Johnston Town Council

1385 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI

           

Town Council Agenda

March 9, 2026

Johnston Municipal Court Building

 

 

Council President Russo will call the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Johnston Municipal Court Building located at 1600 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919.

Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance

 

Please note: pursuant to Rule 3 Section E of the Town Council Rules, adopted by

Resolution 2025-1, the Council shall adjourn at 10:30 p.m. and any unfinished business shall be carried to the fourth Monday of the month or to a date agreed upon by the Council.

 

Roll Call

 

                                               District 1 – Councilwoman Linda L. Folcarelli

                                               District 2 – Vice-President Lauren A. Garzone

                                               District 3 – Councilman Alfred T. Carnevale

                                               District 4 – President Robert V. Russo

                                               District 5 – Councilman Robert J. Civetti

Votes may be taken on any or all items on this agenda

 

Award & Recognition Ceremonies

 

Status on Public Hearings

 

2025-CP-10

Petition submitted by Bachar Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial for referral to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion

 

 

Ordinance 2025-4

An Ordinance in amendment of Article IV, Section § 340-16 of Chapter 340 entitled “Industrial Performance Standards” of the Town of Johnston Code of Ordinances. Said ordinance amends the section regarding noise, for referral to the Planning Board Advisory Opinion

Pending Planning Board Advisory Opinion

 

 

Ordinance 2026-1

An Ordinance in relation to a petition formerly known as 2024-CP-173, submitted by Mohamad Yaser & Rhonda Sasa to change the zone map for Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7

Continued to August 11, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinances to be Read

Licenses

 

 

2026-CP-14

 

Elite Gutter Solutions, LLC / Location: 5 Pleasant View Ave

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Roof Gutter Installation Services

Continued from February 9, 2026

 

 

2026-CP-15

 

Obaomo / Location: 30 Linden St

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Continued from February 9, 2026

 

 

2026-CP-23

 

Muse / Location: 2 Meadowbrook Drive

Business Operating License- Phone Calls Only

Installing Japanese Smart Toilets

 

 

2026-CP-24

 

Keystone Fireworks Tents / Location: 1461 Atwood Avenue

Hawker Peddler License-

Temporary Fireworks Tent- Sales of State Legal Fireworks

 

 

2026-CP-25

 

Keystone Fireworks Tents / Location: 1208 Atwood Avenue

Hawker Peddler License-

Temporary Fireworks Tent- Sales of State Legal Fireworks

 

 

2026-CP-26

Kimmy’s Dirty Pop Soda Shop /

Mobile Food Truck License-

 

 

2026-CP-27

 

Altun Table, LLC d/b/a Altun Table / Location: 2842 Hartford Ave., Unit B

Restaurant License-

Take-out Food Establishment

 

 

2026-CP-28

 

Steven O’Donnell & Associates /

Private Detective License-

 

 

2026-CP-29

 

New Rides Auto Sales & Service, LLC d/b/a New Rides Auto Sales & Service / Location: 1 Hillside, Ave

Used Vehicle Sales License-

Used Car Sales

 

 

2026-CP-30

 

Rhody’s Ageless Beauty, LLC d/b/a Rhody’s Ageless Beauty / Location: 1395 Atwood Ave, Unit 212

Business Operating License-

Medical Spa

2026-CP-31

 

DLA Services, LLC d/b/a DLA Services / Location: 1 Goldsmith Street

Business Operating License-

Installation, service and repair of warehouse equipment

 

 

2026-CP-32

 

Integra Properties, LLC d/b/a Towne Creamery / Location: 627 Killingly Street

Restaurant License-

Ice Cream Sales

 

 

2026-CP-33

 

Ellie Mental Health of RI, P.C. d/b/a Ellie Mental Health / Location: 1526 Atwood Ave, Ste 104

Business Operating License-

Outpatient Mental Health Services

 

 

2026-CP-34

 

Assured Fire Protection, Inc. d/b/a Assured Fire Protection, Inc / Location: 225 Greenville Ave

Business Operating License-

Fire Protection Services

 

 

2026-CP-35

Future Gaming, Inc. d/b/a Future Gaming, Inc / Location: 1478 Atwood Ave., Unit 210

Business Operating License-

Sales of Collectibles and Games

 

 

2026-CP-36

Beautology d/b/a Hair by Tiffany Marie DBA Beautology/ Location: 2949 Hartford Ave., Unit 9

Business Operating License- Transfer

Hair and Lashes

 

 

Liquor Licensing Commission

 

Constituent Requests

 

Unfinished Business

 

New Business

 

Resolution 2026-3

A Resolution granting an easement agreement between the Town and the owners of 112 Peck Hill Road

 

 

2026-CP-37

 

Re-appointment of Robert Piscione to the Johnston Retirement Board

 

 

2026-CP-38

 

Re-appointment of Marlaina Carlino to the Johnston Library Board

Abatements

 

2026-TO-3

Tax Assessor Abatements – March, 2026

 

 

Public Hearings for Ordinances

 

Ordinance 2026-2

An Ordinance in amendment of Article VII entitled Firefighter and Police Officer Pension Fund. Said ordinance sets provisions for a pension adjustment benefit for eligible Firefighters and Police Officers

 

 

Ordinance 2026-3

An Ordinance changing the Town’s zone map in relation to 2025-CP-207, a petition for a zone change submitted by Miles Gas, Inc to change the zone of Assessor’s Plat 54, Lots 10 & 120 from R-40 to B-2

 

Approval of the minutes and transcripts from previous meetings

 

Transcripts Prepared by the Stenographer

November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting

December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting

January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting

 

Minutes prepared by the Town Clerk:

February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

 

Claims

 

2026-CP-39

Claim submitted by Steven Santangini for damage to his mailbox

 

 

2026-CP-40

Claim submitted by Fatima Bernardo for property damage

 

 

Requests to be heard

 

Please note: pursuant to Section 8 of the Johnston Town Council Rules, any person requesting to address the Council shall be heard for a maximum of 3 minutes. This will be strictly enforced. The Council may not take any action on matters appearing in the request to be heard portion of the agenda.

 

Adjournment

Attest:

 

 

 

Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk

 

 

 

 

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