| Town Council Agenda | March 9, 2026 | Johnston Municipal Court Building |
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| 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. |
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| Town Sergeant, Stephen Mallane will lead with the Pledge of Allegiance |
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| 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. |
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Roll Call |
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| 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 |
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Award & Recognition Ceremonies |
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Status on Public Hearings |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Ordinances to be Read |
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Licenses |
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| 2026-CP-14 | |
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| 2026-CP-15 | |
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| 2026-CP-23 | |
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| 2026-CP-24 | |
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| 2026-CP-25 | |
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| 2026-CP-26 | |
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| 2026-CP-27 | |
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| 2026-CP-28 | |
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| 2026-CP-29 | |
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| 2026-CP-30 | |
| 2026-CP-31 | |
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| 2026-CP-32 | |
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| 2026-CP-33 | |
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| 2026-CP-34 | |
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| 2026-CP-35 | |
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| 2026-CP-36 | |
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Liquor Licensing Commission |
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Constituent Requests |
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Unfinished Business |
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New Business |
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| Resolution 2026-3 | A Resolution granting an easement agreement between the Town and the owners of 112 Peck Hill Road |
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| 2026-CP-37 | Re-appointment of Robert Piscione to the Johnston Retirement Board |
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| 2026-CP-38 | Re-appointment of Marlaina Carlino to the Johnston Library Board |
Abatements |
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| 2026-TO-3 | Tax Assessor Abatements – March, 2026 |
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Public Hearings for Ordinances |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Claims |
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| 2026-CP-39 | Claim submitted by Steven Santangini for damage to his mailbox |
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| 2026-CP-40 | Claim submitted by Fatima Bernardo for property damage |
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Requests to be heard |
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| 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. |
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Adjournment |
| Attest: | |
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| Vincent P. Baccari, Jr., Town Clerk |
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