Tiverton, Rhode Island

 Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Town Council Meeting NOTICE and AGENDA Special Meeting: Monday, July 20, 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. Tiverton Town Hall 343 Highland Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878     Notice: This meeting is IN PERSON only. The meeting will also be viewable live at: www.youtube.com/user/TivertonVideos Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 343 Highland Road or call (401) 625-6704 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.   Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b): “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by a majority vote of the members.   Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”   The public may send written comments by regular mail to the Town Clerk at 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878, or place them in the grey drop box located outside Town Hall by noon on the day of the meeting.   Date Posted: July 16, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull Deborah G. Janick Denise M. deMedeiros Craig R. C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.     Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Town Council Meeting NOTICE and AGENDA Regular Meeting: Monday, June 22 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. Tiverton Town Hall 343 Highland Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878   Notice: This meeting is IN PERSON only. The meeting may also be viewable live at: www.youtube.com/user/TivertonVideos Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 343 Highland Road or call (401) 625-6704 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.   Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b): “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by a majority vote of the members.   Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”   The public may send written comments by regular mail to the Town Clerk at 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878, or place them in the grey drop box located outside Town Hall by noon on the day of the meeting.   Date Posted: June 17, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL President John G. Edwards V                       [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Town Council Meeting NOTICE and AGENDA Regular Meeting: Monday, June 8, 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. Tiverton Town Hall 343 Highland Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878   Notice: This meeting is IN PERSON only. The meeting will also be viewable live at: www.youtube.com/user/TivertonVideos Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 343 Highland Road or call (401) 625-6704 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.   Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b): “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by a majority vote of the members.   Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”   The public may send written comments by regular mail to the Town Clerk at 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878, or place them in the grey drop box located outside Town Hall by noon on the day of the meeting.   Date Posted: June 4, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull Deborah G. Janick [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Special Council Meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Town Hall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull Deborah G. Janick Craig R. Committo David Perry Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk       Solicitor Kirsch, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible vote on Charter amendments proposed by the Charter Review      Commission and Town Council   Councilors reached a consensus on several proposed charter amendments: ·          Planning Boards: Reducing Board membership from 9 to 7 ·          Harbor Commission: Reducing Commission membership from 9 to 7 and eliminating that one seat be filled by a Planning Board member ·          Town Clerk Position: Transition the position from an elected role to an appointed position ·        &nb [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Town Council Meeting NOTICE and AGENDA Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. Tiverton Town Hall 343 Highland Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878     Notice: This meeting is IN PERSON only. The meeting will also be viewable live at: www.youtube.com/user/TivertonVideos Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 343 Highland Road or call (401) 625-6704 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.   Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b): “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by a majority vote of the members.   Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”   The public may send written comments by regular mail to the Town Clerk at 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878, or place them in the grey drop box located outside Town Hall by noon on the day of the meeting.     Date Posted: May 21, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull D [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Town Hall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present     Vice President David J. Paull Craig R. Committo David Perry Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk         Absent     President John G. Edwards V Deborah G. Janick     Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Council President Edwards V – Discussion and possible vote to fund advertising for the proposed      amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Administration, Division 2 Purchasing,      Section 2-107 Casino gaming revenue to include Section 2-107(g) regarding capital projects   Councilor deMedeiros motioned to approve funding to advertise the proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Administration, Division 2 Purchasing, Section 2-107 Casino gaming revenue to include Section 2-107(g) regarding capital projects. Seconded by Councilor Perry, the motion passed 4-1 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Town Hall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V        Vice President David J. Paull         David Perry Michael S. Burk Craig R. Committo            Denise M. deMedeiros   Absent Deborah G. Janick Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. PRESENTATION                 Recognition of Tiverton Schools Teacher Assistant Amy Paull   Senator Felag and Representative Edwards presented Ms. Paull with a citation in recognition of her heroic actions in saving a choking student’s life at Pocasset Elementary School.   5. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH                 A. Community Service Officer Vaughan Marecki, Jr.                 B. Community Service Officer Christopher Molina                 C. Community Service Officer Joshua Troiano D. Community Service Officer Hailey Williams   The Council officially welcomed four new Communi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Tiverton Senior Center, 207 Canonicus Street, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull Craig R. Committo David Perry Deborah G. Janick Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk       Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Review, discussion, and possible vote on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Expenditure Budget for:      1. Tiverton School Department      2. All Municipal Departments, including but not limited to Debt Service, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Town          Administrator, Tax Assessor, Treasurer, etc.   The School Finance Director, Andrade, presented a $10,000 check from the Pocasset Middle School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to the council for the Playground Renovations at the Pocasset Playground. Treasurer Saurette accepted the check.   School Superintendent Haskins and Finance Director Andrade presented the school’s proposed FY27 Budget to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Tiverton Senior Center, 207 Canonicus Street, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull Craig R. Committo David Perry Deborah G. Janick Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk       Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Town Administrator Jones – R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss and potentially vote on matters     related to collective bargaining   Councilor Edwards V motioned to enter into Executive Session for agenda item 4-A. Seconded by Councilor deMedeiros , the motion passed unanimously.   The Council entered a closed executive session at approximately 6:05 p.m.   The Council returned to open session at approximately 6:45 p.m.   Councilor Burk motioned to seal the minutes of Executive Session. Councilor Paull seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-1-1, with Councilor Committo opposed and Councilor deMedeiros absent.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull David Perry Deborah G. Janick Craig R. Committo Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk     Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests and the Town Council President permits, in which event the item will be removed for separate consideration later on the agenda. A. Approval of Town Council Minutes         1. March 21, 2026 – Special Meeting         2. March 31, 2026 – Workshop Meeting         B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees         1. Cemetery Commission (1)         2. Zoning Revision Committee [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

   MEETING CANCELLED   Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Town Council Meeting NOTICE and AGENDA Special Meeting: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Tiverton Senior Center 207 Canonicus Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878   Notice: This meeting is IN PERSON only. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 343 Highland Road or call (401) 625-6704 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting .   Date Posted: April 21, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull Deborah G. Janick Denise M. deMedeiros Craig R. Committo David Perry Michael S. Burk       4. GENERAL BUSINESS                 A. Review, discussion, and possible vote on the Proposed FY27 Expenditure Budget for Department of                     Public Works and Fire Department   5. ADJOURNMENT Published by ClerkBase ©2026 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull David Perry Deborah G. Janick Craig R. Committo Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk     Solicitor Kirsch, Administrator Jones, and Town Clerk Chabot were also present.   President Edwards V gave the floor to Councilor Perry   Councilor Perry recognized this week as Reading Week for our school system. He had the privilege to read today at Pocasset School in Miss Simpson’s first grade class this morning and at Ranger School Mrs. Reimels’ first grade class this afternoon. He was presented with a thank you award from each class. He recommended others to volunteer for this wonderful opportunity.   4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests and the Town C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Town Council Joint Workshop With Tiverton Planning Board NOTICE and AGENDA Joint Workshop: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 , at 7:00 p.m. Tiverton Senior Center 207 Canonicus St Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878   **** PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION ****   Notice: This meeting is IN PERSON only. The meeting will also be viewable live at: www.youtube.com/user/TivertonVideos Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 343 Highland Road or call (401) 625-6704 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.   Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b): “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by a majority vote of the members.   Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”   The public may send written comments by regular mail to the Town Clerk at 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878, or place them in the grey drop box located outside Town Hall by noon on the day of the meeting.   Date Posted: March 27, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FL [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull David Perry Deborah G. Janick Craig R. Committo Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk     Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests and the Town Council President permits , in which event the item will be removed for separate consideration later on the agenda. A. Approval of Town Council Minutes      1. March 9, 2026 – Regular Meeting      2. February 28, 2026 – Special Meeting (amended) B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Committees      1. Zoning Board of Review (1)           C. Acknowledge Receipt of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.     Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Special Town Council Meeting NOTICE and AGENDA Special Meeting: Saturday, March 21, 2026 , at 9:00 a.m. Tiverton Senior Center 207 Canonicus St Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878   **** PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION ****   Notice: This meeting is IN PERSON only. The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/@TivertonVideos Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 343 Highland Road or call (401) 625-6704 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.   Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b): “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by a majority vote of the members.   Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”   The public may send written comments by regular mail to the Town Clerk at 343 Highland Road, Tiverton, RI 02878, or place them in the grey drop box located outside Town Hall by noon on the day of the meeting.   Date Posted: March 18, 2026 1.        CALL TO ORDER 2.  & [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Special Council Meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Tiverton Senior Center, 207 Canonicus Street, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull David Perry Deborah G. Janick Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk   Absent Craig R. Committo   Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, and Town Clerk Chabot were also present.   4. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible vote regarding proposed Charter amendments from the Charter Review      Commission (see attached)   Charter Review Commission Chair Janick provided a high-level overview and answered questions regarding the Commission’s Charter amendment recommendations for the following proposals.   • Budget Timeline: A proposal to move the budget deadline to May 1st to help the school department with layoff notices was rejected due to concerns about receiving the finalized state aid numbers in June.   • Budget Committee: The Council rejected expanding the Budget Committee's role. The council is ultimately responsible for the budget. The council discu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER                            2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull David Perry Deborah G. Janick Craig R. Committo Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk     Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests and the Town Council President permits, in which event the item will be removed for separate consideration later on the agenda. A. Approval of Town Council Minutes      1. February 9, 2026 – Regular Meeting      2. February 9, 2026 – Executive Session      3. February 28, 2026 – Special Meeting B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commissions/Co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Special Council Meeting on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V David Perry Deborah G. Janick Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk     Absent Vice President David J. Paull Craig R. Committo   Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, and Town Clerk Chabot were also present.   4. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible vote on cleanup efforts from the Blizzard of 2026, including any need for      Council President to declare a state of emergency locally and any possible funding approvals from      Casino funds or other sources or transfers needed for cleanup efforts   Councilor Burk highlighted the work being done and received complaints about the process. He requested a future discussion on council roles in supporting staff. He wanted to know why Tiverton did not declare a state of emergency. He anticipates that casino funds may be needed to cover the costs and noted that State help was received.   Administrator Jones stated that emergency person [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.   STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V Vice President David J. Paull David Perry Deborah G. Janick Craig R. Committo Denise M. deMedeiros Michael S. Burk     Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present.   4. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member of the public so requests and the Town Council President permits, in which event the item will be removed for separate consideration later on the agenda.   A. Approval of Town Council Minutes 1.   January 29, 2026  â€“ Regular Meeting (7:00 PM) 2.   January 29, 2026  â€“ Special Meeting (6:30 PM) 3.   January 13, 2026  â€“ Joint Meeting   B. Acknowledge Receipt of Minutes from Boards/Commis [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, January 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1.        CALL TO ORDER 2.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3.        ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V                        Vice President David J. Paull                                         David Perry Deborah G. Janick                                             Craig R. Committo                                                            Denise M. deMedeiros   Michael S. Burk Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present.   4.        CONSENT AGENDA All items listed within the Consent Agenda are to be considered routine by Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, or a member [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1.        CALL TO ORDER 2.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3.        ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V                        Vice President David J. Paull                                         David Perry Deborah G. Janick                                             Craig R. Committo                                                            Denise M. deMedeiros   Michael S. Burk Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present. Assistant Solicitor Romano and Planning Board Chair were also present.   4.        GENERAL BUSINESS A.       Councilor Committo – Discussion with Planning Board on Proposed Zoning Amendments 1.      &n [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Joint Workshop with the School Committee and the Budget Committee on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Tiverton High School Library, 100 N. Brayton Road. 1.        Call to Order Council President Edwards V and School Committee Chairman Diane Farnworth called their respective meetings to order at approximately 6:05 PM.   2.        Pledge of Allegiance   All members and attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.     Committee member roll calls commenced.   Town Council President John G. Edwards V, Vice President David J. Paull, Councilors Deborah G. Janick, Denise M. deMedeiros, Craig R. Committo, Michael Burk, and David Perry were present. Clerk Chabot was also present.   School Committee School Committee Chair Diane Farnworth, members Elaine Pavao, Kimberly Paquette, and Jocelyn Sherman were present. Vice Chair Deborah Pallasch was absent. Superintendent Haskins and Finance Director Brendon Andrade were also present. Budget Committee Budget Committee Chair Scott Toner and member Dan Deren were present. Member John Chelo was absent.   Chair Scott Toner indicated that the Budget Committee did not have a quorum.   3.        Discus [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the meeting video.     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, COUNTY OF NEWPORT The Town Council of the Town of Tiverton, County, and State aforesaid held a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878. 1.        CALL TO ORDER 2.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Council President Edwards V called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3.        ROLL CALL Present President John G. Edwards V                                Vice President David J. Paull                                         David Perry Deborah G. Janick                                     Craig R. Committo                                                            Denise M. deMedeiros   Michael S. Burk          Solicitor Marcello, Administrator Jones, Town Clerk Chabot, and Deputy Town Clerk Veegh were also present.     4.        FIRST EXECUTIVE SESSION – 6:30 PM   A.       Special Legal Counsel Cappizzo - RIGL. 42-46-5(a)(5) Discussion considerations related to lease of real property concerning the former Tiver [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]