West Warwick, RI

Zoning Bd. Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will hear two petitions regarding dimensional variances. One request concerns a shed at a residential property and the other concerns a car rental business and signage.

• Petition ZBR-26-4: Dimensional variance for a 16x22 shed at 30 Queen Ave
• Petition ZBR-26-5: Dimensional variance and special use permit for a car rental business at 837 Providence Street
• Petition ZBR-26-5: Request for a partial electronic message board pylon sign at 837 Providence Street

Sewer Commission Meeting

The West Warwick Town Council acting as Sewer Commission will approve minutes from four prior meetings. It will receive the superintendent's report, the industrial pretreatment program report, and the financial report. The body will also discuss any resolutions listed on the agenda. A public comment period is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the April 28, 2026 Sewer Commission meeting (SC2026-07)
• Approve minutes of the April 28, 2026 Budget workshop (SC2026-07)
• Approve minutes of the May 5, 2026 public hearing number one (SC2026-07)
• Approve minutes of the May 12, 2026 public hearing number two (SC2026-07)
• Consider pending resolutions (details not specified in agenda)

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will consider authorizing up to $11.15 million for the design, construction, and repair of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The agenda also includes permits for local events, the purchase of Axon Taser equipment, and the cancellation of a tax amount of $10,011.43.

• First reading of ordinance for $11.15M wastewater facility financing
• Request for Axon Taser purchase by Police Department
• Cancellation of taxes in the amount of $10,011.43
• Amplifier/Loudspeaker permits for Portuguese American events
• Resolution awarding support funds for West Warwick Veterans Council

Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a major land development application for 80 condominium units at 1400 Division Road, which includes a request to increase density by 20 units. The board will also consider a minor land development proposal to convert the Twisted Pizza building at 568 Providence Street into five residential units. Both items will be discussed and recommendations made.

• Major land development public hearing for 80‑unit condo project at 1400 Division Road (requesting 20‑unit density increase, CI‑Commercial/Industrial zoning)
• Minor land development adaptive‑reuse proposal to convert Twisted Pizza at 568 Providence Street into five residential units (Business B zoning)

Town Council Mtg.

The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding school facility planning, redistricting consulting, and the transfer of surplus funds for capital projects. The meeting also includes reviews of business licenses and several board appointment vacancies.

• Second reading of parking ordinance amendments for Valley Street and Freemont Street
• Resolution to transfer FY2026 surplus funds from General Fund 100 to Special Revenue Fund 850
• Acceptance of the 2026 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Approval of an easement for Narragansett Electric for the Maisie Quinn School Building Project
• Discussion and action on municipal rodent control response options

Sewer Commission Meeting

The Town Council acting as Sewer Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review reports. The agenda includes updates on plant data, the industrial pretreatment program, and finances.

• Approval of July 21st, 2026 meeting minutes
• Superintendent's report on plant data and monthly activities
• Industrial pretreatment program report
• Financial report update

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council meets September 15, 2026, with a packed agenda covering a first reading of a no-parking ordinance change on Valley Street and Freemont Street, four business license requests, and several appointments. Under new business, the council will take up a school building committee update, a change order for the Fire Department Apparatus Floor Project, a resolution to buy Public Works and Recreation vehicles and equipment through an equipment lease-purchase agreement, and a resolution asking the General Assembly to expand the Municipal Court's jurisdiction. The council will also discuss the town's response to rodent infestation reports and a sponsorship request from the West Warwick Teacher's Alliance Scholarship and Charitable Fund, and may enter executive session to negotiate a lease with American Tower for the Factory Street Communications Tower.

• First reading of an amendment to Ordinance #2007-14 adding no parking on Valley Street and Freemont Street
• Resolution authorizing purchase of Public Works and Recreation vehicles and equipment via an equipment lease-purchase agreement
• Change order for the Fire Department Apparatus Floor Project
• Resolution asking the RI General Assembly to expand the jurisdiction of the West Warwick Municipal Court
• Executive session to negotiate a lease with American Tower for the Factory Street Communications Tower

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will consider approving initial guaranteed maximum prices for two construction projects by Ahlborg Construction: $4,547,682 for the High School Building Project and $38,575,183 for the Maisie Quinn Project, both contingent on detailed schedules. The agenda also includes a second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment for multi-family dwellings, appointments to the Zoning Board of Review, and several other contracts and requests.

• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-9 amending Section 5.12 (Multi-Family Dwellings) of the Zoning Code
• Approval of initial GMP for High School Building Project by Ahlborg Construction: $4,547,682
• Approval of initial GMP for Maisie Quinn Project by Ahlborg Construction: $38,575,183
• Contract for wind turbine end-of-warranty services to Renewable Support Services LLC: $49,276
• Resolution authorizing lease purchase agreement for public works and recreation vehicles and equipment

Zoning Bd. Meeting

The West Warwick Zoning Board of Review will meet to consider a dimensional variance request and an appointment for Chairperson.

• Petition ZBR-26-4: Dimensional variance for a 16x22 shed at 30 Queen Ave
• Appointment for Chairperson

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council approved a first reading of an ordinance amending multi-family dwelling use regulations, along with several business licenses, a tax cancellation of $38,277.34, and a $7,910 SWAT vest order change. The council also discussed potential hen house ordinance amendments and received updates on school construction projects. The meeting included a public forum and an executive session on property disposition.

• Ordinance #2026-9 amending Section 5.12 (Multi-Family Dwellings) of the Zoning Code - approved
• Tax cancellation of $38,277.34 as requested by Tax Assessor - approved
• SWAT Team Vest Order Change Request for $7,910 - approved
• Business licenses approved for 7 applicants including Happy Discount LLC and Moonlit Oven
• School Building Committee update: JPAL/Payan Street School grand opening Aug 23, Horgan elevator going to bid

Town Council Mtg.

The Town Council will consider an ordinance to amend multi-family dwelling regulations and discuss potential Hen House ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes a request to cancel $38,277.34 in taxes and a $7,910 order change for SWAT team vests.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-9 regarding multi-family dwelling zoning regulations
• Cancellation of $38,277.34 in taxes requested by the Tax Assessor
• $7,910 SWAT Team Vest Order Change Request
• Discussion of Hen House Ordinance Amendments
• Multiple appointments for the Sewer Use Board of Review and Zoning Board of Review

Spec. Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council held a special meeting where it approved two ordinances: one authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for upgrades to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, and another establishing a no-parking rule on Kulas Road. The council also approved a change order for the Fire Department's floor rehabilitation project and accepted two cybersecurity grant awards from RIEMA. Several board and committee appointments were listed as upcoming items.

• Ordinance #2026-7: Approves up to $11,150,000 in wastewater revenue bonds for Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades
• Ordinance #2026-8: Amends traffic ordinances to prohibit parking on Kulas Road
• Resolution: Authorizes change order for Fire Department floor rehabilitation project
• Accepted $168,750 RIEMA grant for Multi-factor Authentication Project
• Accepted $325,000 RIEMA grant for .gov Migration Project

Spec. Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and administrative items. The most consequential is the second reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for major upgrades to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council will also vote on accepting two RIEMA cybersecurity grants totaling $493,750, and will consider a change order for the Fire Department floor rehabilitation project. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to several boards and committees.

• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-7: $11,150,000 wastewater revenue bond for treatment facility upgrades
• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-8: No parking on Kulas Road
• Resolution authorizing change order for Fire Department floor rehabilitation
• Accept $168,750 RIEMA grant for Multi-factor Authentication Project
• Accept $325,000 RIEMA grant for .gov Migration Project

Zoning Bd. Meeting

The West Warwick Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on two applications: a dimensional variance for a 16x22 shed at 30 Queen Ave, and a dimensional variance and special use permit for a car rental business with an electronic message board sign at 837 Providence Street. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Petition ZBR-26-4: dimensional variance for 16x22 shed at 30 Queen Ave (Plat 16, Lot 230, R8 zone)
• Petition ZBR-26-5: dimensional variance and special use permit for car rental business with partial electronic message board pylon sign at 837 Providence Street (Plat 40, Lot 156, C1 zone)

Sewer Commission Meeting

The West Warwick Town Council, acting as the Sewer Commission, is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive reports on plant operations, industrial pretreatment, and finances, and may act on resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 28, May 5, and May 12, 2026 meetings
• Superintendent's report on plant data and monthly activities
• Industrial pretreatment program report
• Financial report and update
• Public comment period

Town Council Mtg.

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for treatment facility upgrades, and another banning parking on Kulas Road. The council will also consider purchasing Axon Tasers for the police department, canceling $10,011.43 in taxes, and awarding several resolutions including support funds for the Veterans Council and a school building project. Multiple amplifier, parade, and carnival licenses for Portuguese cultural clubs are up for approval.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-7 authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for treatment facility upgrades
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-8 amending traffic ordinances to ban parking on Kulas Road
• Request from West Warwick Police Department to purchase Axon Tasers
• Cancellation of taxes in the amount of $10,011.43 as requested by the Tax Assessor
• Five amplifier/loudspeaker permits and two parade licenses for Portuguese cultural clubs for events in early September 2026

Planning Bd. Hazard Mitig. Mtg.

The Planning Board will present findings regarding goals, objectives, and future plans for town-wide hazard mitigation. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Presentation of goals, objectives, and future plans for Hazard Mitigation Annual Report 2025-2026

Planning Bd. Hazard Mitig. Mtg.

The Planning Board will meet to present findings on town-wide hazard mitigation goals, objectives, and future plans. The meeting includes a period for public comment on these agenda items.

• Presentation of goals and objectives for town-wide hazard mitigation

Planning Bd. Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a major land development project and review a preliminary plan for an adaptive re-use project. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from December 2025 and March 2026.

• Public hearing for 80 condominium units at 1400 Division Road, including a request for a 20-unit density increase
• Preliminary plan for 568 Providence Street to convert a former pizza restaurant into five residential units

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council approved a second reading of a no-parking ordinance on West Street, denied World Cup extended hours requests for two Portuguese clubs, and approved numerous business, filling station, and laundry license renewals. The council also approved a tax abatement of $7,238.09, a memorandum of agreement with the fire union regarding Rescue 3 staffing, and multiple resolutions related to school construction projects, including third-party testing, change orders, and consulting services. Additionally, the council approved funding for 2026 roadway rehabilitation projects and discussed rodent control and chicken-related ordinances.

• Ordinance #2026-6: No parking on West Street (second reading, approved)
• Denied World Cup extended hours requests for Portuguese American Citizens Club and Portuguese Holy Ghost
• Approved tax abatement of $7,238.09
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1104 regarding Rescue 3 staffing
• Approved funding for 2026 roadway rehabilitation projects

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance #2026-6 to restrict parking on West Street. The council, acting as the Liquor Commission, will review extended‑hour requests for the Portuguese American Citizens Club and the Portuguese Holy Ghost during the World Cup. Several business license applications will be acted on, including car‑show and amplifier licenses for events at 11 Ventura Street. A series of resolutions will be voted on, covering tax abatement, staffing agreements, school project testing, construction approvals, and funding for roadway rehabilitation projects.

• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-6 amending motor vehicle restricted routes – No Parking on West Street
• Liquor Commission requests for World Cup extended hours from the Portuguese American Citizens Club and Portuguese Holy Ghost
• Business license requests for car‑show and amplifier events at 11 Ventura Street (July 17 and August 23, 2026)
• Resolution approving funding for proposed 2026 roadway rehabilitation projects
• Sewer Commission Resolution #SC2026-06 – contract extension for Potassium Permanganate

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will vote on the FY2027 tax levy and a resolution to issue up to $71,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes. Ordinance readings will address parking restrictions on West Street and changes to annual sewage system user charges. The council will also consider a payment for a police navigator clinician using opioid settlement funds and a request for a bucket truck for the fire department's communications division.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-6 restricting parking on West Street
• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-5 amending annual sewage system user charges
• Approval of FY2027 Tax Levy Resolution
• Resolution to issue not to exceed $71,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes
• Discussion/Action – Fire Department request to purchase a bucket truck for the Communications Division

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $71,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes, the FY2027 tax levy resolution, and a memorandum of agreement with the police union. They also discussed rodent infestations, directing the town manager to investigate remedies, and denied a late windshield damage claim.

• Approved resolution to issue up to $71,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes
• Approved FY2027 Tax Levy Resolution
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 312
• Approved $35,000 purchase of a bucket truck for Fire Department Communications Division
• Discussed rodent infestations; directed Town Manager to investigate options

Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC

The West Warwick Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications. It will consider a minor subdivision unified development review for a two‑lot project at 36 Earl Street, which includes a request for a handicap‑accessible unit. It will also hear a major land development unified development review and master plan for a 79‑unit condominium project on eight lots at 1400 Division Road, currently zoned Commercial/Industrial.

• Minor subdivision – 2‑lot unified development review at 36 Earl Street, request for handicap‑accessible unit (R‑7.5 residential zoning).
• Major land development – unified development review and master plan for 79 condominium units on lots 10, 11, 12, 19, 20, 21, 23, & 25 at 1400 Division Road (CI commercial/industrial zoning).

Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing #2

The Sewer Commission held Public Hearing #2 to review the FY26 water‑treatment‑facility budget. The proposed budget includes a water rate increase of 15 cents per 100 cubic feet, lowering the minimum consumption from 4,000 to 3,800 cubic feet, and billing based on 90% of usage instead of 80%. No council members asked questions and no public comments were received. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Proposed water rate increase to $4.80 per 100 cubic feet (up from $4.65)
• Minimum consumption lowered from 4,000 to 3,800 cubic feet
• Billing changed to 90% of water consumption (from 80%)

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council voted to adopt the final municipal operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027 at $131,905,134, along with the FY2027 wastewater treatment facility budget and a $863,071 Civic Center enterprise fund budget. The council also approved a second reading of a traffic ordinance amendment for June Court, moved a wastewater user charge ordinance to second reading, and approved several business and event licenses. A request for a local tax exemption from Project Hand Up failed, and a related resolution to amend state law was not acted upon.

• Adopted FY2027 municipal operating budget of $131,905,134
• Adopted FY2027 wastewater treatment facility budget
• Approved Ordinance #2026-4 amending motor vehicle restricted routes and traffic ordinances for June Court
• Approved $39,650 route efficiency study and redistricting analysis for school building projects
• Approved business licenses including Dunkin, AJ's Restaurant, and event licenses at 100 Factory Street

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will adopt the FY2027 Final Municipal Operating Budget and the FY2027 Wastewater Treatment Facility Budget. It will consider two ordinances: one amending motor vehicle restricted routes and another amending annual sewage system user charges. The council will also hear a fire department request to purchase a bucket truck and several business license applications.

• Adoption of FY2027 Final Municipal Operating Budget ($131,905,134)
• Adoption of FY2027 Wastewater Treatment Facility Budget (acting as Sewer Commission)
• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-4 amending motor vehicles restricted routes
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-5 amending annual sewage system user charges
• Fire Department request to purchase a bucket truck for the Communications Division

Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing #2

The Town Council, acting as the Sewer Commission, will hold a second public hearing to discuss the proposed FY27 budget for the West Warwick Treatment Facility. The budget covers the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and action may be taken on the proposal.

• Public Hearing #2 for FY27 WWTF Proposed Budget

Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing

The West Warwick Sewer Commission held a public hearing to present the FY27 budget. Council members discussed a $202,000 (1.9%) overall budget reduction and a proposed change to ordinance 15‑18(5) that would lower the billed water consumption for well users from 10,000 to 9,000 cubic feet, decreasing each user’s charge by $48. The ordinance change would affect 121 well users, resulting in a $5,800 net loss, while a contractual increase to the sludge‑removal line item was noted.

• Ordinance 15‑18(5) adjustment: lower billed water use from 10,000 to 9,000 cubic feet per well user
• Proposed $48 decrease per well user, affecting 121 users and creating a $5,800 net loss
• Overall FY27 budget decreased by $202,000 (1.9%)
• Contractual increase to the sludge‑removal line item noted
• Public Hearing #1 for FY27 WWTF proposed budget (no public comment submitted)

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council met on May 5, 2026 and took action on multiple agenda items. Council members approved the first reading of Ordinance #2026-4 to amend motor‑vehicle restricted routes, granted a Class BVL liquor license and related business licenses for 1745 Main Street (Tower 21), and approved a $1,000 claim for a door replacement. They also awarded a three‑year wind‑turbine asset management contract and a $539,100 contract to Contracting Specialists Inc. for fire‑apparatus floor services, and received an update on the Payan Street school project.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-4 amending motor‑vehicle restricted routes (June Court)
• Approval of Class BVL liquor license for 1745 Main Street Units 7&8 (Tower 21)
• Approval of $1,000 claim for door replacement for Jane Larrabee
• Award of three‑year contract for wind‑turbine asset management services
• Award of $539,100 contract to Contracting Specialists Inc. for fire‑apparatus floor services