Lincoln public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The board approved a $117,200 remediation bond for Lincoln Meadows III on Myers Drive. It also discussed a major modification to Lonsdale Main Place, a 9-unit residential project on Lonsdale Main Street, and voted to schedule a public hearing for the required dimensional variances. Additionally, the board discussed transitioning to online permitting for applications.

• Approved $117,200 remediation bond for Lincoln Meadows III (Myers Drive, AP 45 Lot 437)
• Moved Lonsdale Main Place major modification to public hearing (9 residential units, dimensional variance on Lonsdale Main Street, AP 4 Lot 92)
• Discussed transition to online permitting system; work session with IT to be scheduled
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2025, with one correction
• No report from Town Solicitor

Purchasing Committee

The Lincoln Purchasing Committee will review requests to waive competitive bidding for five items. Items include a ductless mini‑split system for the senior center, a Memorial Day fireworks display, police rifles, police patrol vehicle modems, and SCADA system electrical troubleshooting. The committee will also approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Waiver request for ductless mini‑split for senior center
• Waiver request for Memorial Day fireworks display
• Waiver request for police rifles
• Waiver request for police patrol vehicle modems
• Waiver request for SCADA system electrical troubleshooting

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will consider several ordinance amendments, including a zoning change for residential requirements and access easements, after receiving recommendations from the Ordinance Subcommittee. The Council will also act on requests to waive competitive bidding for items such as a ductless mini-split for the Senior Center, police rifles, and the Memorial Day fireworks display. Appointments to boards and a resolution to write off uncollectible taxes are also on the agenda.

• St Basil the Great's New Years Eve Gala special event liquor license at 15 Skyview Drive on December 31, 2025
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-13 regarding Section 260-32 on additional residential requirements and access easement deed
• Request to waive competitive bidding for police rifles
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Memorial Day fireworks display
• Resolution 2025-24 to write off uncollectible taxes for December 2025

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will consider four pending amendments. The primary item is Ordinance 2025-13, a zoning amendment adding residential requirements and an access easement deed. The committee will also review amendments to the purchasing policy, open burning regulations, and fire pit use. All items have been deferred in previous subcommittee meetings.

• Ordinance 2025-13: Zoning amendment adding residential requirements and access easement deed
• Ordinance 2025-16: Amendment to Chapter 48, Purchasing Policy
• Ordinance 2025-17: Amendment to Article II, Open Burning
• Ordinance 2025-18: Amendment to Chapter 25, Use of Fire Pits

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a presentation from the School Building Committee. The focus of the discussion is change orders for elementary school projects.

• School Building Committee presentation on elementary school project change orders

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will consider approving four proposed change orders for school construction projects, including HVAC upgrades, intercom systems, cafeteria work, and storm drainage at elementary schools. They will also review financial updates, construction progress, and payment applications. The meeting includes discussion of an electrical inspector building shutdown at elementary schools.

• Approval of PCO #4 for Northern HVAC upgrades (add heating in North & South Stairwells and storage room unit heater)
• Approval of PCO #15 for GYM/STEM intercom system at Break Out rooms
• Approval of PCO #16 for additional cafeteria work per ASI 14
• Approval of PCO #17 for storm water drainage at Central, Northern, Saylesville ES and basketball court at Central
• Discussion of electrical inspector building shutdown at elementary schools

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will consider a modification to the final plan and a unified development review for Lonsdale Main Place, involving a dimensional variance for Terrapin Properties on AP 4 Lot 92. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Terrapin Properties AP 4 Lot 92 modification to final plan and development review
• Dimensional variance request for Lonsdale Main Place project

General

The commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. After that, the commission moved to adjourn the meeting, which was carried out.

• Accepted November 12 minutes (motion by Andy Bruscini, seconded by Chris Cutler)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Andy Bruscini, seconded by Frank Kelly)

Water Commission

The Water Commission accepted the consent agenda and approved the November 12, 2025 Executive Session minutes. It authorized the Front Street cleaning and lining project, adding funds for flaggers and contingency, with work slated for spring 2026. Several financial reports—including the balance sheet, account balance, direct payment/payables, and regular monthly abatements—were accepted unanimously. The meeting also moved to Executive Session, sealed its minutes, and adjourned.

• Accepted consent agenda (All in favor)
• Approved November 12, 2025 Executive Session Minutes (All in favor)
• Authorized Front Street cleaning and lining project, plus extra funds for flaggers and contingency (All in favor)
• Accepted Balance Sheet – Expenditure and Revenue Report for November 2025 (All in favor)
• Accepted Account Balance Report for November 2025 (All in favor)
• Accepted Direct Payment and Payables report for November 2025 (All in favor)
• Accepted Regular Monthly Abatements (All in favor)
• Moved to Executive Session and sealed its minutes (All in favor)

General

The Building Committee is receiving updates on the Lincoln Centralized Rescue & Learning Center project, including budget status, CPF grant compliance, and the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from Ahlborg Construction. No final decisions are expected; the meeting focuses on progress reports and pending items such as the PA/alerting system proposal and furniture layout.

• Project budget status report for November to be issued in early December.
• CPF grant process update: desk/site visit completed, awaiting cashflow from Ahlborg.
• Receiving Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and budget history from Ahlborg for review.
• Procurement: ACC received a proposal from Bryx for the PA and alerting system.
• Phase 2 furniture layout received from WB Mason, shared with Town for review.

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission will discuss wetland applications, public outreach efforts, and current projects such as the butterfly garden and historical cemeteries. The meeting will also include a review of the commission's budget, including the opening balance, approved expenses, and new balance. No specific decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Wetland Applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Grant Projects
• Budget Review (balance and expenses)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing to consider four applications. These include requests for dimensional variances for residential construction and a special use permit for a daycare capacity change.

• Dimensional Variance for deck removal and rebuild at 280 Front St.
• Dimensional Variance for second story addition over garage at 12 Loring Dr.
• Special Use Permit to change children's capacity at in-house daycare at 1674 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Dimensional Variance for two-car garage at 15 Morgan Court

The Lincoln Zoning Board approved four applications: a deck replacement variance at 280 Front St., a second‑story addition variance at 12 Loring Dr., a special‑use permit for a home daycare at 1674 Old Louisquisset Pike, and a garage variance at 15 Morgan Court. Each motion was seconded and passed with all members in favor. Conditions were added for the deck and garage approvals.

• Approved deck variance at 280 Front St.; condition: new deck not exceed existing footprint (all in favor)
• Approved second‑story addition variance at 12 Loring Dr.; condition: do not exceed existing footprint (all in favor)
• Approved special‑use permit for home daycare at 1674 Old Louisquisset Pike to increase capacity to 12 children (all in favor)
• Approved garage variance at 15 Morgan Court; condition: wetland delineation and RIDEM compliance (all in favor)
• Approved November meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 pm (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on a preliminary plan for the Lincoln Meadows III major subdivision on Myers Drive. The board also will consider amendments to the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations fee schedule. A discussion and vote on an extension for the Beauregard Subdivision on East Lantern Road is also scheduled. The consent agenda includes recommendations to the Zoning Board for variances and a special use permit.

• Public hearing and action on Lincoln Meadows III Preliminary Plan (Myers Drive, AP 45 Lot 437)
• Discussion and vote on Beauregard Subdivision Preliminary Plan Extension (East Lantern Road, AP 44 Lot 180)
• Public hearing on amendments to Land Development and Subdivision Regulations Fee Schedule
• Recommendation to Zoning Board for dimensional variance at 12 Loring Drive
• Recommendation to Zoning Board for special use permit at 1674 Old Louisquisset Pike

General

The Building Committee and project managers are meeting to discuss the construction status of the Centralized Rescue & Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. The session will cover budget updates, grant compliance, and construction scheduling.

• Review of the October Monthly Report and updated project budget
• Status update on gas service tie-in permits from Rhode Island Energy
• Coordination of CPF grant cashflow and a scheduled site visit on 11/21
• Review of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and budget history from Ahlborg
• Discussion on pricing for real brick versus faux brick for the digital sign

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a claim referred by the Town Council. The meeting will be held in person at Lincoln Town Hall with a hybrid option for public participation.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Quintal Claim (referred by Town Council on 10/21/2025)
• Public comment period available
• Hybrid meeting format at Lincoln Town Hall, 100 Old River Road

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to approve the award of two bids: On-Call Engineering Services and the 2026 Town Calendar. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event at Lincoln Town Hall.

• Award bid for On-Call Engineering Services (RFP 2026-02)
• Award bid for 2026 Town Calendar (RFP 2026-06)
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Hybrid meeting format at Lincoln Town Hall (100 Old River Road)

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will consider several ordinance amendments including changes to residential requirements, use regulations, purchasing policy, open burning, and fire pits. The council also will vote on appointments to boards, a claim settlement, and bid awards for on-call engineering services and the 2026 town calendar. Public comment is scheduled.

• Zoning ordinance amendment 2025-13: additional residential requirements and access easement deed
• Amendment 2025-15 to zoning use regulations and special use permits
• Ordinance amendments 2025-16, 2025-17, 2025-18 (purchasing policy, open burning, fire pits)
• Claims Subcommittee report on Quintal claim
• Appointments to Tenant Board of Affairs, Juvenile Hearing Board, and Planning Board

Ordinance Committee

The Lincoln Ordinance Committee will review five proposed ordinance amendments, including zoning changes for residential requirements and special use permits, updates to the purchasing policy, and revisions to open burning and fire pit regulations. Most items were referred by the Town Council in October 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-13: zoning amendment for additional residential requirements and access easement deed/agreement (deferred twice)
• Ordinance 2025-15: amendment to zoning use regulations and special use permits
• Ordinance 2025-16: amendment to Chapter 48 Purchasing Policy
• Ordinance 2025-17: amendment to Article II Open Burning
• Ordinance 2025-18: amendment to Chapter 25 Use of Fire Pits

Town Council

The Town Council will receive an Ordinance Sub Committee report on a zoning amendment (2025-15) concerning use regulations and special use permits. A public hearing will be held on a resolution (2025-23) supporting a RI DEM grant application for a splashpad and LED lighting at Manville Park. The agenda also includes a review of the following day's agenda.

• Ordinance Sub Committee report on Zoning Ordinance amendment (2025-15) regarding use regulations and special use permits
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-23 supporting RI DEM grant for splashpad and LED lighting at Manville Park
• Resolution to introduce and refer the grant-support resolution to committee

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to review several zoning applications and land development plans. The body will consider dimensional variances, a special use permit, and preliminary plan reviews for a major subdivision and minor land development.

• Dimensional Variance applications for 12 Loring Drive, 280 Front Street, and 15 Morgan Court
• Special Use Permit application for 1674 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Lincoln Meadows III (AP 45 Lot 437) Preliminary Plan Review
• JN Realty Solutions LLC (149 Front Street) Preliminary Plan Review

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss several ongoing projects, including the LHS Field Plan, updates on pickleball courts, and sports groups' use of the new gyms. New business includes park cleanups and further discussion of gym usage. No votes or dollar amounts are listed; the agenda consists largely of reports and old business.

• Discussion of LHS Field Plan
• Update on pickleball courts
• Sports groups use of new gyms (old and new business)
• Winter sports update
• Park cleanups (new business)

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will hold a regular meeting to review October 2025 financial reports, discuss proposed water rates for the next three fiscal years, and consider installation of AMI data collectors. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, a superintendent's report, and a motion to enter executive session for personnel and investigative matters.

• Discussion on Water Rates for FY 2026, 2027, and 2028 (Unfinished Business)
• AMI Data Collector Installation (New Business)
• Balance Sheet – Expenditure and Revenue Report – October 2025
• Direct Payments and Payables – October 2025
• Executive session for personnel and misconduct investigations

General

The Lincoln Building Committee meeting will review and approve the minutes from the October 3, 2025 meeting. Committee members will receive a financial update, construction project updates, and presentations on the gym/STEM‑cafeteria upgrades, the DCC Observation Report, Studio Jaed, and the RIDE Stage II project. They will discuss and vote on change orders for Saylesville electrical upgrades, new playgrounds, and the central basketball area, and will review and approve related payment applications and invoices.

• Approve meeting minutes from 10/3/25
• Review and vote on change orders for Saylesville electrical upgrades, new playgrounds, and central basketball
• Review and approve payment applications
• Review and approve invoices
• Financial update and construction project updates presentation

The committee approved the minutes from the October 3, 2025 meeting. They also approved payment of the October invoices. No other votes were required at this session.

• Approved meeting minutes from 10/3/25 (motion approved)
• Approved October invoice payments (motion approved)
• Motion to adjourn carried (all in favor)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing to consider applications for dimensional variances. The board will review requests for properties on Arnold Street and Mussey Brook Road.

• Dimensional Variance application for 24 Arnold St.
• Dimensional Variance application for a 3rd garage at 3 Mussey Brook Rd.

The Zoning Board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved James Dagesse's application for an 8‑foot side‑setback variance on 3 Mussey Brook Road, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved dimensional variance for 3 Mussey Brook Rd. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review the director's report on library usage and programs, approve financial reports, and discuss unfinished business including building repair/maintenance and a feasibility study. New business includes a proposal for a new Express Collection.

• Director's report on library usage and programs
• Financial reports and expenditures
• Discussion on building repair/maintenance and feasibility study
• Proposal for a new Express Collection

Planning Board

The Lincoln Planning Board will discuss a preliminary plan for the Lincoln Meadows III subdivision on Myers Drive and vote on amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Fee Schedule. It will also consider and vote on a rezoning amendment to the Town of Lincoln Zoning Ordinance covering use tables and special use permit criteria. Additional consent agenda items include a dimensional variance for a garage addition at 3 Mussey Brook Drive and a recorded minor land development final plan for 1 Albion Road.

• Preliminary discussion of Lincoln Meadows III subdivision – Myers Drive (AP 45, Lot 437), applicant Steve Puleo & Stockwood LLC
• Vote on amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Fee Schedule
• Rezoning amendment to Town of Lincoln Zoning Ordinance, Article III §§260-8 through §260-19 and Article XI §260-68
• Dimensional variance application for a garage addition at 3 Mussey Brook Drive, AP 34 Lot 319
• Minor Land Development Final Plan recorded for Foxrock Albion Cross Realty LLC – 1 Albion Road, AP 28 Lot 41

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to review several requests to bypass the standard competitive bidding process for various town contracts. These items include infrastructure improvements and technology services.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for Handy Pond Dam Improvements (RFP 2025-02)
• Request to waive competitive bidding for deicing salt
• Request to waive competitive bidding for HR/Payroll System
• Request to waive competitive bidding for carpet replacement
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Redaction Assistant AI Studio

The Purchasing Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes. It waived competitive bidding and recommended the town council award several contracts, including a $140,000 Handy Pond Dam improvement, a $25,823.40 carpet replacement, a multi‑function printer contract (amended to Bay Business Machine), a $12,340.92 server renewal, a $64,437.90 HR/payroll system, a $51,614.64 Redaction AI tool, and a $148,280 deicing‑salt purchase. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended award of $140,000 Handy Pond Dam contract (3-0)
• Recommended award of $25,823.40 carpet replacement contract (3-0)
• Recommended award of multi‑function printer contract to Bay Business Machine (amount not specified) (3-0)
• Recommended award of $12,340.92 VM server renewal contract (3-0)
• Recommended award of $64,437.90 ADP HR/payroll system contract (3-0)
• Recommended award of $51,614.64 Redaction Assistant AI Studio contract (3-0)
• Recommended award of $148,280 deicing‑salt contract (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to discuss liquor licenses, board appointments, and several requests to waive competitive bidding for town contracts. The council will also review proposed amendments to zoning and purchasing ordinances.

• Discussion and/or action on Whipple Cullen Condominiums
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-13 regarding residential requirements and access easements
• Requests to waive competitive bidding for Handy Pond Dam improvements, deicing salt, and HR/Payroll systems
• Application for a Special Event Class F Liquor License for Lincoln Athletic Council Reverse Raffle
• Appointments to the Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission

The council granted a Class F liquor license for the Lincoln Athletic Council reverse raffle and renewed a mobile food establishment license. It approved multiple contract waivers, including a $140,000 award for Handy Pond Dam improvements and a $64,437.90 award for an HR/payroll system. The council also authorized an energy procurement services agreement and accepted the Third Amended Tax Stabilization and Building Permit Fees agreements. Several ordinance amendments were referred to the planning board and sub‑committees.

• Granted Class F liquor license (fee waived) – motion passed 5:0
• Renewed mobile food establishment license – motion passed 5:0
• Awarded Handy Pond Dam contract to Pare Corp for $140,000 – motion passed 5:0
• Awarded carpet replacement contract to Authority Flooring Inc. for $25,823.40 – motion passed 5:0
• Awarded HR/Payroll system contract to ADP for $64,437.90 – motion passed 5:0
• Authorized energy procurement services agreement – motion passed 5:0
• Accepted Tax Stabilization and Building Permit Fees agreements – motion passed 4:1
• Referred zoning amendment 2025‑15 to planning board and sub‑committees – motion passed 5:0

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review a zoning ordinance amendment (2025-13) concerning Section 260-32 on additional residential requirements and an access easement deed and agreement. The item was previously deferred at the September 9, 2025 meeting. The committee may discuss or take action on the amendment.

• Review of Ordinance 2025-13: Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Section 260-32 (Additional Residential Requirements & Access Easement Deed and Agreement)

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council is meeting on October 20, 2025. They will enter executive session to discuss pending litigation: Town of Barrington et al. v. State (evergreen contracts) and Mercurio v. Lincoln. The agenda also includes routine items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, public comment, and agenda review.

• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session for Town of Barrington, et al. v. State (evergreen contracts litigation)
• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session for Mercurio v. Lincoln
• Consideration to seal minutes from Executive Session

The Town Council voted 5-0 to move into an executive session on two litigation matters. It then approved sealing the executive‑session minutes and directed the town solicitor to act as directed in both cases. The meeting was finally adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0)
• Approved motion to seal executive‑session minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion directing town solicitor to act (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to review a dimensional variance application and a preliminary plan for a major subdivision. These reviews determine if proposed developments meet town technical standards.

• Dimensional Variance for James Dagesse at 3 Mussey Brook Rd (AP 34 Lot 319)
• Preliminary Plan Review for Lincoln Meadows III at 0 Myers Drive (AP 45 Lot 437)

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will hold a regular meeting with mostly routine items: approval of previous minutes, financial reports, and a superintendent's report. The main discussion item is a review of water rate proposals for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The commission also plans to enter executive session for personnel matters and potential investigative proceedings.

• Discussion on Water Rates for FY 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Executive session under R.I.G.L. 42-46-5(a)(1) (personnel) and 42-46-5(a)(4) (investigative proceedings)
• September 2025 financial reports: balance sheet, account balances, capital accounts, direct payments and payables
• Approval of minutes from September 10, July 9, August 13, August 21, and September 10 (executive sessions)
• No new business, abatements, claims, or correspondence listed

Zoning Board

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on four applications: a special use permit to expand daycare capacity to 12 children at 68 Central St., and three dimensional variance requests at 24 Arnold St., 1452 Old Louisquisset Pike, and 4 Rollingwood Dr.

• Special use permit to increase daycare capacity to 12 children at 68 Central St., Manville (AP 37, lot 059).
• Dimensional variance at 24 Arnold St. (AP 12, lot 187).
• Dimensional variance for side relief at 1452 Old Louisquisset Pike (AP 19, lot 161).
• Dimensional variance for a single-family dwelling at 4 Rollingwood Dr. (AP 44, lot 80).

The Zoning Board approved a special use permit for Olivia Villamil to operate an in‑home daycare for up to 12 children at 68 Central St. It also approved dimensional variances for Jeffrey Murad’s deck extension at 1452 Old Louisquisset Pike and for Martha Jamgochian’s third garage bay at 4 Rollingwood Dr. The board adopted the September meeting minutes, moved a pending application to November, and adjourned.

• Approved September meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Moved Sana Bibi’s 24 Arnold St. variance application to November meeting (all in favor)
• Approved special use permit to extend daycare to 12 children at 68 Central St. (all in favor)
• Approved dimensional variance for deck extension at 1452 Old Louisquisset Pike (all in favor)
• Approved dimensional variance for third garage bay at 4 Rollingwood Dr. (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 pm (all in favor)

General

This meeting of the Lincoln Building Committee covers updates on the GYM/STEM cafeteria upgrades, design updates from Studio Jaed, and a presentation on the RIDE Stage II project summary and prioritization. The committee will also review and approve payment applications and invoices, and discuss critical next steps.

• Approve meeting minutes from 9/5/25
• Financial update from M. Carreno
• Construction updates: GYM/STEM – Cafeteria Upgrades and schedule
• Studio Jaed design updates and RIDE Stage II project summary/presentation
• Review and approve payment applications and invoices

The committee approved the minutes from the September 5 meeting and approved the September invoice payments. It set the turnover of Central and Northern schools for the week of November 17 and Lonsdale and Saylesville schools for the week of December 1, each pending a Certificate of Occupancy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes from 9/5/25 (motion approved)
• Approved September invoices (motion approved)
• Scheduled Central & Northern school turnover for week of 11/17, contingent on Certificate of Occupancy
• Scheduled Lonsdale & Saylesville school turnover for week of 12/1, contingent on Certificate of Occupancy
• Motion to adjourn carried (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, review wetland applications, and discuss current projects including a butterfly garden and historical cemeteries. The agenda includes a budget review and a review of Lincoln Conservation Commission projects.

• Review wetland applications
• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Review budget and expenses
• Discuss butterfly garden project
• Review historical cemeteries

General

The Building Committee and project teams are meeting to review the progress of the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. Discussions will focus on the master schedule, safety reports, and open submittals.

• Review of the Master Schedule with a projected substantial completion date of May 31, 2026
• Discussion of the 3-week look ahead schedule for upcoming site work
• Review of open submittals and final color selections
• Safety update and results from the most recent site safety walk-through
• Confirmation that there are no pending permits at this time

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss and vote on a minor land development bond approval for Lonsdale Main Place on Lonsdale Main Street. They will also hold a pre-application discussion for a major land development comprehensive permit for Jordan Farms Condominiums on Cobble Hill Road. Additionally, the board will consider recommendations to the Zoning Board for a special use permit and dimensional variances.

• Discussion and vote: Bond Approval – Lonsdale Main Place, Lonsdale Main St, AP 4 Lot 92
• Pre-Application Discussion: Major Land Development, Comprehensive Permit – Jordan Farms Condominiums, Cobble Hill Road, AP 19 Lot 33
• Recommendation: Special use permit for family home day care at 68 Central St, Manville (AP 37 Lot 59)
• Recommendation: Dimensional variance for deck construction at 1452 Old Louisquisset Pike (AP 19 Lot 161)
• Recommendation: Dimensional variance for garage addition at 4 Rollingwood Dr (AP 44 Lot 80)

General

This is a regular progress meeting (Meeting #37) for the construction of the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. The project team will discuss safety, permits, schedule updates, submittals, procurement, and RFIs. No final decisions are made; the agenda consists of status updates and coordination.

• DOT utility permits U-25-594 and U-25-595 remain pending
• Project schedule update and 3-week lookahead to be reviewed
• Submittal log and procurement of smaller scope items ongoing
• Safety update: no incidents to date, toolbox talks continue
• Building Committee members include Chief Sean Thompson, Peter Dyer, Bruce Ogni, Leslie Quish, Captain Michael Reid, Anthony Feola, Vincent Porcaro

The September 16 meeting approved the Department of Transportation utility permits U-25-594 and U-25-595, enabling water and sewer connections for the project. The team also presented the updated master schedule and reviewed the open submittal log, noting most open items relate to fire protection. No other approvals or denials were recorded.

• DOT utility permits U-25-594 and U-25-595 approved
• Master schedule presented to attendees
• Open submittal log reviewed (fire‑protection items highlighted)
• Procurement status update provided (project ~78% bought out)
• Safety update reported: 100% score on last site safety walk‑through

Board of Canvassers

This is a procedural meeting of the Lincoln Board of Canvassers. The agenda includes introducing a new member and discussing the board's duties. No votes, ordinances, or financial decisions are listed.

• Introduction of a new Board of Canvassers member
• Discussion of the duties of the Board of Canvassers

The board nominated Paula Carmichael to serve as Chair and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Paula Carmichael nominated as Chair (unanimous vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet on September 18, 2025, to review several zoning applications and two minor land development plans. The zoning applications include a special use permit for 68 Central St, Manville, and dimensional variances for properties on Old Louisquisset Pike and Rollingwood Dr. The minor land development plans involve Foxrock Albion Cross Realty LLC at 1 Albion Rd and Raheb Law 3 at 650 George Washington Hwy, both seeking combined preliminary/final plan approval.

• Special Use Permit for Olivia Villamil at 68 Central St, Manville
• Dimensional Variance for Jeffrey Murad at 1452 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Dimensional Variance for Martha Jamgochian at 4 Rollingwood Dr
• Combined Preliminary/Final Plan Review for Foxrock Albion Cross Realty LLC at 1 Albion Rd
• Combined Preliminary/Final Plan Review for Raheb Law 3 at 650 George Washington Hwy

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss updates on the Comprehensive Plan, the Middle School field project, pickleball courts, and park cameras. New business includes planning for fall sports and the LHS field. The meeting also includes standard reports, minutes approval, and a public comment period.

• Comprehensive Plan update
• Middle School field project update
• Pickleball courts update
• Cameras in the park update
• Fall sports planning

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission met on September 10, 2025 at 5 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers. The agenda covered acceptance of prior minutes, reports, old business items such as the comprehensive plan and park camera updates, and new business on fall sports and a field plan. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review August 2025 financial reports and daily activity. The body will discuss water rates for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, and receive a presentation from Pare Corporation on water availability work.

• Discussion on Water Rates for FY 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Pare Corporation presentation on water availability work performed to date
• Review of August 2025 Balance Sheet, Expenditure and Revenue Report, and Account Balance Report
• Notification that Bank RI became a division of Beacon Bank & Trust

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review two ordinances referred by the Town Council: a zoning amendment (2025-13) concerning additional residential requirements and access easement agreements, and the FY26 Salary Ordinance (2025-14). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-13: Section 260-32 - Additional Residential Requirements & Access Easement Deed and Agreement
• FY26 Salary Ordinance 2025-14
• Referral from Town Council on August 19, 2025 for both ordinances
• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting

The Ordinance Committee approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee discussed the 2025‑13 Zoning Ordinance Amendment and voted to defer it to the next month. It also discussed the FY 26 Salary Ordinance and voted to recommend that the town council adopt it.

• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved motion to discuss Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025‑13 (3-0)
• Approved motion to continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025‑13 to next month (3-0)
• Approved motion to discuss FY 26 Salary Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved motion to recommend town council adopt FY 26 Salary Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will consider two requests to waive competitive bidding for DPW projects: sandblasting and painting a rubbish truck body, and sidewalk repairs. The committee is also set to award a bid for the Lincoln Rescue Station roof replacement under RFP 2026-01.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for sandblast and paint on rubbish truck body for DPW
• Request to waive competitive bidding for sidewalk repair
• Award of bid for Lincoln Rescue Station roof replacement (RFP 2026-01)

The Purchasing Committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It then recommended that the town council waive competitive bidding and award three contracts: a sandblast and paint job for the DPW rubbish truck ($23,700), sidewalk repair ($16,191.72), and the Lincoln Rescue Station roof replacement (up to $44,325). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Recommended award of sandblast and paint contract to Inter‑City Contracting for $23,700 (2-0)
• Recommended award of sidewalk repair contract to Hartford Paving for $16,191.72 (2-0)
• Recommended award of rescue station roof replacement contract to M Barboza & Sons up to $44,325 (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider the Stage II Necessity of School Construction Application for Lincoln Public Schools. The meeting also includes a Safe Streets presentation and several board appointments.

• Lincoln Public Schools' Stage II Necessity of School Construction Application
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-13 regarding residential requirements and access easements
• FY 26 Salary Ordinance 2025-14
• Bid award for Lincoln Rescue Station roof replacement (RFP 2026-01)
• Requests to waive competitive bidding for sidewalk repair and rubbish truck sandblasting/painting

The council approved several special event licenses, denied a solar solicitation permit, and adopted the FY 26 salary ordinance. It also approved the Lincoln Public Schools Stage II construction application and awarded contracts for a sandblast and paint job ($23,700) and a rescue station roof replacement (up to $44,325). All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Granted Special Event Class F liquor license to Butterfly Farms Burger Bash (5‑0)
• Granted Bike to the Beach event license and waived fee (5‑0)
• Granted Happy Lemons Mobile Food Establishment license (5‑0)
• Denied Trinity Solar solicitation permit (5‑0)
• Approved Lincoln Public Schools Stage II construction application (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 26 Salary Ordinance (5‑0)
• Awarded $23,700 contract for sandblast and paint on DPW rubbish truck (5‑0)
• Awarded up to $44,325 contract for Lincoln Rescue Station roof replacement (5‑0)

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will meet to review construction progress on the Northern HVAC/Fire Protection and GYM/STEM projects, discuss design updates from Studio Jaed, and approve payment applications.

• Review and approve payment applications
• Review and approve invoices
• Construction Project Updates: Northern HVAC/Fire Protection
• Construction Project Updates: GYM/STEM – Cafeteria Upgrades
• Review and discuss Stage II project order

The committee approved the September 5 meeting minutes and the August invoice payment applications. It decided not to procure dedication plaques for the new gym additions, though Lincoln Public Schools will handle that work themselves. The next meeting is set for October 3, 2025.

• Approved September 5 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August invoice payment applications (motion approved)
• Decided not to procure dedication plaques for new gym additions (motion denied)
• Lincoln Public Schools decided to procure and install the plaques themselves
• Scheduled next meeting for October 3, 2025 at 7:30 am

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss wetland applications and public outreach. The body will also review the status of current projects and the commission budget.

• Wetland applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Budget review including expenses and grants

General

The Lincoln OAC will review safety updates, permit applications, schedule revisions, and procurement status for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center. Attendees will discuss the pending water and sewer permits for Old River Rd and the recent Limerock Fire Review fee. The board will receive an updated master schedule and three‑week look‑ahead, and note that all major divisions have been bought out while some finishes remain.

• Pending water and sewer permits for Old River Rd submitted to RIDOT
• Limerock Fire Review fee of $25,783.99 was discussed
• Updated master schedule and three‑week look‑ahead presented
• All major divisions procured; finishes and specialty items (digital sign, dedication plaque) still needed
• Safety: ongoing monitoring, toolbox talks, no incidents reported

The Sep 2, 2025 OAC meeting for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center provided status updates on safety, permits, the master schedule, three‑week look‑ahead, submittals, procurement, and RFIs. No approvals, denials, votes, or other formal actions were recorded. Attendees reported ongoing work and pending items but did not adopt any new resolutions.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on three applications for dimensional variances. The applicants are Gary and Patricia Belanger for 10 Spruce St., Sana Bibi for 24 Arnold St., and Richard Fuller for 4 Kennedy Blvd. The board will also discuss minutes, correspondence, and progress of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

• Gary and Patricia Belanger - dimensional variance for 10 Spruce St., Manville (AP 36, Lot 65, zoned RL-9)
• Sana Bibi - dimensional variance for 24 Arnold St., Lincoln (AP 12, Lot 187, zoned RG-7)
• Richard Fuller - dimensional variance for 4 Kennedy Blvd., Lincoln (AP 34, Lot 210, zoning unknown)
• Discussion on progress of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The board approved the dimensional variance application for Gary and Patricia Belanger at 10 Spruce St., granting the requested front, side, and rear setbacks and adding conditions. Conditions require that any large trees be preserved unless the board approves removal and that a revised survey reflecting the exact dimensions be submitted. The board also approved a 13.5‑foot rear‑setback variance for Richard Fuller’s three‑season room at 4 Kennedy Blvd. The Arnold St. variance was postponed to the October meeting pending a completed survey.

• Approved Belanger dimensional variance (5 ft front, 5 ft sides, 12 ft rear) with tree preservation and revised survey conditions (all in favor)
• Approved Fuller 13.5 ft rear‑setback variance for three‑season room (all in favor)
• Continued Arnold St. variance application to October meeting pending survey (all in favor)
• Approved August meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Excused Member Frank Spezzano from meeting (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Lincoln Planning Board will discuss a major subdivision plan for Lincoln Meadows III on Myers Drive. It will then vote on an amendment to the town's zoning ordinance concerning parking and loading requirements. Two dimensional variance applications will be recommended to the Zoning Board. The meeting will also include routine items such as minutes review and reports.

• Preliminary discussion of Lincoln Meadows III major subdivision (Myers Drive, AP 45, Lot 437)
• Vote on amendment to Town of Lincoln Zoning Ordinance Article V – Parking and Loading, §§260-32
• Recommendation for Richard Fuller’s dimensional variance for a three‑season room at 4 Kennedy Boulevard, AP 34 Lot 210
• Recommendation for Amir Rasheed’s dimensional variance for an addition at 24 Arnold Street, AP 12 Lot 187

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to discuss matters in executive session. The agenda focuses on collective bargaining or litigation.

• Request for executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation
• Request to seal the minutes of the executive session

General

The Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meeting for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center project will review construction progress, including safety, permits, schedule, and procurement. Key topics include the status of DOT utility permits for water line taps and the three-week lookahead schedule. The meeting also covers furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) plans for the Learning Center phase.

• Safety update: no incidents to date; toolbox talks ongoing.
• Permit update: ACC to report on DOT utility permits for water line connections.
• Schedule update: substantial completion projected for May 31, 2026.
• Procurement: project approximately 78% bought out; finishes still being procured.
• FF&E: Phase 1 Learning Center furniture and equipment plans to be presented.

The August 19, 2025 OAC meeting for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center provided status updates on safety, permits, schedule, submittals, procurement, RFIs, FF&E, and digital signage. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The council noted upcoming updates on permits, schedule look‑ahead, and procurement.

Purchasing Committee

The committee is meeting to award a bid for the 208 Reservoir Ave wall repair and to consider three requests to waive competitive bidding for diesel fuel and heating oil, police rifles, and accounting and advisory services. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the July 15 meeting and hear public comment.

• Award of bid for RFP 2025-19-1: 208 Reservoir Ave Wall Repair
• Request to waive competitive bidding for diesel fuel and heating oil
• Request to waive competitive bidding for police rifles
• Request to waive competitive bidding for accounting and advisory services

The Purchasing Committee approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. It discussed and recommended five contracts, including a $56,210 wall repair at 208 Reservoir Ave, a diesel fuel and heating oil purchase not to exceed $400,000, a $36,540 police rifle purchase, and accounting services up to $50,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of July 15, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended award of $56,210 wall repair contract at 208 Reservoir Ave (3-0)
• Recommended award of diesel fuel and heating oil contract up to $400,000 (3-0)
• Recommended award of $36,540 police rifles contract to Atlantic Tactical (3-0)
• Recommended award of accounting and advisory services contract up to $50,000 to Clifton Larson Allen LLP (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to handle board appointments and contract recommendations. The council will review bids for infrastructure repair and requests to waive competitive bidding for various services. Proposed ordinances regarding zoning and salaries will be introduced for committee referral.

• Award of bid for 208 Reservoir Ave wall repair
• Requests to waive competitive bidding for diesel fuel, heating oil, police rifles, and accounting services
• Show cause hearing for 7 Eleven #40271 at 634 George Washington Highway
• Appointments and reappointments for the Zoning Board, Housing Authority, and Tenant Board of Affairs
• Introduction of Zoning Ordinance Amendment Section 260-32 and FY 26 Salary Ordinance

The council granted licenses to Sam’s New York System, The Rolling Italian, and Alaina’s Mobile Food Establishments and issued a warning to Chaudhery Inc. for an unlicensed event. It adopted the consent agenda, denied the Rodriguez claim, awarded contracts for wall repair, diesel fuel, police rifles, and accounting services, and approved a resolution to cancel certain taxes. Two ordinances—a zoning amendment and a FY‑26 salary ordinance—were referred to committees, and all motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Granted Sam’s New York System mobile food license (5‑0)
• Granted The Rolling Italian mobile food license (5‑0)
• Granted Alaina’s Mobile food license (5‑0)
• Issued warning to Chaudhery Inc. with conditions (5‑0)
• Awarded $56,210 wall repair contract to W.H. Peppes General Contracting Inc. (5‑0)
• Awarded up to $400,000 diesel fuel contract to Peterson’s Oil Service (5‑0)
• Awarded $36,540 police rifles contract to Atlantic Tactical (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to cancel certain taxes (5‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council will receive presentations from an energy consultant and the RI Infrastructure Bank. The meeting includes a discussion on the Sewer Fund Loan Program.

• Presentation from Environ Energy energy consultant
• Presentation from RI Infrastructure Bank regarding the Sewer Fund Loan Program

The Lincoln Town Council met on August 18, 2025 at Town Hall. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Ken Pichette and seconded by Pam Azar. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to review zoning applications and a preliminary plan for a major subdivision. The body will consider requests for variances and a special use permit.

• Dimensional Variance for 4 Kennedy Blvd. (Richard Fuller)
• Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance for 24 Arnold St. (Amir Rasheed and Dream Homes Realty Inc.)
• Preliminary Plan Review for Lincoln Meadows III at 0 Myers Drive (Steve Puleo & Stockwood LLC)

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will accept minutes, hear director and commissioner reports, and discuss several ongoing projects. Old business includes updates on park signage, the middle school field project, the completion date for pickleball courts, and park cameras. New business covers the remaining concerts at Chase Farm and a discussion of the town's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting concludes with public comment.

• Park sign update
• Middle School field project update
• Completion date for pickleball courts
• Cameras in the Park update
• Remaining concerts at Chase Farm

The commission voted to accept the minutes from the June 11 meeting. A motion to adjourn the August 13 meeting was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Accepted June 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will vote on several contracts for water system upgrades and lead service line replacements. The body will also discuss water rates for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and a change to office operating hours.

• Front Street Cleaning and Lining Project contract with W. Walsh not to exceed $775,000
• Lead service line replacement program award to Tighe and Bond not to exceed $275,000
• Front Street final paving contract with Pawtucket Hot Mix not to exceed $75,000
• RP Iannuccillo pay application #1 for $158,181.32
• Proposed office hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, closed 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

The Water Commission voted to approve the consent agenda, including the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners also approved the March 12, 2025 and April 9, 2025 executive session minutes. All votes were recorded as all in favor.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved March 12, 2025 executive session minutes (all in favor)
• Approved April 9, 2025 executive session minutes (all in favor)

General

This is the 34th OAC meeting for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. The project team will review construction schedule, permit status, submittals, procurement (78% bought out), and safety. The meeting is a routine status update with no final decisions expected.

• Construction schedule projects substantial completion May 31, 2026
• DEM permit #24-196 issued; DOT permit pending
• Procurement ~78% bought out as of July 8, 2025
• Safety log reports no violations or incidents to date
• FF&E design ongoing with WB Mason

The OAC meeting for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project reviewed status of safety protocols, permits, the master schedule, procurement, submittals, RFIs, FF&E, and digital‑sign design. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded; the attendees only shared progress and next steps.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on five applications: one for a special use permit to build a single-family home and four for dimensional variances for additions. The board will also consider approval of June meeting minutes.

• Global Home Sales Solution, LLC seeks special use permit to build a single-family home at 172 Central Street, Manville (AP 37, Lot 47, zoned RG-7).
• Gary and Patricia Belanger request dimensional variance for property at 10 Spruce Street, Manville (AP 36, Lot 65, zoned RL-9).
• Peter Bach requests dimensional variance for proposed addition at 15 Linda Street, Lincoln (AP 14, Lot 221, zoned RS12).
• Soloman and Van Nguyen request dimensional variance for proposed addition at 900 Smithfield Avenue, Lincoln (AP 06, Lot 065, zoned VCMU).
• Monica B. Tavares requests dimensional variance for proposed addition at 96 Hazel Street, Lincoln (AP 01, Lot 171, zoned RG7).

The board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes. It granted map‑street relief for Global Home Sales and approved dimensional variances for three separate properties, including a conditional approval for the Hazel Street addition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved map‑street ordinance relief for Global Home Sales Solution, LLC (all in favor)
• Approved dimensional variance for Solomon and Van Nguyen at 900 Smithfield Ave (all in favor)
• Approved dimensional variance for Monica B. Tavares at 96 Hazel St with condition to match site plan (all in favor)
• Approved dimensional variance for Peter Bach at 15 Linda St (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will discuss and possibly vote on Proposed Change Order #12 for new concrete walks and ADA ramps at Central Elementary School. They will also review pricing for a driveway project at Saylesville Elementary School and discuss how to proceed. Financial updates, design updates, payment applications, and construction progress at multiple schools will be reviewed.

• Approve meeting minutes from 7/11/25
• Discussion and possible vote on PCO #12 for Central New Concrete Walks & ADA Ramps
• Discuss pricing for Saylesville Driveway and how to proceed
• Review and approve payment applications and invoices
• Construction updates: Northern ES HVAC, GYM/STEM Additions, Central ES, Lonsdale ES, Saylesville ES, and RI Energy transformer status

The Lincoln Building Committee approved the minutes from the July 11 meeting. It also approved the July invoice payments. The committee approved PCO #12 for Central Elementary ($88,000) and PCO #13 for Saylesville Elementary ($98,000), both funded from the ACC Budget Contingency, and approved Contract CO#1 covering new items. A decision was made to mark the left side of the driveway as a No‑Parking area after the new lot is available.

• Approved July 11 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved July invoice payments (motion approved)
• Approved PCO #12 – Central ES new concrete walks & ADA ramps, $88K (budget contingency)
• Approved PCO #13 – Saylesville ES new driveway paving, $98K (budget contingency)
• Approved Contract CO#1 covering new items (action item)
• Approved de‑marking left side of driveway as No‑Parking after new lot opens

Planning Board

The Lincoln Planning Board will conduct routine items—opening, roll call, consent agenda, and approval of the June 25, 2025 minutes—then hear the Town Planner’s report on the Comprehensive Plan. No decisions or votes are listed beyond standard procedural actions.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Town Planner’s report on the Comprehensive Plan

General

The Lincoln Building Committee and project team will hold the 33rd OAC meeting for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. Discussion topics include safety updates, permit status, review of the master schedule and 3-week lookahead, submittal and procurement updates (project ~78% bought out), and coordination of FF&E and miscellaneous items. The meeting is an administrative progress update on construction.

• Review of master schedule and 3-week lookahead for construction
• Procurement update: project approximately 78% bought out
• Finalization of Addendum No. 2 published July 11, 2025
• Safety update: no violations or incidents to date
• Status of RI Energy permit for transformer and all subcontractor permits

The July 22, 2025 OAC meeting for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center provided status updates on safety monitoring, permit approvals, the master schedule (projected substantial completion May 31 2026), procurement progress, submittal logs, RFIs, FF&E, digital signage, and plaque design. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting was essentially informational.

Claims Committee

The Lincoln Claims Committee will consider two claims (Motta and Hall) referred by the Town Council on June 17, 2025, and approve minutes from the March 18 meeting. Public comment is allowed.

• Motta Claim, referred by Town Council on 06/17/2025
• Hall Claim, referred by Town Council on 06/17/2025
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting

The Claims Committee approved the March 18, 2025 minutes. It discussed the Motta claim and voted to recommend that the town council deny it. It also discussed the Hall claim and voted to recommend that the town council award the bid for $555.91. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Discussed Motta claim (3-0)
• Recommended town council deny Motta claim (3-0)
• Discussed Hall claim (3-0)
• Recommended town council award Hall claim $555.91 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will consider four requests to waive competitive bidding for police department equipment and vehicles, a request for a used International cab for Public Works, and an emergency procurement for a main gate for the Police Department. The committee will also approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and accept public comments.

• Waiver of competitive bidding for TruNarc testing equipment for the Police Department
• Waiver of competitive bidding for police vehicles for the Police Department
• Waiver of competitive bidding for installation of a used International cab and chassis for Public Works
• Emergency procurement of a main gate for the Police Department

The Purchasing Committee approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It then waived competitive bidding and awarded contracts for TruNarc testing equipment ($40,880), police vehicles ($178,825.57), a used cab and chassis for Public Works ($76,075), and an emergency main gate for the Police Department ($14,000). All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Waived competitive bidding and awarded TruNarc testing equipment contract for $40,880 (3-0)
• Waived competitive bidding and awarded police vehicles contract for $178,825.57 (3-0)
• Waived competitive bidding and awarded used cab and chassis contract for $76,075 (3-0)
• Awarded emergency main gate contract to CitiWorks Corp for $14,000 (3-0)

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will hold a joint meeting July 15. Key items include a public hearing on transferring a Class BV liquor license to Cafe Locale Bistro at 600 George Washington Highway, multiple special event license applications, and a resolution to amend the FY2026 tax rates. The council will also consider waiving competitive bidding for police equipment and vehicles, and make several board appointments.

• Public hearing on transfer of Class BV liquor license from Nathanial's Bistro to Cafe Locale Bistro at 600 George Washington Highway
• Special event licenses: Joseph Kiley Foundation 5th Annual Walk to end ALS at Chase Farm (Oct 5), John Martins Foundation Car Show at 100 Higginson Ave (Sept 7), Manville Sportsmans Club Field Days at 250 High St (Sept 27-28)
• Special event liquor licenses: St. Basil Church Summer Festival at 15 Skyview Drive (Aug 2-3), P&EE Consulting Food Truck Friday at 100 Higginson Ave
• Resolution 2025-21 amending FY2026 tax rates
• Requests to waive competitive bidding for TruNarc testing equipment, police vehicles, DPW cab and chassis, and emergency procurement for police department gate

The council approved a series of liquor, victualling, entertainment, and special event licenses, each passing 4‑0. It waived competitive bidding for several police and public works purchases, including a $178,825.57 police vehicle contract, all votes 4‑0. The council also amended the commercial tax amount to $23.987 for fiscal year 2026, vote 4‑0.

• Approved transfer of Class BV liquor license to Cafe Locale Bistro (600 George Washington Highway) – 4:0
• Approved Victualling and Entertainment licenses for Cafe Locale Bistro – 4:0 each
• Granted and waived fees for special event licenses for three foundations and St. Basil Church – 4:0 each
• Denied solicitor's permit for Jayden Uribe of Trinity Solar LLC – 4:0
• Approved mobile food establishment licenses for six vendors (Shawarma Brothers, Kroffle Kreations, Friskie Fries LLC, Slater Perk Cafe, Turner Bros, California Taco) – 4:0 each
• Waived competitive bidding and awarded $40,880 TruNarc testing equipment to Thermo Scientific – 4:0
• Waived competitive bidding and awarded $178,825.57 police vehicle contract to Central Dodge, Island Tech Services, Municipal Graphics & Northest MDT – 4:0
• Amended commercial tax amount to $23.987 for FY 2026 – 4:0

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to review project updates for several elementary schools. The body will discuss HVAC work at Northern and Central Elementary and the Gym/STEM additions at Central Elementary. Members will also review the LPS Project List and approve payment applications and invoices.

• Gym/STEM Additions and Cafeteria Upgrades at Central ES
• Northern Elementary HVAC (2025)
• Cafeteria HVAC at Central ES
• RI Energy transformer status
• Approval of LPS Project List

The Lincoln Building Committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the June payment applications (invoices). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes from 6/6/25 (motion approved)
• Approved June invoices (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, motion carried)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss water rates for FY 2026 through 2028 and review water availability work from Pare Corporation. The body is seeking authorization for server room upgrades and the purchase of two vehicles.

• Purchase of F150 ($50,089.48) and F550 Dump Truck ($89,217.07) from Colonial Municipal Group
• Purchase of GPS equipment from Waypoint Technologies for $19,826
• Authorization to advertise RFP for Server Room Upgrades
• Discussion on Water Rates for FY 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Presentation by Pare Corporation on water availability work

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the June 3, June 11, March 12 and April 9 meetings. They also unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 executive session minutes. A motion to move the Source Water Assessment Project Update (item 10.a) to the front of the agenda was approved by all members present.

• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)
• Approved June 3, 2025 executive session minutes (all in favor)
• Approved moving item 10.a to front of agenda (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to review wetland applications and discuss ongoing projects. The body will also conduct a budget review of balances, expenses, and grants.

• Wetland applications
• Butterfly Garden project
• Historical Cemeteries project
• Budget review of expenses and grants

The commission approved the minutes from the prior meeting. A motion was introduced to pay $130 for garden signs, but no vote outcome was recorded. The commission reported receiving $6,000 in budget funds and disbursed the remaining $325 to the Blackstone Valley Historical Society for cemetery cleanup. The next meeting was scheduled for September 3, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

General

The Building Committee will review the status of permits, including the DEM environmental permit and DOT approvals, for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project. They will also receive updates on the master construction schedule, procurement of long‑lead items, and the upcoming commissioning contract. The meeting includes safety, submittal, and grant reporting updates but no final decisions are noted.

• DEM environmental permit pending final testing results (expected 5/20‑5/21)
• DOT permit pending finalization; DOT permit finalized on 4/15/2025
• Limerock fire review fee of $25,783.99 discussed on 5/6/2025
• Procurement of long‑lead items such as E‑Gear (24‑week lead) and foundation bids due 11/15/2025
• Commissioning services RFP drafted; contract approved on 3/4/2025

The July 8 OAC meeting reviewed project status, including permits, procurement and schedule updates. Attendees decided that Addendum No. 2 will be finalized by July 11, 2025, and that an RFI log will be presented at OAC meetings starting with meeting #33. The team also set dates for the master schedule presentation (July 22, 2025) and agreed to circulate submittal and RFI logs at future meetings.

• Addendum No. 2 to be finalized by July 11, 2025
• RFI log to be presented at OAC meetings beginning with meeting #33
• Copies of the RFI log to be brought to bi‑weekly meetings
• Copies of the submittal log to be brought to each meeting for review
• Master schedule to be presented at the next OAC meeting on July 22, 2025
• ACC to call Jacob regarding WRAP requirement
• ACC to reach out to Ed from WB Mason to discuss remaining building plans
• Tool box talks to begin on site as subcontractor involvement ramps up

Zoning Board

The Lincoln Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2025 to consider five applications: one for relief from the mapped street ordinance to build a single-family home, and four for dimensional variances for additions. The agenda also includes approval of June minutes and an update from the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

• Global Home Sales Solution LLC requests relief under mapped street ordinance to build a single-family home at 172 Central St, Manville (AP 37, Lot 47, RG-7 zone)
• Gary and Patricia Belanger seek dimensional variance for property at 10 Spruce St, Manville (AP 36, Lot 65, RL-9 zone)
• Peter Bach applies for dimensional variance for an addition at 15 Linda St, Lincoln (AP 14, Lot 221, RS12 zone)
• Soloman and Van Nguyen request dimensional variance for addition at 900 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln (AP 06, Lot 065, VCMU zone)
• Monica B. Tavares seeks dimensional variance for addition at 96 Hazel St, Lincoln (AP 01, Lot 171, RG7 zone)

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss, vote on, or take other action regarding polling locations.

• Discussion and potential vote on polling locations

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will consider four dimensional variance applications at its June 18, 2025 meeting. Each application seeks relief from zoning requirements for specific properties in Lincoln.

• Gary & Patricia Belanger – 10 Spruce St., Manville (AP 36 Lot 65)
• Peter Bach / Manfred Jourdan – 15 Linda St. (AP 14 Lot 221)
• Van Nguyen – 900 Smithfield Ave. (AP 06 Lot 65)
• Monica Tavares – 96 Hazel St. (AP 01 Lot 171)

General

The Building Committee and project partners are coordinating the construction of the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. The meeting focuses on updating the master schedule, reviewing procurement, and finalizing construction documents.

• Review of WB Mason submitted furniture plan
• Submission of updated master schedule and 3-week look-ahead
• Finalization and distribution of Addendum 2 for construction plans
• Review of procurement status and long-lead items
• Discussion of Limerock Fire Review fee of $25,783.99

The June 17, 2025 OAC meeting for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center provided status updates on safety, permits, schedule, procurement, submittals, RFIs, FF&E, digital sign, plaques, construction plans, site mobilization, commissioning and grants. No new actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

General

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss routine business including a director's report, financial reports, unfinished business such as a feasibility study and policy reviews, and new business. No major decisions or high-impact items are on the agenda.

• Review of library usage and programs (Director's Report)
• Review of financial reports and expenditures
• Discussion of building repair/maintenance and feasibility study
• Review of Library-Initiated Programs & Display Policy
• Review of Request for Reconsideration form

Ordinance Committee

The Lincoln Ordinance Committee will consider two Mapped Street Ordinance amendments, one for Valentine Court (item 2025-11) and one for Whitman Way (item 2025-12). Both amendments were referred to the committee by the Town Council on May 20, 2025. The committee will also approve the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting
• Mapped Street Ordinance Amendment – Valentine Court (2025-11)
• Mapped Street Ordinance Amendment – Whitman Way (2025-12)

The committee approved the May 20 minutes. It voted to discuss and then recommend the Town Council adopt the Valentine Court and Whitman Way mapped‑street ordinance amendments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Motion to discuss Valentine Court amendment passed (3-0)
• Motion to recommend Valentine Court amendment adoption passed (3-0)
• Motion to discuss Whitman Way amendment passed (3-0)
• Motion to recommend Whitman Way amendment adoption passed (3-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (3-0)

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to award a bid for a commissioning agent for the Centralized Rescue and Learning Center. The body will also consider eight requests to waive competitive bidding for various town services and equipment.

• Award of bid for Commissioning Agent - Centralized Rescue and Learning Center (RFP 2025-13)
• Waiver requests for IT Backup System Platform and Internet Service
• Waiver request for Police Body Cameras
• Waiver request for 2026 Mack Rubbish Truck
• Waiver requests for Town Hall Energy Management System, Parks Signs, and Tax Assessor Services

The Purchasing Committee approved the May 20 minutes and recommended awarding the commissioning agent contract for the Centralized Rescue and Learning Center. It also voted to waive competitive bidding and award contracts for several items, including IT backup, IT internet, police body cameras, a 2026 rubbish truck, an energy management system, park signs, and tax assessor services. All motions passed unanimously (2:0).

• Approved May 20 minutes (2:0)
• Recommended award of RFP 2025-13 to Sustainable Engineering Solutions up to $65,000 (2:0)
• Waived bidding and recommended award of IT Backup System to CDW Government LLC for $6,581.84 (2:0)
• Waived bidding and recommended award of IT Internet Service to Oshean for $11,650 (2:0)
• Waived bidding and recommended award of Police Body Cameras to Axon Enterprise Inc for $253,750 (2:0)
• Waived bidding and recommended award of 2026 Mack Rubbish Truck to Ballard Truck Center for $336,695 (2:0)
• Waived bidding and recommended award of Town Hall Energy Management System to Automatic Temperature Controls Inc for $88,000 (2:0)
• Waived bidding and recommended award of Parks Signs to Sign Design Inc for $7,860 (2:0)

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to review business license applications and municipal appointments. The Council is introducing resolutions to establish fiscal year 2026 tax rates and salary increases for the Town Council, Town Administrator, and School Committee.

• Resolutions to establish FY 2026 tax rates and salary increases for Town Council, Town Administrator, and School Committee
• Mapped Street Ordinance amendments for Valentine Court and Whitman Way
• Bid award for Commissioning Agent for the Centralized Rescue and Learning Center
• Requests to waive competitive bidding for police body cameras, IT services, and a 2026 Mack Rubbish Truck
• Liquor license transfer for Dragon Villa Restaurant at 609 Smithfield Avenue

Parks & Recreation

The commission will review updates on park signs, the Middle School Field, and the completion date for Fairlawn pickleball courts. The body will also discuss the use of electric bikes in town parks.

• Update on park signs
• Update on Middle School Field
• Completion date for pickleball courts in Fairlawn
• Discussion on electric bikes in the parks

The commission accepted the May 14 minutes after a motion and second. A motion to take July off was made and seconded, though no vote result was recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion and second, ending at 5:31 p.m.

• Accepted May 14 minutes (motion by Andy Bruscini, seconded by Frank Kelly)
• Motion to take July off made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjourn made and seconded; meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will consider approving the FY 2026 budget and discuss water rates for FY 2026-2028. Other votes include authorizing a hydraulic model calibration proposal from APEX for Carrington Drive, advertising for engineering services for a lead service replacement program, and contracting with Vertikal6 for IT support. The commission will also hear a presentation from Pare Corporation on the Source Water Assessment project.

• Vote to approve FY 2026 budget
• Discussion on water rates for FY 2026-2028
• Vote to approve APEX hydraulic model calibration proposal (Carrington Drive developer to pay portion)
• Vote to authorize advertising for engineering services for Lead Service Replacement Program
• Vote to authorize contract with Vertikal6 for IT support (contingent on state MPA)

The Lincoln Water Commission approved the consent agenda covering the minutes from the May 7, May 14, March 12 and April 9 meetings. All members present voted in favor. No other motions or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review the FY2024 annual audit and consider two Eagle Scout proclamations. Following public comment, they will vote on a motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss potential litigation involving a vendor.

• Review of FY2024 annual audit
• Resolution 2025-16: Nathan Kanter Eagle Scout Proclamation
• Resolution 2025-15: Jack Carey Eagle Scout Proclamation
• Potential executive session for vendor litigation (RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2))
• Motion to seal executive session minutes

The Lincoln Town Council unanimously approved several actions, including changing the order of business and accepting the FY2024 audit. They adopted two Eagle Scout proclamations and then moved into an executive session to discuss potential litigation with a vendor. The council also sealed the executive‑session minutes, accepted the session report, and adjourned the meeting.

• Changed order of business (5-0)
• Accepted FY2024 audit (5-0)
• Adopted Eagle Scout proclamation for Jack Carey (2025-15) (5-0)
• Adopted Eagle Scout proclamation for Nathan Kanter (2025-16) (5-0)
• Adjourned into executive session on potential litigation (5-0)
• Sealed minutes from executive session (5-0)
• Accepted executive session report (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to receive financial and construction updates on several school projects. The body will discuss and approve a project 'wish list' and review payment applications and invoices.

• Northern Elementary HVAC (2025) updates
• Cafeteria HVAC at Central ES
• GYM/STEM Additions and Cafeteria Upgrades at Central, Northern, Lonsdale, and Saylesville ES
• FF&E RFP for GYM/STEM/Cafeteria Upgrades
• RI Energy transformer status

The Lincoln Building Committee approved the Project Wish List to proceed, with protective netting and electronic‑ticker signs pending available savings. The committee approved PCO 10 – a low‑voltage, security and inter‑com package costing $569,418, funded through the Ahlborg Construction contingency. It also approved PCO 3 asbestos removal ($17,958) and the Lonsdale ES basketball‑court rebuild ($107,000). May invoice payments were approved as well.

• Approved Project Wish List to proceed, subject to netting and ticker sign savings
• Approved PCO 10 low‑voltage/security/inter‑comm package ($569,418) funded by Ahlborg contingency
• Approved PCO 3 asbestos removal at Northern ES ($17,958) funded by Downes Construction contingency
• Approved Lonsdale ES basketball‑court rebuild ($107,000) funded by Ahlborg contingency
• Approved May invoice payment applications

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission holds its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss correspondence. Key agenda items include wetland applications, ongoing projects (butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, grants), and a budget review covering current balances and approved expenses. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Wetland Applications review
• Current Projects: Butterfly Garden, Historical Cemeteries, Cleanups
• Grant Projects discussion
• Budget Review with balance and expenses

The Lincoln Conservation Commission approved the prior meeting’s minutes. No other formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the commission discussed project updates, budget status, and upcoming activities but did not make additional decisions.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

General

The Building Committee and project teams will meet to discuss the progress of the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. The meeting will cover site remobilization, permit status, and procurement updates.

• Review of site remobilization pending environmental testing results
• Discussion of Limerock Fire Review fee of $25,783.99
• Update on DEM permit status and environmental testing
• Potential meeting with WB Mason regarding furniture and FF&E plans
• Review of master schedule and 3-week look-ahead schedules

The Building Committee approved the commissioning agents contract and price on June 3, 2025. Several pay applications were also approved, including ACC's $280,000 application and later payments of $172,794, $11,550, and $6,175. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved commissioning agents contract and price (3-4-25)
• Approved ACC Pay Application #5 for $280,000 (3-18-25)
• Approved Downes monthly invoice (3-4-25)
• Approved ACC payment of $172,794 (5-20-25)
• Approved Downes payment of $11,550 (5-20-25)
• Approved SES payment of $6,175 (5-20-25)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review and discuss the Draft Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Following that, the board plans to enter executive session to address personnel matters and investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct. The meeting also includes a motion to seal the executive session minutes.

• Draft Preliminary Budget FY 2026
• Executive session under R.I.G.L. 42-46-5(a)(1) and (a)(4) for personnel and misconduct investigations
• Motion to seal executive session minutes

The commission voted unanimously to go into Executive Session at 6:37 p.m. and to come out of Executive Session at 8:29 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion at 8:30 p.m. No substantive budget or policy decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Motion to enter Executive Session approved (unanimous)
• Motion to exit Executive Session approved (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Mathias and Laura Kohring for an extension of a decision granted in September 2023 for their residential property at 425 Front Street. The board will also review minutes from April and May 2025 and hear an update on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing on extension of decision for 425 Front Street (AP 9, Lot 206, zoned RL-9)
• Approval of minutes from April and May 2025
• Update on Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee progress
• Correspondence review

The board approved the February meeting minutes. It granted a use variance for US Solar Works to install rooftop solar on 4 Carol Drive. It also granted a use variance for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. to install rooftop solar on 23 New England Way, conditioned on FAA or RI Airport approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved use variance for US Solar Works at 4 Carol Drive (all in favor)
• Approved use variance for Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. at 23 New England Way, with FAA approval condition (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a pre-application for a Comprehensive Permit for a proposed multi-family residential development on George Washington Highway (AP 31 Lots 38, 39, 41, 215) by Washington Highway, LLC. The board will also make a recommendation to the Zoning Board on an extension of a dimensional variance for an addition at 425 Front St. Other agenda items include review of minutes and the Town Planner's report.

• Discussion: Comprehensive Permit pre-application for multi-family residential development on George Washington Highway, Washington Highway, LLC applicant
• Recommendation to Zoning Board on extension of dimensional variance for addition at 425 Front St, Mathias & Laura Kohring applicants
• Review of minutes from April 23, 2025
• Town Planner's report

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss building repairs and new lending policies.

• Approval of April 29, 2025 minutes
• Review of Library of Things Lending Policy
• Review of Library-Initiated Programs & Display Policy
• Review of Request for Reconsideration form
• Discussion of building repair/maintenance updates

General

The Building Committee and project teams are coordinating the construction of the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 98 Old River Road. The meeting focuses on permit status, procurement of long-lead items, and construction scheduling.

• Review of Limerock Fire Review fee of $25,783.99
• Status update on DEM, DOT, and NBC permits
• Procurement of electrical infrastructure with a 24-week lead time
• Coordination of furniture plans with WB Mason
• Review of monthly pay requisitions for Ahlborg Construction Corporation and Downes Construction

The town voted to approve three pay requisitions totaling $190,519 for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue and Learning Center project. The meeting also rescheduled a design review meeting with Ed from WB Mason to June 3. Additionally, the team decided to use sign‑in sheets to record attendees at future meetings.

• Approved ACC pay requisition of $172,794
• Approved Downes pay requisition of $11,550
• Approved SES pay requisition of $6,175
• Rescheduled WB Mason design meeting with Ed to June 3 (from May 27)
• Decided to provide sign‑in sheets for each meeting

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review two proposed zoning ordinance amendments referred by the Town Council on April 15. Ordinance 2025-9 addresses manufacturing uses in Section 260-19, and Ordinance 2025-10 addresses residential uses in Section 260-9. The committee may discuss and recommend action, but no final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Review of Ordinance 2025-9 amending zoning for manufacturing uses (Sec 260-19)
• Review of Ordinance 2025-10 amending zoning for residential uses (Sec 260-9)
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period

The Ordinance Committee approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. It amended the roof‑mount provision to match the ground‑mount at 125 % and voted to send favorable recommendations for two zoning ordinance amendments to the Town Council. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved discussion of Ordinance 2025-9 (3-0)
• Approved amendment to roof mount to be same as ground mount at 125 % (3-0)
• Approved sending favorable recommendation for Ordinance 2025-9 to Town Council (3-0)
• Approved discussion of Ordinance 2025-10 (3-0)
• Approved sending favorable recommendation for Ordinance 2025-10 to Town Council (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to review a contract extension and two requests to waive competitive bidding. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from April and May 2025.

• Contract extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt (RFP 2025-01)
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Animal Shelter Compressor
• Request to waive competitive bidding for IT Email Protection Platform

The Purchasing Committee approved the minutes from the April 14 and May 1 meetings. It recommended that the town council approve a contract extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, award an animal‑shelter compressor contract to Automatic Temperature Controls Inc. for $6,856, and award an IT email‑protection platform contract to Shi International for $11,837.40. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended town council approve contract extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt (3-0)
• Recommended town council award animal shelter compressor to Automatic Temperature Controls Inc., $6,856 (3-0)
• Recommended town council award IT Email Protection Platform to Shi International, $11,837.40 (3-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council, acting as Board of License Commissioners, will hold a show cause hearing for La Perra Inc d/b/a El Oasis Taqueria (80 Higginson Avenue) for serving alcohol without a valid license. The council will also consider a liquor license transfer for Dragon Villa Restaurant (609 Smithfield Avenue) and public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments affecting manufacturing and residential uses. Appointments to the Tenant Board of Affairs, Zoning Board, and Housing Authority are on the agenda, along with a consent agenda including monthly reports and communications from other towns.

• Show cause hearing for El Oasis Taqueria (80 Higginson Avenue) for serving alcohol without a license
• Transfer of Class BV liquor license from Dragon Villa to Glory Restaurant (609 Smithfield Avenue)
• Public hearings on Ordinance 2025-9 (amending zoning for manufacturing uses) and Ordinance 2025-10 (amending zoning for residential uses)
• Pole placement on Division Street
• Contract extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt from RFP 2025-01

The council adopted two amendments to the zoning ordinance—one modifying manufacturing uses (Sec 260‑19) and another revising residential uses (Sec 260‑9)—each passing unanimously. It also approved a contract extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt and awarded two procurement contracts totaling $18,693. Mobile food establishment licenses were granted to three vendors with the condition that sales be limited to Providence events, and a special event license fee was waived pending parks approval.

• Adopted Ordinance Amendment 2025‑9 (Manufacturing Uses) – passed 5‑0
• Adopted Ordinance Amendment 2025‑10 (Residential Uses) – passed 5‑0
• Approved contract extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt – passed 5‑0
• Awarded $6,856 contract to Automatic Temperature Controls Inc. – passed 5‑0
• Awarded $11,837 contract to Shi International for email protection – passed 5‑0
• Granted mobile food license to Vanessa Rojas d/b/a Mami's Delights, limited to PVD events – passed 5‑0
• Granted mobile food license to WBM Factory Alimentary d/b/a Gonzalez Food Truck, limited to PVD events – passed 5‑0
• Renewed mobile food license for Maria Maria LLC d/b/a Maria Maria Coffee Bar – passed 5‑0

General

The Lincoln Building Committee meets to approve minutes from April 4, 2025, receive financial updates, and discuss the Stage II application. Key decisions include votes on the Lonsdale ES meter invoice and sprinkler installations for GYM/STEM additions at Lonsdale and Central elementary schools. The committee will also review construction updates, design updates, and payment applications for multiple school projects.

• Vote to approve Lonsdale ES meter invoice
• Vote to approve sprinkler installations for GYM/STEM additions at Lonsdale and Central ES
• Review of Stage II application
• Updates on Northern Elementary HVAC (2025) and Cafeteria HVAC at Central ES
• Financial update and discussion led by M. Carreno

The Building Committee approved the May 4 meeting minutes. Motions passed to approve the $3,510.28 Lonsdale ES meter invoice, the sprinkler installations for Lonsdale and Central schools, and the April payment applications.

• Approved May 4 meeting minutes
• Approved Lonsdale ES meter invoice ($3,510.28)
• Approved sprinkler installations for Lonsdale and Central schools
• Approved April invoices

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet on May 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers. The agenda includes a discussion of a minor land development item: the Lonsdale Main Place AP 04 Lot 92 Preliminary Plan submitted by Terrapin Properties on Lonsdale Main Street. The committee will consider the plan as part of its routine review of development proposals.

• Lonsdale Main Place AP 04 Lot 92 Preliminary Plan – minor land development

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review reports, address old business regarding park signage and pickleball courts, and consider new proposals for recreation and summer concerts.

• Review of Park Sign update
• Middle School Field update
• Completion date for Pickle Ball Courts in Fairlawn
• FTM recreation proposals
• Summer Concerts discussion

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will vote to adopt the water rate structure presented after a public hearing on May 7, 2025, with rates taking effect on July 1, 2025. Commissioners will also review the draft preliminary budget for FY 2026 and consider authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Narragansett Bay Commission. A request to approve a $1,500 application fee to the Quonset Development Corporation for the RI Ready Program will be considered, along with a temporary chlorination system installation costing about $20,000.

• Adopt water rate structure (effective July 1, 2025) after May 7 public hearing
• Review draft preliminary budget for FY 2026
• Authorize agreement with Narragansett Bay Commission per attached MOU
• Approve $1,500 fee to Quonset Development Corp for RI Ready Program support
• Install temporary chlorination system at Providence Connection (~$20,000 cost, $15,000 materials via RPI)

The Water Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the April 3 and April 9, 2025 meetings. The March 12 and April 9, 2025 executive‑session minutes were tabled until the next meeting. All commissioners present voted in favor. No other motions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled March 12, 2025 executive session minutes until next meeting
• Tabled April 9, 2025 executive session minutes until next meeting

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will consider certifying the FY26 town budget that was approved at the recent Financial Town Meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment before the certification vote.

• Certify FY26 budget as approved at Financial Town Meeting

The board approved an increase in the purchase price of the MackGranite Trush truck with Pak-Mor body from $330,500.00 to $336,600.00, with a unanimous vote. It also certified the FY2025/2026 budget of $106,656,378.00, passing 10‑1. Both actions were formally moved and seconded before being adopted.

• Approved increase of MackGranite Trush truck purchase to $336,600.00 (unanimous)
• Certified FY2025/2026 budget of $106,656,378.00 (10 in favor, 1 opposed)

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will meet to approve FY25 budgets and discuss proposed FY26 municipal and education budgets. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• FY25 budget review and approval
• FY26 municipal budget discussion
• FY26 education budget discussion

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will hear a presentation by David Bebyn on proposed water rates. After the presentation, the public will have an opportunity to comment. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Presentation by David Bebyn on proposed water rates

The commission heard presentations on proposed water rates and a capital plan but took no formal action. Public comments addressed meter fee concerns and support for a higher rate increase. The board will vote on the new water rates at the May 14, 2025 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

• Vote on new water rates scheduled for May 14, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Commissioners will consider wetland permit applications, provide updates on public outreach and community service hours, review current projects such as the butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, and grant projects, and examine the commission’s budget and upcoming grants. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Wetland Applications
• Public Outreach
• Mandated Community Service Hours
• Current Projects – Butterfly Garden, Historical Cemeteries, Cleanups, Grant Projects
• Budget Review – balance, expenses, grants

The commission approved the previous meeting minutes. A motion to pay NRI $2,000 for Front Street planting and a bench was made by Stephanie Santos, seconded by Jose Escobar, and passed unanimously. The current budget shows $2,343.85 on hand, with $2,000 allocated to NRI and remaining grant funds noted. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 payment to NRI for Front Street planting (unanimous)

General

The project team for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center at 98 Old River Road holds its 28th OAC meeting. They will review construction documents, previous meeting minutes, and status updates on permits (DEM permit #24-196 issued, DOT permit pending), schedule, submittals, procurement, and pay applications. No new business items are listed.

• DEM permit #24-196 issued; DOT permit still pending as of April 15, 2025
• Site mobilization remains on hold pending permit finalization
• Downes Construction monthly invoice for review; no ACC pay application to process
• Long-lead items (e.g., E-Gear, 24-week lead) and bid packages ongoing
• Digital sign design and Rescue 1 & 2 plaque/monument design still in submittal process

The Building Committee approved the commissioning agents contract for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center. Several pay applications were approved, including a $280,000 payment and funding for periods 2‑5. The committee adopted procedures to bring RFI logs to bi‑weekly meetings and to use sign‑in sheets for attendance. The next meeting was scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

• Approved commissioning agents contract (Committee vote) – approved
• Approved Downes monthly billing (3‑4‑2025) – approved
• Approved ACC Pay Application #5 for $280,000 – approved for payment
• Approved ACC Pay Applications funding periods 2‑5 and Downes monthly invoice – approved
• Adopted practice to bring copies of RFI log to bi‑weekly meetings – adopted
• Adopted use of sign‑in sheets to record meeting attendees – adopted
• Scheduled next meeting for May 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM – scheduled

Purchasing Committee

The Lincoln Purchasing Committee will consider awarding the bid for the Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts under RFP 2024-13. It will also review a request to waive competitive bidding for a used international cab and chassis for the Department of Public Works. Public comment will be accepted before the meeting adjourns.

• Award of bid for Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts (RFP 2024-13)
• Request to waive competitive bidding for a used international cab and chassis for the Department of Public Works

The Purchasing Committee approved motions to discuss the Fairlawn Park pickleball courts RFP and to recommend awarding that contract to Beausoleil Bros Inc for $320,890. It also approved motions to discuss waiving competitive bidding for a used International cab and chassis and to recommend awarding that purchase to Beam Truck and Body for $15,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to discuss Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts RFP passed (2-0)
• Motion to recommend awarding Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts contract to Beausoleil Bros Inc ($320,890) passed (2-0)
• Motion to discuss waiver for used International cab and chassis passed (2-0)
• Motion to recommend awarding used cab purchase to Beam Truck and Body ($15,000) passed (2-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (2-0)

Town Council

The Council will consider two recommendations from the Purchasing Sub Committee: awarding a bid for Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts and a request to waive competitive bidding for a used International cab and chassis for the Department of Public Works. Public comment will be accepted.

• Award of bid for RFP 2024-13 for Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts
• Request to waive competitive bidding for a used International cab and chassis for DPW

The Town Council approved the award of the bid for the Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts to Beausoleil Bros Inc. for $320,890, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The Council also approved the award of the bid for a used International cab and chassis to Beam Truck and Body for $15,000, also by a 4‑0 vote. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $320,890 Fairlawn Park Pickleball Courts contract (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 used International cab and chassis contract (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will meet to discuss and consider the FY25 budgets, as well as the FY26 municipal and education budgets. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of FY25 budgets
• Review of FY26 municipal budgets
• Review of FY26 education budgets

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will review and consider approval of the Library of Things Lending Policy and discuss a feasibility study. The board will also hear the director's report on library usage and programs, review financial reports, and discuss building repair and maintenance updates.

• Library of Things Lending Policy review and approval
• Feasibility study discussion
• Director's report on library usage and programs
• Financial reports and expenditures
• Building repair and maintenance updates

The trustees unanimously approved the March meeting minutes and the Director's March report. They also approved payment of two checks totaling $250 for April invoices. The Library of Things lending policy and a feasibility study were both tabled until next month. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Director's March report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of two checks totaling $250.00 (unanimous)
• Tabled Library of Things Lending Policy until next month
• Tabled Feasibility Study until next month
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss and vote on recommendations to the Town Council for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance concerning definitions and use regulations for family day-care homes and renewable energy systems. Additionally, the board will consider accepting Valentine Court and Whitman Way as public streets. The agenda also includes a consent agenda item for a recorded plan for the Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding family day-care homes (definitions, use regulations, special use permits)
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding renewable energy (use regulations, special use permits)
• Recommendation to accept Valentine Court as a public street (AP 29, Lot 3)
• Recommendation to accept Whitman Way as a public street (AP 29, Lot 3)
• Recorded plan for Lincoln EMS/Rescue & Learning Center (AP 29 Lot 222)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a joint meeting with the Lincoln Delegation to discuss current proposed legislation priorities. Additionally, the Board of License Commissioners will consider an application from Scott Robillard for a private detective license.

• Joint meeting with Lincoln Delegation on proposed legislation priorities
• Application for a private detective license from Scott Robillard

The Lincoln Town Council voted 5-0 to grant a private detective license to Scott Robillard. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5-0 vote. A joint session with state delegates discussed several pending state bills, but no actions were taken on those proposals.

• Approved private detective license for Scott Robillard (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY25 budget, as well as the FY26 municipal and education budgets. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment periods.

• Discussion of FY25 budgets
• Discussion of FY26 municipal budgets
• Discussion of FY26 education budgets
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 8, and 10, 2025

General

The Lincoln Building Committee met on April 15, 2025 to review progress on the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project (Project 24-009). The committee approved the monthly pay application of $280,000 and continued funding for grant‑related invoices. It also discussed permit updates, schedule and procurement of long‑lead items, and commissioning services. No new business items were introduced.

• Approval of Pay Application #5 for $280,000 for construction funding
• Grant update: $160,000 received for compliance and reporting
• Permit status: DEM Permit #24-196 issued; DOT permit pending
• Procurement: early bid packages for foundations and structure, bid due 11/15
• Site mobilization on hold pending permit release

The Building Committee approved the commissioning agents contract and price. Monthly pay applications, including a $280,000 request, were also approved. The team adopted best‑practice actions such as bringing RFI logs and long‑lead items to regular meetings. The next meeting is set for May 6, 2025.

• Commissioning agents contract approved by committee
• Monthly billing invoice approved by committee
• ACC Pay Application #5 for $280,000 approved for payment
• ACC Pay Application funding periods 2‑5 approved
• Team decided to include long‑lead items in weekly schedule discussions
• Team adopted practice of bringing RFI log copies to bi‑weekly meetings
• Kickoff meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025
• Next project meeting rescheduled to May 6, 2025

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will discuss a motion to adjourn the meeting into an executive session to address potential litigation. They will also consider a motion to seal the minutes from that session. Finally, the Council will vote on any matters that arise from the executive session.

• Motion to adjourn into Executive Session regarding potential litigation
• Motion to seal the minutes from the Executive Session
• Vote on matters from the Executive Session

The Town Council approved a motion to adjourn into an executive session to discuss potential litigation, passing 5-0. They also approved a motion to seal the minutes from that executive session, also passing 5-0. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourn into executive session on potential litigation – approved 5-0
• Seal minutes from executive session – approved 5-0

Town Council

The Town Council will consider resolutions to issue up to $5 million in general obligation refunding bonds and up to $5 million in water system revenue bonds for the Saylesville Water Main Improvement Project. A public hearing is scheduled on a contribution to the Municipal Affordable Housing Fund for Cobble Hill Crossing. The agenda also includes appointments, amendments to zoning and mobile food establishment ordinances, and requests to waive competitive bidding for police ammunition and AEDs.

• Resolution 2025-9: authorizing $5M general obligation refunding bonds
• Resolution 2025-10: authorizing $5M water system revenue bonds for Saylesville Water Main Improvement Project
• Public hearing on Seminole Development LLC's affordable housing fund contribution for Cobble Hill Crossing at Old Louisquisset Pike
• Ordinance amendments to zoning use regulations for manufacturing (Sec 260-19) and residential uses (Sec 260-9)
• Request to waive competitive bidding for police ammunition and for AEDs and all-weather enclosures

The Lincoln Town Council unanimously approved the issuance of water system revenue bonds up to $5,000,000 and general‑obligation refunding bonds up to $5,000,000. It also awarded a $100,000 affordable‑housing grant to Seminole Development LLC and granted two mobile‑food licenses. Procurement waivers were adopted for police ammunition ($11,500) and AED equipment ($9,231). All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved water system revenue bonds up to $5,000,000 (5-0)
• Approved general‑obligation refunding bonds up to $5,000,000 (5-0)
• Awarded $100,000 to Seminole Development LLC for affordable housing (5-0)
• Granted mobile‑food license to T's Grazing Table Charcuterie (5-0)
• Granted mobile‑food licenses for PVD Truck events at 100 Higginson and Chase Farm (5-0)
• Waived competitive bidding and awarded police ammunition contract to AAA Police Supply for $11,500 (5-0)
• Waived competitive bidding and awarded AED contract to Zoll Medical Corp & AED Team for $9,231 (5-0)
• Approved drainage easement on Manchester Farm Road (5-0)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review a proposed amendment to Chapter 161 regarding expiration and renewal of mobile food establishment licenses. The committee will also approve minutes from two previous meetings. This is a discussion and recommendation item; no final vote by the full council occurs at this meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-8: Amendment to Chapter 161, Mobile Food Establishments, Section 14 – Expiration of licenses; renewals

The Ordinance Committee approved the minutes from the March 17 and March 27 meetings. It discussed Ordinance 2025-8, amended it to add language about the expiration of State MFE licenses, and recommended the Town Council adopt the ordinance as amended. All motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 (2-0)
• Motion to discuss Ordinance 2025-8 passed (2-0)
• Motion to recommend Town Council adopt Ordinance 2025-8 passed (2-0)
• Motion to reconsider previous motion passed (2-0)
• Motion to amend Ordinance 2025-8 adding "expiration of State MFE license" passed (2-0)
• Motion to recommend Town Council adopt amended Ordinance 2025-8 passed (2-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (2-0)

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will consider two requests to waive competitive bidding: one for police ammunition and one for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with all-weather enclosures. The committee will also approve minutes from meetings on March 18 and March 27, 2025. A public comment period is included.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for police ammunition
• Request to waive competitive bidding for AEDs and all-weather enclosures
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2025

The Purchasing Committee approved the minutes from the March 18 and March 27 meetings. It waived competitive bidding for police ammunition and recommended awarding an $11,500 contract to AAA Police Supply. It also waived competitive bidding for AEDs and all‑weather enclosures and recommended awarding a $9,231 contract to Zoll Medical Corp & AED Team. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Waived competitive bidding for police ammunition (3-0)
• Recommended award of $11,500 police ammunition contract to AAA Police Supply (3-0)
• Waived competitive bidding for AEDs and all‑weather enclosures (3-0)
• Recommended award of $9,231 AED contract to Zoll Medical Corp & AED Team (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Town Council

The April 14, 2025 meeting of the Lincoln Town Council includes only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, agenda review, public comment, and adjournment. No ordinances, resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

The council voted to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made by Ken Pichette, seconded by Pam Azar, and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss the FY25 budgets. The board is also scheduled to review the FY26 municipal and education budgets.

• FY25 Budgets
• FY26 Municipal Budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss completion dates for Elementary School Gyms, the Middle School Field Project, and Pickleball Courts in Fairlawn. The agenda also includes a director's report, commissioner's report, old business, new business on park sign materials and spring sports preparation, and public comment.

• Completion date update for Elementary School Gyms
• Completion date update for Middle School Field Project
• Completion date update for Pickleball Courts in Fairlawn
• Discussion of park sign materials
• Preparation for Spring Sports

The commission accepted the minutes from the March 12 meeting after a motion by Andy Bruscini and a second by Frank Kelly. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Andy Bruscini and a second by Chris Cutler. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Accepted March 12 minutes (motion by Andy Bruscini, seconded by Frank Kelly)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Andy Bruscini, seconded by Chris Cutler)

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will vote on awarding a leak detection project to the lowest qualified bidder, EJ Prescott, and on a resolution to sell up to $5 million in revenue-backed bonds. Also up for vote is approval of an Anchor Auto Memorandum of Understanding. The board will also receive updates on water rate study results and service corrosion investigations at Lincoln Meadows Drive.

• Award leak detection project to EJ Prescott, lowest qualified bidder
• Vote on resolution authorizing sale of up to $5 million in revenue-backed bonds
• Vote on Anchor Auto Memorandum of Understanding
• Update on Lincoln Meadows Drive service corrosion investigation
• Rate study workshop held April 3, 2025

The Water Commission approved a resolution to sell up to $5 million in revenue‑backed bonds. It also awarded the Leak Detection Project to EJ Prescott for $37,600. All motions passed unanimously. Procedural items such as the consent agenda, March 2025 minutes, and financial reports were also accepted.

• Approved sale of up to $5 million revenue‑backed bonds (All in favor)
• Awarded Leak Detection Project to EJ Prescott for $37,600 (All in favor)
• Accepted consent agenda (All in favor)
• Accepted March 12, 2025 minutes (All in favor)
• Accepted March 2025 Balance Sheet – Expenditure and Revenue Report (All in favor)
• Accepted March 2025 Financial Report to Town Acting Finance Director (All in favor)
• Accepted March 2025 Account Balance Report (All in favor)
• Accepted March 2025 Direct Payment and Payables report (All in favor)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to review the FY25 budgets, as well as the proposed FY26 Municipal and Education budgets. No specific amounts or line items are detailed in the agenda. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Review of FY25 Budgets
• Review of FY26 Municipal Budgets
• Review of FY26 Education Budgets

The board unanimously approved the FY26 total combined budget of $106,139,685.00. It also approved the municipal operating budget of $27,800,423.00 and the education budget of $67,538,809.00. Several grant items were reduced to $0.00, Veterans Organizations funding was increased to $750.00, and gambling‑related allocations were eliminated.

• Approved total combined FY26 budget $106,139,685.00 (unanimous)
• Approved municipal operating budget $27,800,423.00 (unanimous)
• Approved education budget $67,538,809.00 (unanimous)
• Reduced BVCAP grant to $0.00 (unanimous)
• Reduced Gateway Healthcare grant to $0.00 (unanimous)
• Increased Veterans Organizations funding from $300.00 to $750.00 (unanimous)
• Reduced Sport Bet allocation from $200,000.00 to $0.00 (unanimous)
• Reduced Internet Gambling allocation from $200,000.00 to $0.00 (unanimous)

Budget Board

The Budget Board is meeting to review the FY25 budgets. The board will also discuss the FY26 municipal and education budgets.

• FY25 Budgets
• FY26 Municipal Budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets

The board unanimously approved the minutes from April 1‑3. It also approved the FY26 Human Services budget totaling $489,586. Multiple FY26 resolution statements were approved unanimously, and a motion was made to raise the Ballou Street buyout from $700,000 to $750,000. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes for 04/01/25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 04/02/25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for 04/03/25 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Human Services budget $489,586 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 resolution statements (unanimous)
• Motion to increase Ballou Street buyout from $700,000 to $750,000 (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will meet to review and vote on relocating project savings and a proposed change order for water service to Lonsdale and Saylesville Elementary Schools. Updates will be provided on HVAC projects, GYM/STEM additions, and cafeteria upgrades at multiple elementary schools. The committee will also approve minutes, payment applications, and invoices.

• Vote on relocating project savings
• Review and vote on water service PCO for Lonsdale and Saylesville Elementary Schools
• Financial update from M. Carreno
• Construction updates: Northern Elementary HVAC, Central ES cafeteria HVAC, GYM/STEM additions
• Discussion of sewer main relocation at Northern HVAC project

The committee approved the minutes from the March 7 meeting. It approved moving $293,000 in project savings toward the gym/STEM additions and cafeteria upgrades. It also approved the review and payment of pending invoices. No other motions were recorded as decided.

• Approved March 7 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved transfer of $293,000 project savings to gym/STEM and cafeteria upgrades (motion approved)
• Approved review and payment of invoices (motion approved)

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will hold a special meeting to hear presentations on proposed water rates, charges and fees, and a five-year capital plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and public comment.

• Presentation by David Beybn on proposed rates
• Presentation by the Superintendent on proposed charges and fees
• Presentation by the Superintendent on the proposed 5-year capital plan

The Lincoln Water Commission presented proposed water rates, new charges and fees, and three 5‑year capital plan options. Public comment requested a future meeting to explain rate increases. No motions were voted on or decisions formally approved.

Budget Board

The Budget Board will hold a public hearing and reading of the proposed FY26 budget. They will also discuss FY25 budgets and FY26 municipal and education budgets.

• Public hearing on proposed FY26 budget
• Discussion of FY25 budgets
• Discussion of FY26 municipal budgets
• Discussion of FY26 education budgets

The Budget Board removed the $7,500 Community Care Alliance and $10,000 Aging Well Inc line items from the FY26 budget. It created new 4130 – Personnel and 4230 – Human Services lines to fund those amounts. The board approved revised FY26 municipal budget totals of $177,900 and $489,590. All motions were adopted unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Removed Community Care Alliance $7,500 budget (unanimous)
• Removed Aging Well Inc $10,000 budget (unanimous)
• Created new 4130 – Personnel line for $7,500 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 municipal budget total $177,900 (unanimous)
• Created new 4230 – Human Services line for $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 municipal budget total $489,590 (unanimous)
• Removed line transfers to other funds $500,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes, hear public comment, and discuss wetland applications. They will also review current projects including the butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, and grant projects, as well as conduct a budget review.

• Wetland applications discussion
• Update on Butterfly Garden project
• Update on Historical Cemeteries project
• Review of grant projects
• Budget review including expenses and balance

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss the FY25 budgets. The board will also review the FY26 municipal and education budgets.

• FY25 Budgets
• FY26 Municipal Budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets

The board approved a series of salary and budget items for FY26, including the overall municipal budget of $2,356,548.00. It also approved new Fire Medics salaries totaling $521,015.00 plus a $14,214.00 increase, and increased total salaries to $1,242,876.00. Several capital projects were approved, such as a $189,200.00 camera upgrade at LHS and a $257,900.00 carpet‑tile replacement at Northern Elementary. The board reduced the UPS Police Department budget to $40,000.00 and the softball field maintenance budget to $12,000.00, the latter passing 4‑3.

• Approved FY26 municipal budget $2,356,548.00 (unanimous)
• Approved new Fire Medics salaries $521,015.00 and $14,214.00 increase (unanimous)
• Approved total salaries $1,242,876.00 (unanimous)
• Approved LHS camera upgrade $189,200.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Northern Elementary carpet‑tile replacement $257,900.00 (unanimous)
• Reduced UPS Police Department budget from $50,000.00 to $40,000.00 (unanimous)
• Reduced softball field maintenance budget from $21,700.00 to $12,000.00 (4-3 motion pass)
• Transferred revolving fund 50 to Fund 12 (unanimous)

General

This meeting is a construction management update for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project. Topics include permitting, site work progress, CPF grant status, and invoice approvals. The body will also review prior minutes and schedule future meetings.

• Project update from ACC on permitting and work done on site
• CPF Grant quarterly update and discussion of next funding request
• Invoices reviewed: Downes Construction and Ahlborg Construction (Requisitions 2-5 paid)
• Commissioning kickoff meeting for the center

The Building Committee approved the commissioning agents contract and price. The committee also approved ACC Pay Application #5 for $280,000 and the monthly invoice from Downes Construction. No new business items were presented at this meeting.

• Commissioning agents contract and price approved by Building Committee
• ACC Pay Application #5 for $280,000 approved for payment
• Downes Construction monthly invoice approved

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on April 1, 2025, to consider applications for Special Use Permits, Variance, and Ordinance relief. The meeting agenda lists four specific property applications for relief from zoning regulations.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit, Variance, or Ordinance relief
• Dawn Joly: Use Variance for daycare expansion at 254 Central Street
• Ralph and Patricia Perfetto: Dimensional Variance for outbuilding at 22 Sylvia Ln.
• Global Home Sales Solution: Relief for single-family home at 172 Central Street
• Progress of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The board approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to withdraw Dawn Joly’s daycare use variance after the town council changed the ordinance. It also approved a 17‑foot height relief for Ralph and Patricia Perfetto’s garage addition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Motion to withdraw Dawn Joly daycare variance (all in favor)
• Approved 17‑ft height relief for garage at 22 Sylvia Ln (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (all in favor)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss the FY25 budgets. The board is also scheduled to review the FY26 municipal and education budgets.

• FY25 Budgets
• FY26 Municipal Budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets

The Lincoln Budget Board approved the FY26 municipal operating and capital budget totaling $2,133,500, along with several revolving‑capital projects. All motions were passed unanimously. Additional department expenditures for police, public works, library, education and technology were also approved.

• Approved FY26 municipal operating & capital budget $2,133,500 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 revolving capital budget $700,000 for Ballou street buyouts (unanimous)
• Increased new rubbish truck budget to $330,100 (unanimous)
• Approved UPS purchase for Police Department $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved security cameras for Town Hall and Police Station $50,000 (unanimous)
• Increased IT equipment budget for Library to $8,300 (unanimous)
• Approved High School Chromebook and license purchase $21,060 (unanimous)
• Approved District‑wide virtual infrastructure replacement $182,200 (unanimous)

Town Council

The council will consider a motion to adjourn into executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) for potential litigation. It will also consider a motion to seal the minutes of that session under RIGL 42-46-7(c). Finally, the council will vote on any matters that arise from the executive session.

• Motion to adjourn into executive session for potential litigation (RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2))
• Motion to seal executive‑session minutes (RIGL 42-46-7(c))
• Vote on matters arising from executive session

The Town Council unanimously approved a motion to adjourn into executive session. It then approved sealing the executive‑session minutes and directing the town solicitor to act as instructed. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Motion to adjourn into executive session passed 5-0
• Motion to seal the minutes from executive session passed 5-0
• Motion to have the town solicitor act as directed in executive session passed 5-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed 5-0

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to discuss two HVAC-related procurement requests. The body will consider waiving competitive bidding for one project and an emergency procurement for another.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for Senior Center HVAC maintenance
• Emergency procurement for an HVAC unit at the DPW Highway Garage

The Purchasing Committee approved a motion to discuss waiving competitive bidding for Senior Center HVAC maintenance. It then recommended the town council award a $4,843.08 contract to Automatic Temperature Control for that maintenance. The committee also recommended a $19,737 emergency procurement contract for an HVAC unit at the DPW Highway Garage. The meeting was adjourned.

• Motion to discuss waiver of competitive bidding for Senior Center HVAC maintenance (3-0)
• Recommend town council award bid to Automatic Temperature Control for Senior Center HVAC maintenance, $4,843.08 (3-0)
• Recommend town council award bid to Automatic Temperature Control for DPW Highway Garage HVAC unit, $19,737 (3-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to Chapter 260 of the Zoning Ordinance (Item 2025-7). This item has been deferred in previous committee meetings and was referred by the Town Council. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 2025-7: Amendment to Ch 260, Zoning, Article III Use Regulations, Section J (deferred from previous meetings)

The committee voted unanimously to discuss the amendment, open public comment, and formally recommend that the Town Council adopt Ordinance Amendment 2025-7. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to discuss amendment 2025-7 passed 3-0
• Motion to open public comment passed 3-0
• Motion to recommend Town Council adopt amendment 2025-7 passed 3-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed 3-0

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing for a Class BVL liquor license and an entertainment license for La Perra Inc, doing business as El Oasis Taqueria at 80 Higginson Avenue. The Council will also consider an amendment to the zoning code (Chapter 260, Article III, Section J), a waiver of competitive bidding for Senior Center HVAC maintenance, and an emergency procurement for an HVAC unit at the DPW Highway Garage. Additionally, a resolution requesting full funding of categorical transportation aid under RIGL 16-7.2-6 will be introduced.

• Public hearing for Class BVL liquor license for El Oasis Taqueria at 80 Higginson Ave.
• Public hearing for entertainment license for El Oasis Taqueria at 80 Higginson Ave.
• Amendment to zoning code Ch 260, Article III, Section J (Ordinance 2025-7)
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Senior Center HVAC maintenance
• Emergency procurement for HVAC unit at DPW Highway Garage

The council granted a Class B liquor license and an entertainment license to La Perra Inc d/b/a El Oasis Taqueria. It adopted a zoning amendment (2025-7) and approved several procurement contracts and a transportation‑aid resolution. Six change orders were approved, including a $1.05 M electrical service upgrade.

• Granted Class B liquor license to La Perra Inc d/b/a El Oasis Taqueria (5-0)
• Granted entertainment license to La Perra Inc d/b/a El Oasis Taqueria with amended hours (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 260 zoning use regulations (2025-7) (5-0)
• Awarded Senior Center HVAC maintenance contract to Automatic Temperature Control, $4,843.08 (5-0)
• Awarded emergency HVAC unit contract for DPW Highway Garage to Automatic Temperature Control, $19,737 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting full funding of categorical transportation aid (5-0)
• Approved change order pc03r1: electrical service upgrades, $1,049,076.00 (5-0)
• Approved change order pc01: early switchgear release, $600,760.00 (5-0)

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board meeting on March 27, 2025 will discuss the FY25 budget, the FY26 municipal budget, and the FY26 education budget. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with in‑person attendance and web streaming, and includes a public comment period.

• FY25 Budgets
• FY26 Municipal Budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets

The Lincoln Budget Board approved several FY26 budget items, including a $6,520,090 police budget and a $4,713,511 public works budget. It also increased the Recording Secretary salary to $2,300 and reduced an expense line to $150. A motion to raise a salaries line to $4,620 was rejected 9‑1.

• Increased Recording Secretary salary line to $2,300 (unanimous)
• Reduced expense line to $150 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 total budget $2,450 (unanimous)
• Restored salaries line to $4,620 – motion failed 9-1
• Approved Public Works‑Central Services budget $4,713,511 (unanimous)
• Reduced Public Safety Rescue supplies/equipment line to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Safety Police budget $6,520,090 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Council budget $62,500 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Lincoln Planning Board will discuss and vote on a Comprehensive Permit Final Plan for Cobble Hill Crossing, a development on Old Louisquisset Pike. The board will also consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding day-care center use regulations. Additionally, the consent agenda includes recommendations for zoning variances and a recorded plat. The Town Planner will report on 2025 Housing Legislation.

• Comprehensive Permit – Final Plan Approval for Cobble Hill Crossing, Old Louisquisset Pike (AP 19 Lot 34), applicant Seminole Development
• Zoning ordinance amendment to Chapter 260, Article III, Sec. 260-14 J: Day-care center
• Dimensional variance application by Ralph & Patricia Perfetto for a two-car detached garage at 22 Sylvia Lane (AP 25 Lot 108)
• Relief under Mapped Street Ordinance by Global Home Sales Solutions, LLC for a single-family house at 172 Central St., Manville (AP 37 Lot 47)
• Final Plan recorded for Jill Joyce – Joyce Plat Minor Modification (AP 25 Lot 67)

The board approved the final plan for the Cobble Hill Crossing project, which will add ten duplexes (20 affordable units) on a 5.8‑acre lot. It denied an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would limit daycare centers to 12 children. Several consent‑agenda items were acted on, including removal of an item, a neutral recommendation on a variance standard, and approval of the agenda. The meeting minutes were accepted and the session adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Approved Cobble Hill Crossing Comprehensive Permit final plan (unanimous)
• Denied amendment to zoning ordinance Sec. 260-14J limiting daycare centers (unanimous)
• Removed item 1A from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted neutral recommendation on standard applied to 22 Sylvia Lane variance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board meeting on March 26, 2025 will consider the FY25 town budget, the FY26 municipal budget, and the FY26 education budget. These items are presented for discussion and possible approval. The meeting is hybrid, held at Lincoln Town Hall, 100 Old River Road, with a live stream available online.

• FY25 town budget
• FY26 municipal budget
• FY26 education budget

The Lincoln Budget Board adopted FY26 budget items, including a $7,308,988 municipal bond issuance. It approved the Town Solicitor budget of $150,500 and increased Ocean State Library service fees to $45,657. The board also reduced the Zoning Board Review recording‑secretary/stenographer budget to $1,500 and its salaries to $3,620, both passing 7‑1. All other listed motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $7,308,988 municipal bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Town Solicitor budget $150,500 (unanimous)
• Reduced Zoning Board Review recording secretary/stenographer budget to $1,500 (7-1)
• Reduced Zoning Board Review salaries to $3,620 (7-1)
• Increased Ocean State Library service fees to $45,657 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Court budget $27,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Board budget $8,570 (unanimous)
• Approved Land Trust budget $200 (unanimous)

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss the director's report on library usage and programs, financial reports, building repair/maintenance updates, and set the summer meeting schedule. They will also recap the budget board presentation and discuss library-related news, including the Freedom to Read Act.

• Director's report on library usage and programs
• Discussion of building repair/maintenance
• Change of June meeting date and setting summer meeting schedule
• Library summer schedule from July through Labor Day
• Budget Board presentation recap and Freedom to Read Act discussion

The board approved several items unanimously, including the February meeting minutes, the director’s February report, and payment of two $250 checks. Quotes for a new copier were accepted, and a motion to close the library on Saturdays from July 5 through August 30 was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Director's February report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of two checks totaling $250.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted quotes for a new copier (unanimous)
• Approved library closed Saturdays July 5–Aug 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 PM (unanimous)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will meet to discuss the FY25 budgets. The board is also scheduled to review the FY26 municipal and education budgets.

• FY25 Budgets
• FY26 Municipal Budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets

The Lincoln Budget Board approved the FY26 municipal budget line items, each with a unanimous vote. Approved items include the Town Administrator, Town Planner, Personnel, Town Clerk, Finance Office, Tax Assessor, Information Technologies, and Public Safety‑Animal Control budgets. The board also adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved Town Administrator budget $188,871 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Planner budget $209,216 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel budget $170,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Clerk budget $264,678 (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Office budget $644,568 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Assessor budget $199,623 (unanimous)
• Approved Information Technologies budget $378,955 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Safety‑Animal Control budget $103,493 (unanimous)

Budget Board

The Budget Board is scheduled to conduct a tour of various town facilities on March 22, 2025. The agenda consists of site visits rather than formal deliberations or votes.

• Tour of Great Road Heritage Campus (Hearthside, Visitors Center, Schoolhouse, Blacksmith Shop)
• Visit to Town Hall and Police Department
• Visit to DPW Garage
• Visit to Handy Pond Dam

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will discuss and possibly take action on the FY25 budgets and the proposed FY26 Municipal and Education budgets. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the business portion of the meeting.

• Review of FY25 Budgets
• Discussion of FY26 Municipal Budgets
• Discussion of FY26 Education Budgets

The board heard updates from the Public Works and Police Departments on maintenance needs, grant awards, and staffing. Public comment addressed curb replacement but no action was taken. No budget items or projects were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was concluded with a motion to adjourn that was approved.

• Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Dave Hart, second by Jennifer Stadnik)

General

The Lincoln Town Council will discuss the status of the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center project, including permitting and recent work on site. They will review the CPF grant transaction logs and plan a commissioning kickoff meeting. A key decision will be the finalization of the contract with SES. Invoices from Ahlborg Construction will also be considered.

• Review and approve prior meeting minutes
• Project update on permitting and site work for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center
• Finalize contract with SES for commissioning
• Review CPF grant transaction logs due early March
• Consider invoices from Ahlborg Construction

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will consider one claim (Kramer Claim), which was referred from the Town Council on February 24, 2025. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Kramer Claim (referred from Town Council on Feb 24, 2025)

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will consider three requests to waive competitive bidding for purchases: a library copier/printer, new library computers, and Sullivan Softball Field lighting. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for Library Copier/Printer
• Request to waive competitive bidding for new Library Computers
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Sullivan Softball Field Lighting

Town Council

The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to review license applications and subcommittee reports. The body is deciding on bidding waivers for library equipment and field lighting, as well as appointments to the Zoning and Tenant Boards of Affairs.

• Class F Liquor License application for Town of Lincoln Bingo Fundraiser at 150 Jenckes Hill Road
• Requests to waive competitive bidding for library computers, a library copier/printer, and Sullivan Softball Field lighting
• Special Event License for Farmers Markets at Chase Farm for select dates June through October
• Scheduling of public hearings for Seminole Development LLC - Cobble Hill Crossing at Old Louisquisset Pike
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 161 regarding Mobile Food Establishment license renewals

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will meet to discuss and approve FY25 budgets and review FY26 municipal and education budgets. The meeting will be hybrid, allowing in-person and online participation.

• Discussion with Boards and Commissions
• Approval of March 11 and March 13 minutes
• FY25 Budgets
• FY26 Municipal Budgets
• FY26 Education Budgets

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review proposed ordinance 2025-7, which would amend Chapter 260 (Zoning) Article III Use Regulations, Section J. The item was referred by the Town Council on January 21 and deferred at the previous committee meeting on February 24. No action is specified; the committee may discuss or vote on the amendment.

• Ordinance 2025-7: Amendment to Ch 260 Zoning, Article III Use Regulations, Section J

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will hold a hybrid meeting on March 17, 2025, to review the agenda for the following day and hold a joint session with the Lincoln Water Commission.

• Hybrid meeting format available at Lincoln Town Hall, 100 Old River Road
• Joint meeting with the Lincoln Water Commission
• Review of agenda for March 18, 2025

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will hold a joint meeting and information session with the Lincoln Town Council. The purpose is to discuss a possible moratorium on water availability. No other agenda items are listed.

• Joint meeting with Town Council to discuss a moratorium on water availability

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss zoning variances and a final plan for a comprehensive permit. The body will also consider a recommendation to the Planning Board regarding day-care center use regulations.

• Dimensional variance for 22 Sylvia Lane
• Map Street Ordinance relief for 172 Central St
• Final Plan for Cobble Hill Crossings at Old Louisquisset Pike
• Zoning Ordinance amendment recommendation for day-care centers (Sec. 260-14 J)

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will meet to review FY25 budgets and discuss proposed FY26 municipal and education budgets. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• FY25 Budgets review
• FY26 Municipal Budgets discussion
• FY26 Education Budgets discussion

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review old business regarding school gyms and field projects, and new business concerning park signs and spring sports preparation.

• Review of Park signs
• Preparation for Spring Sports
• Elementary School Gyms
• Middle School Field Project
• Pickel Ball Courts in Fairlawn

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will consider routine consent‑agenda items such as minutes, financial reports, and capital accounts. Unfinished business includes a review of Providence Water’s proposed rate increase and a corrosion report for Lincoln Meadows Drive. New business items include a vote on a moratorium on water availability for the summer, changes to shut‑off regulations and billing, and approvals to advertise several job positions and a GPS survey equipment RFP.

• Vote to approve the Moratorium on Water Availability Resolution
• Vote to approve regulation changes for water shutoffs and usage‑based billing
• Approve advertising an RFP titled “GPS Survey Equipment”
• Approve advertising two temporary summer positions per attached job descriptions
• Approve advertising one Utility Worker position per attached job description

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board is meeting to discuss FY25 budgets and review proposed FY26 municipal and education budgets. Public comment is accepted. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• FY25 Budgets review
• FY26 Municipal Budgets discussion
• FY26 Education Budgets discussion
• Public comment periods
• Approval of minutes from March 4 and March 6, 2025

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a joint meeting and information session with the School Committee and School Department to discuss current and upcoming capital projects. No specific actions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with School Committee and School Department to discuss current and upcoming Capital Projects

Budget Board

The Budget Board will conduct a tour of four elementary schools. The tour focuses on capital projects approved for FY25, those proposed for FY26, and additions at each school.

• Tour of Northern Elementary School
• Tour of Central Elementary School
• Tour of Lonsdale Elementary School
• Tour of Saylesville Elementary School
• Review of FY25 approved and FY26 proposed capital projects

General

The Lincoln Building Committee meets to review project updates on multiple school construction projects, including HVAC replacements at Northern Elementary and cafeteria HVAC at four schools, as well as gym/STEM additions and cafeteria upgrades at Central, Northern, Lonsdale, and Saylesville Elementary Schools. The committee will also discuss additional scope items such as Saylesville front entrance repairs and parking, and consider approving payment applications and invoices.

• Northern Elementary HVAC (2025) project update
• Cafeteria HVAC at 4 Elementary Schools – Central ES
• GYM/STEM Additions & Cafeteria Upgrades at Central, Northern, Lonsdale, Saylesville ES
• Saylesville front entrance repairs and parking – Studio Jaed design updates
• Review and approve payment applications and invoices

Budget Board

The Budget Board is meeting to discuss and review the FY25 budgets as well as proposed FY26 municipal and education budgets. The agenda is procedural with no specific dollar amounts or proposals detailed.

• FY25 Budgets review
• FY26 Municipal Budgets review
• FY26 Education Budgets review

Conservation Commission

The Lincoln Conservation Commission will discuss wetland applications and public outreach efforts. It will receive updates on current projects such as the butterfly garden, historical cemeteries, cleanups, and grant projects. The meeting will also review the commission’s budget, including expenses and grant funding.

• Wetland Applications
• Public Outreach initiatives
• Current Project: Butterfly Garden
• Current Project: Historical Cemeteries
• Budget Review – expenses and grants

General

The committee is meeting to review project updates and grant reporting for the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center. A vote is scheduled to approve a recommended commissioning agent. The body will also review invoices from Downes Construction and Ahlborg Construction.

• Vote to approve Sustainable Engineering Services as commissioning agent
• Review of CPF Grant quarterly update and transaction logs
• Invoices for Downes Construction
• Invoices for Ahlborg Construction
• Project updates on permitting and site work

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing to consider four applications: a use variance for an expanded daycare at 254 Central Street, a dimensional variance for a single-family home with an in-law apartment at 1633 Old Louisquisset Pike, a special use permit to enlarge two signs at 100 Amica Way, and a use variance for a solar installation at 678 George Washington Hwy. The board will also discuss board member status and the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee's progress.

• Use variance for daycare expansion at 254 Central Street
• Dimensional variance for home with in-law apartment at 1633 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Special use permit for sign additions at 100 Amica Way
• Use variance for solar installation at 678 George Washington Hwy
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee progress

Budget Board

The Budget Board will discuss and possibly take action on FY25 budgets, FY26 municipal budgets, and FY26 education budgets. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Review of FY25 Budgets
• Discussion on FY26 Municipal Budgets
• Discussion on FY26 Education Budgets

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the FY25 budgets and the proposed FY26 municipal and education budgets. The public may participate in person or via web streaming.

• Review of FY25 Budgets
• Discussion of FY26 Municipal Budgets
• Discussion of FY26 Education Budgets

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss and vote on a final plan modification for a property on Old Jenckes Hill Road and a bond release for a site on Old Louisquisset Pike. The board will also provide recommendations to the Zoning Board regarding solar installation and sign expansions.

• Modification to Final Plan: 3 Old Jenckes Hill Road (Joyce Plat)
• Bond Release: 1672 Old Louisquisset Pike (North End Realty)
• Use variance recommendation for rooftop solar: 678 George Washington Highway
• Special use permit recommendation for sign square footage: 100 Amica Way
• Dimensional variance recommendation for addition: 1633 Old Louisquisset Pike

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting, review a director's report on library usage and programs, and examine financial reports and expenditures. The board will discuss the unfinished strategy for the 2025‑26 budget and updates to building repair and maintenance. The meeting will also include new business, announcements, and a public comment period before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the January 28, 2025 meeting
• Director's report on library usage and programs
• Financial reports and expenditures
• Discuss 2025‑26 budget strategy and building repair/maintenance
• Public comment

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review FY25 budgets and begin discussions on FY26 municipal and education budgets. The board will also set an agenda for a tour of schools. These items are part of the budget preparation process for the coming fiscal year.

• Review of FY25 budgets
• Discussion of FY26 Municipal Budgets
• Discussion of FY26 Education Budgets
• Agenda for Tour of Schools

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review seven proposed ordinances referred by the Town Council on January 21, 2025. These include amendments to the comprehensive permit rules for low- and moderate-income housing, zoning nonconformance, variances, administration, adoption, a mapped street ordinance for Stone Way, and use regulations. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the committee's role is discussion and recommendation.

• Amendment to Chapter 147 Housing, Article II Comprehensive Permits for Low and Moderate-Income Housing, Sections 5-9 (2025-1)
• Amendment to Chapter 260 Zoning, Article IX Nonconformance, Sections 55 and 57 (2025-2)
• Amendment to Chapter 260 Zoning, Article X Variances, Sections 60-65 (2025-3)
• Mapped Street Ordinance Amendment: Stone Way (2025-6)
• Amendment to Chapter 260 Zoning, Article III Use Regulations, Section J (2025-7)

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to review requests to waive competitive bidding for specific town purchases. The body will also vote on the approval of the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for Police Radios
• Request to waive competitive bidding for IT Firewalls
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Memorial Day Fireworks Display

Town Council

The Board of License Commissioners will hold public hearings on several applications, including a Class F special event liquor license for a food‑truck Friday series at 100 Higginson Avenue, a Class BV license for We Roast Coffee Company at 210 Front Street, and a new Class BVL license for El Oasis Taqueria at 80 Higginson Avenue. The board will also consider a special event license for Butterfly Farms’ Easter Egg Hunt at 679 Great Road and an entertainment license for the same taqueria. The Town Council will approve its consent agenda, consider purchasing sub‑committee waiver requests, and continue show‑cause hearings for Target and CW Lanes at 620‑622 George Washington Highway.

• Application for Class F special event liquor license (beer & wine) for P&EE Consulting Inc d/b/a PVD Food Truck Events at 100 Higginson Avenue (every Friday Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• Application for Class BV liquor license for We Roast Coffee Company LLC d/b/a Public House at 210 Front Street (public hearing scheduled)
• Application for new Class BVL liquor license for La Perra Inc d/b/a El Oasis Taqueria at 80 Higginson Avenue (public hearing scheduled)
• Application for special event license for Butterfly Farms’ Easter Egg Hunt at 679 Great Road (April 5 and April 12, rain dates on following Sundays)
• Continuation of show‑cause hearings for Target Store T‑2073 at 620 George Washington Highway and CW Lanes and Games at 622 George Washington Highway

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will review and decide on the town's FY25 budget and the FY26 municipal and education budgets. The meeting includes a discussion with the School Business Administrator and a public comment period. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda.

• FY25 town budget
• FY26 municipal budget
• FY26 education budget
• FY26 budget tasks and responsibilities

General

The ACC committee is reviewing construction documents, permit status, and design updates for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for March 7, 2025, with a possible topping-off ceremony later. The committee is also finalizing the station alert system and digital sign specifications.

• Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for March 7, 2025 at 1 PM
• Station alert system (Zetron) cost estimated at $180k, awaiting final proposal
• Digital sign design needs final color/finish approval; cost increase approved
• DEM UIC permit pending — additional test pits required, documents submitted 2/11/2025
• Grant packages: additional $500k and $340k available for budget alignment

Budget Board

The Budget Board will receive and discuss the Town Administrator's Recommended FY26 Budget. The agenda includes review of FY25 budgets, the FY26 municipal and education budgets, budget strategy, and tasks. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Presentation of Town Administrator’s Recommended FY26 Budget
• Review of FY26 Municipal Budget
• Review of FY26 Education Budgets
• Discussion of FY26 Budget Strategy and Tasks
• Approval of minutes from January 30, 2025

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss and act upon several zoning applications and one minor subdivision modification. These items include requests for variances and special use permits.

• Infewsion, LLC: Use Variance for AP 30 Lot 32
• 678 GWH, LLC: Rooftop solar at 678 George Washington Hwy
• Amica Mutual Insurance Co.: Special Use Permit for signage at 100 Amica Way
• Keith and Lisa Williams: Dimensional Variance for Travis and Jillian Rossi at 1633 Old Louisquisset Pike
• Jill Joyce: Modification to Final Plan for 3 Old Jenckes Hill Rd

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, hear director and commissioner reports, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes updates on elementary school gyms, the middle school field project, and Parks & Rec basketball. New business covers pickleball courts and sports field opportunities. Public comment will be taken.

• Elementary School Gyms update
• Middle School Field Project update
• Parks & Rec Basketball discussion
• Pickle Ball Courts proposal
• Sports Field Opportunities discussion

Water Commission

The Commission will vote on authorizing up to $5M in revenue bonds for the Saylesville Water System Improvements project and awarding the contract to the lowest qualified bidder. Other items include approval of a contract for tank cleaning and inspection, authorization to proceed with server system hardening against cyberattacks, and a proposal to evaluate water main bridge crossings on Great Road. Routine reports and consent agenda items include minutes, superintendent report, and financial statements.

• Authorization to sell up to $5M in revenue bonds for Saylesville Water System Improvements
• Award contract for Saylesville Water System Improvements to RP Iannuccillo and Sons
• Award tank cleaning and inspection services to HydraDiveTech
• Authorize moving funds from Citizens Investment Bank to Washington Trust Bank
• Proceed with Great Road bridge crossing evaluation with PARE

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will approve minutes from the January 10 meeting and receive a financial update from M. Carreno. Members will review construction updates, including HVAC work at Northern Elementary and cafeteria HVAC at four elementary schools, as well as gym/STEM additions and cafeteria upgrades. The committee will discuss and recommend allocating bond premium project funds for additional scope items such as Saylesville front entrance repairs and parking, and will review and approve payment applications and invoices.

• Approve meeting minutes from 1/10/25
• Financial update presented by M. Carreno
• HVAC upgrades at Northern Elementary (2025) and cafeteria HVAC at Central, Northern, Lonsdale, and Saylesville elementary schools
• Gym/STEM additions and cafeteria upgrades at multiple elementary schools
• Allocate bond premium project funds for additional scope items, including Saylesville front entrance repairs and parking

Conservation Commission

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Lincoln Conservation Commission. The agenda includes standard items such as approving previous minutes, public comment, correspondence, and updates on current projects like the butterfly garden and historical cemeteries. No major decisions or new proposals are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Updates on Butterfly Garden project
• Updates on Historical Cemeteries cleanups
• Budget review with opening balance, expenses, and grants

General

This meeting focuses on the Lincoln Centralized Rescue/Learning Center at 100 Old River Road. The town will review design updates, permitting status with DEM, and construction schedule. A GMP draft is being prepared by ACC with early bid packages out for pricing. The town will also discuss a CPF grant payment request and RFPs for commissioning and special inspections.

• Design update including KBA drawings and DEM permit update
• Schedule: early bid packages out, site start mid-February, construction start March
• Budget: ACC working on GMP draft with early bid packages
• CPF CLC payment request update from 1/29/25
• RFPs: Commissioning proposals due 2/11/25 and Special Inspections draft under legal review

Zoning Board

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing to consider two use variance applications to install rooftop solar on commercial buildings at 4 Carol Drive (Lot 117, MG‑0.5) and 23 New England Way (Lot 149, ML‑0.5). The board will also review the January 2025 minutes, address correspondence, and receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. No decisions are recorded; the agenda lists items for discussion and hearing.

• Use variance application by US Solar Works LLC for rooftop solar at 4 Carol Drive, Lot 117, Zoned MG‑0.5
• Use variance application by Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. for rooftop solar at 23 New England Way, Lot 149, Zoned ML‑0.5
• Review of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Correspondence items
• Progress update from the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will meet to ratify the appointment of the Director of the Department of Public Works. The meeting will be held as a hybrid event at Lincoln Town Hall.

• Ratification of the appointment of the Director of the Department of Public Works
• Public comment period
• Application for a Special Event Class F Liquor License (Beer and Wine Only) for St Basil Melkite Church

Board of Canvassers

The Board of Canvassers will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the certification of the General Special CD1 - 2023 Local Election results.

• Certification of General Special CD1 - 2023 Local Election results

Budget Board

The Lincoln Budget Board will meet on January 30, 2025 to review the FY25 municipal and education budgets, receive updates on capital projects, and discuss the School Committee's recommended FY26 budgets and overall FY26 budget strategy. The board will also hear an update from the Revolving Fund Committee.

• Review of FY25 Municipal Budget
• Review of FY25 Education Department Budget
• Status update on Municipal Capital Projects
• Status update on School Department Capital Projects
• Discussion of School Committee Recommended FY26 Budgets and FY26 Budget Strategy

General

The Lincoln Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-26 budget strategy and ongoing building repair/maintenance. They will also review recent usage and longevity of the library's hotspot program and review Rhode Island Open Meetings laws. The director will report on library usage and programs, and financial reports will be presented.

• Discussion of 2025-26 budget strategy
• Building repair and maintenance updates
• Hotspot program usage and longevity review
• Review of Rhode Island Open Meetings laws
• Approval of November 26, 2024 minutes

Planning Board

The Lincoln Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on four amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and one amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding comprehensive permits for affordable housing. They will also consider a final bond release for Great Road Estates and a recommendation to the Town Council on street acceptance for Stone Way. The consent agenda includes use variance applications for rooftop solar installations at two properties.

• Final bond release for Great Road Estates (Valentine Court and Whitman Way)
• Recommendation to accept Stone Way as a mapped street (AP 23, Lot 91)
• Zoning ordinance amendments to Articles IX, X, XV, and XVII
• Amendment to Code of Ordinances on comprehensive permits for low- and moderate-income housing (§§147-5 through 147-9)
• Use variance applications for rooftop solar at 4 Carol Drive and 23 New England Way

General

The Lincoln ACC (Architectural/Construction Committee) is meeting to discuss design updates for the new Centralized Rescue/Learning Center, including a digital sign and a station alert system from Zetron estimated at $180,000. The committee is also considering additional grant funds of $340,000 for budget alignment and awaiting DEM UIC permit approval. A previous meeting approved the lot merge and interior materials, with the next OAC meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025.

• Digital sign design finalization with incremental cost increase approved
• Station alert system from Zetron, ballpark $180,000, awaiting EMS comments
• Additional grant funds of $340,000 available for budget alignment
• Lot merge approved, awaiting DEM UIC approval
• Interiors meeting on January 16, 2025, to approve materials/colors

Town Council

The Town Council will adjourn the outgoing council, convene the newly elected council, and elect a president and vice president. The council will also set regular meeting dates and times for the upcoming term. No substantive legislation or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Council President
• Election of Council Vice President
• Setting of meeting dates and times

Town Council

The Town Council will convene a hybrid meeting to discuss potential litigation involving a vendor and a case named State v. Clausen. The body will also vote on sealing minutes from the session.

• Executive session for litigation: State v. Clausen and vendor disputes
• Vote to seal minutes from executive session
• Hybrid meeting format: in-person and online

Purchasing Committee

The Purchasing Committee will meet to review requests to waive competitive bidding for specific town acquisitions. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from December 17, 2024.

• Request to waive competitive bidding for Lincoln Middle School Fields
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Police Vehicle
• Request to waive competitive bidding for 2025 Mack Rubbish Truck

Town Council

The Lincoln Town Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a Vision Zero policy, amendments to the zoning and housing codes, and authorization for water system bonds up to $1,000,000. The Council will also hold hearings on liquor license applications and show cause hearings for late renewals, and consider waiving competitive bidding for school field improvements, a police vehicle, and a rubbish truck. Additionally, multiple appointments to boards and town positions are scheduled.

• Resolution adopting a Vision Zero policy (2025-2)
• Introduction of zoning amendments: comprehensive permits, nonconformance, variances, use regulations
• Request to waive competitive bidding for Lincoln Middle School fields, police vehicle, and 2025 Mack rubbish truck
• Show cause hearings for late liquor license renewal at Target, 7-Eleven, Chipotle, and others
• Appointment of Town Solicitor, Municipal Court Judge, Probate Judge, and other officials

Tax Assessor

The Tax Board of Review will review policies and procedures, consider old business regarding Hiram Barber (case 20-2023), and hear multiple property tax appeals from various owners including Hiram Barber, Lincoln Mall Owner LLC, Cinema World Of Florida Inc, Buffalo Lincoln Associates, Peter & Janet Gabriel, and John J Cullen & Roland Montigny Trust. The meeting is set for January 14, 2025 at 5pm.

• Review of Policies and Procedures
• Old Business: Hiram Barber 20-2023 (14-217.0)
• Appeal 14-2024: Hiram Barber (14-217.0)
• Appeal 07-2024: Lincoln Mall Owner LLC (41-007.0/M)
• Appeal 08-2024: Cinema World Of Florida Inc/Lincoln Mall Owner LLC (41-007.0/MV)

General

The Lincoln Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2025, to consider applications for special use permits, variances, and appeals. Three applications are on the agenda: an extension of vesting rights for a furniture business rebuilding after a fire, a dimensional variance for a residential setback, and a use variance to expand a home daycare. The board may also discuss progress of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

• Knock on Wood Furniture seeks extension of vesting rights to rebuild at 1661 Lonsdale Ave (AP 5, Lot 25, zoned VCMU) after fire on 12-1-2022
• Holly Fusco applies for dimensional variance for rear and side setback at 2 First Street (AP 17, Lot 42, zoned R-12)
• Dawn Joly requests use variance to add three children to home daycare at 254 Central Street (AP 38, Lot 015, zoned 260-9)
• Board to approve prior meeting minutes from October

General

The Lincoln Building Committee is meeting to receive project updates on HVAC and construction work across four elementary schools. The body will review construction schedules and design updates for parking lots and cafeteria upgrades. Members will also review and approve payment applications and invoices.

• Northern Elementary HVAC (2025) updates
• Cafeteria HVAC updates for 4 elementary schools
• Gym/STEM additions and cafeteria upgrades
• Saylesville ES parking lot design updates
• Review and approval of payment applications and invoices

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will consider two use variance applications for rooftop solar installations at 4 Carol Drive and 23 New England Way. Both requests seek variances from zoning requirements to allow the solar installations.

• US Solar Works AP 28 Lot 117 Use Variance for Bram Realty at 4 Carol Drive (rooftop solar)
• Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. AP 28 Lot 149 Use Variance at 23 New England Way (rooftop solar)

Budget Board

The Budget Board will review the FY25 Municipal and Education Department budgets and receive updates on capital projects. They will also consider the School Department's proposed FY26 budgets and review the FY23 audit. Public comment is accepted at two points in the meeting.

• FY25 Municipal Budget review
• FY25 Education Department Budget review
• Status of Municipal and School Capital Projects
• School Department Proposed FY26 Budgets
• FY23 Audit review

Parks & Recreation

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss old business including Elementary School Gyms, the Middle School Field Project, and Parks & Rec Basketball. New business items include pickle ball courts and park work during winter. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Middle School Field Project discussion
• Pickle Ball Courts discussion
• Elementary School Gyms update
• Parks & Rec Basketball item
• Winter park work planning

Water Commission

The Lincoln Water Commission will hold its regular meeting, including election of officers and setting the 2025 schedule. Key votes include authorizing a $25,450 pump rehabilitation, joining neighboring water districts to oppose Providence Water's proposed rate increase, and approving a contract addendum for Saylesville Water System Improvements. The commission will also discuss ongoing water rate review and consider adding a public comment period to the agenda.

• Vote to authorize joining Smithfield Water Supply Board and Greenville Water District to fight Providence Water's proposed rate increase at the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission
• Vote to authorize $25,450 for Providence Connection Pump #3 Rehabilitation from Industrial Pump
• Vote on Pare proposal for Saylesville Water System Improvements, Contract Addendum #2 dated December 10, 2024
• Vote to accept bid tab for RFQ for Engineering and Inspection Services and authorize award to selected firms
• Vote to amend FY 2025 budget per attached spreadsheet

General

The Lincoln Building Committee will discuss design revisions for the Centralized Rescue/Learning Center, including interior elevations, digital signage, and mechanical systems. They will also consider a grant package that adds $500,000 of funding to the project. Additional items include the status of the station alert system and the upcoming request for commissioning services.

• Design updates: finalizing color and finish for digital sign (budget $42,000)
• Grant package adds $500,000 of additional funding to the project
• Station Alert System proposal from Zetron, estimated cost $180,000
• Commissioning services RFP to be drafted for review at next meeting
• Lot merge and fence security updates pending engineering review