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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$17.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$18.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$14.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,716 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20259 housing units ($2.9M)

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Tue Jul 28, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board work session agenda is mainly procedural, no specific items

The Exeter Planning Board will conduct routine business at its July 14, 2026 work session. Items include approval of minutes, handling correspondence, and noting the Zoning Board of Review meeting on August 13, 2026. The agenda also lists future Planning Board meetings on July 28 and August 11, 2026.

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI   PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 EXETER PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675   TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   I.             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:   II.             OLD BUSINESS:   III.             NEW BUSINESS:   IV.             ADMINISTRATIVE: A.       Approval of Minutes: B.       Correspondence: C.       Zoning Board of Review: Thursday, August 13, 2026 D.       Future Meetings:    Planning Board Regular Meeting –Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6 p.m.    Planning Board Work Session – Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6 p.m.   V.               ADJOURNMENT: The public is welcome to any meeting of the Exeter Planning Board.   If communications assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office (295-7500) at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.   Regular meetings of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI   PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 EXETER PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675   TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   I.             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:   II.             OLD BUSINESS:   III.             NEW BUSINESS:   IV.             ADMINISTRATIVE: A.       Approval of Minutes: B.       Correspondence: C.       Zoning Board of Review: Thursday, August 13, 2026 D.       Future Meetings:    Planning Board Regular Meeting –Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6 p.m.    Planning Board Work Session – Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6 p.m.   V.               ADJOURNMENT: The public is welcome to any meeting of the Exeter Planning Board.   If communications assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office (295-7500) at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.   Regular meetings of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

Special Town Council

Public hearing on proposed amendments to Exeter’s zoning and ordinance code

The Exeter Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the town's Code of Ordinances. The amendments cover zoning regulations, administration procedures, definitions, adoption provisions, district use regulations, and supplementary regulations. The meeting also includes the standard call to order and adjournment.

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   AGENDA   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   MEETING DATE   WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026, 6:30 P.M.   MEETING LOCATION   CAFETERIA, WAWALOAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 100 VICTORY HIGHWAY, EXETER, RHODE ISLAND   All agenda items are subject to review, consideration, discussion, and/or possible action by the Town Council   Per the Town Council’s By-laws, Section 119 (Decorum), order must be preserved during Town Council Meetings.   No person shall by statement, action, conversation, or otherwise, interrupt a Council Member or interrupt or delay the proceedings of the Town Council Meeting     No.    1      CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL   No.    2      PUBLIC HEARING:                   PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANACES                    APPENDIX A, ZONING                  ARTICLE 1, ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES                SECTION 1.2., DEFINITIONS                SECTION 1.5, ADOPTION                  ARTICLE II, ZONING DISTRICT USE REGULATIONS                  ARTICLE IV, SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS                   No.    3      ADJOURNMENT     POSTED JULY 2, 2026 AT TOWN OF EXETER CLERK’S OFFICE, PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND POST OFFICE AND ON THE SECRETARY OF [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jul 6, 2026

Regular Town Council

Tue Jun 23, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board holds public hearing on Gardner Ridge major land development

The Exeter Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Preliminary Plan for the Gardner Ridge Comprehensive Permit Major Land Development Project. The proposal includes twenty condominium units—five affordable and fifteen market-rate—on a 3.72‑acre site at 415 Gardner Road in the RU‑3 zoning district. The applicant, MGT410, LLC, is requesting multiple zoning adjustments, variances, and waivers, including reduced setbacks and a density bonus. After the hearing, the board may vote to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the plan.

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI     PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592   EXETER PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA **EXETER PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE** Comprehensive Permit Application Preliminary Plan – Major Land Development Project Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 -- Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: **EXETER WEST GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL (Auditorium)** 930 Nooseneck Hill Road West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817 **** I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. OLD BUSINESS - Preliminary Plan Public Hearing – Gardner Ridge Comprehensive Permit Major Land Development Project The Exeter Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the Preliminary Plan application for a Comprehensive Permit Major Land Development Project. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony, review the proposed development, and consider requested relief/waivers in accordance with the Rhode Island Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-1 et seq., and the Town of Exeter Land Development and Subdivision Regulations. The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed Major Land Development Comprehensive Permit Project known as Gardner Ridge . The proposed development consists of twenty (20) condominium dwelling units contained within ten (10) duplex (two-unit) residential buildings. Each building is proposed as a one-and-one-half-story structure. Five (5) of the twe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 18, 2026

Emergency Town Council

Exeter Council holds emergency meeting on trespassing claims

The Exeter Town Council held an emergency meeting to discuss trespassing on Estate Drive. The meeting was called after a resident raised concerns about the town's authority to enforce trespassing rules on disputed land. The council entered an executive session to discuss potential litigation and later voted to seal the minutes.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING   JUNE 18, 2026     No.    1    CALL TO ORDER:   The Emergency Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 2:10 p.m., in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   ROLL CALL :              Town Council Members:                                       Diane Bampton Allen                                     Calvin A. Ellis                                     Jamie S. Schiffer                                     Joseph Turner   ALSO PRESENT :       Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk                                     Stephen Sypole, Esq, Town Solicitor   No.    2     STATEMENT AS TO WHY MATTER IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MUST BE ADDRESSED WITH LESS THAN 48 HOURS’ NOTICE :   Ms. Allen stated the reason for calling this emergency meeting:   Council has reason to believe there is trespassing on the property.   There have been a number of complaints.   Asa Davis, Resident :   He inquired whether he is correct that this meeting was called regarding Estate Drive and where he was yesterday.   Ms. Allen answered in the affirmative.   The wording on this agenda is w [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 11, 2026

Zoning Board of Review

Zoning Board to hear variance and appeal requests

The Exeter Zoning Board of Review will consider a dimensional variance for a garage and an appeal of a zoning violation notice. The meeting will also approve previous meeting minutes and invoices.

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 Town of Exeter, RI     EXETER ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WHEN: THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   A REGULAR MEETING of the Exeter Zoning Board of Review will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI, when all persons will be heard for or against the following applications for dimensional variance, use variance, special permit, or appeal under the Zoning Ordinance.   AGENDA ITEMS: I.                    NEW BUSINESS: A.                 The application of Charles Breagy, applicant and owner of property located at 183 Purgatory Road, Exeter, RI; Zoned RU-4 and further designated as Assessor’s Plat 50 Block 5 Lot 29; a request for Dimensional Variance from Zoning Ordinance Article II, Section 2.4.1.7 (north side setback) to construct a 26’ x 50’ metal garage under Article II. Section 2.4.2.6 as an accessory use to a single-family home.      B.                  The Appeal of Notice of Violation issued by Zoning Inspector David Thornley dated February 4, 2026 to Hog House Hill Farm, LLC appellant and owner of property located at 415 Hog House Hill Road, Exete [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

Special Town Council

Town Council discusses 2026 financial town meeting resolutions

The Exeter Town Council held a special meeting on June 9, 2026 to consider the 2026 Financial Town Meeting resolutions. Council members and town officials participated in discussion of the budget and related resolutions. No specific actions or votes were recorded in the agenda.

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     MINUTES EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 9, 2026     No.    1:    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the Joseph Walsh Performing Arts Center Auditorium, Exeter-West Greenwich Junior/Senior High School, 930 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich, Rhode Island.   Council Members Present:      Diane Bampton Allen                        Yes                                                 Raymond A. Morrissey                     Yes Jamie S. Schiffer                               Yes                                                 Joseph M. Turner                              Yes                                                 Calvin A. Ellis                                     Yes   Also Present:                           Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor Lynn Hawkins, Town Clerk                                                 Maria Lawler, Town Treasurer                                                [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Planning Board Work Session

Planning Board to hold pre‑application conference for Ten Rod Road Neighborhood housing project

The Board will discuss a request for a pre‑application conference on a mixed‑residential development at 875‑919 Ten Rod Road, proposed under the Rhode Island Low‑ and Moderate‑Income Housing Act. The project, submitted by Crossroad Capital Fund VIII, LLC, would contain about 300 units, with at least 30% (≈90 units) set aside for low‑ and moderate‑income households. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the April 14, 2026 minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI     PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 675 EXETER PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA WHEN: MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 676   TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   I.             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   II.             OLD BUSINESS: A.         None     III.             NEW BUSINESS: Pre-Application Conference for Comprehensive Permit Under the Rhode Island Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-1 et seq. “Ten Rod Road Neighborhood” development Assessor's Plat 22, Block 3, Lot 3 ( Located between 875 and 919 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island). Crossroad Capital Fund VIII, LLC ("Applicant") has submitted a request for a pre-application conference regarding the proposed Ten Rod Road Neighborhood, a mixed-residential development located on Assessor's Plat 22, Block 3, Lot 3 in Exeter, Rhode Island. The proposed development consists of age-restricted affordable apartment units, condominium units, and single-family residential lots, together with community amenities designed to serve an integrated neighborhood community. The development is anticipated to contain ap [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 1, 2026

Regular Town Council

Town Council grants multiple entertainment and business licenses

The Exeter Town Council approved several licenses for local events and businesses. The body also filled a Planning Board vacancy and reappointed two members to town boards.

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       MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING   JUNE 1, 2026     No.    1:    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:   Council led the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.   No.    2:    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m., on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                       Diane Bampton Allen               Yes                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.                  Yes                                     Jamie S. Schiffer                                  Yes                                     Joseph M. Turner                                Yes                                     Calvin A. Ellis                          Yes   Also Present:                 Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk Kenneth Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    3:    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT S:   A.      ANNUAL DOG LICENSING:   APRIL 1 – JUNE 1, $6.00; AFTER JUNE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Review of Pine Ridge minor land development project for new warehouse and retail space

The Planning Board will consider the Pine Ridge minor land development project, which proposes an 8,100‑square‑foot warehouse and 1,500‑square‑foot retail space on 19.42 acres in the B (business) district near South County Trail (State Route 2). No new business items are listed. The board will also approve the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting, note the Zoning Board of Review scheduled for June 11, 2026, and announce upcoming meeting dates.

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI   PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 EXETER PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS    675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822 I.               CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II.               OLD BUSINESS: A.       Pine Ridge minor land development project - Preliminary/final application (combined) to construct a new commercial building located within an existing commercial business park (Pine Ridge) located on Assessor's Plat 72, Block 2, Lot 10, near Pole #43 on the east side of South County Trail (State Route #2) in the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island. The parcel consists of 19.42 acres of land in zoning district B (business). The proposed construction of a new Building 'F' will consist of an 8,100 s.f. warehouse space for boat storage and 1,500 s.f. of retail space, including paved parking, drainage, connection to a public well waterline, and connection to an existing onsite wastewater treatment system in conformance with the zoning and development regulations of the Town.   III.               NEW BUSINESS: A.       None   IV.          [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 14, 2026

Special Town Council

Council adopts amended lumber and wood‑processing ordinance with new limits and exemptions

The Exeter Town Council met on May 14, 2026 at the Exeter Public Library Program Room, 773 Ten Rod Road. Council reviewed draft ordinances covering lumber and wood processing, family child‑care homes, and prohibited uses. Members voted unanimously to adopt the amended lumber and wood‑processing ordinance, setting employee and truck limits, operating hours, and adding exemptions for forest‑management plans and farm overlay districts. Additional motions added data‑center and sludge‑incineration prohibitions and revised several residential‑zone prohibited‑use items.

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     MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING     MAY 14, 2026, 6:30 P.M.           CALL TO ORDER: The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday May 14, 2026, in the Exeter Public Library Program Room 773 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.     ROLL CALL:                      Diane Bampton Allen, President                   Present                                                 Raymond Morrissey, Vice President             Present                                                 Jamie Schiffer                                                     Present                                                 Joseph Turner                                                     Present                                                 Calvin Ellis                                                           Present   ALSO PRESENT:             Kenneth Findlay, Council Assistant                 Kenneth Sylvia, Town Solicitor     [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board will discuss the Site Readiness Analysis for Rt 95/102/3

The Exeter Planning Board work session will review the Site Readiness Analysis for Route 95/102/3 under old business. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and handle routine correspondence. A Zoning Board of Review is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, and future Planning Board meetings are set for May 26 and June 8, 2026.

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI     PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592   EXETER PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA WHEN: MAY 12, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675   TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   I.             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   II.             OLD BUSINESS: A.         Site Readiness Analysis - Rt 95/102/3 - new ideas   III.             NEW BUSINESS:   IV.             ADMINISTRATIVE: A.       Approval of Minutes: B.       Correspondence: C.       Zoning Board of Review: Thursday, May 14, 2026 D.       Future Meetings:    Planning Board Regular Meeting –Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6 p.m.    Planning Board Work Session – Monday , June 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.   V.               ADJOURNMENT: The public is welcome to any meeting of the Exeter Planning Board.   If communications assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office (295- [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 11, 2026

Special Town Council

Town Council adopts 2026-2027 budget and selects building design

The Exeter Town Council accepted the resignation of the Tax Collector and appointed the Tax Assessor to the interim role. The Council adopted the proposed municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and selected Option C for the design of the new Town Hall at 742 Ten Rod Road.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   MAY 11, 2026     No.    1    CALL TO ORDER:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order on Monday, May 11,    2026, at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   ROLL CALL :               Town Council Members:   Diane Bampton Allen,                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr., Calvin A. Ellis,                                     Jamie S. Schiffer, and Joseph Turner (arrived late, 6:44 p.m.)   ALSO PRESENT :      Maria Lawler, Town Treasurer Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk                                     Kenneth G. Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    2    RESIGNATION:   KIMBERLY ROBITAILLE, TAX COLLECTOR: Ms. Robitaille has submitted her resignation effective May 26, 2026.   Council is sorry to see her leave.   She was a great asset to the Town, serving many years.   MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to accept Resignation of Kimberly Robitaille, Tax Collector, with great regret; seconded by Mr. Morrissey; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.   The Clerk will send a letter thanking Ms. Robitaille for her excellent service to the Town over the years.   No.    3     APPOINTMENT:   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026

Special Town Council

Town Council approves Tilted Barn liquor license and raises cap to 14

The Exeter Town Council voted to grant a Retailer’s Class BV liquor license to Matthew Richardson of Tilted Barn Brewery, approved the required $215.88 fees, and increased the town’s liquor license cap from 13 to 14. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $950 invoice to Ryan’s Lawn Care & Landscaping, Inc., and adopted minutes from recent meetings. Vacancies for several boards and committees were announced, and no resignations or expiring terms were reported.

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     MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING   MAY 4, 2026     No.    1:    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:   Council led the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.   No.    2:    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                       Diane Bampton Allen               Yes                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.                  Yes                                     Jamie S. Schiffer                                  Yes                                     Joseph M. Turner                                Yes                                     Calvin A. Ellis                          Yes   Also Present:                 Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk Kenneth Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    3:    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT S:   A.      ANNUAL DOG LICENSING:   APRIL 1 – JUNE 1, $6.00; AFTER JUNE 1,    $ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 29, 2026

Special Town Council

Town Council approves FY 2026‑27 budget and raises Public Works director salary

The Exeter Town Council adopted the proposed fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget for the Public Works Department, including a 5% operating budget increase to $480,150 and several capital projects. Council also voted unanimously to raise the Director of Public Works salary by 20% and to create a $10,000 storm‑response stipend. Additional discussion covered equipment purchases and impact‑fee allocations, but no further actions were taken.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   APRIL 29, 2026     No.    1       CALL TO ORDER:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:34 p.m., in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   ROLL CALL :              Town Council Members Diane Bampton Allen,                                     Jamie Schiffer, Joseph Turner, and Calvin Ellis                                     were present.   Raymond Morrissey was absent.   ALSO PRESENT :       Maria Lawler, Town Treasurer               Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk                                     Kenneth G. Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    2.       FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PROPOSED BUDGET:   A.    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BUDGET REQUESTS:   Director of Public Works Rob Shappy provided Council copies of his budget requests.   Each prompted lengthy discussion.   Operating Budget:   Increase of 5%, $480,150.00.   New Equipment Fund: Increase of 5%, $262,500.00. 40K GVW 6-wheel dump truck.   “Bigger is better.”   Target is one truck/one man per every ten miles of roads.   Because Exeter has the fleet it has, it outperformed most communities during [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board reviews commercial building project at Pine Ridge

The Planning Board will continue reviewing proposed ordinance amendments regarding mobile home parks. The board will also consider a pre-application for a new commercial building in the Pine Ridge business park.

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI   PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 EXETER PLANNING BOARD   REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822 I.               CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: II.               OLD BUSINESS: A.       Continued review of proposed amendments to existing Mobile Home Parks; PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES: MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME PARK and ARTICLE III, CONFORMING AND NON-CONFORMING LOTS AND USES HOME OR TRAILER PARKS. III.               NEW BUSINESS: A.       Pre-Application Minor land development project to construct a commercial building in an existing commercial business park (Pine Ridge) located on Assessor's Plat 72, Block 2, Lot 10 near Pole #43 on the east side of South County Trail (State Route #2) in the Town of Exeter, Rhode Island. The parcel consists of 19.42 acres of land in zoning district B (business). The proposed construction of Building 'F' is to be an 8,100 s.f. of warehouse space and 1,500 s.f. of retail space, including paved parking, drainage, connection to a public well waterline, and connection to an existing onsite waste [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 22, 2026

Amended Special Town Council

Town Council approves two public entertainment licenses for 2026 events

The Exeter Town Council held public hearings and unanimously granted a Public Entertainment License to New England Auto Chateau to hold car shows on May 2, May 30, July 25 and October 10, 2026 at 314A Nooseneck Hill Road. The Council also granted a Public Entertainment License to Morris Farm to hold a Mother’s Day event on May 9, 2026 at 91A Ten Rod Road, pending fire‑marshal approval and payment of fees. In addition, the Emergency Management Director presented a budget request that is lower than the prior year, and Council discussed staff raise adjustments and a proposed $20,000 addition to the comprehensive‑plan update fund, with no action taken.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   APRIL 22, 2026     No.    1       CALL TO ORDER:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:32 p.m., in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   ROLL CALL :              Town Council Members:   Diane Bampton Allen,                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr., Calvin A. Ellis, and                                     Jamie S. Schiffer   ALSO PRESENT :       Maria Lawler, Town Treasurer               Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk                                     Kenneth G. Findlay, Council Assistant                                           No.    2       PUBLIC HEARINGS:   A.      PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE APPLICATION:   LANDON KENDRICKS, ON BEHALF OF NEW ENGLAND AUTO CHATEAU, TO HOLD CAR SHOWS ON SATURDAY, MAY 2, MAY 30, JULY 25, AND OCTOBER 10, 2026, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. AT NEW ENGLAND AUTO CHATEAU, 314A NOOSENECK HILL ROAD, EXETER, RHODE ISLAND :   MOTION made by Ms. Allen to open the Public Hearing; seconded by Mr. Schiffer; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.   Landon and Leroy Kendri [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sun Apr 19, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Wed Apr 15, 2026

Special Town Council

Town Council approves architect contract for future Town Hall

The Town Council voted unanimously to hire Brewster Thornton Group Architects for a project at 742 Ten Rod Road. The council also continued reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

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         MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   APRIL 15, 2026     No.    1    CALL TO ORDER:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.     ROLL CALL :              Town Council Members:   Diane Bampton Allen,                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr., Calvin A. Ellis,                                     Jamie S. Schiffer, and Joseph Turner   ALSO PRESENT :       Maria Lawler, Town Treasurer Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk                                     Kenneth G. Findlay, Council Assistant     No.    2    FUTURE TOWN HALL, 742 TEN ROD ROAD:   SELECTION OF ARCHITECT:   CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT:   Council had selected Brewster Thornton Group Architects (hereinafter “Brewster”) for this project.   Mr. Findlay presented the contract between Brewster and the Town to Council.   The contract has been through a few reiterations, reviewed by Mr. Findlay, Mr. Turner, and the Town’s Solicitor.   Brewster will provide Council with three initial drawings.   The cost for this phase will be $5,000.00.   Thereafter, Brewster will charge per hou [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board to review zoning amendments and Shady Acres redevelopment

The Planning Board will evaluate draft amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding family daycare homes and commercial prohibitions in residential districts. The board will also hold a second pre-application meeting to discuss two development scenarios for the former Shady Acres Nursing Home.

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   TOWN OF EXETER, RI   PLANNING BOAfRD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 EXETER PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA WHEN: APRIL 14, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   I.             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   II.             OLD BUSINESS: A.      Evaluate and approve proposed draft amendments to the Exeter zoning ordinance, specifically pertaining to the zoning use table for family daycare homes, as well as a revised list of commercial and industrial land use prohibitions within residential districts RE-2, RU-3, RU-4, and CR-5. These proposed draft amendments are to be forwarded to the Town Council in accordance with the Town Council's Emergency Ordinance, which enacts a temporary moratorium on commercial development within residential areas. B.       Second preapplication meeting - Comprehensive Permit or Adaptive reuse project - formerly “Shady Acres Nursing Home”. Present and discuss a refined concept and design options for a Comprehensive Permit or Adaptive Reuse Major Land Development project. The applicant and property owner, MGT410, LLC, located at 400 South County Trail, Unit A 102, Exeter, RI, 02822, is requesting a second pre-application meeting to discuss [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

Zoning Board of Review

Zoning Board to hear appeal regarding property at 1029 Ten Rod Road

The Exeter Zoning Board of Review will consider an appeal by David Duarte regarding a notice of violation for the property at 1029 Ten Rod Road. The board will address allegations of operating a junk yard, setback violations, and the storage of heavy commercial vehicles.

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   Town of Exeter, RI   EXETER ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   A REGULAR MEETING of the Exeter Zoning Board of Review will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI, when all persons will be heard for or against the following applications for dimensional variance, use variance, special permit, or appeal under the Zoning Ordinance.   AGENDA ITEMS:   I.           NEW BUSINESS: A.                  The Appeal of Notice of Violation issued by Zoning Inspector David Thornley dated October 21, 2025 to David Duarte appellant and owner of the property located at 1029 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI; Zoned RU-3 and further designated as Assessor’s Plat 22 Block 2 Lot 3; in violation of: Section 2.4.1.61 operating as a junk or salvage yard in the RU-3 Zone; Section 2.4.2.4 Dimensional Regulations requiring a minimum front depth (setback) of 100 feet in the RU-3 Zone; Article V. Section 5.1.D. no parking or storage of commercial registered vehicles containing a weight of over 20,000 GVW (gross vehicle weight) which is not allowed in the RU-3 Zone; in violation of the Exeter Zoning Ordinance; continued from January 8, 2026 and February 12, 2026.   II.         ADMINISTRATIVE: A. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Regular Town Council

Thu Apr 9, 2026

Zoning Board of Review

Appeal of zoning violation for Hog House Hill Farm at 415 Hog House Hill Rd

The Exeter Zoning Board of Review will consider two new business items: a request to extend a previously granted dimensional variance for a garage and entry addition at 66 Sheffield Hill Road, and an appeal of a notice of violation issued to Hog House Hill Farm at 415 Hog House Hill Road. The board will also conduct its annual election of a Chair and Vice Chair and approve several invoices and the minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting.

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   Town of Exeter, RI   EXETER ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WHEN: THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822       A REGULAR MEETING of the Exeter Zoning Board of Review will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI, when all persons will be heard for or against the following applications for dimensional variance, use variance, special permit, or appeal under the Zoning Ordinance.   AGENDA ITEMS: I.        NEW BUSINESS: A.                 The application of E. Michael Yefko and Joann Lisberger, applicants and owners of property located at 66 Sheffield Hill Road, Exeter, RI; Zoned RU-4 and further designated as Assessor’s Plat 50 Block 1 Lot 11; a request for Extension of a Dimensional Variance   previously granted under Zoning Ordinance Article II, Section 2.4.2.4 (front setback) and Section 2.4.2.6 (side setback) to construct a 25’ x 27’ garage and a 14’ x 18.25’ entry addition to the existing single-family home; as approved by the Exeter Zoning Board of Review; pursuant to Article I, Section 1.3.B.E of the Exeter Zoning Ordinance.     B.                  The Appeal of Notice of Violation issued by Zon [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Regular Town Council

Town Council approves public entertainment licenses for events in 2026

The Exeter Town Council approved public entertainment licenses for three events in 2026, including a military parachute competition and a country music event. The meeting also covered the approval of consent agenda items, including bills and minutes, and addressed vacancies and appointments.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING   APRIL 6, 2026     No.    1:    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:   Council led the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.   No.    2:    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                      Diane Bampton Allen                        Yes                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.              Yes                                     Jamie S. Schiffer                                Yes                                     Joseph M. Turner                              Yes                                     Calvin A. Ellis                                     Yes   Also Present:                Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk Kenneth Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    3:    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:   A.      ANNUAL DOG LICENSING:   APRIL 1 –   JUNE 1, $6.00; AFTER JUNE 1,    [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Special Town Council

Town Council approves $16M school bond for future vote

The Exeter Town Council approved a $16,000,000 bond request for the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District to be placed on a future ballot. The bond funds a new five-year capital plan for school infrastructure, including two eight-million-dollar bonds.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   MARCH 17, 2026     No.    1    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the EWG Jr/Sr High School Library, EWG Jr/Sr High School, 930 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                       Diane Bampton Allen                 Present                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.        Present                                     Calvin A. Ellis                              Present                                     Jamie Schiffer                             Present                                     Joseph M. Turner                       Present   Also Present:               Maria Lawler, Town Treasurer              No.    2    JOINT MEETING:   EXETER-WEST GREENWICH BUILDING COMMITTEE, EXETER-WEST GREENWICH SCHOOL COMMITTEE, EXETER TOWN COUNCIL, AND WEST GREENWICH TOWN COUNCIL:   A.         INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, POSSIBLE ACTION:   EXETER- WEST GREENWICH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT:   NEW FIVE-YEA [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 16, 2026

Special Town Council

Exeter council approves emergency moratorium on commercial development

The Exeter Town Council voted to approve an emergency moratorium on commercial development in residential zones, with an amendment to exclude agricultural uses. The vote followed a failed motion to reject the ordinance entirely.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   MARCH 16, 2026     No.    1    CALL TO ORDER:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   ROLL CALL :               Town Council Members:   Diane Bampton Allen,                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr., Calvin A. Ellis,                                     Jamie S. Schiffer, and Joseph Turner   ALSO PRESENT :      Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor                                      Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk                                     Kenneth G. Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    2    INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: EMER-GENCY MORATORIUM ORDINANCE ON COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES PENDING REVISIONS   TO EXETER ZONING ORDINANCE:   Ms. Allen opened the discussion:   What is this about?   What is the emergency?   Why is it an emergency now? Does not believe there is an emergency.   If there was, it would have been addressed a long time ago.   Has how many residents this proposal will harm and affect been considered and how?   Mr. Ellis:   The prior Counc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

*CANCELLED* Planning Board Work Session

Exeter Planning Board work session cancelled, no agenda items acted on

The March 10, 2026 Exeter Planning Board work session was cancelled. Because the meeting did not occur, none of the listed agenda items were discussed or decided. The agenda had included review of proposed amendments to the town’s mobile home park ordinances and a pre‑application for a major land development at 576A Nooseneck Hill Road (15.4 acres, Light Industrial). Administrative items such as approval of January 13, 2026 minutes and scheduling of the Zoning Board of Review were also on the agenda but were not acted upon.

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 Town of Exeter, Rhode Island   CANCELLED   PLANNING BOARD 6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 EXETER PLANNING BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA WHEN: MARCH 10, 2026 – 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   I.             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   II.             OLD BUSINESS: A.      Continued review of proposed amendments to existing Mobile Home Parks; PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES: MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME PARK and ARTICLE III, CONFORMING AND NON-CONFORMING LOTS AND USES HOME OR TRAILER PARKS.   III.             NEW BUSINESS: A.      Pre-Application for a Major Land Development: The applicant, RAM 576, LLC, c/o Jason Pannone, located at 1160 Post Road, Suite 4, Warwick, RI 02888, seeks approval for the development of a warehouse, office, and outdoor storage at 576A Nooseneck Hill Road also identified as Assessor's Plat, Block, and Lot Number(s): AP 46, Block 2, Lot(s) 3, situated in Exeter, RI, encompassing 15.4 acres and zoned Light Industrial (LI). The submission includes an easement over this lot, facilitating both ingress and egress to the adjacent Assessor's Plat 46 Block 2 Lot 13.   IV.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

Regular Town Council

Council approves reappointments and hazard mitigation plan update

The Exeter Town Council met to reappoint town constables and approve a resolution to extend the annual update deadline for the hazard mitigation plan. The meeting was continued from March 2 due to a blizzard.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING   MARCH 9, 2026   Due to the Blizzard of 2026, this meeting was postponed and continued from March 2, 2026, to tonight.     No.    1:    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:   Council led the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.   No.    2:    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:32 p.m., on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                       Diane Bampton Allen               Yes                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.                  Yes                                     Jamie S. Schiffer                                  Yes                                     Joseph M. Turner                                Yes                                     Calvin A. Ellis                          Yes   Also Present:                 Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk Kenneth Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    3:    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNOU [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

*CANCELLED* Planning Board Meeting

Exeter Planning Board meeting for February 24, 2026, is cancelled

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for February 24, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda included a pre-application for a major land development at 576A Nooseneck Hill Road.

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 Town of Exeter, Rhode Island   CANCELLED   PLANNING BOARD   6 75 Ten Rod Road Exeter, RI   02822 Ph: (401) 294-2592 EXETER PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WHEN: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 -- 6:00 P.M. WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   I.             CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL   II.             OLD BUSINESS: A.      None   III.             NEW BUSINESS: A.      Pre-Application for a Major Land Development: The applicant, RAM 576, LLC, c/o Jason Pannone, located at 1160 Post Road, Suite 4, Warwick, RI 02888, seeks approval for the development of a warehouse, office, and outdoor storage at 576A Nooseneck Hill Road also identified as Assessor's Plat, Block, and Lot Number(s): AP 46, Block 2, Lot(s) 3, situated in Exeter, RI, encompassing 15.4 acres and zoned Light Industrial (LI). The submission includes an easement over this lot, facilitating both ingress and egress to the adjacent Assessor's Plat 46 Block 2 Lot 13.   IV.               ADMINISTRATIVE: A.      Approval of Minutes for January 13, 2026 B.       Correspondence and Project updates [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Zoning Board of Review

Board will hear appeals of two zoning violation notices for Ten Rod Rd and Bates School House Rd

The board will consider two appeals of notices of violation issued by zoning inspectors. The first appeal concerns a property at 1029 Ten Rod Road alleged to operate as a junk yard and violate setback and vehicle‑weight rules in the RU‑3 zone. The second appeal involves 94 Bates School House Road, accused of processing wood without a Minor Land Development Project approval and of parking overweight commercial vehicles in the CR‑5 zone. The meeting will also approve several invoices and adopt minutes from previous meetings.

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 Town of Exeter, RI     EXETER ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW WHEN: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822   A REGULAR MEETING of the Exeter Zoning Board of Review will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall Council Chambers, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI, when all persons will be heard for or against the following applications for dimensional variance, use variance, special permit, or appeal under the Zoning Ordinance.   AGENDA ITEMS:   I.                    NEW BUSINESS: A.     The Appeal of Notice of Violation issued by Zoning Inspector David Thornley dated October 21, 2025 to David Duarte appellant and owner of the property located at 1029 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI; Zoned RU-3 and further designated as Assessor’s Plat 22 Block 2 Lot 3; in violation of: Section 2.4.1.61 operating as a junk or salvage yard in the RU-3 Zone; Section 2.4.2.4 Dimensional Regulations requiring a minimum front depth (setback) of 100 feet in the RU-3 Zone; Article V. Section 5.1.D. no parking or storage of commercial registered vehicles containing a weight of over 20,000 GVW (gross vehicle weight) which is not allowed in the RU-3 Zone; in violation of the Exeter Zoning Ordinance; continued from January 8, 2026. B.      The Appeal of No [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board approves scenic highway study request for Town Council

The Exeter Planning Board voted to send a resolution to the Town Council requesting state funding for an updated scenic roadways guidebook and a local study to identify scenic values along Route 102. The board also approved draft zoning language for a planned development district.

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 Town of Exeter, Rhode Island   PLANNING BOARD   675 Ten Rod Road Exeter, R.I. 02822 401-294-2612 401-294-2592   Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Minutes Approved: April 14, 2026   WORK SESSION MEETING     Members present:    Gina Thurn, Robert Corriea, Michael DeFrancesco, Joseph St. Lawrence, John Toro and                                   Michael Viveiros                      Members Absent :     Norman Machon   Staff present :            William DePasquale, Town Planner                           I.                    CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Meeting began and 6:01 P.M.   Chair Thurn asked to reorder the evening’s agenda at the request of the Town Council, starting with New Business.   II.                     NEW BUSINESS:   A.      Report to the Town Council – Recommendations for Short, Medium, and Long-Term Actions; Designation of Scenic Byways as outlined in the Exeter 2044 Plan .   Chair Gina Thurn introduced this agenda item and asked Town Planner William DePasquale to begin the discussion. Planner DePasquale acknowledged the request, through the Town Clerk, of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Regular Town Council

Council appoints new Social Services Director and approves tax-exempt status

The Exeter Town Council approved the appointment of JoAnn Guzeika as Social Services Director and granted tax-exempt status to the Narragansett Indian Tribe Historic Preservation Office. The meeting also included the approval of consent agenda items, the appointment of two CodeRed alternate points of contact, and the referral of scenic highway maintenance to the Planning Board.

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   MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING   FEBRUARY 2, 2026     No.    1:    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:   Council led the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.   No.    2:    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:32 p.m., on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                       Diane Bampton Allen               Yes                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.                  Yes                                     Jamie S. Schiffer                                  Yes                                     Joseph M. Turner                                Absent – Personal Commitment                                     Calvin A. Ellis                          Yes   Also Present:                 Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk Kenneth Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    3:    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT S:   A.      TOWN OF EXETER OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS CLOSED: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Cancelled Special Town Council

Town Council to consider Social Services Director appointment and litigation updates

The Exeter Town Council will hold a special meeting to appoint a new Social Services Director. An executive session will address potential litigation, including Department of Public Works employee classification and multiple ASA Davis v. Town of Exeter cases. No other agenda items are listed.

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     AMENDED AGENDA (Meeting Location Change) (Add Executive Session Item)   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   MEETING DATE   TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026, 6:00 P.M.   MEETING LOCATION   PROGRAM ROOM EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY 773 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RHODE ISLAND   All agenda items are subject to review, consideration, discussion, and/or possible action by the Town Council   Per the Town Council’s By-laws, Section 119 (Decorum), order must be preserved during Town Council Meetings.   No person shall by statement, action, conversation, or otherwise, interrupt a Council Member or interrupt or delay the proceedings of the Town Council Meeting     No.    1        CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL   No.    2        APPOINTMENT:                     A.    SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR   No.    3         EXECUTIVE SESSION:                             RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2): POTENTIAL LITIGATION:                      A.    DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION                         B.    ASA DAVIS v. TOWN OF EXETER:                              SUPERIOR COURT OF RHODE ISLAND:         &nb [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board reviews two major residential development proposals

The Planning Board held pre-application conferences for two housing projects. One involves a 155-unit development at 0 Ten Rod Road, and the other explores adaptive reuse options for the former Shady Acres Nursing Home.

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 Town of Exeter, Rhode Island   PLANNING BOARD   675 Ten Rod Road Exeter, R.I. 02822 401-294-2612 401-294-2592   Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Minutes Approved: March 24, 2026   PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING     Members present:    Gina Thurn, Robert Corriea, Michael DeFrancesco, John Toro, and Michael Viveiros                      Members Absent :      Joseph St. Lawrence, Norman Machon       Staff present :            William DePasquale, Town Planner                           I.                    CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Meeting began at 6:02 p.m.   II.                   OLD BUSINESS:   A.      Third Pre-Application Conference; Comprehensive Permit-Major Land Development - 155 residential housing units; The applicant and property owner, Asa Davis, is seeking an update on the proposed design for a Comprehensive Permit related to a major land development project consisting of 164 residential housing units at 0 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI, ti tled the “ Solicity Project”. This property is zoned RU-4 and is designated as Assessor’s Plat 36, Block 2, Lot 2. The proposal applies Title 45, Chapter 53 of the Rhode Island G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Special Town Council

Town Council approves Farm Overlay District for Hog House Hill Road property

The Exeter Town Council held a public hearing and voted unanimously to approve a zoning map amendment for a Farm Overlay District. The decision affects several lots on Hog House Hill Road (also known as Sherman Road).

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 MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING   JANUARY 20, 2026     No.    1        CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Special Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Meeting Room, Exeter Fire Station No. 1, 305 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                       Diane Bampton Allen        Present                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.           Present                                     Calvin A. Ellis                   Absent - Vacation                                     Jamie Schiffer                   Present                                     Joseph M. Turner                       Present   Also Present:                 Patricia L. Whitford, Deputy Town Clerk               No.    2        CONTINUED (FROM JANUARY 5, 2026) PUBLIC HEARING:   A.               APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP/                   FARM OVERLAY DISTRICT:                       MILAN EARL ADAMS III, MEACO LLC, MICOLE LLC, GLEN ROCK                   REALTY LLC, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 15, 2026

Special Town Council

School district discusses draft 2026‑2027 budget pending state aid

The Exeter‑West Greenwich School Committee and town councils reviewed the draft 2026‑2027 school district budget. Discussion was limited because the Governor’s proposed budget and state aid to education had not yet been released. A follow‑up meeting may be scheduled once state aid information is available.

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 Minutes   EXETER-WEST GREENWICH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE JOINT MEETING WITH THE EXETER AND WEST GREENWICH TOWN COUNCILS   THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026, 6:00 P.M.   LOCATION Exeter-West Greenwich Jr/Sr High School Library 930 Nooseneck Hill Road West Greenwich, Rhode Island   No.     1:     CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL –   Meeting called to order at 6:05 pm by Lee Kissinger, EWG School Committee Chair.   Roll Call:                     Diane Allen                   Present                                     Raymond Morrissey                Present                                     Jaime Schiffer             Present                         Joseph Turner                       Not Present                                     Calvin Ellis                   Present   Also Present:              Kenneth G. Findlay, Council Assistant Maria Lawler, Town Treasurer      No.     2:      HIGH LEVEL 2026-2027 BUDGET DISCUSSION   Superintendent James Erinakes provided an overview of the draft budget, including the line-item increases/decreases from the current years to the proposed budget for next fiscal year’s school district bu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Planning Board Meeting

Board reviews draft amendments to Exeter’s Manufactured Homes and Trailers ordinance

The Planning Board discussed a set of draft amendments to Chapter 26 of the Exeter Code of Ordinances covering manufactured homes and trailers. Topics included updating definitions, revising licensing fees, setting new expansion and setback standards, and changing the enforcement fine to $250 per violation per day. The Board considered aligning the licensing ordinance with upcoming zoning changes and may table the licensing portion for later action.

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 Town of Exeter, Rhode Island   PLANNING BOARD   675 Ten Rod Road Exeter, R.I. 02822 401-294-2612 401-294-2592 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Minutes Approved: March 24, 2026            WORK SESSION MEETING     Members present:    Gina Thurn, Robert Corriea, Michael DeFrancesco, Joseph St. Lawrence, Norman Machon,                                  John Toro and Michael Viveiros                      Members Absent :      None   Staff present :            William DePasquale, Town Planner                           I.                    CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:   II.                   OLD BUSINESS:   A.     Site Readiness Analysis – Rt. 95/102/3 – new ideas   Town Planner William DePasquale stated that the Site Readiness Analysis Zoning draft has been sent to the State of Rhode Island Department of Commerce in an attempt to obtain the remainder of a grant that had been issued 7 years earlier. Mr. DePasquale stated that he has received some favorable communication with Commerce Rhode Island that he needs to follow up on. Once he receives a general understanding from Commerce RI the ordinance w [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Zoning Board of Review

Zoning Board continues two violation appeals to February meeting

The Exeter Zoning Board of Review continued two appeals of violation notices to its February 12, 2026 meeting. One appeal involves a junk yard issue at 1029 Ten Rod Road, and the other involves wood processing and vehicle storage at 94 Bates School House Road. The Board also postponed approving the minutes from its December meeting.

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 MINUTES EXETER ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW JANUARY 8, 2026   The regular meeting of the Exeter Zoning Board of Review is called to order by Chair Booth at 7:02 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Exeter Town Clerk’s Office at 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter.   Zoning Board of Review Members present: Loren Andrews Timothy Robertson Richard Booth, Chair Thomas McMillan, Vice Chair Richard Quattromani Stephen Sovet   Zoning Board of Review Members absent: Susan Franco-Towell   Also in attendance: Peter D. Ruggiero, Zoning Solicitor Ronald DeFrancesco, Building Inspector Ronald Ronzio, Stenographer   I.        NEW BUSINESS:   A motion was made by Member Andrews with second by Vice Chair McMillan to open the Public Hearing. Member Andrews, Aye; Member Robertson, Aye; Chair Richard Booth, Aye; Vice Chair McMillan, Aye; Member Quattromani, Aye; Alternate Member Sovet is not voting; Member Franco-Towell, absent and not voting.   Motion passes by a unanimous vote of the members present and voting: Five in the affirmative, one not voting and one absent.   A.                  The Appeal of Notice of Violation issued by Zoning Inspector David Thornley dated October 21, 2025 to David Duarte appellant and owner of the property located at 1029 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI; Zon [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 5, 2026

Regular Town Council

Council repeals $1,000 exemption for low‑income housing, affecting tax revenue

The Town Council voted unanimously to repeal the $1,000 exemption for owners of low‑ or moderate‑income housing, a change projected to reduce tax revenue by about $100,000. The public hearing on the Farm Overlay District for Hog House Hill Road was continued to January 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Exeter Fire Station #1, 305 Ten Rod Road. The Council also approved interviews for Social Services Director Jessica DeMartino, appointed Public Works Director Robert Shappy as the 2026 Tree Warden, and accepted a solicitor’s license application for Hernan Avila of Renewal by Anderson.

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     MINUTES   EXETER TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING   JANUARY 5, 2026     No.    1:    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:   Council led the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.   No.    2:    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:   The Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Council Chambers, Exeter Clerk’s Office, 675 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, Rhode Island.   Roll Call:                       Diane Bampton Allen               Yes                                     Raymond A. Morrissey, Jr.                  Yes                                     Jamie S. Schiffer                                  Yes                                     Joseph M. Turner                                Yes                                     Calvin A. Ellis                          Yes   Also Present:                 Kenneth Sylvia, Esq., Town Solicitor Lynn M. Hawkins, Town Clerk Kenneth Findlay, Council Assistant   No.    3:    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT S:   A.      TOWN OF EXETER OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS CLOSED: MARTIN LUTHER KING [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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