarding Third Party Independent Testing for High School Project
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Awarding Third Party Independent Testing for High School Project. All Ayes
06 Resolution Awarding Third Party Independent Testing for Horgan School Project
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Awarding Third Party Independent Testing for Horgan School Project. All Ayes
07 Resolution Approving Ahlborg Construction Company IGMP for Maisie Quinn
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of resolution Approving Ahlborg Construction Company IGMP for Maisie Quinn. All Ayes
08 Resolution Approving Ahlborg Construction Company IGMP for High School
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Approving Ahlborg Construction Company IGMP for High School. All Ayes
09 Resolution Approving General Contractor Change Order #1 for Payan Street Facility
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Approving General Contractor Change Order #1 for Payan Street Facility. All Ayes
10 Resolution Awarding Commissioning Services for Payan Street Project as a Subcontract of LeftField
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Awarding Commissioning Services for Payan Street Project as a Subcontract of LeftField. All Ayes
11 Resolution Awarding School Redistricting and Demographic Consulting Services – School Building Project as Subcontract of Tecton
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Awarding School Redistricting and Demographic Consulting Services – School Building Project as Subcontract of Tecton. All Ayes
12 Resolution Approving Funding for Proposed 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Projects
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Resolution Approving Funding for Proposed 2026 Roadway Rehabilitation Projects. All Ayes
13 Discussion/Action – Rodent Control Responses and Chicken Related Ordinances
Discussion ensues. It is determined that property maintenance codes need to be enforced.
K. Town Council Acting as the Sewer Commission
01 Sewer Commission Resolution #SC2026-06 - Contract Extension -Potassium Permanganate
MOTION made by M. Williamson, seconded by M. Dennison for approval of Sewer Commission Resolution #SC2026-06 - Contract Extension -Potassium Permanganate. All Ayes
L. Special Recognition of Town Solicitor Tim Williamson
Many members of the community including former and current council members recognized Town Solicitor Williamson upon his retirement and thanked him for his many years of service to the Town of West Warwick.
M. Upcoming Appointments
01 Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as an alternate member for three-year term
02 Sewer Use Board of Review – Appointment to fill a vacancy as a regular member for three-year term
03 Tax Assessment Board of Review -Appointment to fill a vacancy for three-year term
04 Recreation Committee – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
05 Pawtuxet River Authority – Appointment to fill vacancy for three-year term
06 Zoning Board of Review – Appointment to fill vacancy as an alternate member for term ending July 2030
N. Upcoming Town Council Meetings and Events
June 20, 2026 – West Warwick 250th Celebration
July 21, 2026 – Regular Town Council Meeting
August 18, 2026 – Regular Town Council Meeting
O. Public Forum
There was no public comment.
P. Adjournment
MOTION made by J. Licciardi, seconded by M. Dennison to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 P.M. All Ayes
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah S. Rapose, MMC
Town Clerk
Agenda posted June 11, 2026, at the West Warwick Town Hall, the West Warwick Senior Center, the West Warwick Public Library, on ClerkBase, and electronically filed on the Secretary of State’s website in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
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