Narragansett, RI

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NarragansettRI averageUS Census ACS

Population

14,540

Per-capita income

$50,235

Median home value

$665,800

Bachelor's or higher

63%

Typical home value $868,648 +4.6% yr/yr · +43% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances

Total revenue$90.9M (FY2023)

Total spending$86.8M (FY2023)

Taxes$58.7M (FY2023)

Debt outstanding$28.1M (FY2023)

Spending per resident$5,938 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey

202511 housing units ($3.8M)

Recent meetings

Mon May 15, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Council adopts FY2024 budget, adds $108K for library

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on May 15, 2023, approving a consent agenda, the Capital Improvement Plan with an amendment adding $108,068 for the library, and the first reading of the FY2023-2024 Appropriation Ordinance. The council also scheduled a public hearing on a zoning text amendment for student-occupied dwellings, accepted grants, approved contracts and licenses, and made several appointments.

Adopted Capital Improvement Plan with $108,068 added for library (3-2 vote)
Introduced FY2023-2024 Appropriation Ordinance (first reading)
Scheduled public hearing for Aug 7, 2023 on zoning text amendment for student-occupied dwellings
Approved 5-year legal expense insurance contract with ARAG at $11.55/officer/month
Accepted $27,000 FEMA grant and $50,000 RI Dept. of Health grant modification

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES MAY 15, 2023 7:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil . There will be no remote participation. Posted: May 16, 2023 ___________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:01 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Â· A MOTION TO EXTEND the period of time for filing the minutes of the April 3, 2023 Regular Meeting and Executive Session, the April 11, 12, and 13, 2023 Budget Work Session, and the April 17, 2023 Regular Meeting. Â EXTENDED (Lawler/ Kopech 5-0) ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Â· &nbs …

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Mon May 1, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Council approves 43rd officer as third School Resource Officer, awards contracts

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on May 1, 2023, taking action on a range of items including public hearings, contracts, and appointments. The council approved a 43rd sworn officer to serve as a third School Resource Officer shared between the School and Police Departments, subject to School Committee approval. Several contracts were awarded, including tax sale title search services, pump station cleaning, and beach-related services, along with various equipment purchases and license renewals.

Approved 43rd sworn officer as third School Resource Officer, shared between School and Police Departments, subject to School Committee approval
Awarded Tax Sale Title Search bid to Taft & McSally, LLP ($78.00/title exam, $50.00/collector's deed, $8.25/postage) for 2023 tax sale
Awarded Pump Station Wet Well Cleaning bid to Inland Waters LLC for $39,500.00
Approved purchase/installation of active internal mixing system for North End Water Storage Tank by CorrTech, Inc. ($21,673.00 + $5,000.00 contingency) and plans by Wright-Pierce ($8,200.00)
Approved contract with University of Rhode Island for shoreline mapping at Narragansett Town Beach for $23,017.00

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES MAY 1, 2023 7:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil . There will be no remote participation. Posted: May 3, 2023 ___________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Â· March 27, 2023 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â School Budget Public Hearing APPROVED (Lawler/ Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno abstained) ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Â· Town Managerâs Update PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION â 7:30 …

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Mon Apr 17, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Council approves $330K fire radios, awards $266K shoreline project

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on April 17, 2023, approving a wide range of expenditures and contracts. Key actions included purchasing new fire department radios, awarding a shoreline adaptation design project, and approving several smaller contracts and licenses. The council also rescheduled a public hearing on a proposed Historic District Zone and entered executive session for litigation.

Approved $330,451.38 for 32 portable radios, 8 mobile radios, 2 base stations from Motorola Solutions for the Fire Department
Awarded $266,775.00 bid to DiCenzo, Inc. for Shoreline Adaptation Inventory & Design Project at 95 Middlebridge Road
Rescheduled public hearing on adding Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ('The Camp') to June 5, 2023
Approved $24,500.00 contract with R.I. Philharmonic Orchestra for 46th annual Concert on the Beach
Approved $101,134.00 appropriation request to South Kingstown for Senior Center

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Wed Apr 12, 2023

Budget Work Session #2

Town Council holds FY2024 budget work session for multiple departments

The Narragansett Town Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budgets for several departments, including Towers, Community Development, Boards & Commissions, Engineering, Water Enterprise, Wastewater Enterprise, Town Clerk, Municipal Court, Town Council, and Board of Canvassers. This is a discussion session, not a final vote. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube with no remote participation.

FY2024 budget discussion for Water Enterprise and Wastewater Enterprise
FY2024 budget discussion for Engineering and Community Development
FY2024 budget discussion for Town Clerk, Municipal Court, and Town Council
FY2024 budget discussion for Towers and Boards & Commissions
FY2024 budget discussion for Board of Canvassers

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA APRIL 12, 2023 6:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil . There will be no remote participation. Posted: April 6, 2023 _________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: WORK SESSION : BUDGET WORK SESSION for Town of Narragansett FY2024 Budget with staff to discuss the following budgets: Towers Community Development Boards & Commissions Engineering Water Enterprise Wastewater Enterprise Town Clerk Municipal Court Town Council Board of Canvassers ADJOURNMENT: Note: Â Documentation (if any) for items listed on this Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the meeting, at any time during regul …

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

Budget Work Session #1

Narragansett Town Council holds FY2024 budget work session

The Narragansett Town Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2024 budget for several town departments and funds, including Human Resources, Building Inspection, Information Resources, Library, Parks & Recreation, and the Beach Fund. This is a discussion session, not a final vote. The agenda lists the departments to be reviewed but provides no specific figures or proposals.

FY2024 budget review for Human Resources, Building Inspection, Information Resources, Special Appropriations, Library, Town Manager, Town Solicitor, Parks & Recreation, Beach Fund, Middlebridge, Kinney Bungalow, and Sunset Farms

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA APRIL 11, 2023 6:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil . There will be no remote participation. Posted: April 6, 2023 _________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: WORK SESSION : BUDGET WORK SESSION for Town of Narragansett FY2024 Budget with staff to discuss the following budgets: Human Resources Building Inspection Information Resources Special Appropriations Library Town Manager Town Solicitor Parks & Recreation Beach Fund Middlebridge Kinney Bungalow Sunset Farms ADJOURNMENT: Note: Â Documentation (if any) for items listed on this Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the mee …

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

Public Meeting

Town Council approves $786K Scarborough wastewater groin restoration bid

The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on April 3, 2023, covering a show cause hearing on a liquor license, a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget, and numerous approvals. The council approved a $786,000 bid for the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility Groin Restoration Project and took action on several other contracts and appointments.

Approved $786,000 bid to New England Building & Bridge Co. for Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facility Groin Restoration Project
Approved 2023 Summer Concert Series with 8 bands at combined cost of $25,900
Approved 3-year CLEAR contract extension for Police Department at $1,686.12 annually
Approved $9,696.73 emergency purchase of brake components for Fire Department Ladder 1
Approved $43,800 contract for Water & Wastewater Enterprise Funds financial analysis with NewGen Strategies

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES APRIL 3, 2023 7:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil . There will be no remote participation. Posted: April 6, 2023 _______________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOMENT OF SILENCE: Â Moment of silence for the passing of Richard Nassa and Kevin Mulholland. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Â· Proclamation for Jane Colombo Â· Town Managerâs Report Â· &n …

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Mon Mar 20, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Council approves $327,953 IT renovations, $49,700 playground, and more

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on March 20, 2023, approving a consent agenda and several new business items. Key approvals included a $327,953 renovation of the Town Hall IT department, a $49,700 playground structure for Leroy Thompson Memorial Park, and a five-year lease for a caretaker's residence. The council also received and validated two voter initiatives, directed the town manager to explore a dog park, and failed a motion to solicit bids for a short-term rental ordinance.

Approved $327,953 IT department renovations at Town Hall (Abcore Restoration, Automatic Temperature Controls, E.W. Audet & Sons)
Approved $49,700 playground structure for Leroy Thompson Memorial Park
Approved $20,250 CISCO DUO renewal for IT (Zones, LLC)
Approved $91,535 drainage improvements on Ashton Lane, Davisville Lane, and South Bay Drive
Validated two voter initiatives: partisan elections and voter approval for property sales over $500,000

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES MARCH 20, 2023 7:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil . Â There will be no remote participation. Posted: March 21, 2023 _______________________________ CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:04 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· February 21, 2023 Â Â Â Â Â Regular Meeting APPROVED (Lawler/ Kopech 4-0) Â· February 21, 2023 Â Â Â Â Â Â Executive Session APPROVED (Lawler/ Kopech 4-0) Â· …

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Mon Mar 6, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Town Council approves $327,953 IT renovations, $367,770 fire grant, and zoning hearing reschedule

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on March 6, 2023, taking action on a range of items including appointments, contracts, grants, and ordinance amendments. The council approved a $327,953 renovation project for the IT Department at Town Hall, accepted a $367,770 federal fire grant, and rescheduled a public hearing on a proposed Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road to April 17, 2023. Several other motions were approved, including new marina rates, a Little League parade permit, and appointments to town boards.

Rescheduled public hearing on adding Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ('The Camp') to April 17, 2023
Approved $327,953 IT Department renovations at Town Hall (Abcore Restoration $148,320, Automatic Temperature Controls $158,383, E.W. Audet & Sons $21,250)
Accepted $367,770 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant
Approved 2023 Middlebridge Marina slip rates: $800 full slip, $600 sideslip
Approved $18,150 anti-virus software purchase from Center for Internet Security

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES MARCH 6, 2023 7:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: Â March 7, 2023 __________________________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Â Led by Southgansett Girl Scouts DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS: A MOTION TO REAPPOINT John E. DeCubellis , Jr. as Judge of the Municipal Court. REAPPOINTED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Kopech ) 3-0; Lawler and Ferrandi abstained APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· February 6, 2023 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Regular Meeting APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Kopech 5-0) Â· & …

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Thu Feb 23, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Council appoints Mark Davis as town solicitor in 3-2 vote

This was a special emergency meeting of the Narragansett Town Council. The council voted to appoint Mark Davis as Town Solicitor by a 3-2 vote, with two members opposed. A motion to table the appointment of the Assistant Solicitor was approved, and the meeting adjourned after about 51 minutes.

Appointed Mark Davis as Town Solicitor (3-2 vote; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed)
Tabled motion to discuss, vote, and appoint Assistant Solicitor (3-2 vote)
Accepted the call and warrant for the emergency meeting (5-0 vote)

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor Mark A. Davis, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING DRAFT VOTES FEBRUARY 23, 2023 5:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: Â February 28, 2023 ______________________________ CALL TO ORDER : Â 5:00 PM A MOTION TO ACCEPT the Call and Warrant for the Emergency Town Council Meeting of February 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM and that the Warrant be made a part of the record of this meeting. Â ACCEPTED AND MADE PART OF THE RECORD (Lawler/ Ferrandi 5-0) ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS: A MOTION TO DISCUSS, VOTE AND APPOINT the Town Solicitor. Â DISCUSSED, VOTED, AND APPOINTED MARK DAVIS AS TOWN SOLICITOR (Lawler/ Ferrandi 3-2; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed) Motion to table the motion to discuss, vote, and appoint the Assistant Solicitor. Â TABLED (Lawler/ Ferrandi 3-2; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed) …

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Tue Jan 17, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Council approves 5-year AED lease, beach rubbish contract, and pension ordinance

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on January 17, 2023, approving several contracts and ordinances. Key actions included a five-year lease for 50 AED systems, a two-year beach rubbish removal contract, and a second reading of a pension ordinance amendment. The council also authorized a letter objecting to aquaculture gear and entered executive session to review solicitor and judge applicants.

Approved 5-year lease with Avive Solutions for 50 AED systems, total $74,709.63
Awarded beach rubbish removal bid to Joe Harvey Landscaping, $65,000/year for 2 years
Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 58 'Retirement and Pensions' (second reading)
Authorized letter to CRMC requesting hearing on floating aquaculture gear at 1 Jonathan Island
Approved purchases: water meter transmitters ($5,941.80), treadmill ($4,649.00), software contracts

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES JANUARY 17, 2023 7:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: Â January 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER : Â 7:02 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· December 5, 2022 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Regular Meeting Â APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Ferrandi 4-0; Dzwierzynski abstained) Â· December 19, 2022 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Executive Session APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Ferrandi 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno abstained) Â· December 19, 2022 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Work Session (School Budget) APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Ferrandi 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno abstained) …

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Tue Jan 3, 2023

Town Council Meeting

Council schedules hearing on new Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on January 3, 2023, taking action on a range of items. It scheduled a public hearing for March 6, 2023, to consider adding a new Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ("The Camp") and referred the request to the Planning Board. The council also approved consent agenda items, awarded contracts, and adopted several motions, including a resolution directing the Town Manager to present prioritized projects for a $20,000,000 bond passed in November 2022.

Scheduled public hearing for March 6, 2023, to amend Zoning Section 5.5 to add Historic District Zone at 170 Clarke Road ("The Camp")
Approved $5,805.76 annual PowerDMS document management subscription for Police Department
Awarded wastewater chemicals bid: potassium permanganate at $2.52/lb, sodium hypochlorite at $2.349/gal, sodium bisulfite at $3.40/gal
Approved $27,264.05 Penntek floor coating at four Parks and Recreation bathrooms, one concession area, one closet
Adopted resolution directing Town Manager to present prioritized projects for $20,000,000 bond passed November 8, 2022

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES JANUARY 3, 2023 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: Â January 5, 2023 CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Â· Town Managerâs Update PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION â 8:00 PM: Â· A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a Public Hearing to amend the text of Section 5.5 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Narragansett entitled Zoning , for the purpose of adding a new Historic District Zone, (170 Clarke Road …

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Mon Dec 19, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves $234,730 body-worn camera lease for police

The Narragansett Town Council approved a five-year lease for 31 police body-worn cameras at a total cost of $234,730, and awarded a five-year Del's Lemonade concession contract at the Town Beach for $35,000 per year. The council also approved numerous other purchases and contracts, including a $92,675 water system design amendment and a $37,720 Town Hall stairway replacement. A resolution to prioritize projects for the $20 million bond passed in November was withdrawn.

Approved 5-year lease for 31 body-worn cameras, $234,730 total ($54,250 first year, $45,120/year thereafter)
Awarded Del's Lemonade concession at Town Beach, $35,000/year for 5 years
Approved $92,675 contract amendment with Pare Corp. for water system design
Approved $37,720 Town Hall exterior stairway replacement with Abcore Restoration
Approved $9,905.78 police car body repairs and $3,630 EAP renewal

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES DECEMBER 19, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: Â December 20, 2022 ___________________________ CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): December 19, 2022 Motion to exit executive session and reconvene in open session. ( Kopech /Lawler 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno absent) Motion to seal the minutes of the December 19, 2022 executive session. (Lawler/ Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno abstained) ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS: A MOTION TO APPOINT Town Council members to serve on the following Committees as in accordance with town ordinances, town charter, and town resolutions: Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative Cicilline Buonanno Capital …

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves new tavern license, renews liquor licenses, and waives library permit fees

The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, taking action on a variety of items. They approved a new Class B-Tavern alcoholic beverage license for Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast, renewed all alcoholic beverage licenses for the upcoming year, and waived all town permit fees for the new library. The council also approved several contracts, including a $159,210 amendment for the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Facilities Groin Restoration Project and a $108,500 police subgrant award.

Approved new Class B-Tavern license for Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast at 83 Narragansett Avenue with restrictions (food service ends 10 PM, alcohol ends 11 PM, no live entertainment, no alcohol on rear decks)
Renewed all alcoholic beverage licenses for Dec 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2023, including Benny's Clam Shack and Capt. Foggy's Fish House
Waived all town permit fees for the new library (building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire plan review)
Approved $159,210 contract amendment with Tighe & Bond for Scarborough WWTF Groin Restoration Project
Accepted $108,500 subgrant from State of RI and U.S. DOJ for Police Department

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES DECEMBER 5, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: December 7, 2022 ____________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: 7:31 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Â· A MOTION TO ACCEPT and PLACE ON FILE the minutes of the November 7, 2022 executive session. MOTION AMENDED TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE AS SEALED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Kopech 4-0) ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Â· Town Managerâs Update PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION â 8:00 PM: Â· &n …

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

Work Session

Town Council reviews 2022 beach season, sets 2023 beach policies and fees

The Narragansett Town Council is holding a work session with the Parks and Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Board to review the 2022 beach season and discuss beach policies and fees for the 2023 season. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.

Review of 2022 beach season
Discussion of 2023 beach policies and fees

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Ewa M. Dzwierzynski President Pro Tem Jill A. Lawler Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Steven J. Ferrandi Deborah A. Kopech Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 29, 2022 6:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: November 22, 2022 _________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: WORK SESSION: A Work Session with the Parks and Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Board regarding a review of the 2022 beach season and beach policies and fees for the 2023 season. ADJOURNMENT: Note: Â Documentation (if any) for items listed on this Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the meeting, at any time during regular business hours at Town Clerkâ …

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Mon Nov 21, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council renews 37 liquor licenses, approves purchases and contracts

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on November 21, 2022, covering organizational actions, public hearings, and routine approvals. The council renewed all alcoholic beverage licenses for the 2022-2023 period, approved several departmental purchases and contracts, and handled appointments and committee assignments. The meeting was largely procedural, with most items approved unanimously.

Renewed 37 alcoholic beverage licenses (Class A, B, B-V, D) for Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023
Approved purchase of 2022 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 UTV for Fire Dept ($25,240.78)
Approved emergency engine repairs to Fire Dept Rescue 3 ($19,466.52)
Approved 5-year surf lessons and surf camp agreements with Narragansett Surf and Skate Shop (amended to 3-year)
Approved $19,000 water line installation at 95E Middlebridge Road

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Members Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Jill A. Lawler Steven J. Ferrandi Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES NOVEMBER 21, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: Â November 23, 2022 _______________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS: SWEARING IN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT EWA M. DZWIERZYNSKI (Lawler/ Ferrandi 3-1; Kopech opposed, Cicilline Buonanno abstained) ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM Â JILL A. LAWLER ( Dzwierzynski / Ferrandi 3-2; Cicilline Buonanno and Kopech opposed) A MOTION to APPOINT the following town officials: Judge of Municipal Court â Motion to appoint John E. DeCubellis , Jr. FAILED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Kopech 2-3; Ferrandi , Kopech and Dzwierzynski opposed) Amend …

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Mon Nov 7, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves $36,450 fire station design contract

The Narragansett Town Council met on November 7, 2022, and approved a series of routine expenditures and contracts, including a $36,450 architectural/engineering contract for Point Judith Fire Station improvements. They also adopted an ordinance amendment to Chapter 70 (Taxation and Finance) on second reading, and granted permission for a house move. The meeting included a public hearing and open forum, but the agenda was largely procedural.

Awarded $36,450 contract to Aharonian & Associates for Point Judith Fire Station improvements
Adopted ordinance amendment to Chapter 70 (Taxation and Finance) on second reading (4-1, Murray opposed)
Approved $72.72/ton winter road salt purchase from Mid-American Salt LLC
Granted permission to move a home from 175 Boston Neck Road to 0 Boston Neck Road
Approved $5,000 fire extinguisher inspection contract with Keane Fire & Safety

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES NOVEMBER 7, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: November 8, 2022 ____________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:31 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): November 7, 2022 Motion by Councilor Cicilline Buonanno , seconded by Councilor Dzwierzynski to exit executive session and reconvene in open session. So voted with 4 in favor; Councilor Murray absent. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· October 3, 2022 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Regular Meeting APPROV …

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Mon Oct 17, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Town Council approves $5.48M library renovation and new fire truck

The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on October 17, 2022, where it approved a series of expenditures and ordinances. Key actions included awarding a $5.48 million contract for the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library renovation, approving the purchase of a new fire pumper truck for $563,926, and adopting zoning text amendments. The council also held a public hearing on a temporary tax credit for historic district properties and approved several smaller contracts and purchases.

Awarded $5,478,000 bid for Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Renovation to E.W. Burman, Inc.
Approved purchase of one 2022 Rosenbauer Commander Pumper Truck for $563,926 from Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
Adopted zoning text amendments to Sections 2.2, 6.4, and 7.9 (4-1, Murray opposed)
Approved $43,250 annual licensing fee for GovInvest financial software
Approved purchase of nine Motorola radios for Police Department for $32,792.31

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES OCTOBER 17, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: Â October 18, 2022 _________________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: 7:32 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): October 3, 2022 Motion by Councilor Murray, seconded by Councilor Cicilline Buonanno , to nominate Anthony R. Mignanelli for Probate Judge. Â So unanimously voted. Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Murray to exit executive session and reconvene in open session. Â So unanimously voted. ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIONS: A MOTION TO APPOINT the Judge of the Probate Court. APPOINTED ANTHONY R. MIGNANELLI, ESQ ( Cicilline Buonanno / Dzwierzynski 5-0) APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· &nb …

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Tue Oct 4, 2022

Work Session

Town Council work session to review new short-term rental ordinance

The Narragansett Town Council is holding a work session to review a new short-term rental ordinance. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube with no remote participation.

Review of a new short-term rental ordinance

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA OCTOBER 4, 2022 6:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: September 29, 2022 _________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: WORK SESSION: A work session to review a new short-term rental ordinance ADJOURNMENT: Note: Â Documentation (if any) for items listed on this Agenda is available for public inspection, a minimum of 24 hours prior to the meeting, at any time during regular business hours at Town Clerkâs Office, 25 Fifth Avenue, Narragansett, RI Â 02882. Â Interpreters for the hearing impaired can be made available at any me …

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Mon Oct 3, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves zoning text changes, site plans, and heating aid

The Narragansett Town Council held public hearings and approved first readings of two zoning ordinance amendments: one revising Section 18.1 on Site Plan Review and another amending bulk regulations (definitions, dimensional rules, parking). The council also approved site use and design plans for a library project, authorized up to $10,000 in matching funds for heating assistance, and approved several contracts and purchases.

Approved first reading of zoning text amendment to Section 18.1 (Site Plan Review)
Approved first reading of bulk zoning amendments (Sections 2.2, 6.4, 7.9) with Planning Board recommendation
Approved site use and design plans by HBM Architects for library project
Authorized up to $10,000 to match Inez Sprague Fund for heating assistance
Approved $34,550 Sprague Pump Station staircase replacement contract

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES OCTOBER 3, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: October 4, 2022 _________________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:33 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): MOTION TO SEAL the October 3, 2022 executive session minutes. Â SEALED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Dzwierzynski 5-0) APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· September 19, 2022 Â Â Â Regular Meeting APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Dzwierzynski 5-0) ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Â· …

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Mon Sep 19, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Town Council approves $78,562 floor coating and CCA electricity agreement

The Narragansett Town Council met on September 19, 2022, and approved a series of expenditures and policy items. Key actions included awarding a $78,562.64 contract for floor coating at the Public Works Shop, adopting a resolution for a Community Choice Aggregation electricity supply agreement, and approving a three-year beach concession contract extension. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a new liquor license application and handled several smaller purchases and appointments.

Approved $78,562.64 Penntek floor coating for Public Works Shop (DiStefano Brothers Construction)
Adopted resolution authorizing Town Manager to execute electricity supply agreement under CCA program (4-1, Murray opposed)
Approved 3-year extension for Beach Food and Beverage Concession with Fire and Water Concessions, Inc. at $135,001/year
Scheduled public hearing for Surf Shack Bed and Breakfast LLC Class B-Tavern liquor license at 83 Narragansett Avenue for Dec 5, 2022
Approved $29,964 Darktrace system renewal and $15,950.45 LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: September 20, 2022 ____________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· August 15, 2022 Â Â Regular Meeting Minutes APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno/ Dzwierzynski 5-0) Â· September 6, 2022 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Regular Meeting Minutes APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno/ Dzwierzynski 5-0) Â· September 6, 2022 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Executive Session Minutes APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno/ Dzwierzynski 5-0) Â· …

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Wed Sep 7, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council tables house-moving permit for Boston Neck Road until application complete

The Narragansett Town Council held a special meeting on September 7, 2022, with a single substantive item. The council voted 4-0 to table a motion granting permission to Greg Slattery and Wolfe House Movers to transport a home from 175 Boston Neck Road to 0 Boston Neck Road, Plat A, Lot 20, until a complete application is received. The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 PM.

Motion to grant permission to transport a home from 175 Boston Neck Road to 0 Boston Neck Road, Plat A, Lot 20, tabled until complete application received (4-0 vote)

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â SPECIAL MEETING DRAFT VOTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 4:00 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: September 8, 2022 ____________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER : PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT : Please conduct yourself in an orderly and respectful fashion. The comments of citizens accessing this portion of our meeting are neither adopted nor endorsed by this body, but are heard as requested CONSENT AGENDA : OLD BUSINESS : NEW BUSINESS : TOWN CLERK : 1. A MOTION TO GRANT permission to Greg Slattery and Wolfe House Movers to transport a home through Narragansett from 175 Boston Neck Road to 0 Boston Neck Road, Plat A , Lot 20, on o …

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves $224,893 software purchase, advances housing and zoning items

The Narragansett Town Council held its regular meeting on September 6, 2022, approving a consent agenda and numerous departmental items. Key actions included purchasing revenue software from Tyler Technologies for $224,893, reconditioning a beach rake for $19,119.79, and approving police equipment and vehicle repairs. The council also scheduled public hearings on zoning text amendments and a historic tax credit revision, and directed the town manager to issue an RFP for a housing stock study using up to $25,000 in ARPA funds.

Approved $224,893 purchase of Revenue Software from Tyler Technologies
Scheduled public hearings for October 3, 2022 on bulk zoning amendments and Section 18.1 amendment
Directed RFP for housing stock study, max $25,000 in ARPA funds (4-1, Murray opposed)
Approved $19,119.79 reconditioning of Barber beach rake
Approved 29 bulletproof vest packages for $25,955 and $13,885 ammunition purchase

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: September 7, 2022 _________________________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· August 1, 2022 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Regular Meeting Minutes APPROVED ( Cicilline Buonanno / Dzwierzynski 5-0 Â· &n …

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Mon Aug 15, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves liquor license transfers, road work, grants, and ordinance changes

The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on August 15, 2022, approving several routine items including liquor license transfers, maintenance contracts, grant acceptances, and ordinance amendments. The meeting included public hearings on two liquor license transfers and a road abandonment petition, which was denied. The council also approved a second reading of a mobile food establishment ordinance amendment and introduced an Affordable Housing Trust amendment.

Approved transfer of Class B liquor license from Thai Best to Tsunama Asian and Sushi Bar at 21 Pier Market Place
Approved transfer of Class B liquor license from Capt. Foggy's Fish House to Ola Kala at 290-294 Great Island Road, conditioned on closing within 60 days
Denied petition to abandon a portion of Meadow Lane
Approved $105,000 EMS grant and $10,000 FR CARA grant for Fire Department
Approved $127,170 contract for Narrow River Dredging engineering services

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES AUGUST 15, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: August 17, 2022 __________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): June 6, 2022 Litigation : Â In accordance with RIGL Â§42-46-5(a )( 2): Narragansett 2100 v. Town of Narragansett et . al (WC-2021-0448) Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski , seconded by Council President Pugh to retain Doug McLean to write a report defending the 3-student ordinance. Â Motion so voted with 3 in favor; Councilor Murray opposed; Councilor Cicilline Buonanno abstained. APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· &nbs …

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Mon Aug 1, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves $133,870 truck, bans cannabis on town property, and sets ballot questions

The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on August 1, 2022, and approved a wide range of items, including major equipment purchases, a cannabis ban on town property, and two ballot questions for the November election. The council also adopted an ordinance amendment regarding business registration fees and referred a sewer policy waiver request to committee.

Approved purchase of 2023 International CV515 truck with snow plow for $133,870.90
Adopted ordinance prohibiting cannabis smoking and use on all town-owned property
Placed ballot question on whether to allow new cannabis-related licenses in town
Placed ballot question on selling surplus tangible property
Awarded $84,000 contract for O'Neill Bike Bath Phase 4B to DiPrete Engineering

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES REVISED AUGUST 1, 2022 7:30 PM This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: August 2, 2022 ___________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES : Â· June 28, 2022 Â Special Meeting APPROVED ( Dzwierzynski / Kopech 4-0; Cicilline Buonanno abstained) Â· June 28, 2022 Â Executive Session …

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Mon Jul 18, 2022

Town Council Meeting

Council approves Nov. 8 ballot questions on surplus sale and infrastructure bond

The Narragansett Town Council held a regular meeting on July 18, 2022, approving a consent agenda and several new business items. Key actions included placing two referendum questions on the November 8, 2022 ballot: one to sell miscellaneous surplus tangible property and another for a bond to finance public infrastructure improvements. The council also approved numerous contracts, purchases, and licenses, and introduced ordinances on business registration fees and cannabis use on town property.

Approved placing referendum on Nov. 8 ballot to sell miscellaneous surplus tangible property (amended to exclude real estate).
Adopted resolution to place infrastructure bond question on Nov. 8 ballot (4-1, Murray opposed).
Approved purchase of four 2022 Ford Police Utility vehicles for $142,098.85.
Approved $2.5M appropriation and $625K grant for Scarborough WWTF stone groin/jetty restoration.
Introduced ordinance to prohibit cannabis smoking/use on town property.

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ï»¿ Narragansett Town Hall 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 (401) 789-1044 www.narragansettri.gov NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL President Jesse Pugh President Pro Tem Susan P. Cicilline Buonanno Members Ewa M. Dzwierzynski Deborah A. Kopech Patrick W. Murray Town Manager James R. Tierney Town Clerk Janet Tarro Town Solicitor James M. Callaghan, Esq. NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL Â REGULAR MEETING DRAFT VOTES JULY 18, 2022 7:30 PM Attendance at this meeting will follow Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Â Masks are only required if you are not vaccinated. Â RIDOH and CDC guidelines will be followed if they change after the posting of this meeting notice. The Town has masks available for attendees. This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXrjLKjolyaFtqVXBLwEfg . There will be no remote participation. Posted: July 19, 2022 _____________________________________ Â CALL TO ORDER: Â 7:32PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTES (if any): June 28, 2022 Motion by Councilor Dzwierzynski, seconded by Councilor Kopech to Retire to Executive Session of the Town Council in accordance with RI General Laws Â§42-4 …

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$1.8M	NATURAL RESOURCES RHODE ISLAND BUREAU OF Department of the Interior · SFW STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING PROJECT
$750,000	NATURAL RESOURCES RHODE ISLAND BUREAU OF Department of the Interior · CVOWP - SMP
$141,250	HAZARDS & EXPLOSIVE RESEARCH & EDUCATION, LLC Department of Defense · FUNDAMENTALS OF EXPLOSIVES, PROPELLANTS AND COMBUSTION AND WARHEAD MEC
$70,760	ANALYTICAL SERVICES CO Department of the Interior · NON-CRYOGENIC DUAL SPEED SPINNER MAGNETOMETER (QTY 1)
$46,034	OCEAN STATE FISHERIES INC Department of Commerce · NOAA FISHERIES - STUDY FLEET DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SERVICES FO
$42,900	LIGHTNING BAY INC Department of Commerce · STUDY FLEET DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SERVICES FOR COOPERATIVE RES
$39,963	FOX FISHERIES INC Department of Commerce · STUDY FLEET DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SERVICES FOR COOPERATIVE RES
$39,846	SECOND WIND FISHERIES INC Department of Commerce · STUDY FLEET DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SERVICES FOR COOPERATIVE RES
$30,667	TENACITY FISHERIES LLC Department of Commerce · NOAA FISHERIES - STUDY FLEET DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SERVICES FO
$29,235	EXCALIBUR FISHERIES LLC Department of Commerce · NOAA FISHERIES - STUDY FLEET DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING SERVICES FO

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

City profile

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$90.9M

Annual budget

$28.1M

Debt outstanding

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$90.9M

Spending$86.8M

Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$28.1M

Debt-to-revenue0.31×

Debt-load index47 / 100

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions

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Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

2023 (11 meetings)
2022 (35 meetings)

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