Johnston, RI

Zoning Board Meeting

The Zoning Board will review an extension of time request for a special‑use permit at 100 Allendale Avenue. It will also consider dimensional variance applications for a detached garage at 34 River Avenue, a future lot division at 30 Mill Street, and a new building at 0 Bishop Hill Road. These items appear under old and new business on the agenda.

• Extension of time to commence construction on Special Use Permit (granted 2025) for Johnston Asphalt, LLC at 100 Allendale Avenue, AP 35, Lot 7 (ZBR 2022‑2)
• Dimensional variance to construct a 24 × 36 ft detached garage at 34 River Avenue, Plat 3, Lot 449 (Robert Montaquilla)
• Dimensional variance requests for future lot division at 30 Mill Street, Plat 4, Lot 12 (Smith and Oak)
• Dimensional variance for new building at 0 Bishop Hill Road, Plat 45, Lot 201 (Peterson Steven)

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board will consider a one‑year extension request for the Putnam Pike "Gateway" project and hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a minor subdivision on Shun Pike, a senior‑focused condo project on Plainfield Pike, and a major adaptive‑reuse residential development at 1284 Plainfield Street. The board will also discuss an advisory opinion on the abandonment of Erin Drive and review the town’s Future Land Use Map as part of the Comprehensive Plan.

• PB 23-37-270: One‑year extension request for Putnam Pike – The Gateway (AP 42 Lot 31, zoned R‑40 and PD)
• PB 26-16: Public hearing on preliminary plan for a minor subdivision at 181 Shun Pike (AP 43 Lot 75, zoned R‑40)
• PB 26-24: Pre‑application request for 55‑and‑older luxury condos at 1801 Plainfield Pike (AP 27 Lot 239, zoned B2)
• PB 26-25: Public hearing on combined preliminary and master plan for The Residences at Pocasset, 25 market‑rate units at 1284 Plainfield Street (AP 3 lots 370‑440, zoned I)
• PB 26-27: Advisory opinion to Town Council on street abandonment of Erin Drive

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council meeting on July 13, 2026 will consider several zoning petitions, an ordinance change, and a slate of business and liquor licenses. Council members will also vote on multiple resolutions that authorize the mayor to enter agreements for police injury administrative services, a fire alarm system for Town Hall, increased funding for a new Buildings and Grounds facility, a utility vehicle purchase, and a cloud‑based dispatch system for the Police Department.

• Petition 2025-CP-10 to rezone Shun Pike lots 264 & 265 from R-40 to I‑Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-1 to rezone Morgan Avenue lot 14 from R-20 to R-7
• Resolution 2026-21 authorizing a bid for a fire alarm system in Johnston Town Hall
• Resolution 2026-24 authorizing a cloud‑based dispatch and records system for the Police Department
• Business Operating License for Avery Landscaping, LLC at 46 Hopkins Avenue

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 6, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda. All scheduled items will be heard at the November 10 meeting.

Zoning Board Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review met to consider a request for dimensional variances. The board approved a request to add an in-law apartment to a property in an R20 zone.

• Approval of dimensional variances for an in-law apartment at 25 Rockcrest Lane (Plat 5, Lot 381)

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will discuss engineering agreements for flooding mitigation at Belfield Avenue and the Indoor Recreation Facility. The body is also reviewing numerous business operating and restaurant license applications and a zoning change request for Shun Pike.

• Resolution 2026-34: Engineering services for flooding mitigation for Belfield Avenue and downstream areas
• Resolution 2026-35: Engineering and design services for flooding mitigation for the Johnston Indoor Recreation Facility area
• 2025-CP-10: Petition to change zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-4: Abandoning a portion of Erin Drive on Assessor’s Plat 57
• 2026-CP-157: Petition by Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England for two new poles on Lookout Ave and Golden View Ave

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will discuss engineering agreements for flooding mitigation on Belfield Avenue and at the Indoor Recreation Facility. The body will also review numerous business operating and restaurant license applications and a zoning change request for Shun Pike.

• Resolution 2026-34: Engineering services for flooding mitigation for Belfield Avenue and downstream areas
• Resolution 2026-35: Engineering and design services for flooding mitigation for the Johnston Indoor Recreation Facility area
• 2025-CP-10: Petition to change zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-4: Abandoning a portion of Erin Drive on Assessor’s Plat 57
• 2026-CP-157: Petition by Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England to install two poles on Lookout Ave and Golden View Ave

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, including a court-ordered decision on a two-lot subdivision at 44 Hopkins Avenue (no new testimony), public hearings on three subdivision/condo proposals, and a discussion of draft regulation revisions to align with state law.

• PB 25-30: Remand from Superior Court for 44 Hopkins Avenue, two-lot subdivision (AP 59 Lot 43, R-40)
• PB 26-26: Public hearing on Needham Street Subdivision, 9 Orleans Street, minor subdivision (AP 8 Lot 261, R-20)
• PB 26-30: Public hearing on 1296 Atwood Avenue Condos, seven single-family condos (AP 44 Lot 110, R-15)
• PB 26-34: Public hearing on 11 Old Greenville Avenue, one new residential lot (AP 60 Lot 97, R-40)
• PB 26-35: Discussion of draft revisions to Land Development and Subdivision Regulations

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will consider several resolutions, including funding increases for stormwater projects, a grant for Woodlake Park improvements, street resurfacing bids, and a resolution opposing a bike path along the Woonasquatucket River. The council will also hold public hearings on a zone change for Morgan Avenue and vote on multiple business and entertainment licenses.

• Resolution 2026-28: Change order with Weston and Sampson for Belfield Avenue Stormwater Management Project funding increase
• Resolution 2026-30: Bid award for drainage improvements on Fox Tale Drive
• Resolution 2026-32: Opposition to bike path along Woonasquatucket River
• Resolution 2026-33: Bid award for street resurfacing
• Ordinance 2026-1: Zone change for Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will consider resolutions opposing a bike path along the Woonasquatucket River, authorize stormwater and street resurfacing contracts, and act on several license transfers and new business licenses. The agenda also includes public hearings on a zoning change for Morgan Avenue and a Shun Pike zone map referral, plus votes on tax abatements and damage claims.

• Resolution 2026-32 opposing construction of a bike path along the Woonasquatucket River
• Resolution 2026-28: change order with Weston and Sampson for Belfield Avenue Stormwater Management Project
• Resolution 2026-30: bid award for drainage improvements on Fox Tale Drive
• Resolution 2026-33: bid award for resurfacing of certain streets
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-1 to rezone Morgan Avenue lot from R-20 to R-7

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board will hold public hearings and discussions on several development proposals, including subdivisions, church expansion, and residential projects. The board will also discuss the Future Land Use Map and other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. Items not heard by 9:00 p.m. may be continued to a later meeting.

• PB 26-14: Santa Circle Subdivision – preliminary plan for 3 new lots and private road transfer (AP 57 Lots 85 & 347)
• PB 26-18: Trinity Church – expansion of church and school uses requiring special use permits (AP 54 Lot 122)
• PB 26-28: 115 Hilltop Drive – minor subdivision preliminary plan (AP 65 Lot 106)
• PB 26-29: 369 Greenville Avenue – pre-application for 6 duplex townhouses for ages 55+ (AP 48 Lots 90 & 94)
• PB 26-30: 1296 Atwood Avenue – 7 single-family condos (AP 44 Lot 110)

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions. The first would place a charter amendment question on the November 2026 ballot regarding condemnation authority, and the second would create a Municipal Public Building Authority. Votes may be taken on both items.

• Resolution 2026-25: ballot question on amending Section 1-3 of the Town Charter for condemnation fund, pledge of credit, and enforcement mechanism
• Resolution 2026-26: creation of a Municipal Public Building Authority

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions. The first would place a charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot to establish a fund, pledge of credit, and enforcement mechanism for condemnation authority. The second would create a Municipal Public Building Authority for the town. Votes may be taken on both items.

• Resolution 2026-25: ballot question on amending Section 1-3 of the Town Charter regarding condemnation authority
• Resolution 2026-26: creation of a Municipal Public Building Authority

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will consider two new business items. One is a dimensional variance request by Ronald Papa to build a two-family dwelling at 0 Killingly St, Plat 16, Lot 630. The other is a dimensional relief request by Mark D’Elia for the property at 15 Belknap Farm Dr, Plat 48, Lot 557. The board will review the submitted site plans, surveys, radius maps, abutter lists, and zoning applications.

• Dimensional variance for a two-family dwelling at 0 Killingly St, Plat 16, Lot 630 (Ronald Papa)
• Dimensional relief request for property at 15 Belknap Farm Dr, Plat 48, Lot 557 (Mark D’Elia)

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will meet on July 13, 2026, to consider several resolutions authorizing the mayor to enter into agreements, including third-party administrative services for injured police officers and firefighters, installation of a fire alarm system at Town Hall, a change order for the new Buildings and Grounds facility, purchase of a Kubota utility vehicle, and a new cloud-based dispatch system for the Police Department. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a zoning change for Shun Pike, numerous license applications, appointments to town boards, and a claim for property damage.

• Public hearing on 2025-CP-10: zone change for Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Resolution 2026-19: third-party admin services for injured police officers
• Resolution 2026-20: third-party admin services for injured firefighters
• Resolution 2026-21: fire alarm system installation at Johnston Town Hall
• Resolution 2026-24: cloud-based dispatch and records system for Police Department

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider numerous business and liquor license applications and several resolutions regarding public safety administration and town infrastructure. The body is also reviewing a zoning change request for Shun Pike.

• Petition 2025-CP-10 to change zoning from R-40 to I-Industrial for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike
• Resolution 2026-24 for a new cloud-based dispatch and records system for the Police Department
• Resolution 2026-21 for the installation of a fire alarm system in Johnston Town Hall
• Resolution 2026-22 for increased funding for the Department of Buildings and Grounds new facility via MD Development
• Special Liquor License for St Rocco Church for an August festival

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a combined Preliminary and Master Plan for The Residences at Pocasset, proposing 25 market‑rate residential units on former commercial land. The board will also consider a one‑year extension request for the Master Plan Review of the Gateway project on Putnam Pike. Additional items include a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 181 Shun Pike, a pre‑application for 55‑and‑older luxury condos at 1801 Plainfield Pike, and an advisory opinion on the proposed abandonment of Erin Drive. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of the Future Land Use Map and other Comprehensive Plan topics.

• PB 23-37-270: One‑year extension request for Master Plan Review of The Gateway, Putnam Pike (AP 42 Lot 31, zoned R‑40 and PD).
• PB 26-16: Public hearing on preliminary plan for a minor subdivision at 181 Shun Pike (AP 43 Lot 75, zoned R‑40).
• PB 26-24: Pre‑application request for 55‑and‑older luxury condos at 1801 Plainfield Pike (AP 27 Lot 239, zoned B2).
• PB 26-25: Public hearing on combined Preliminary and Master Plan for The Residences at Pocasset, 1284 Plainfield Street (AP 3, lots 370, 373, 377, 422‑423 & 440, zoned I).
• PB 26-27: Advisory opinion to Town Council on petition to abandon Erin Drive.

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will vote on an ordinance that sets assessment and collection of property tax on real estate and personal property. It will also consider resolutions for tree removal around retention ponds on Oak Hill Drive and for a new fire department communications tower. Additional items include zoning change petitions for Shun Pike and Morgan Avenue, and reappointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board.

• Ordinance 2026-6 – assessment and collection of property tax on real estate and tangible personal property
• Resolution 2026-17 – mayor authorized to contract tree and vegetation removal around retention ponds at Oak Hill Drive
• Resolution 2026-18 – mayor authorized change order for a new communications tower for the Johnston Fire Department
• Petition 2025-CP-10 – change zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Ordinance 2026-1 – change zone map for Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will hold a special meeting to hear a budget hearing. Council members will consider Ordinance 2026-5, which appropriates $144,282,554 for the town’s governmental budget, personnel classification, salary plan and tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. They will also consider Ordinance 2026-6, which orders the assessment and collection of property tax on ratable real estate and tangible personal property. The meeting includes a roll call, reading of ordinances, and adjournment.

• Ordinance 2026-5 – appropriates $144,282,554 for FY 2027 budget, personnel classification, salary plan, and tax levy
• Ordinance 2026-6 – orders assessment and collection of property tax on ratable real estate and tangible personal property

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board will hold public hearings on several major land development proposals, including the 44 Newman Ave Storage Building, 18 City View subdivision, and Santa Circle subdivision. It will also discuss preapplication proposals for JAF Condos on Atwood Avenue and an expansion of Trinity Church facilities. An administrative report will cover the Future Land Use Map and other Comprehensive Plan topics.

• PB 26-05 – 44 Newman Ave Storage Building – public hearing on a combined master and preliminary plan for a major land development (AP 17 Lots 193, 207-210, 228, 229).
• PB 26-15 – 18 City View – public hearing on a preliminary plan for a major subdivision (AP 22 Lot 371).
• PB 26-14 – Santa Circle Subdivision – public hearing on a preliminary plan to create three new lots and transfer title of a private road (AP 57 Lots 85 & 347).
• PB 26-21 – JAF Condos – preapplication discussion for a major land development to create nine new dwelling units on Atwood Avenue under the Village Neighborhood Ordinance (AP 44 Lots 118, 120, 121, 122).
• PB 26-18 – Trinity Church – preapplication discussion for expansion of church and school uses requiring special use permits (AP 54 Lots 122).

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board met on May 28, 2026, and handled three items. It continued a request for a detached garage at 34 River Ave and a use variance for truck storage at 2555 Hartford Ave to July 30, 2026, and approved a dimensional variance for a new building at 126 Simmonsville Ave. The meeting was otherwise routine, with minutes approved and no other substantive actions.

• Continued to July 30, 2026: dimensional variance for 24x36 detached garage at 34 River Ave (Plat 35, Lot 7)
• Continued to July 30, 2026: use variance to store ten 10-wheel trucks for landscape business at 2555 Hartford Ave (Plat 57, Lot 26)
• Approved: dimensional variance for new building at 126 Simmonsville Ave (Plat 29, Lot 22)

Zoning Board Meeting

The board considered a use variance application from DEC Properties LLC to store ten 10‑wheel trucks for a landscape business on 2555 Hartford Avenue, Lot 26. The board also reviewed dimensional variance requests from Vincent Russo Jr for a new building at 126 Simmonsville Avenue, Lot 22, and from Robert Montaquilla for a detached garage at 34 River Avenue, Lot 7, which were continued to the July 30, 2026 meeting. All motions were adopted with a motion and second by Pilozzi and Anzelone.

• DEC Properties LLC – use variance to store ten 10‑wheel trucks at 2555 Hartford Ave, Lot 26
• Vincent Russo Jr – dimensional variance for new building at 126 Simmonsville Ave, Lot 22
• Robert Montaquilla – dimensional variance for a 24 × 36 detached garage at 34 River Ave, Lot 7 (continued)
• Board motions adopted with Pilozzi motion and Anzelone second (AIF) for each item

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will meet to discuss zoning changes, business licenses, and road safety. The meeting will include resolutions for purchasing a dump truck and speed bumps, as well as several public hearings.

• Zoning change for Assessor's Plat 43 on Shun Pike (R-40 to I-Industrial)
• Zoning change for Assessor's Plat 8 on Morgan Avenue (R-20 to R-7)
• Business licenses for 2071 Plainfield Pike and 27 Scituate Avenue
• Resolution to purchase a new dump truck with plow and sander
• Resolution to purchase temporary speed bumps

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a major land development project on Hampton Avenue. The board will also receive a presentation and discussion on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• PB 26-12: Public hearing for four single-family town house units at AP 9 Lot 230 (Hampton Avenue)
• PB 26-13: Presentation and discussion of the Hazard Mitigation Plan

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will consider several resolutions, including one to purchase six properties for flood mitigation. Other items include awarding bids for highway materials, an enterprise resource platform for the finance department, and supporting state housing‑related bills. The council will also hear a petition to rezone land on Shun Pike and an ordinance amendment to noise standards. Votes may be taken on any or all agenda items.

• Resolution 2026-9 – authorize purchase of 13 Lafazia Dr, 16 Lafazia Dr, 9 & 11 Melody Ln, 12 Melody, 17 River Dr for flood mitigation
• Resolution 2026-10 – award bid and authorize mayor to purchase highway materials and asphalt for Development and Public Service
• Resolution 2026-13 – award bid for a new Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) for the Town’s Finance Department
• Ordinance 2025-4 – amend Article IV, §340-16 (Industrial Performance Standards) to update noise regulations
• 2025-CP-10 – petition to change zone map for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264‑265 on Shun Pike from R‑40 to I‑Industrial

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board reviewed a warehouse proposal and a residential subdivision request. The board also discussed updating land development and subdivision regulations to align with state law.

• Approved a 7,500 square foot warehouse facility at 2334 Plainfield Pike (PB 26-08) with conditions including no marijuana-related business
• Discussed a minor subdivision at 80 Waterman Avenue to create two lots and one new single-family dwelling (PB 26-10)
• Discussed draft revisions to Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations (PB 25-61)

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will conduct a work session to discuss board operations and updates to state laws. The meeting focuses on internal procedures and regulatory updates rather than specific development projects.

• Update to state laws concerning subdivisions
• Update to state law concerning land development
• Procedure for decision making
• Staff reports and review
• Discussion on meeting date and time

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider a pension adjustment benefit for eligible police and firefighters. The body will also review numerous business license applications and two zoning change petitions.

• Ordinance 2026-2: Pension adjustment benefit for eligible Firefighters and Police Officers
• Ordinance 2026-3: Zone change for Miles Gas, Inc (Plat 54, Lots 10 & 120) from R-40 to B-2
• 2025-CP-10: Zone change petition for Shun Pike (Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265) from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Resolution 2026-3: Easement agreement between the Town and owners of 112 Peck Hill Road
• Business licenses for various entities including Keystone Fireworks Tents and Towne Creamery

Regular Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board of Review met to consider two dimensional variance requests. The board approved one request for a garage and heard a request for a new two-family dwelling.

• Dimensional variance granted to Thomas Fratantuono for an attached two-car garage at 16 DiFazio Drive Lot 27 Plat 236
• Dimensional variance request from Nicholas Veltri for a new two-family dwelling at 0 Simmonsville & Fountain Lot 28 plat 14 Zone R20

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will review several zoning petitions and an industrial noise amendment, read Ordinance 2026-2 that changes pension benefits for eligible firefighters and police officers, and consider a series of business operating license applications and a tax assessor abatements report. The meeting also includes award recognitions, claims, and routine procedural items.

• Petition 2025-CP-10: change Shun Pike lots 264 & 265 from R-40 to I-Industrial (referral to Planning Board)
• Ordinance 2025-4: amend industrial noise standards in Article IV, Section §340-16 (referral to Planning Board)
• Ordinance 2026-2: amend Firefighter and Police Officer Pension Fund to add a pension adjustment benefit
• Business Operating License – Edge Fitness, LLC, 1414 Atwood Ave: approve 24/7 health club operation
• Tax Assessor Abatements – February 2026 (2026-TO-2)

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a solar array project and a residential subdivision. The board will also provide an advisory opinion on a rezoning request and discuss updates to land development regulations.

• PB 25-64: Public hearing for two 0.5 MW solar arrays at AP 46 lots 103, 171, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, and 213
• PB 25-67: Advisory opinion on rezoning request for 2207 Hartford Avenue
• PB 26-02: Public hearing to subdivide AP 16 Lot 2 into three residential lots at Kernwood Avenue-Freedom Court
• PB 25-61: Discussion on draft revisions to Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations