East Greenwich public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review and possibly approve a preliminary plan for Medical Rx/Casmer Pharmacy. The board will also review meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for Medical Rx/Casmer Pharmacy preliminary plan at 000 South County Trail
• Review and approval of November 06, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of 2025 Planning Board meeting dates

The East Greenwich Planning Board voted 6-0 to accept the preliminary plan for a two-story medical building with a delivery-only pharmacy at 000 South County Trail, delegating final approval to the Planning Department. The board also approved the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes and the 2025 meeting calendar, and discussed a recent fire at South County Trail. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved preliminary plan for Medical Rx/Casmer Pharmacy at 000 South County Trail (6-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Planning Board meeting calendar (6-0)
• Discussed fire at South County Trail (no formal action)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings and make final decisions on eight applications for work in the historic district. Items include signage, deck remodeling, exterior modifications, and changes to a historic structure. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear commissioner reports.

• Final decision on signage at 219 Main Street (continued from November)
• Final decision on deck remodel at 594 Main Street (continued from November)
• Final decision on exterior modifications at 12 Vine Street (Marshall Building)
• Final decision on modifications to historic structure at 22 Castle Street (Zarrella Development)
• Review and approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission approved five applications for exterior modifications and signage, continued two applications to the January 8, 2025 meeting, and approved one with conditions requiring further review. All votes were unanimous. The commission also approved the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved deck replacement with composite decking and wood railings at 594 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved projecting sign at 461 Main Street, Unit 105 (5-0)
• Approved exterior modifications at 110 King Street with condition to referee jail bar modifications (5-0)
• Approved door and window replacement at 118 Duke Street with condition to referee final door selection (5-0)
• Approved porch replacement at 17 Marion Street (5-0)
• Approved modifications at 22 Castle Street with conditions including wood siding and 6/6 windows, continued roof deck details (4-0)
• Continued signage application at 219 Main Street to January 8, 2025 (4-0)
• Continued exterior modifications at 12 Vine Street to January 8, 2025 (5-0)

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will meet in person to discuss property stewardship at several sites, including poison ivy and mugwort control at Frenchtown Park, updates on the Briggs-Boesch Farm solar project and farm lease renewal, and the Hunt River Preserve restoration. The board will also review 2024 work plan progress and set goals for 2025, and receive an update on the Ridgeline Estates proposal abutting Folder’s Woods from the Technical Review Committee. Additionally, they will discuss public engagement events for 2025 and the status of Town Code Chapter 143 related to the land trust's mission.

• Poison ivy and mugwort control at Frenchtown Pond (Frenchtown Park)
• Briggs-Boesch Farm: updates on solar project/plans and farm lease renewal
• Hunt River Preserve: status of RIE project restoration and site requests
• Ridgeline Estates (abutting Folder’s Woods) — Technical Review Committee update
• Review 2024 work plan progress and set goals for 2025

The East Greenwich Land Trust met on December 16, 2024, and discussed several upcoming initiatives, including an Earth Day event with the Historic Preservation Society, a potential mushroom foraging partnership with the RI Mycological Society, and a possible pollinator garden at the Pine property. The board also reviewed property stewardship updates and explored using the town's new GIS platform for trail mapping. No formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on planning and assigning action items.

• Assigned Dawson to schedule Earth Day event with Historic Preservation Society
• Assigned Dubell to coordinate mushroom foraging event with RI Mycological Society
• Assigned Hunt to review Briggs Boesch Farm sign design and provide feedback
• Assigned Steinbrenner to develop 2025 work plan, with board feedback
• Assigned Hunt to explore pollinator garden locations with Deron Murphy, such as Pine property
• Discussed potential use of town GIS platform for trail mapping and kiosks

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold final hearings on eight applications for work in the historic district, covering signage, deck remodeling, exterior modifications, doors and windows, and porch changes. After hearings, they will review and approve minutes from November 13 and hear commissioner reports on possible violations.

• 219 Main Street – signage application by Monica Martin (continued from Nov. 13)
• 594 Main Street – deck remodel application by Gerardo Laquale (continued from Nov. 13)
• 12 Vine Street – exterior modifications by Marshall Building
• 22 Castle Street – modifications to historic structure by Zarrella Development
• 118 Duke Street – doors and windows application by NewPro

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on a variance request for two new rooftop signs at 2725 South County Trail. The board also will continue multiple items to January 2025 at applicants' requests, including a signage variance for a new restaurant at 219 Main Street and a setback variance for a shed at 20 Mawney Brook Road. Additionally, the board will consider approving meeting minutes, the 2025 calendar, and electing officers.

• Variance hearing for two 15-ft by 30-inch rooftop signs at 2725 South County Trail (continued from September 24, 2024)
• Continuation to January 28, 2025: variance request for illuminated wall sign at 219 Main Street for Sport and Leisure restaurant
• Continuation to January 28, 2025: dimensional variance for 10'x14' shed with 4' overhang at 20 Mawney Brook Road
• Continuation to January 28, 2025: appeal of municipal code violation notice regarding vegetation clearing and utilities at 1325 Frenchtown Road
• Board business: approval of minutes (Sept 24 hearing and Oct 7 site visit), 2025 calendar, and election of officers

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were proposed or discussed.

Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission

The Commission will review the status of projects near cemeteries and discuss the allocation of town funding for cemetery care. The body will also determine goals for the next 3 to 12 months and appoint a new Commission Chair.

• Project updates for sites #63, #64, #70, and #72
• Discussion of town funding amounts and uses, including drone surveys and mapping
• Appointment of a new Commission Chair
• Planning for sign installations

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission will hear the harbormaster's end-of-season report and continue reviewing existing dinghy rack applications and the permit process with updated documents. The commission will also set meeting dates for 2025 and take public comments on items not on the agenda.

• Harbormaster's end-of-season report
• Continued review of dinghy rack applications and permit process with updated documents
• Setting of 2025 meeting calendar
• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will meet to discuss property stewardship at Frenchtown Park and Briggs-Boesch Farm, including poison ivy control and solar project impacts. The board will also review property acquisition outreach to large open space parcel owners, update on signage and trail development, and plan a networking event. Mission status and town code Chapter 143 will be addressed.

• Frenchtown Park: poison ivy and mugwort control at Frenchtown Pond
• Briggs-Boesch Farm: solar project impacts discussion
• Outreach to landowners of large unprotected open space parcels for acquisition
• RILTC municipal land trust networking event Dec 12 in Scituate
• Signage and property/trail development updates (2024 WP #2, #3, #5)

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold final hearings on property modifications including signage, a deck remodel, an addition, and window replacements at various Main Street, Reynolds Street, Spring Street, and Queen Street addresses. After hearings, the commission will review a local historic tax credit application for 17 Marion Street, elect officers, and approve the 2025 annual calendar.

• Final hearing for a deck remodel at 594 Main Street (Parcel 075-003-116).
• Final hearing for construction of an addition at 55 Reynolds Street (Parcel 084-002-149).
• Final hearing for window replacement at 31 Queen Street (Parcel 085-001-146).
• Review and approval of Local Historic Tax Credit application for Seth W. O'Donnell & Sophia G. O'Donnell at 17 Marion Street.
• Election of officers and adoption of the annual calendar for 2025.

School Construction Committee

The East Greenwich School Construction Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a Stage III Project Scope Recommendation, focusing on Hanaford Elementary School options (light add/reno, major add/reno, or new construction). The agenda includes a diagram summary of project scope options for all schools, an evaluation matrix for Hanaford, and a review of design submission schedules. Scenarios under consideration compare new construction versus add/reno approaches for Hanaford and Frenchtown.

• Discussion and possible vote on Stage III Project Scope Recommendation for Hanaford Elementary (Options 2A and 3)
• Diagram summary of project scope options: High School, new Frenchtown, and Hanaford (new or add/reno)
• Hanaford Elementary Option Evaluation Matrix covering education program, community access, phasing, sustainability, and cost
• Executive summary comparing Scenario 1 (new construction for all) vs Scenario 2 (add/reno for Hanaford, new Frenchtown)
• Review of design submission schedule and possible working group committee structure changes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear a state consultant present findings and recommendations for updating the Housing Chapter of the town's Comprehensive Plan. The board will also approve past meeting minutes and set 2025 meeting dates. Several previously approved subdivisions are noted for informational purposes only.

• Housing Chapter update: consultant presents findings and recommendations for Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of June 5, 2024 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Approval of July 17, 2024 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 Planning Board meeting dates
• Downes Farm Subdivision (2400 Division Road) final plan approved July 3, 2024 – no action needed

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Zoning Board of Review

This meeting was cancelled because the board lacked a quorum. All agenda items are continued to the next meeting on November 26, 2024. No decisions were made.

• Steven Mignanelli seeks a variance for two roof signs (15 ft x 30 in each) at 2725 South County Trail (continued from September 24)
• Jonathan and Sarah Tabela appeal a municipal code violation for clearing vegetation and installing above-ground utilities at 1325 Frenchtown Road (continued from September 24)
• Election of officers was on the agenda but not held

Municipal Land Trust

The Municipal Land Trust is meeting to review project updates and property stewardship. The board will discuss land protection strategies and the status of Town Code Chapter 143.

• Poison ivy and mugwort control at Frenchtown Pond
• Solar project impacts at Briggs-Boesch Farm
• Review of Town Code Chapter 143 status
• Property inventory and document review for Public Trust options
• Outreach to landowners of large unprotected open space parcels

Planning Board

This regular meeting of the East Greenwich Planning Board scheduled for October 16, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September, hear a harbormaster's report, and continue discussion on dinghy rack applications and permit processes. Public comments are invited for items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
• Harbormaster's report for August
• Continued review of existing dinghy rack applications and permit process

School Construction Committee

The East Greenwich School Construction Committee is meeting to discuss and align scope of work and budget for Meadowbrook, Frenchtown, Hanaford, and East Greenwich High School. They will review the RIDE Necessity of Construction Stage III process, recap completed activities, and evaluate options for Hanaford space programming. Public comment will be taken during the meeting.

• Approval of August 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of RIDE Necessity of Construction Stage III process and upcoming activities
• Scope of Work & Budget Alignment for Meadowbrook, Frenchtown, Hanaford, and EGHS
• Hanaford existing condition summary and options test fits evaluation exercise
• Discussion of Scope of Work Selection Process and schedule

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold hearings to vote on final proposals for signage, window and door replacements, and structural additions. The body will also review a conceptual comprehensive permit for new construction and modifications at 530-536 Main Street and 16 Bridge Street.

• Conceptual permit for new construction and modifications at 530-536 Main Street and 16 Bridge Street
• Final proposal for garage removal and addition at 873 Tillinghast Road
• Final proposal for porte cochere construction at 74 Reynolds Street
• Final proposals for signage at 527 Main Street and 660 Main Street
• Final proposals for window and door installations at 1786 Frenchtown Road, 21 Union Street, and 24 Liberty Street

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board will conduct an in-person site visit at 1325 Frenchtown Road to evaluate a pending appeal. Jonathan and Sarah Tabela are appealing a Municipal Code Violation Notice for clearing vegetation in a no-cut buffer zone and installing above-ground utilities, violations of Subdivision Regulations §A-263-23.

• Site visit for appeal of violation notice at 1325 Frenchtown Road (Map 027 AP 015 Lot 615)
• Appeal by Jonathan D. Tabela and Sarah E. Tabela against Municipal Code Violation Notice
• Violation cited clearing vegetation in designated no-cut buffer zone
• Violation also cited installation of above-ground utilities in violation of §A-263-23

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will discuss updates on the number of affordable housing units and progress on the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element. They will also review the annual 2023 report presented to the Town Council and recent 2024 Rhode Island legislation.

• Discussion of current count of affordable housing units in East Greenwich
• Progress update on Comprehensive Plan Housing Element
• Annual 2023 Report to Town Council (presented May 28, 2024)
• Update on 2024 Rhode Island legislation affecting affordable housing

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the East Greenwich Planning Board scheduled for October 2, 2024, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will hold hearings regarding signage and structure variances. The board will also hear an appeal concerning a municipal code violation for vegetation clearing and utility installation.

• Variance request for two 15ft x 30in roof signs at 2725 South County Trail
• Dimensional variance for a 12ft x 12ft gazebo at 1480 South County Trail
• Appeal of a Municipal Code Violation Notice for 1325 Frenchtown Road regarding buffer zone vegetation and utilities
• Review of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The Cove Management Commission will discuss the current application and permit process for kayak and dinghy racks. The meeting also includes updates on shoreline improvements and the Scalloptown Park Project.

• Review of existing kayak rack and dinghy rack applications and permit process
• Update on Scalloptown Park Project
• Update on shoreline improvements

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission approved the minutes from its August 20th meeting with a 2-0 vote and two abstentions. The harbormaster reported a quiet water and minor mooring issues, while the shoreline update noted a NOAA grant and plans for waterfront plans. The commission discussed dinghy and kayak rack processes and mooring pricing but took no action, deferring to future meetings.

• Approved August 20th meeting minutes (2-0, 2 abstentions)
• Discussed dinghy and kayak rack process, no action
• Discussed fixed price vs price per foot for moorings, no action

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold final hearings on four applications for work in the historic district, including siding and window replacements at 43 Rector Street, signage at 527 Main Street, vinyl siding at 208 Marlborough Street, and signage at 333 Main Street. After hearings, the commission will review and approve minutes from August 14, 2024, and receive commissioner reports on observations or possible violations.

• Install new siding and replace windows at 43 Rector Street (applicants Robert Berlyn and Sarah Francis)
• Signage at 527 Main Street (applicant Conor Schmidt)
• Vinyl siding installation at 208 Marlborough Street, Units 3-4 (applicants Savannah Sheldon and Ashley Corrigan)
• Signage at 333 Main Street (applicant Jeff Cammans)
• Review and approve August 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Historic District Commission approved two applications: replacing windows and installing clapboard siding on a garage at 43 Rector Street, and replacing two tube signs with a non-lit channel letter sign at 333 Main Street. A signage application for 527 Main Street was continued to October 9th, and a vinyl siding proposal for 208 Marlborough Street was withdrawn without prejudice. The commission also approved the August 14, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved window replacement and clapboard siding at 43 Rector Street (4-0)
• Approved non-lit channel letter sign at 333 Main Street (5-0)
• Continued signage application for 527 Main Street to October 9th (4-0)
• Allowed withdrawal of vinyl siding application at 208 Marlborough Street without prejudice (5-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will meet to discuss and possibly vote on a naming recommendation for the Pine/Mawney property and review a proposed development abutting Folger's Woods. Other agenda items include board membership updates, event planning, signage projects, trail development, mission review, and property acquisition strategies.

• Naming recommendation for the Pine/Mawney property
• Proposed development abutting Folger's Woods
• Signage project updates (2024 WP #2)
• Property/trail development project updates (2024 WP #3, #5)
• Property inventory and document review status, Public Trust option

Technical Review Committee

This regular meeting of the East Greenwich Technical Review Committee scheduled for September 9, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the East Greenwich Planning Board scheduled for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

School Construction Committee

The School Construction Committee will meet to review the Rhode Island Department of Education's Stage I, II, and III processes for school construction. They will discuss work completed to date, including building tours and educational programming, as well as scope-of-work alignment with budget. The committee will also plan upcoming activities such as sustainability planning, community engagement forums, and public feedback mechanisms.

• Review of RIDE Stage I, II, and III process overview
• Discussion of budget and scope alignment for school construction
• Existing building tours and investigations/testing results
• Preliminary planning and sustainability planning activities
• Community engagement forums and proposed feedback policies

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold hearings on two dimensional variance requests: one for a detached garage at 196 Knollwood Ave and one for a deck at 200 River Farm Drive. The board will also hear an appeal from the Tabela family regarding a municipal code violation for clearing vegetation and installing utilities in a no-cut buffer zone at 1325 Frenchtown Road. Additionally, the board will review and act on the minutes from its June 25, 2024 meeting.

• William Sims seeks variances for a new garage at 196 Knollwood Ave – 5 ft side setback (required 15 ft), 25 ft front setback (required 30 ft), 17 ft height (max 15 ft)
• Danielle Warren requests variance for a deck at 200 River Farm Drive – 17.1 ft side setback (required 30 ft)
• Jonathan D. and Sarah E. Tabela appeal a code violation notice for vegetation clearing and utilities in a no-cut buffer zone at 1325 Frenchtown Road
• Board will review minutes from June 25, 2024

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review approved two dimensional variance requests and granted a continuance for a third appeal. The board voted 4-0 to approve a variance for a detached garage at 196 Knollwood Ave and a variance for a deck at 200 River Farm Drive. A continuance was granted for an appeal regarding a violation notice at 1325 Frenchtown Road.

• Approved dimensional variance for detached garage at 196 Knollwood Ave (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variance for deck at 200 River Farm Drive (4-0)
• Granted continuance for appeal at 1325 Frenchtown Road to September 24 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

This meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024 was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The Commission will review the CJ Buckley Regatta and discuss current mooring allocations for residents and non-residents. The meeting also includes the introduction of new member Robert Donald.

• Review of CJ Buckley Regatta
• Discussion of mooring permits and fees
• Review of resident and non-resident mooring allocations
• Review of unfulfilled moorings

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on seven applications, including a conceptual review for demolition of a garage at 873 Tillinghast Road and final approvals for solar panels, fencing, signage, siding, and windows. The commission will also review and approve July 10 meeting minutes and hear referee reports from members.

• Conceptual review of garage demolition at 873 Tillinghast Road
• Final approval for solar panel installation at 79 West Street
• Final approval for signage at 461 Main Street and 50 Main Street
• Final approval for siding at 21 Union Street
• Final approval for window installation at 44 Mawney Street (continued from May, June, and July meetings)

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission approved four applications: a rooftop solar panel installation at 79 West Street (5-0), validation of an existing chain-link fence at 100 First Avenue (4-1), and signage at 461 Main Street and 50 Main Street (both 5-0). The commission also determined the garage at 873 Tillinghast Road is non-contributing to the historic district, advancing its demolition application to a final review. A siding replacement application at 21 Union Street was withdrawn without prejudice, and a window installation at 44 Mawney Street was approved (4-0).

• Approved solar panel installation at 79 West Street (5-0)
• Determined garage at 873 Tillinghast Road non-contributing, advancing demolition (5-0)
• Approved validation of existing chain-link fence at 100 First Avenue (4-1)
• Approved signage at 461 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved signage at 50 Main Street (5-0)
• Withdrew siding replacement application at 21 Union Street without prejudice (5-0)
• Approved window installation at 44 Mawney Street (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will review property acquisition and protection strategies, including outreach to landowners of large unprotected open space parcels. The board will also receive updates on signage and trail projects, public engagement planning, and the status of the EGLT mission and Town Code Chapter 143. No votes on specific dollar amounts or rezonings are listed.

• Property acquisition & protection: inventory review, Public Trust option, outreach to open space landowners
• Signage project updates across multiple work plan items
• Property/trail development project updates (WP #2, #3, #5)
• Review of EGLT mission and Town Code Chapter 143 status
• Public engagement and event planning for 2024

The East Greenwich Land Trust met on August 13, 2024, and focused on planning its Land Trust Days event for October 5, 2024, at 3 PM with a rain date. Members assigned action items for event marketing, sign mockups, and historical society outreach. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily a planning and discussion session.

• Scheduled Land Trust Days event for October 5, 2024, at 3 PM with rain date (no vote recorded)
• Assigned Chris to finalize event details and marketing
• Assigned Lizzie to print full-size Briggs Boesch Farm sign mockup
• Assigned Derek to contact historical society about event collaboration
• Assigned Derek to connect with Andy Wade on signage feedback
• Discussed staging wetland delineation at Pine property (no decision)
• Discussed potential public access to Folgers Woods via Division Road development (no decision)

Planning Board

The August 7, 2024 regular meeting of the East Greenwich Planning Board has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Technical Review Committee

This meeting of the East Greenwich Technical Review Committee scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

The Technical Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024, has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. All agenda items, including an appeal of a vegetation-clearing violation and a variance request for a detached garage, will be continued to August 27, 2024.

• Appeal by Jonathan D. Tabela and Sarah E. Tabela of 1325 Frenchtown Road regarding vegetation clearing and utility installation violations; continued to August 27.
• Dimensional variance request by William Sims for 196 Knollwood Ave to construct a detached garage with reduced setbacks and increased height; continued to August 27.

School Construction Committee

The East Greenwich School Construction Committee is meeting to discuss progress on the school project, including site investigations and educational visioning, and to review the schedule for a Stage III submission due September 27, 2024. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024
• Progress update on existing building tours and educational visioning preparation
• Scheduling of additional borings, site investigations, and haz-mat testing
• Discussion of path and schedule to Stage III SD Submission by September 27, 2024
• Public comment period

The School Construction Committee approved the June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0) and received a presentation from the design team (Consigli and Ai3) and OPM (Colliers) on initial work, including scanning existing conditions and soil testing. The committee discussed forming a weekly internal working group to meet with the CM and OPM, and set a tentative monthly meeting schedule for the third week of each month. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 2:10 pm.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Discussed forming weekly internal working group with CM and OPM
• Set tentative monthly SCC meetings for 3rd week of each month
• Adjourned at 2:10 pm (8-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review the preliminary plan for The Post on Main, a mixed-use development at 1016 Main Street. They will also conduct a pre-application review for Ridgeline Estates, a comprehensive permit application on Division Road, and consider a master plan approval extension for South Road Solar on South County Trail. No director's report or administrative items are scheduled.

• Public Hearing on The Post on Main – Preliminary Plan for 1016 Main Street (zoning MUPD and M/LIO), applicant The Imperial at Greenwich II, LLC
• Pre-Application Review for Ridgeline Estates – Comprehensive Permit at 2000 Division Road (zoning F-1), applicant DeSimone Development, LTD
• Master Plan Approval Extension Request for South Road Solar on South County Trail (zoning F-1), applicant Lawson, Ellison and Carosella families

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold hearings for various projects involving windows, fences, and porches at multiple addresses. The meeting also includes the review of June 18, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Windows, fence, and decking at 133 Spring Street
• Enclosed porch construction at 5 Pearl Street
• Windows, doors, and trim at 120 Friendship Street
• Exterior modifications at 162 Peirce Street
• Window installation at 44 Mawney Street

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will discuss updates regarding signage projects and trail development. The meeting also includes reviews of property acquisition efforts and Town Code Chapter 143 status.

• Signage project updates
• Property/trail development project updates
• Town Code Chapter 143 status review
• Property acquisition and protection efforts
• Outreach to landowners of large unprotected open space parcels

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the East Greenwich Planning Board scheduled for July 3, 2024, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for this session.

Technical Review Committee

The regular meeting of the East Greenwich Technical Review Committee scheduled for July 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will consider variance applications for a deck at 155 Grand View Road and signage at 50 Cliff Street. The board will also review meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. An appeal regarding a code violation at 1325 Frenchtown Road is scheduled to continue in July.

• Dimensional variance for a 14’x14’ deck at 155 Grand View Road
• Variance to legalize wall and awning signs at 50 Cliff Street
• Review of April 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Continuation of code violation appeal for 1325 Frenchtown Road

Planning Board

The regular meeting of the East Greenwich Planning Board scheduled for June 19, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold a special meeting to consider final applications for building modifications. Proposed work includes floor changes, window installations, and new signage at various locations. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 8, 2024, meeting.

• Floor modifications at 212 Marlborough Street
• Exterior modifications at 40 Main Street
• New sign installation at 239-241 Main Street
• New front entry door at 88 Mawney Street
• Shed demolition proposal at 33 Bridge Street

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The commission will review the Harbormaster's report on docking and dragonboat storage. The meeting includes updates on federal shoreline improvement appropriations and a RIDEM outdoor recreation grant for Scalloptown Park.

• Harbormaster’s Report on improper docking and dragonboat storage
• Federal Appropriation – Shoreline Improvements recap
• Scalloptown Park RIDEM Outdoor Recreation Grant update
• Approval of February 20 and March 19 meeting minutes

School Construction Committee

The committee will discuss proposals for Construction Management–Design Build Services and Owner’s Project Management Services. These discussions may lead to a recommendation to the Town Council regarding service awards. The meeting also includes the approval of several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of five pairs of firms for Construction Management–Design Build Services
• Review of four firms for Owner’s Project Management Services
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 11, May 8, May 29, May 30, June 3, and June 4, 2024

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will review updates regarding the Ridgeline Estates subdivision and various property development projects. The agenda also includes discussions on signage projects, public engagement planning, and property acquisition efforts.

• Ridgeline Estates subdivision project update
• Signage project updates
• Property and trail development project updates
• Town Code Chapter 143 status review
• Property acquisition and protection planning

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for the preliminary plan review of Seasons Corner Market. The board will also consider a two-year extension for the New England Institute of Technology Campus Master Plan. Additionally, the agenda includes reviews of approved subdivisions in the Director's Report.

• Public hearing: Seasons Corner Market preliminary plan at 2563 South County Trail
• Two-year extension request: New England Institute of Technology Campus Master Plan
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from January 17 and February 07, 2024
• Approved minor subdivision: 74 Division Street
• Approved administrative subdivision: 1300 & 1342 Frenchtown Road

School Construction Committee

The School Construction Committee will review OPM Service RFP submittals to potentially recommend a contract award to the Town Council. The committee will also conduct interviews with firms for construction management and design-build services.

• Review of OPM Service RFP submittals
• Interviews with Shawmut and JAED
• Interviews with Dimeo and JCJ

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee is meeting to review and possibly act on two development applications. The committee will discuss a proposed dentist office on South County Trail and a comprehensive permit application for The Post on Main at 1016 Main Street. Public verbal comments are not taken, but written comments can be submitted before the meeting.

• Minor Land Development Review: Proposed dentist office at South County Trail, Map 023 AP 018 Lot 010, zoned Commercial Highway and Light Industrial/Office, applicant Cariappa Realty, LLC
• Comprehensive Permit Review: The Post on Main at 1016 Main Street, Map 064 AP 005 Lot 218, zoned Mixed Use Planned Development and Light Industrial/Office, applicant The Imperial at Greenwich II, LLC

School Construction Committee

The East Greenwich School Construction Committee will interview three teams of construction management firms for a school project. The interviews are scheduled for Gilbane and SLAM at 4:30pm, LKCO and RGB at 6:00pm, and Consigli and Ai3 at 7:30pm. Public comment will follow the interviews before adjournment.

• Interviews for Construction Management Services with three firm teams
• Public comment period after interviews
• Meeting at Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, RI

School Construction Committee

The East Greenwich School Construction Committee is meeting to interview two firms, Jacobs Project Management Co. and Left Field, for Owner's Project Management Services. The committee will hear presentations from each firm and then take public comment before adjourning.

• Interviews for Owner's Project Management Services
• Jacobs Project Management Co. presentation at 6:00pm
• Left Field presentation at 7:30pm
• Public comment period

School Construction Committee

The School Construction Committee is meeting to interview two firms, Downes Construction and Colliers Project Leaders, for Owner's Project Management Services. The committee will hear presentations from each firm and then take public comment before adjourning.

• Interview with Downes Construction at 6:00pm
• Interview with Colliers Project Leaders at 7:30pm
• Public comment period

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

School Construction Committee

The School Construction Committee is holding a regular meeting to interview five applicants for community member positions. Each applicant is allotted approximately 30 minutes for their interview.

• Interview with Jacob Pray
• Interview with Emily Hamel
• Interview with Kurt Hamel
• Interview with Gerald Zarrella, Jr.
• Interview with David LaPlante

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on six applications for work in the historic district, including sign replacements, exterior modifications, window installations, and a modification to a prior certificate. After the hearings, the commission will review and approve the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes and hear commissioner reports.

• Sign replacement at CVS Pharmacy, 555 Main Street (final)
• Exterior modifications at 81 Greene Street (final)
• Validate previously installed windows at 100 Marlborough Street, Unit 2B (final)
• Modification to Certificate of Appropriateness dated 03/13/2024 at 50 Main Street (final)
• Sign, awning, and lattice fencing at Seven Stars Bakery, 50 Cliff Street (final)

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on three items: a preliminary plan for a Seasons Corner Market at 2563 South County Trail, a two-year extension request for the New England Institute of Technology's master plan, and a preliminary plan for a two-lot minor subdivision at 74 Division Street. The committee will provide recommendations on these applications. Public verbal comments are not taken, but written comments can be submitted before the meeting.

• Seasons Corner Market preliminary plan review at 2563 South County Trail, zoned Commercial Highway, applicant Colbea Enterprises, LLC
• NEIT request for two-year extension of Master Plan approval at 1 New England Tech Boulevard
• 74 Division Street two-lot minor subdivision preliminary plan, zoned Residential R-10, applicant 74 Division, LLC

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on a request for a dimensional variance to build a detached garage with second-floor office space at 118 Sixth Avenue. The proposed structure would be 21 feet tall, exceeding the 15-foot maximum for accessory structures in the R-10 zone. The board may also vote to approve the minutes from its March 26, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing: 118 Sixth Avenue, Map 074 A.P. 004 Lot 144, R-10 zone
• Requested variance: 21-foot accessory structure height vs. 15-foot limit
• Proposed use: detached garage with second-floor office space
• Board to review/approve March 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Affordable Housing Commission

The East Greenwich Affordable Housing Commission is meeting in person to approve minutes, discuss affordable housing updates, schedule its annual report to the Town Council, and review 2024 Rhode Island housing legislation proposals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Minutes approval of November 3, 2023
• Updates on affordable housing in East Greenwich
• Scheduling 2023 Annual Report to Town Council
• Discussion of 2024 RI housing legislation and questions on 2023 legislation

School Construction Committee

The East Greenwich School Construction Committee is meeting to discuss its internal structure, including the process for interviewing and recommending two public members to the Town Council. The committee will also receive status updates on the Stage II school construction work and on the development of RFPs for an Owner's Project Manager and Construction Manager at Risk, with a timeline for interviews and a contract award recommendation to the Council.

• Discuss process for public interviews of two SCC Public Members and recommendation to Town Council
• Status update on Stage II work by Colliers and Studio Jaed
• Status update on OPM and CM/design-build Request for Proposals (RFPs)
• Review committee policy options for public input at meetings and via Zoom chat
• Discussion of SCC schedule, meeting location, and timing

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the harbormaster's start-of-season report. They will also recap a public announcement event regarding a federal appropriation for shoreline improvements. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Harbormaster's report on start of season
• Recap of federal appropriation public announcement event for shoreline improvements
• Approval of minutes from February 20 and March 19, 2024 meetings

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will review updates on its 2024 work plans, including public engagement, signage, and trail development. The agenda includes a recommendation letter for the Briggs-Boesch Farm and a status update on the Town Code Chapter 143. The body will also discuss property stewardship and outreach to landowners of unprotected open space parcels.

• Review of Briggs-Boesch Farm recommendation letter
• Status update on EGLT mission and Town Code Chapter 143
• Discussion of property acquisition and protection work plan
• Updates on signage and property/trail development projects
• Review of property inventory and document status for Public Trust option

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for April 3, 2024 has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold hearings on three dimensional variance requests, all continued from prior meetings. The board will also review and take action on the minutes from its January 23, 2024 meeting.

• 55 Osprey Drive: two-car detached garage needs side yard setback and height variances (F-1 zone)
• 210 Spring Street: legalize a 13'5" x 3'8" raised wooden walkway needing side yard setback variance (R30 zone)
• 370 Shippee Road: legalize an existing shed 15 feet from side property line where 30 feet is required (F-2 zone)
• Review/action on January 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held in a hybrid in-person and remote format via Zoom at Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled
• Originally scheduled for March 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
• Hybrid in-person and remote via Zoom
• Location: Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to hear reports on the start of the harbor season, including an update on 2024 mooring renewals and new mooring registration software. They will also discuss the Long Street right-of-way, an upcoming Earth Day cleanup, and a federal appropriation for shoreline improvements.

• Harbormaster's start-of-season report
• Update on 2024 mooring renewal status and registration software
• Long Street right-of-way discussion
• Earth Day Cleanup on April 20, 2024
• Federal appropriation for shoreline improvements

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold hearings on five property applications, including four final decisions and one conceptual review. The commission will also approve minutes, a local historic tax credit application, and hear commissioner reports.

• 37 Wine Street: replace 36 wood windows with vinyl (final, continued from prior meetings)
• 88 King Street: deck replacement (final)
• 50 Main Street: window replacement/modification, front entry door, awning (final)
• 279 Main Street: Hardie Plank siding installation (final)
• 530-536 Main Street and 16 Bridge Street: new construction, modifications, comprehensive permit (conceptual)

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting to discuss land conservation, public engagement, and property stewardship. The agenda includes a recommendation letter for Briggs-Boesch Farm, a status update on Town Code Chapter 143 revisions, and updates on property acquisition and protection efforts. The board may vote on any listed item.

• Briggs-Boesch Farm recommendation letter
• Town Code Chapter 143 revision status
• Property/trail development project updates (2024 WP #2 & #3)
• State grant funding available for acquisitions
• Signage project updates (2024 WP #2)

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Board of Review

This meeting of the East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review has been canceled due to lack of a quorum. All agenda items will be continued to the March 26, 2024 meeting at 7:00 PM. The agenda had included two dimensional variance requests and a review of meeting minutes.

• Dakessian property at 210 Spring Street: variance to legalize a 13'5" x 3'8" raised wooden walkway not meeting side yard setback (continued from Jan 23)
• Bouchard property at 370 Shippee Road: variance to legalize an existing shed 15 feet from side property line where 30 feet is required
• Review/action on January 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold hearings to decide on several property modification requests. The commission will also review the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and a local historic tax credit application.

• Replacement of 36 windows with vinyl at 37 Wine Street
• Modification to a Certificate of Appropriateness at 48 Prospect Street
• Installation of 5 additional solar panels at 105 Spring Street
• Front entry doors, storefront windows, and window modifications at 279 Main Street
• Roof replacement at 82 Spring Street

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024, has been cancelled due to a winter snow storm. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation was posted on February 9, 2024, and amended on February 13, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to winter snow storm

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a preliminary plan review for a 16-unit residential redevelopment at Rope Walk Hill. The board will also hold a pre-application discussion regarding a mixed-use project at 530-536 Main St. and 16 Bridge St.

• Preliminary plan review for The Court at Rope Walk Hill (16 residential units, 4 affordable)
• Pre-application discussion for 530-536 Main St. & 16 Bridge St. (15 residential units and commercial space, 4 affordable)
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from October 2023 through January 2024

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss its policies and procedures and to conduct a pre-application review of a Comprehensive Permit application from HSH, LLC for properties at 530-536 Main St. and 16 Bridge St. The proposal includes two new buildings with 15 residential units, commercial office/retail space, and four affordable units. The committee will make recommendations ahead of the February 7, 2024 Planning Board meeting.

• Comprehensive Permit pre-application for 530-536 Main St. & 16 Bridge St. (Map 075, AP 003, Lots 111 & 169)
• Proposed redevelopment: two buildings, 15 residential units, commercial office/retail space
• Four of the 15 residential units designated as affordable
• Discussion of Technical Review Committee policies and procedures

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on five variance applications, including a proposal to rebuild a gas station and several requests for dimensional variances. The board will also review and potentially approve the minutes from its November 28, 2023 meeting.

• Dimensional variance for detached garage at 55 Osprey Drive (side yard setback, height)
• Variance to legalize raised wooden walkway at 210 Spring Street (side yard setback)
• Parking variance for new quick serve restaurant at 37 Main Street, Unit C-1 (Hometown Poke)
• Variances to raze and rebuild Seasons Gas Station at 2563 South County Trail (landscaping, parking, driveway width, signs)
• Dimensional variance for house addition at 310 Crompton Road (front yard setback)

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board will hold a public hearing and possibly vote on a comprehensive permit application for The Court at Rope Walk Hill, a proposed redevelopment of an existing property into three residential buildings with 16 units, including 4 affordable units. The board will also receive informational updates on other applications under review, including a Main Street comprehensive permit, with no action needed on those items.

• Public hearing on comprehensive permit for The Court at Rope Walk Hill (Map 085, AP 001, Lot 117) by Thomas Gerald, LLC, 67 Castle Street, proposing 16 residential units with 4 affordable units
• Informational update on Main Street comprehensive permit (Map 075, AP 003, Lot 111 & 169) by HSH, LLC, for 530-536 Main St. & 16 Bridge St., scheduled for future meetings

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The Cove Management Advisory Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a report from the Community Services Director on 2024 mooring renewal status and mooring registration software, and plan its 2024 goals and objectives. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Update on 2024 mooring renewal status
• Report on mooring registration software
• 2024 Commission goals and objectives planning
• Approval of November 28, 2023 minutes

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting to discuss routine business, including signage project updates, work plan review, and financial reporting. They will also consider a revised process for municipal review of new developments and their role in it, as well as outreach to landowners and state grant funding for land acquisitions.

• Discussion of revised process for municipal review and approval of new developments
• Outreach to landowners of large unprotected open space parcels
• State grant funding available for acquisitions
• Signage project updates and internal review process
• Financials reporting

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee will discuss and possibly act on a comprehensive permit application for The Court at Rope Walk Hill, a proposed redevelopment of an existing property into three residential buildings with 16 units, four of which will be affordable. The committee will also discuss its policies and procedures. The project is scheduled for a Planning Board hearing on January 17, 2024.

• Comprehensive permit preliminary plan review for The Court at Rope Walk Hill (Map 085, AP 001, Lot 117)
• Proposal by Thomas Gerald, LLC to redevelop property into 3 residential structures with 16 units
• 4 of 16 units designated as affordable
• Discussion of Technical Review Committee policies and procedures

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with administrative discussions on Technical Review Committee procedures and member training. No action is needed on the listed application, The Court at Rope Walk Hill, which is under review and scheduled for future meetings.

• The Court at Rope Walk Hill, Map 085, AP 001, Lot 117, Comprehensive Permit, Thomas Gerald, LLC, 67 Castle Street, Preliminary Plan
• Discussion of Technical Review Committee procedures – Planning Board member attendance
• Planning Board Member Training – Making Land Use Decisions and New Subdivision and Zoning Regulations