Warren public meetings in 2025
7 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units, kennel licensing, and bow-and-arrow hunting. The body will also decide on the use of Flock Safety cameras and the election of council officers.
- Discussion and action regarding the Flock Safety Camera
- Ordinance O-3 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units by Right (1st reading)
- Ordinance O-5 to allow bow and arrow hunting and nuisance permits (1st reading)
- Proposed increase in Summer Camp and Beach fees
- Victualling license requests for Nature’s Perfect Gift (691 Main Street) and La Pinata Mexican Restaurant (520 Main Street)
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will consider amending zoning ordinances to allow cannabis retail sales and review applications for dog kennel operations and alcoholic beverage licenses. The meeting also includes interviews for town commissions and the acceptance of prior meeting minutes.
- Zoning ordinance amendment to allow cannabis retail sales (2nd reading)
- Kennel licensing ordinance with $250 annual fee (1st reading)
- Public hearing on renewal of 2025-2026 alcoholic beverage licenses
- Interviews for RI 250th Commission and Historic District Committee
- Acceptance of October 14, 2025, Town Council meeting minutes
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss several zoning amendments, including the retail sale of cannabis in Business and Rural Business districts. The meeting also includes a first reading of noise level regulations and a second reading to increase the limit of Class BV liquor licenses to 32.
- Proposed zoning amendment to allow retail sale of cannabis in Business and Rural Business Zoning Districts
- Proposed increase of maximum Class BV beverage licenses from 31 to 32
- Public hearing for a Class BV Beverage License for Sorelle Off the Lane at 437 Main Street
- Tax roll abatement of $1,068.38 and additions of $549.37
- Discussion on installing a crosswalk at Main Street and Coomer Avenue
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold a public hearing (PH-1) to discuss and consider action on planting trees at Burr’s Hill Park. This item is the sole agenda item listed for the special meeting on October 7, 2025. No other decisions or proposals are noted in the agenda.
- Public Hearing PH-1 – discussion and action regarding planting trees at Burr’s Hill Park
Site Visit Meeting
The Warren Town Council will conduct a site visit on September 19, 2025 at La Piñata Mexican Restaurant, 520 Main Street. The purpose is to hear the amplified music under the restaurant’s entertainment license on the premises and surrounding area. No votes will be taken during this site visit. Council members may request interpreter services in advance.
- Site visit to La Piñata Mexican Restaurant (520 Main St) to hear amplified music
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider a petition for a one‑day entertainment license for the East Bay Rally4Recovery event. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Burr’s Hill Park, 540 Water Street, Warren. The request was submitted by George O’Toole of 31 Railroad Avenue. No other substantive agenda items are listed beyond the pledge of allegiance and procedural notices.
- Petition for a one‑day entertainment license for East Bay Rally4Recovery (Sept 27, 2025, 12‑3 PM) at Burr’s Hill Park
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will consider several agenda items, including acceptance of minutes, a presentation of the Comprehensive Plan, and a resolution honoring National Woman Owned Business Day. The council will vote on Ordinance O-1, which limits the maximum number of Class B liquor licenses, and review Ordinance O-2 related to zoning definitions. Multiple petitions for victualling, tattoo, and one‑day entertainment licenses will be heard, and the council will discuss new business items such as a compost pilot, sidewalk repairs, and an additional liquor license request.
- Ordinance O-1: Limit the maximum number of Class B liquor licenses (set at 31 or 32 as written)
- Ordinance O-2: Update to Chapter 32 Zoning Ordinance definitions and special use permit criteria
- Petition P-1: Request for a Victualling License from F & F Productions, LLC (691 Main Street)
- NB-5: Approval of replacement and repair of sidewalks on Metacom Avenue, Kickemuit Road, and Market Street to meet ADA compliance
- NB-8: Request for an additional Class BV liquor license from Sorelle, LLC (437 Main Street)