Tiverton public meetings in 2025
8 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CANCELLED - Dec. 8, 2025 - Regular Town Council Meeting
The regular Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 was cancelled. The posted agenda listed routine consent items, a traffic ordinance amendment, a contract award, an engineering design bid, and an AED purchase, but none will be acted upon. No public comments or votes will occur at this meeting.
- Approval of amendment to Chapter 78, Section 78-37(g) for stop signs at Wampanog Lane and Gadsby Lane
- Award contract for 40‑yard container rental to Excel Recycling
- Discussion of Cynthia Ave engineering design bid
- Purchase of 6 new AEDs to replace 5 existing units
- Approval of Tax Assessor abatements – $291.18
Regular Town Council Meeting
The council adopted several consent‑agenda items, re‑appointed the Harbor Master, and approved text amendments to the Comprehensive Community Plan. It also passed a zoning ordinance amendment that adds a definition and district‑use table entry for a "Commercial athletic recreation facility." Finally, the council approved multiple liquor‑license renewals and extended the Bay Street moratorium through June 30 2026.
- Approval of Narragansett Electric Pole Petition to install 1 new pole on Sawdy Pond Road
- Resolution 2025-0039 extending the Bay Street Moratorium to June 30 2026
- Adoption of text amendments to the Comprehensive Community Plan (Chapter 3.0 Planning Concept and Chapter 5.0 Land Use Plan)
- Zoning ordinance amendment adding definition and district‑use entry for "Commercial athletic recreation facility"
- License renewals: Class A liquor stores ($1,000), Class BC casino ($2,500), Class BV full liquor licenses ($800)
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council authorized a feasibility study for a new Public Safety Complex, DPW, and Recycling Center. The council also approved rules for the Raymond F. Jones Memorial Dog Park and a contract for asbestos remediation at Town Hall.
- Contract with Pare Engineering for $113,400 for DPW, Recycling Center, and Public Safety Complex feasibility study
- Contract with Statewide Asbestos for $12,780 for Town Hall asbestos remediation
- Approval of new rules and hours for Raymond F. Jones Memorial Dog Park
- Resolution 2025-0037 advocating for state law amendments to allow liens on mobile homes for unpaid taxes
- Approval of $22,961.91 in uncollectable tax abatements
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Tiverton Town Council approved the FY 2025 Casino Revenue Appropriation Resolution 2025-0034. It also authorized the purchase of storage containers at DPW for up to $7,500 and increased the Town Hall furniture appropriation from $25,000 to $33,000. In addition, the council re‑appointed several board members, including Municipal Court Judge Michael B. Forte, Jr. and members of the Economic Development Commission, Tax Assessment Board of Review, Personnel Board, Harbor and Coastal Waters Management, Library Board of Trustees, Housing Authority, Juvenile Hearing Board, Litter Committee, and Conservation Commission.
- Approval of FY 2025 Casino Revenue Appropriation Resolution 2025-0034
- Authorization to purchase storage containers at DPW, not to exceed $7,500
- Increase of Town Hall furniture appropriation request from $25,000 to $33,000
- Re‑appointment of Municipal Court Judge Michael B. Forte, Jr. (term ending 10/31/2027)
- Appointment of John Hardman to the Economic Development Commission (term ending 7/15/2030)
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Tiverton Town Council approved amendments to the recycling ordinance and zoning definitions, and awarded a paving contract for Pocasset Hill Cemetery. The meeting also included the acceptance of resignations and updates on various town projects.
- Approval of amendments to Tiverton Code of Ordinances Chapter 66-102 (Recycling)
- Approval of zoning amendments for 'Cat rescue' and 'Cat shelter' definitions
- Award of paving contract for Pocasset Hill Cemetery to JR & Sons for $45,700
- Acceptance of resignations from Harbor Commission and Budget Committee members
- Discussion on Tall Ship hosting for 250th Celebration (no funds approved)
Special Town Council Meeting
The Town Council discussed appropriation requests for municipal and school departments funded by casino revenue. Administrator Jones noted the total requests exceed $4.3M and is untenable, with final recommendations due at the next meeting. The Council also approved a contract for Town Hall wiring.
- Approved contract for Town Hall infrastructure wiring not to exceed $60,000
- Approved allocation of casino gaming funds via Resolution 2025-0031
- DPW casino fund requests for vehicles and heavy equipment totaling $1,396,500
- Fire Department casino fund requests for a pumper and other items totaling $1,040,442
- School Department casino fund requests for restrooms, HVAC, and other items totaling $1,560,993
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Tiverton Town Council will consider an amendment to the Code of Ordinance Chapter 26 (Cemeteries) that adds Sections 26-3 and 26-4 to establish prohibitions, restrictions, and penalties for parking at Pocasset Hill Cemetery. The council will also hear public sound‑variance requests for a birthday party at 57 Island View Drive and a wedding at 1288 Bulgarmarsh Road, and will discuss a new victualing license for The Tiny Pantry at 31 Shove Street. Additional discussion items include underground heating‑oil tank regulation and scheduling a public hearing on a recycling‑committee ordinance amendment.
- Amendment to Chapter 26 Cemeteries adding Sections 26-3 and 26-4 for parking restrictions at Pocasset Hill Cemetery
- Sound variance request for birthday party at 57 Island View Drive on Sep 20, 2025 (SPE-112)
- Sound variance request for wedding at 1288 Bulgarmarsh Road on Sep 13, 2025 (SPE-121)
- Approval of new victualing license for The Tiny Pantry, 31 Shove Street (ANN-25-6)
- Discussion on regulating and phasing out underground heating‑oil tanks
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Town Council voted to amend the zoning ordinance to prohibit construction and demolition processing facilities within the Planned Development Park. The body also approved a limited sound variance for a car show and extended the Zoning Revision Committee's term.
- Voted to change 'S' to 'N' for construction and demolition processing facilities in the PDP use table
- Approved sound variance for Fast Fridays Car Show at 300 Industrial Way for 8/22, 9/5, 9/19, and 10/3
- Approved Tax Assessor Abatements totaling $30.32
- Extended Zoning Revision Committee end date to December 31, 2025
- Accepted resignation of Michael Burk from the Semiquincentennial Commission