Warren, Rhode Island

Town Council Meeting

The Warren Town Council will accept the minutes from its June meetings, re‑appoint three Budget Committee members, and discuss open board positions. It will hear several petitions for mobile food and entertainment licenses, as well as beverage license applications. The council will hold first‑reading hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments concerning wholesale and storage uses and non‑conforming development extensions.

• O‑1: First reading of Chapter 32 amendment to allow wholesale business and storage uses
• O‑2: First reading of Chapter 32 amendment on extensions of non‑conforming uses
• P‑1: Petition for a Mobile Food Establishment permit for George’s Grille Food Truck (195 Wingate Ave, Warwick)
• PH‑1: Public hearing on a Class BVL Beverage License request from E‑Source, Inc. (18 Child St, Warren)
• Re‑appointment of three Budget Committee members for a three‑year term

Special Town Council Meeting

The council will consider authorizing the purchase of a Kubota Zeroturn mower with a 72‑inch deck for $21,554.10 from Norfolk Power Equipment via the Sourcewell cooperative agreement. They will also discuss a request to allow free yoga classes at Warren Town Beach on Wednesdays through August 25, 2026. Additional items include bids for ADA‑accessible bleacher installation, athletic field lighting, and a $10,000 police expense offset request.

• Purchase of Kubota Zeroturn Mower (72" deck) for $21,554.10 from Norfolk Power Equipment
• Approval of free yoga sessions at Warren Town Beach on Wednesdays until Aug 25, 2026
• Consideration of bid for ADA‑accessible bleacher installation and site work
• Consideration of bid for athletic field lighting installation
• Police request to overspend $10,000 in General & Office expenses, offset by wages union account

Town Council Meeting

The Warren Town Council will accept the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting and vote on a consent agenda that includes several petitions for victualling, alcohol, and entertainment licenses. The council will hold a second reading of Ordinance O-1, which amends Chapter 4, Article X to address Automatic License Plate Readers on private property. The meeting also includes discussion of recent board resignations and routine correspondence items.

• Acceptance of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda petitions for Victualling Licenses (P-1 to P-6) at 691 Main Street
• Petitions P-7 and P-8 for alcohol and outside entertainment licenses for the Annual Holy Ghost Feast at the Eastside Parking Lot
• Ordinance O-1, second reading: amendment to Automatic License Plate Reader regulations (Chapter 4, Article X, Sec. 4-199)
• Resignations of Zoning Board member Charles A. Thibaudeau Jr. and Tax Board members Douglas Gablinske and Julie Coelho

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to finalize the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The body will also consider resolutions regarding state bills on open meetings and coastal preparedness, and review several license requests.

• Final adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Resolution in opposition of House Bill H-7676 and Senate Bill S-2612 (Open Meetings)
• Resolution in support of House Bill RI H-8151 (Blue Wave Bond for the Coastal Preparedness Act)
• First reading of Ordinance O-1 regarding Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) on private property
• Public hearing for a Class BVL Beverage License for East Bay Pickleball Club at 217 Market Street

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will receive a presentation on the adoption of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan. The body will also conduct interviews for several board vacancies and consider multiple business license requests.

• Presentation on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan
• Second reading of Ordinance O-1 regarding Town Council order of business
• First reading of Ordinance O-2 regarding Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) on private property
• Public hearing for a Class BV Beverage License transfer for Chomp Kitchen & Drinks at 279 Water Street
• Requests for Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) permits from five different vendors

Budget Meeting

Budget Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially act upon the 2026-2027 operating budget, capital budget, and revenues.

• Operating budget discussion
• Capital budget discussion
• Revenue discussion

Town Council Meeting

The Warren Town Council will hear the State of the Town and the Manager's Proposed Budget, interview candidates for board positions, and consider ordinances regarding town docks and zoning. The meeting also includes public hearings for beverage and entertainment license transfers.

• State of the Town and Manager's Proposed Budget
• Ordinance for commercial town dock slip assignments
• Ordinance for personal training facility zoning
• Public hearing for Spindrift Hospitality LLC license transfer
• Public hearing for Holy Mackerel LLC entertainment license

Special Town Council Meeting

The Warren Town Council will discuss and act on energy‑conservation proposals from Vision Energy Solutions, including replacing fluorescent lights at the wastewater treatment facility and weatherizing Town Hall with remaining grant funds. The council will consider a request from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to pave Market Street during overnight hours. A workshop will also address the town’s 2026 legislative priorities.

• Replacement of old T-12 fluorescent lights in the valve pits at the Wastewater Treatment Facility (Vision Energy Solutions proposal)
• Use of remaining Rhode Island Office of Energy Grant funds for weatherization of Town Hall
• Request from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for permission to conduct overnight road paving on Market Street
• Discussion and action regarding 2026 Legislative Priorities (Town Council/Legislators Workshop)

Town Council Meeting

The Warren Town Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance changing how commercial fishing slips are assigned and discuss budget adjustments including police overtime and dock maintenance.

• First reading of ordinance O-1 on commercial town dock slip assignments
• Discussion on automatic license plate reader camera installations
• Request to overspend Police-Dispatcher Overtime by $10,000.00
• Request to overspend Animal Control-Assistant ACO Salary by $23,000.00
• Discussion on Municipal Road and Bridge Program Funds

Cancelled Special Town Council Meeting

A special Town Council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers, 514 Main Street, Warren, RI. The meeting was cancelled, so no items were acted upon. The agenda listed only a discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities, but no specific actions or decisions were recorded.

• Discussion of 2026 Legislative Priorities (no specific actions listed)

Town Council Meeting

The council will discuss and act on the start time (6:00 PM) for upcoming budget hearings on March 18 and March 25, 2026, and will solicit resident comments on goals and objectives for the FY2026‑2027 budget. Ordinance O‑1 (Zoning – ADU provisions) and Ordinance O‑2 (budget details) will receive a second reading. The meeting also includes re‑appointments to the Bristol County Water Authority Board and the Tree Warden position, and several petitions for licenses and extensions.

• Public hearing on FY2026‑2027 budget: set 6:00 PM start time for March 18 and March 25, 2026; solicit resident input on budget goals.
• Ordinance O‑1 – second reading of Chapter 32‑Zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units.
• Ordinance O‑2 – second reading of budget provisions covering expenses, fees, debt service, and a 5‑year capital plan.
• Re‑appointments: John M. Jannitto to Bristol County Water Authority Board; Matthew C. Largess as Tree Warden.
• Petitions: Victualling licenses for Table 19 Foods (691 Main St.), Salsas El Patron (139 Main St.), Ice Cream Hut (326 Market St.); entertainment license extensions for Clube Recreativo e Cultural Portuguese.