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 "city": "West Warwick",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/WestWarwick-ri/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Zoning Bd. Meeting",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review variance requests for 30 Queen Ave and 837 Providence Street",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Sewer Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Sewer Commission meeting will review routine reports and consider pending resolutions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/sewer/2026/jul21_26scag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to authorize up to $11.15M for wastewater facility upgrades",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/jul21_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning Bd. Hazard Mitig. Mtg.",
   "headline": "West Warwick to present findings on town-wide hazard mitigation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/Planning/2026/jul08_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning Bd. Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Amtrol Water Technology’s 80‑unit condo project at 1400 Division Rd",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/Planning/2026/jul06_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Council to approve funding for 2026 roadway rehabilitation projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/jun16_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council to consider $71 million bond issuance for FY2027",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/jun02_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC",
   "headline": "Approval of a 79‑unit condo development at 1400 Division Road",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/Planning/2026/jun01_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council will adopt the FY2027 municipal operating budget of $131.9 million",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/may12_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing #2",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed FY27 West Warwick Treatment Facility budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/sewer/2026/may12_26scag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing #2",
   "headline": "WWTF proposes a 15‑cent water rate increase to $4.80 per 100 cf",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/sewer/2026/may12_26sc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council approves $539,100 contract for fire apparatus floor services",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/may05_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing",
   "headline": "Sewer Commission proposes FY27 budget cuts and reduces well‑user water charge.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/sewer/2026/may05_26sc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing",
   "headline": "Public hearing to discuss the FY27 West Warwick wastewater treatment budget",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council acting as the Sewer Commission will hold its first public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget for the West Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility. Council members and representatives from neighboring towns will be present for roll call and quorum declaration. The agenda includes discussion of the FY27 budget with possible action, followed by a period for public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/sewer/2026/may05_26scag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review condominium and contractor storage developments",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings for two major land development applications. The board is considering a 61-unit condominium project and a contractor storage unit development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/Planning/2026/may04_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Sewer Commission Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Town Council acting as Sewer Commission to hear FY27 sewer budget",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council, acting as the Sewer Commission, will hold a budget workshop for the West Warwick Treatment Facility (WWTF) for fiscal year 2027 (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027). The agenda includes a roll call, declaration of quorum, and a hearing of the proposed Sewer Department budget. No other actions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/sewer/2026/apr28_26scag2.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Sewer Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Sewer Commission to discuss claim for manhole damage",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council acting as Sewer Commission will meet to review monthly operational and financial reports. The commission will consider a resolution regarding a claim against the town for manhole damage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/sewer/2026/apr28_26scag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council approves zoning changes and awards High School construction contract",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment, renewed several business licenses, and awarded a commissioning agent contract for the High School project. The Council also approved a $100 sponsorship for St. Joseph School.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/apr28_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC",
   "headline": "Review of major residential projects on Main Street and Phenix Avenue",
   "summary": "The Technical Review Committee will consider three development applications. The first is a historic restoration at 1190 Main Street in the Arctic Redevelopment Area, proposing 38 new residential units and parking on Weaver Street and McElroy. The second is a major land development on Phenix Avenue for 14 residential condominiums, involving lot mergers, a crossing of Lippitt Brook, and abandonment of two paper roads. The third is a commercial‑industrial project at 1190 Main Street for 79 residential condominiums, requiring access through East Greenwich and consolidation of eight lots.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/Planning/2026/apr09_26plag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "CANCELED Town Council Budget Pub. Hearing 3",
   "headline": "Town Council Budget Public Hearing #3 scheduled for April 8, 2026 was cancelled.",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council had scheduled a public hearing on the FY2027 municipal budget for April 8, 2026. The meeting was cancelled, so no budget discussion took place. The agenda listed standard procedural items such as roll call, prayer, and a public hearing notice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/apr08_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Spec. Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council recognizes local EMS personnel for outstanding service",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council held a special meeting on April 7, 2026. The agenda consisted of procedural items and a ceremony to honor EMS personnel for outstanding service. No ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 P.M.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/apr07_26tc3.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Town Council Mtg.",
   "headline": "Town Council advances zoning code amendments and approves tax abatements",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council moved an ordinance to amend the Zoning Code and Zoning Map to a second reading. The body also approved several business license renewals, board appointments, and financial reimbursements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/apr07_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Civic Center Meeting",
   "headline": "West Warwick Civic Center to hold FY27 budget public hearing",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Civic Center will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed enterprise budget for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/CivicCtr/2026/apr07_26ccag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Town Council Budget Pub. Hearing 2",
   "headline": "Town Council approves FY2027 budget for final consideration",
   "summary": "The West Warwick Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 municipal budget. The council voted unanimously to authorize the submission of the $131,905,134 budget for final consideration at a special meeting on May 12, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/apr07_26ph2.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Town Council Budget Workshop",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/council/2026/mar31_26tc.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Zoning Bd. Meeting",
   "headline": "Dimensional variance to raise O'Reilly Auto Parts sign height on Cowesett Ave",
   "summary": "The board will consider Petition No. ZBR-26-1, a dimensional variance filed by Aubuchon Realty Co. on behalf of David Hemming, to increase the wall sign height for O'Reilly Auto Parts at 272 Cowesett Avenue from 3 feet to 5 feet. The request is evaluated under Section Table 5.10.2 of the town’s zoning code. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and an amendment to board rules.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/WestWarwick-ri/zoning/2026/mar25_16zag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/WestWarwick-ri"
  }
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