Portsmouth public meetings in 2021

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021, was continued to January 20, 2022, because a quorum was not present. The agenda includes old business items on variances and special use permits, and new business for a variance request, but no decisions were made at this meeting.

• Continued to January 20, 2022 due to lack of quorum
• Old business: Caouette pool variance at 2271 East Main Rd
• Old business: McMillan deck variances at 121 Berkley Ave
• Old business: Aquidneck Country Club amendment for 22 single-family and 6 duplex units on Willow Ln
• New business: Shuster deck and entrance variances at 0279 Governor Paine Rd

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review did not hold its December 16, 2021 meeting because there was no quorum. All petitions on the agenda were continued to the January 20, 2022 meeting. No decisions were made.

• Meeting not held due to lack of quorum
• All petitions continued to January 20, 2022 meeting

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will meet in public session at 7:00 PM on December 13, 2021, after a possible executive session. The agenda includes consent items, license applications, and several new business requests, notably approvals for purchasing a new fire engine and street sweeper, a temporary moratorium on large ground-mounted solar systems, and a request for a Coast Guard waterways study. The council will also consider appointments, removals, and resignations for various town boards and committees.

• Request to purchase a new KME Severe Service Fire Engine for $596,196
• Request to purchase a new Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper for $248,055
• Request for a temporary moratorium on medium and large ground-mounted solar energy systems
• Request for a Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) study from the U.S. Coast Guard
• Request to use CIP contingency funds for repairs of Glen Farm Icehouse

The Town Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new applications for medium and large ground-mounted solar energy systems, effective immediately, to study potential ordinance amendments. The council also approved purchases of a street sweeper and fire engine, and made several board appointments and removals.

• Approved 6-month moratorium on medium/large ground-mounted solar (4-0)
• Approved $248,055 Elgin Pelican street sweeper purchase (4-0)
• Approved $596,196 KME fire engine purchase (4-0)
• Approved Polar Dive 2022 fundraiser on Island Park beach (4-0)
• Approved WAMS study request for Portsmouth fairways (4-0)
• Approved up to $50,000 for Glen Farm icehouse repairs (4-0)
• Approved advertising for School Committee replacement (4-0)
• Approved appointments to multiple boards (4-0)

Portsmouth Housing Authority

The Portsmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on December 8, 2021, but the minutes record no substantive decisions or votes. The agenda included reports on Phoenix Housing, Coastal Housing Corp., complaints from Quaker Manor residents, and audit status, but no formal actions were taken. The board also planned to enter executive session to discuss asset turnover, but no outcomes are recorded.

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board is holding a special meeting to review and decide on several land-use applications, including final plan approvals for subdivisions and solar energy projects. The board will also consider a concept review for a five-lot subdivision and an administrative lot merger. Two large-scale solar projects, continued from a previous meeting, are on the agenda for final and preliminary plan decisions.

• Final Plan decision for Aquidneck Country Club minor 4-lot subdivision (95 West Main Road)
• Preliminary and Final Plan decision for Anne Kidd 2-lot subdivision (222 Point Road)
• Concept Review for 5-lot subdivision with street extension (22 & 24 Dexter Street)
• Final Plan for 3.16 MW solar facility by West Main Solar 1, LLC (West Main Road)
• Preliminary Plan for large-scale solar project by West Shore Solar, LLC (226 West Shore Road)

The Planning Board denied final approval for the West Main Solar 1, LLC solar facility (3-2), but then voted to reconsider and continue the hearing to January 12, 2022. The board also approved final plans for two subdivisions, an administrative merger, and preliminary approval for another solar project.

• Approved final plan for Aquidneck Country Club 4-lot subdivision (unanimous, Lopes recused)
• Approved preliminary and final plan for Anne Kidd 2-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved administrative merger and reconfiguration for Sean and Kirsten Casey (unanimous)
• Denied final plan for West Main Solar 1, LLC 3.16 MW solar facility (3-2, failed to reach 4 votes)
• Reconsidered and continued West Main Solar 1, LLC to January 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plan for West Shore Solar, LLC 4.7 MW solar project with conditions (unanimous, Lopes abstained)
• Approved December 8, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Portsmouth Design Review Board will hold a public meeting to review two design plans: a large ground-mounted solar energy system proposed for 226 West Shore Rd, and a modification to an existing special use permit for a multifamily/cluster housing development on Willow Ln. The board will discuss these items but no final decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Large ground-mounted solar array at 226 West Shore Rd (AP 26 Lot 13) by West Shore Solar, LLC
• Modification of 2009 special use permit for 22 single-family homes and 6 duplexes on 0 Willow Ln
• Stormwater detention area proposed on 0 Brownell Ln (22-3)
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom with public participation options

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public meeting with an executive session on potential litigation, followed by open session items including consent agenda approvals, a town administrator's report, and discussions on the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, ARPA funds, and a public hearing on amending the outdoor burning code. Several items are informational updates or routine approvals.

• Public hearing on changes to Town Code Chapter 124 (Outdoor Burning)
• Discussion on use of ARPA funds for emergency vehicle apparatus capital program
• Community Electricity Aggregation Plan update
• Approval of 2022 Transfer Station sticker fee
• Request to submit 2022 RIDEM Recreation Development Grant applications

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold a public meeting to hear several appeals, special use permit requests, and variance applications. Items include an appeal of a driveway permit on Vanderbilt Lane, a request to convert a daycare to a bank with drive-through at 13 Bristol Ferry Rd, and multiple requests for dimensional variances and special use permits for residential properties. The board will also consider amending a previously approved special use permit for the Aquidneck Country Club to allow 22 single-family dwellings and 6 duplex units instead of three 12-unit multifamily buildings.

• Appeal of driveway construction permit on Vanderbilt Lane (A.P. 59 Lot 5A)
• Special use permit to change daycare to bank with drive-through at 13 Bristol Ferry Rd
• Dimensional variances and special use permit to reconstruct single-family dwelling at 0357 Narragansett Ave
• Amend variance to construct 2,400 sq. ft. in-ground pool at 2271 East Main Rd
• Amend special use permit for Aquidneck Country Club to build 22 single-family and 6 duplex units on 0 Willow Ln

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board will consider several applications for land subdivisions and solar energy developments. The agenda includes decisions on preliminary and final plans for multiple properties, including large-scale solar projects.

• 4-lot subdivision at 95 West Main Road
• 2-lot subdivision at 222 Point Road
• Large scale solar project at 226 West Shore Road
• Master Plan for Planned Retail/Service Development at 1200 West Main Road
• 3.16 MW ground-mount solar facility at AP 44, Lot 15 West Main Road

The Portsmouth Planning Board denied the master plan application for a large-scale solar project by Nimali Power RI, LLC at 2340 West Main Road, citing failure to meet solar ordinance requirements for minimizing environmental impact. The board also approved preliminary and final plans for a four-lot subdivision at Aquidneck Country Club, a two-lot subdivision at 222 Point Road, a concept plan for a subdivision on Paquin Lane, and a preliminary plan for a solar facility on West Main Road. Several items were continued to future meetings.

• Denied Nimali Power RI, LLC master plan for solar project at 2340 West Main Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plan decision for Aquidneck Country Club 4-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plan for Aquidneck Country Club 4-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plan for Anne Kidd 2-lot subdivision at 222 Point Road (unanimous)
• Approved concept plan for Lacerda subdivision on Paquin Lane (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plan for West Main Solar 1, LLC solar facility (5-2, Pillotte and Harding opposed)
• Continued West Shore Solar preliminary plan to January 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued West Main Solar 1 final plan to December 8, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance for solar energy systems. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY 2022-23 budget timeline and an update on the Old Mill Lane LNG facility.

• Public hearing: Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to Solar Energy System Regulation
• Discussion of the proposed FY 2022-23 Budget Timeline
• Update on the Old Mill Lane LNG Facility from National Grid
• Approval of Tax Voucher #20211108-01
• New Peddler License application for Gnarly Vines Farm/Gnarly Food Truck

The Portsmouth Town Council held a public hearing on proposed solar energy system zoning amendments, heard resident concerns, and adopted Ordinance #2021-11-08 with changes including 100-foot setbacks (150-foot on residentially-zoned abutting properties) and a 20% cleared woodland cap. The council also approved numerous license renewals, re-appointed Kathleen Wilson to the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, and set dates for a Comprehensive Community Plan public hearing.

• Adopted solar energy ordinance amendments (Ordinance #2021-11-08) with 100-ft setbacks, 150-ft on residential abutting, and 20% cleared woodland cap (6-0)
• Approved annual liquor license renewals for multiple establishments (6-0, with recusals for Green Valley Country Club and Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club)
• Approved new peddler license for Farm Coast Brewery LLC d/b/a Gnarly Vines Farm/Gnarly Food Truck (6-0)
• Approved annual victualler license renewals and extended hours renewals (6-0)
• Re-appointed Kathleen Wilson to Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved advertising for Comprehensive Community Plan public hearing on Jan 31, Feb 1-3, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 budget calendar as amended (6-0)
• Cancelled December 27, 2021 Town Council meeting (5-1, Kelly dissenting)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review a design plan for a large ground mount solar energy system. The proposal is submitted by West Shore Solar, LLC and Carnegie Trails, LLC for the former Albin Yachts facility.

• Design plan review for Large Ground Mount Solar Energy System (SES) at 226 West Shore Rd

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public meeting on October 25, 2021, starting with an executive session on litigation, then reconvening in open session. The council will discuss the school bond referendum update, monthly finance report, and proposed revisions to the town code on outdoor burning, among other items. They will also consider appointments, a contract extension, and a request to amend an AIPC resolution.

• School Bond Referendum Update discussion
• Monthly Finance Report for August
• Proposed revisions to Town Code Chapter 124 'Burning, Outdoor' with public hearing request
• Extension of Glen Manor House Resident Managers' Contract
• New gunsmith/gun dealer license for Aquidneck Gunsmithing LLC d/b/a Max-Ord Rifles

The Portsmouth Town Council approved a resolution amending the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) term limits, allowing a third consecutive three-year term if approved by a greater than simple majority of the Council. The council also approved a new gunsmith/gun dealer license, a peddler license renewal, tax vouchers, and several appointments and removals. A public hearing on proposed revisions to the outdoor burning code was scheduled for November 22, 2021.

• Amended AIPC term limits to allow third term with supermajority approval (6-0)
• Approved new Gunsmith/Gun Dealer License for Aquidneck Gunsmithing LLC d/b/a Max-Ord Rifles (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including peddler license renewal for Newport Chowder Company (6-0)
• Approved tax voucher #20211025-01 (6-0)
• Accepted removal of Claudette Weissinger from Solid Waste/Recycling Committee (6-0)
• Appointed Stephen Johnson to AIPC, re-appointed Raymond Keller to Economic Development Committee, and re-appointed Gary Gump to Housing Authority (all 6-0)
• Approved extension of Glen Manor House Resident Managers' contract (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on outdoor burning code revisions for Nov 22 (5-1)

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold a public meeting to review several zoning applications, including appeals, special use permits, and dimensional variances. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings and a chairman's report.

• Appeal by Mark E. Goulart and Bradford C & Marjory R. Gray regarding a driveway on Vanderbilt Lane (A.P. 59 Lot 5A)
• Special use permit for a small solar energy system and shed variance at 415 Sea Meadow Dr. (withdrawn per request)
• Special use permit to change a daycare to a banking office with drive-through at 13 Bristol Ferry Rd.
• Variances and special use permit for unpermitted front stairs, deck, and pool at 64 Green St.
• Variances for storage sheds at 8 Hargraves Dr. and 022 Holbrook Ave. (Prudence Island)

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board will hold its monthly meeting to review several development applications, including solar projects, a retail/service development, and subdivisions. The board will also approve minutes and a project status report. Public participation is available via Zoom or phone.

• Preliminary plan for 3.16 MW solar facility at AP 44, Lot 15 West Main Road (West Main Solar 1, LLC)
• Master plan for large-scale solar at AP 56, Lot 6 (2340 West Main Road) (Nimali Power RI, LLC) - continued from July 14
• Master plan for Planned Retail/Service Development at AP 44, Lots 7 & 8 (1200 West Main Road) (1200 West Main Road, LLC)
• Preliminary plan for minor 4-lot subdivision at AP 27, Lot 1 (95 West Main Road) (Aquidneck Country Club, Inc.)
• Preliminary plan for large-scale solar at AP 26, Lot 13 (226 West Shore Road) (West Shore Solar, LLC)

The Portsmouth Planning Board granted preliminary approval to West Main Solar 1, LLC for a 3.16 MW solar facility on West Main Road, with conditions including a landscape warranty, no herbicide use, and a decommissioning bond. The board also granted preliminary approval to Aquidneck Country Club for a four-lot subdivision, continued Nimali Power's solar application to November 10, and approved master plan for a retail development at 1200 West Main Road. A motion to postpone the West Main Solar vote until after the November 8 Town Council hearing failed 2-5.

• Granted preliminary approval to West Main Solar 1, LLC for 3.16 MW solar facility (5-2)
• Granted preliminary approval to Aquidneck Country Club for 4-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Continued Nimali Power RI, LLC solar application to Nov 10 (6-1)
• Granted master plan approval to 1200 West Main Road, LLC for retail/service PUD (unanimous)
• Continued Anne Kidd subdivision application to Nov 10 (unanimous)
• Approved Aug 11, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly project status report (unanimous)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will consider several action items, including a $35,000 request for an Island Park basketball court upgrade, a sewer line easement across Ormerod Avenue, and a new 10-year Newport Polo contract. The agenda also includes appointments, a police MOA, and a resolution on Stone Bridge beautification.

• Request to approve $35,000 for Island Park basketball court upgrade
• Easement across Ormerod Avenue for sewer line at Map 25, Lots 16 & 9
• Newport Polo contract for 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2031
• Police MOA and financials
• Resolution urging support for Stone Bridge abutment and Teddy's Beach renovation

The Portsmouth Town Council approved a consent agenda, bills, and tax vouchers, and made several appointments and approvals. Leonard Katzman was appointed to the Town Council by a 3-2 vote, while Sondra Blank's appointment failed 2-3. The council also approved a resolution on the Stone Bridge Abutment and Teddy's Beach, a playground renovation, a basketball court upgrade, a snow plowing policy reaffirmation, a Newport Polo contract, and a police MOA.

• Appointed Leonard Katzman to Town Council (3-2)
• Appointment of Sondra Blank to Town Council failed (2-3)
• Approved resolution urging support for Stone Bridge Abutment and Teddy's Beach renovation (5-0)
• Approved O'Brien & Sons to renovate Island Park playground (5-0)
• Approved up to $35,000 for Island Park basketball court upgrade (5-0)
• Reaffirmed 1996 policy on snow plowing of private roads (5-0)
• Approved Newport Polo contract (5-0)
• Approved police MOA with Local 302 (5-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public meeting with an executive session for police collective bargaining and potential litigation. In open session, they will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a school bond referendum update, solar energy zoning amendments, funding for Stone Bridge abutment improvements and Teddy's Beach acquisition, and pension-related matters.

• Discussion of proposed zoning ordinance amendments for solar energy system regulation (Ordinance #2020-12-14)
• Request for resolution to fund Stone Bridge abutment improvements and acquire Teddy's Beach
• Request to award bid for RFP #P22-002 for statistical reappraisal services
• Request to reaffirm expected return on investments for pension fund and select pension investment advisory firm
• CRMC public notices for a residential boating facility at 7 Seaconnet Avenue and a shellfish aquaculture site in East Passage

The Portsmouth Town Council approved a FEMA fire grant for new radios, set a public hearing on solar zoning, and made several board appointments. It also reaffirmed the pension fund's 6.75% return expectation and selected Principal as the pension investment advisory firm. The council approved a resolution to fund Stone Bridge abutment improvements and acquire Teddy's Beach, and approved a living history event at Butts Hill Fort.

• Approved FEMA fire grant for $117K for new radios (5-0)
• Set public hearing on solar zoning amendments for Nov 8 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to fund Stone Bridge abutment improvements and acquire Teddy's Beach (5-0)
• Approved living history event at Butts Hill Fort on Oct 17 (5-0)
• Awarded bid for statistical reappraisal services (5-0)
• Reaffirmed pension fund expected return at 6.75% (5-0)
• Approved Principal as pension investment advisory firm (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Dog Park, Glen Manor, Tree Commission, Discover Newport, Harbor Commission, Juvenile Hearing Board (5-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is meeting on Prudence Island to discuss the emergency evacuation plan and hear updates from American Broadband, National Grid, and the Department of Public Works. The agenda also includes a proposal for a property tax credit for volunteers over 60, a recap of a recent hurricane prep meeting, and a new mobile food establishment license application.

• Emergency evacuation plan discussion for Prudence Island
• Peddler license application: GottaQ Brands LLC d/b/a GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ, 2000 Mendon Rd Ste. 10, Cumberland, 1 vehicle (#1984)
• Resignation of Town Council member M. Buddemeyer
• Property tax credit for volunteer services by persons over 60 (RI Senate Bill 2021-S 0103)
• Updates from American Broadband, National Grid, and DPW

The Portsmouth Town Council, meeting on Prudence Island, approved a new peddler license for GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ and accepted a Town Council resignation with regret, both by 4-0 votes. The council also heard updates on Prudence Island internet service, National Grid projects, road paving plans, and a possible property tax credit for senior volunteers, but took no action on these items.

• Approved new Mobile Food Establishment peddler license for GottaQ Brands LLC d/b/a GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ, 4-0.
• Accepted Town Council member Buddeymeyer's resignation with regret and voted to advertise the open position, 4-0.
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:25 AM.

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold its September meeting to decide on several special use permits and variances, including a solar energy system, an appeal of a driveway construction decision, and an extension of beer garden operations. The board will also consider dimensional variances for sheds and a change of use for a daycare to a bank.

• Special use permit and variance for solar system and shed at 415 Sea Meadow Dr.
• Appeal of driveway construction decision on Vanderbilt Lane (A.P. 59 Lot 5A)
• Special use permit to extend beer gardens at 54 Bristol Ferry Rd.
• Dimensional variances and special use permit for shed addition at 0143 Daniel Ave, Prudence Island
• Variance for storage shed at 177 Water St. and special use permit for bank drive-through at 13 Bristol Ferry Rd.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a formal plan review for a large ground mount solar energy system on West Main Road. The board will also conduct a conceptual plan review for a proposed addition to a multi-family condominium development at 567 Bristol Ferry Rd.

• Formal plan review for a 3.16 MW solar energy system on West Main Road
• Conceptual plan review for a 3,727 sq ft addition at 567 Bristol Ferry Rd

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will consider multiple applications regarding land use, including solar energy systems, building additions, and a large boat storage facility. The agenda includes appeals of previous administrative decisions and requests for dimensional variances at various residential and commercial locations.

• Special Use Permit and variance for a solar energy system and shed at 415 Sea Meadow Dr.
• Appeal regarding driveway construction on Vanderbilt Lane (A.P. 59 Lot 5A).
• Special Use Permit to convert an attached garage into living space at 15 Cheryl Ave.
• Variance for a 2,400 sq. ft. in-ground pool at 2271 East Main Rd.
• Variance for a 65' tall boat storage building at 1 Lagoon Rd.

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board is scheduled to vote on preliminary and final plans for a minor subdivision and master plans for four large-scale solar projects. The board will also issue advisory opinions to the Town Council regarding two specific rezoning requests. Additionally, the meeting includes a continued request for advisory opinion on amendments to the Solar Ordinance.

• Approve Preliminary and Final Plan for a two-lot minor subdivision at 273 Indian Avenue (AP67, Lot 138)
• Advisory Opinion to rezone Lot 2A at 0 Schoolhouse Lane from Residential (R20) to Light Industrial (LI)
• Advisory Opinion to rezone Lot 4 at 22 + 24 Dexter Street from Commercial to Residential (R20)
• Approve Master Plan for a large-scale solar project at 226 West Shore Road (AP26, Lot 13)
• Approve Master Plan for a 3.16 MW ground-mount solar facility at AP44, Lot 15 West Main Road

The Portsmouth Planning Board voted not to recommend proposed amendments to the Solar Ordinance to the Town Council, effectively rejecting the changes. The board also approved master plan decisions for two solar projects (West Shore Solar and West Main Solar 1) and continued several other applications to the next meeting.

• Approved Master Plan Decision for West Shore Solar, LLC large-scale solar project (all in favor, Lopes abstaining)
• Approved Master Plan Decision for West Main Solar 1, LLC major solar project (all in favor, Harding abstaining)
• Voted not to recommend proposed Solar Ordinance amendments to Town Council (all in favor, Lopes abstaining)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plan for two-lot minor subdivision at 273 Indian Avenue (all in favor)
• Approved advisory opinion to rezone 0 Schoolhouse Lane from R20 to Light Industrial (all in favor, Tibbetts abstaining)
• Approved advisory opinion to rezone 22+24 Dexter Street from Commercial to R20 (all in favor)
• Continued West Main Solar 1 preliminary plan to September 8, 2021 (all in favor)
• Continued Nimali Power RI master plan to September 8, 2021 (all in favor)

Town Council

The Town Council approved two ballot questions for the November 2, 2021 Special Election: a $21,439,299 school construction and renovation bond, and a property transfer of the Anne Hutchinson School for elderly housing and a new senior center. The council also approved several licenses, tax vouchers, appointments, and contracts, and voted to enter into a memorandum of understanding for basketball courts at the Seveney Sports Complex, relocating them to the east side parking area. A motion to reconsider the basketball court proposal in March 2022 failed 2-4.

• Approved resolution to place $21,439,299 school bond question on Nov. 2 ballot (6-0)
• Approved resolution to place Anne Hutchinson property transfer question on Nov. 2 ballot (6-0)
• Approved MOU for basketball courts at Seveney Sports Complex, relocated to east side parking area (4-2)
• Approved closing Wind Turbine Generator Enterprise Fund with surplus up to $387,418 (6-0)
• Awarded Town Hall Audio Visual Renovations contract to ADTECH Systems (6-0)
• Awarded Sandy Point Bath House Renovations contract to Nation Wide Construction Corp. (6-0)
• Approved entertainment license for Island Park Preservation Society picnic and fireworks (6-0)
• Approved new peddler licenses for Papa Grande Comfort and Juice Junkie (6-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is meeting to discuss the Town Administrator's contract in executive session, then reconvene publicly to review the monthly finance report, set FY 21-22 goals for the administrator, and consider a National Grid utility pole installation on Mare Terrace. The agenda also includes several board appointments and removals.

• Executive session on Town Administrator contract (RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1))
• Monthly Finance Report for June
• National Grid pole installation at 6 Mare Terrace (A.P. 33 Lot 10)
• Discussion and approval of FY 21-22 Town Administrator goals
• Board appointments and removals (Design Review, Harbor Commission, etc.)

The Portsmouth Town Council approved the FY 21-22 goals for the Town Administrator and approved a National Grid pole installation on Mare Terrace. The council also removed two members from the Bristol Ferry Town Common Committee and one from the Dog Park Committee, accepted a resignation, and made several reappointments. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the minutes approval, which passed 4-0-1 with one abstention.

• Approved FY 21-22 Town Council Goals for Town Administrator (5-0)
• Approved National Grid pole installation on Mare Terrace (5-0)
• Removed Anne Dexter and Maureen Kielbasa from Bristol Ferry Town Common Committee (5-0)
• Removed Jack Hay from Dog Park Committee (5-0)
• Accepted Hugh Atkins' resignation from Tax Assessment Board of Review (5-0)
• Re-appointed Cyrus Gibson to Design Review Board (5-0)
• Re-appointed Karen Menezes to Glen Manor House Authority (5-0)
• Re-appointed Clayton Commons to Harbor Commission and Scott Dickison to Wastewater Appeals Board (5-0)

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review is meeting to handle old and new business, including a special use permit for a solar energy system, two administrative appeals of zoning officer decisions, and two requests for dimensional variances and special use permits. The agenda lists these items for discussion or decision.

• Special use permit for small solar energy system at 415 Sea Meadow Dr. (R-20, Burnett)
• Appeal of notice of violation for unpermitted dwelling/campsite on High Hawk Dr., A.P. 51 Lot 26-B (Quinn)
• Appeal of permit for driveway off private way on Vanderbilt Lane, A.P. 59 Lot 5A (Goulart, Gray)
• Dimensional variances and special use permit for deck at 107 Canton Ave. (Streeter, Parrillo)
• Dimensional variances and special use permit for aboveground pool at 127 Massasoit Ave. (Godek)

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board is meeting to consider three master plan applications, including two large-scale solar projects and one planned retail/service development, along with a continued advisory opinion on solar ordinance amendments. The board will also review a preliminary plan for a minor subdivision and approve the monthly project status report.

• Master Plan: Nimali Power RI, LLC — AP 56, Lot 6 (2340 West Main Road) — large scale solar project
• Master Plan: 1200 West Main Road, LLC — AP 44, Lots 7 & 8 (1200 West Main Road) — Planned Retail/Service Development
• Master Plan: West Shore Solar, LLC — AP 26, Lot 13 (226 West Shore Road) — large scale solar project
• Advisory opinion to Town Council on proposed Solar Ordinance amendments (continued from May 12, 2021)
• Preliminary Plan: Aquidneck Country Club, Inc. — AP 27, Lot 1 (95 West Main Road) — minor 4 lot subdivision

The Portsmouth Planning Board continued two major applications to August 11, 2021: the Nimali Power solar project (for watershed comment, solicitor review, and viewshed analysis) and the 1200 West Main Road retail/storage development (pending enforcement of a Cease & Desist Order). The board granted Master Plan approval to West Shore Solar's 15-acre solar array on a former industrial site, with one member abstaining. It also postponed the Aquidneck Country Club subdivision hearing and approved the monthly project status report.

• Continued Nimali Power solar master plan to Aug. 11 for Newport Water comment, solicitor review, and viewshed analysis (unanimous)
• Continued 1200 West Main Road retail/storage project to Aug. 11, conditioned on Town Council directing solicitor to enforce Cease & Desist Order (unanimous)
• Granted Master Plan approval to West Shore Solar, LLC for 15-acre solar array at 226 West Shore Road (unanimous, Lopes abstaining)
• Postponed Aquidneck Country Club minor subdivision hearing to Aug. 11 (unanimous)
• Accepted Design Review Board letters as exhibits for three applications (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report (unanimous)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a request to designate Portsmouth as a Purple Heart Town, a building permit late filing fee, and the FY21 town contingency carryover. The council will also hear reports on the Master Plan, Weaver Cove, and the American Rescue Plan, and will consider new peddler licenses.

• Request to make Portsmouth a Purple Heart Town
• Building permit late filing fee discussion
• FY21 Town Contingency Carryover
• New peddler licenses for The Trap Box LLC, Incred-a-bowl, Macs Screaming Corn & Tacos, and The Calvert Collection
• Removal and resignation from Melville Park Committee; reappointment to Glen Manor House Authority

The Town Council approved a $500 late filing fee for building permits, with a $1,000 fee for a second offense, in a 5-1 vote. The council also approved the FY21 contingency carryover, made Portsmouth a Purple Heart Town, and handled several appointments and license approvals.

• Approved $500 late building permit filing fee, $1,000 for second offense (5-1)
• Approved FY21 Town Contingency carryover to FY22 (6-0)
• Approved making Portsmouth a Purple Heart Town (6-0)
• Approved removal of Matthew Ellsworth from Melville Park Committee (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Leon Lesinski from Melville Park Committee (6-0)
• Re-appointed John Brady to Glen Manor House Authority (6-0)
• Approved new peddler licenses for The Trap Box LLC, Incred-a-bowl, Macs Screaming Corn & Tacos, and The Calvert Collection (6-0 each)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will meet to discuss and take action on several items, including the final approval of the proposed FY 2021 budget and a monthly finance report. They will also consider supporting a RAISE grant application for the Mount Hope Bridge project and review the state's transportation improvement program. The agenda includes routine items like bill vouchers, license renewals, and appointments.

• Final approval of proposed FY 2021 budget (ordinance included)
• Monthly finance report by L. Lasky
• Support for RAISE application for Mount Hope Bridge cable and anchorage dehumidification project
• Review of FFY 2022-2031 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• Peddler license renewals for Friskie Fries LLC and new license for Atomic Blonde Ice Cream

The Town Council voted 7-0 to adopt the proposed FY 2022 budget and the FY 22 Budget Ordinance. The council also approved a letter of support for RIBTA's RAISE application for the Mount Hope Bridge project, and made several appointments and removals to town boards. No votes were taken on the proposed state transportation improvement program.

• Adopted FY 2022 budget and budget ordinance (7-0)
• Approved letter of support for RIBTA RAISE application for Mount Hope Bridge project (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and Friskie Fries LLC peddler license renewal (7-0)
• Approved new peddler license for Atomic Blonde Ice Cream (7-0)
• Accepted removal of David Anderson, Brandon Kidd, Brendan Donahue from Harbor Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Caroline Miller and Jane Regan to Dog Park (7-0)
• Reappointed Aldona Dowski to Glen Manor House Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Lawrence Walsh to Harbor Commission (7-0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold conceptual plan reviews for four projects: a multi-family addition, a retail/tradesman center, and two solar arrays. These are early-stage reviews, not final approvals.

• Multi-family addition at 567 Bristol Ferry Rd (3,727 sq ft)
• Six-building retail/tradesman center at 1200 & 1220 West Main Rd
• 1.3 MW solar array at 2340 West Main Rd
• Solar array at 226 West Shore Rd (former Albin Yachts)

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold a remote meeting to hear old and new business, including a special use permit for a garage-to-cabana conversion, an amendment to a condominium special use permit, a dimensional variance for a porch, and a special use permit for a solar energy system. Public participation is available via Zoom.

• Special use permit to convert non-conforming detached garage into cabana at 134 Greenfield Ave.
• Amendment to Carnegie Harbor Village Condominium special use permit to merge Unit 2B-7 into Units 2B-6 & 2B-8 on Carnegie Abbey Lane.
• Dimensional variance for side yard setback to enclose patio and construct 26.5' x 6.75' porch at 55 Annette Dr.
• Special use permit for small solar energy system at 415 Sea Meadow Dr.

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review denied a special use permit for Noelle Claveloux to convert a nonconforming detached garage into a cabana at 134 Greenfield Avenue, with a 4-1 vote. The board also approved an amendment to a special use permit for the Carnegie Harbor Village Condominium Development to merge a vacant lot, and approved a dimensional variance for a porch at 55 Annette Drive. A request to continue the Burnett solar energy petition to July 15, 2021 was granted.

• Denied special use permit for cabana conversion at 134 Greenfield Avenue (4-1 vote).
• Approved amendment to special use permit for Carnegie Harbor Village to merge lot 2B-7 into units 2B-6 and 2B-8 (5-0 vote).
• Approved dimensional variance for side yard setback to enclose patio at 55 Annette Drive (5-0 vote).
• Continued the Burnett solar energy petition to the July 15, 2021 meeting (5-0 vote).

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council approved two zoning amendments: rezoning 22+24 Dexter Street from Commercial (C-1) to Residential (R-20) and rezoning 0 Schoolhouse Ln from Residential (R-20) to Light Industrial (I-L), the latter by a 5-2 vote. The council also approved the Town Administrator's contract for 2021-2024, awarded a design contract for Weaver Cove Boat Ramp and Pier Improvements, and approved a tax abatement of $16,360.90 for delinquent taxes from 2004-2009.

• Approved rezoning of 22+24 Dexter Street from C-1 to R-20 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Schoolhouse Ln from R-20 to I-L (5-2, Abbott and Kelly dissenting)
• Approved Town Administrator's contract July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Awarded design of Weaver Cove Boat Ramp and Pier Improvements (7-0)
• Approved abatement of $16,360.90 in delinquent taxes (7-0)
• Approved RIDE Stage II submission (7-0)
• Approved licenses for Portsmouth Portuguese American Citizens Club (6-0, Aguiar recused)
• Approved new licenses for Patriot Petroleum (7-0)

Portsmouth Housing Authority

The Portsmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved the draft audit report for Quaker Manor LLC for the period November 2017 through December 2018, and authorized the Chair to sign and submit it to HUD. The board also approved the minutes from the March 3, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions on HUD reporting and outstanding audits were informational only.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Quaker Manor LLC draft audit report as final (3-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign and submit audit report to HUD (3-0)

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board convened on June 9, 2021, but had to continue the meeting to July 14, 2021, because the Zoom link posted on the agenda did not allow public access. All business conducted before the announcement was declared null and will be reheard on the rescheduled date. The board voted unanimously to continue the meeting.

• Continued the June 9, 2021 regular meeting to July 14, 2021
• Declared all business conducted before the Zoom access issue null and to be reheard

Town Council

The Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget of $69,074,575, but took no formal action. Residents raised concerns about pension funding, the Senior Center's future, and accounting errors. The council and town administrator said they would address specific issues, including issuing an RFP for a new pension investment company and correcting budget errors.

• No formal budget vote taken; hearing only
• Town will issue RFP for new pension investment company (announced)
• Town Administrator will correct accounting errors on budget pages 79 and 34
• Town Administrator will create separate budget section for Senior Center
• Motion to adjourn passed 7-0

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public meeting with an executive session on the Town Administrator's contract, followed by open session items including a RIPTA presentation on bus shelters, a resolution on credit cards for small purchases, a time-phased development plan for Melville Park, and a public hearing on amending the outdoor burning code. The council will also consider consent agenda items including bills, a CRMC notice for a residential boating facility, and entertainment licenses for newportFilm screenings.

• Public hearing on Class BV liquor license for KJK LLC d/b/a Thriving Tree Coffee House, 706 Park Ave
• Resolution on RIPTA bus shelters
• Time-phased development plan for Melville Park
• Resolution on credit cards for DPW, Police and Fire for small purchases
• Public hearing on changes to Town Code Chapter 124 'Burning, Outdoor'

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold a virtual meeting to review old and new business, including a proposed 3.1 MW solar array on West Main Road and several requests for dimensional variances and special use permits for residential projects. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• 3.1 MW solar array proposed on West Main Road (AP 30 Lot 8)
• Dimensional variance and special use permit for attached garage at 64 Valhalla Dr.
• Side yard setback variance for pool at 108 Raymond Dr.
• Front and rear yard setback variances for pool at 215 McCorrie Ln.
• Amendment of variances and special use permit for garage at 121 Rhode Island Blvd.

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review approved a special use permit for a 3.1 MW ground-mounted solar energy system on a vacant lot on West Main Road, subject to seven conditions including a lifetime plant guarantee, fire department coordination, and a $97,242 surety bond. The board also approved several residential variances for garages and pools, and continued one petition to the next meeting.

• Approved special use permit for 3.1 MW solar array on West Main Road (5-0) with conditions
• Approved 12% lot coverage variance and special use permit for attached garage at 64 Valhalla Drive (5-0)
• Approved 5' side yard setback variance for pool at 108 Raymond Drive (5-0)
• Approved front and rear yard setback variances for pool at 215 McCorrie Lane (5-0)
• Approved amended variances and special use permit for garage at 121 Rhode Island Blvd. (5-0)
• Continued cabana conversion petition at 134 Greenfield Avenue to June 17, 2021 (5-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is holding a public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan and considering a resolution to adopt it as an ordinance amendment. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• Public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan
• Resolution to adopt the Comprehensive Community Plan as an ordinance amendment
• Remote meeting via Zoom with phone dial-in options

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is holding a public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan, followed by a request to approve a resolution adopting the plan as an ordinance amendment. The meeting also includes routine roll call and new business items. The agenda is primarily focused on this single substantive item.

• Public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan
• Resolution to adopt the Comprehensive Community Plan as an ordinance amendment
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is holding a public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan, followed by a request to approve a resolution adopting the plan as an ordinance amendment. The meeting is remote via Zoom, with the public able to ask questions. Future meetings are scheduled to continue the hearing if needed.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Community Plan
• Resolution to adopt the Comprehensive Community Plan as an ordinance amendment
• Remote meeting via Zoom with phone dial-in options

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is holding a public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan and considering a resolution to adopt it as an ordinance amendment. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public participation options by phone or web. Future meetings are scheduled to continue the hearing if needed.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Community Plan
• Resolution to adopt Comprehensive Community Plan as ordinance amendment
• Remote meeting via Zoom with phone dial-in and web options

The Town Council voted 6-0 to table the public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan to a future meeting when it can be held in person, and also voted 6-0 to close the hearing. No action was taken on the resolution to adopt the plan. The hearing was originally scheduled for May 17, 2021, and the council discussed corrections to the plan's text.

• Tabled the Comprehensive Community Plan public hearing to a future in-person meeting (6-0)
• Closed the public hearing on the Comprehensive Community Plan (6-0)
• Took no action on the resolution to adopt the Comprehensive Community Plan

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider several items, including a minor subdivision application, two rezoning advisory opinions, and proposed amendments to the Solar Ordinance. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and a monthly project status report.

• Preliminary and final plan for a two-lot minor subdivision at 273 Indian Avenue (AP67, Lot 138)
• Advisory opinion to rezone 0 Schoolhouse Lane (AP47, Lot 2A) from Residential (R20) to Light Industrial (LI)
• Advisory opinion to rezone 22 and 24 Dexter Street (AP31, Lot 4) from Commercial to Residential (R20)
• Proposed amendments to the Solar Ordinance, with staff technical review and recommendations
• Approval of May 12, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report

The Portsmouth Planning Board granted preliminary and final approval for a two-lot minor subdivision at 273 Indian Avenue, conditioned on demolition of existing structures and restricted pool use. The board also issued favorable advisory opinions to rezone two properties and continued a solar ordinance discussion to June 9, 2021.

• Approved preliminary and final subdivision plan for AP 67, Lot 138 (273 Indian Avenue) with conditions (unanimous)
• Favorable advisory opinion to rezone AP 47, Lot 2A (0 Schoolhouse Lane) from R20 to Light Industrial (unanimous, Tibbetts abstaining)
• Favorable advisory opinion to rezone AP 31, Lot 4 (22+24 Dexter Street) from Commercial to Residential (unanimous)
• Continued solar ordinance advisory opinion to June 9, 2021 (5-1-1)
• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted May 12, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report (unanimous)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will discuss and potentially approve the Town Administrator's proposed FY22 budget, consider a resolution on RIPTA bus shelters, and vote on awarding the 2021-2022 paving contract. The council will also hear a presentation from RIPTA, issue proclamations, and handle routine items like licenses and appointments.

• Proposed changes and revised provisional budget approval for FY22
• Resolution on RIPTA bus shelters and presentation from RIPTA
• Request to award 2021-2022 paving contract
• Proclamations for Portsmouth Police Department 100th anniversary and appreciation to Portsmouth, UK
• Licenses for St. Barnabas Church festival and new mobile food vendors

The Portsmouth Town Council provisionally approved the FY22 Town Administrator's Budget totaling $69,740,575, including specific allocations for IT, capital reserve, contingency, DPW, and Police. The council also awarded the 2021-2022 road paving contract to PJ Keating, Inc., and approved several licenses and appointments. All votes were 6-0 except for a few budget items that passed 5-1 with Ms. Abbott dissenting.

• Provisionally approved total FY22 budget of $69,740,575 (6-0)
• Provisionally approved IT budget of $275,877 (6-0)
• Provisionally approved Capital Reserve Fund of $300,000 (6-0)
• Provisionally approved Town Contingency of $49,727 (6-0)
• Moved $30,000 from DPW Maintenance Ground to new Police School Safety Zone Enforcement line (5-1)
• Provisionally approved DPW budget of $3,026,744 (5-1)
• Provisionally approved Police budget of $7,198,471 (5-1)
• Awarded 2021-2022 road paving contract to PJ Keating, Inc. (6-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY22 Town Administrator's Budget, specifically focusing on expenditures. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, with options for phone dial-in or web access. The public can participate by raising their hand or submitting questions through the chat window.

• FY22 Town Administrator's Budget review
• Discussion/Action on budget expenditures
• Remote meeting via Zoom with phone and web access
• Public participation via hand-raising or Q&A chat
• Future meetings scheduled for May 10, May 24, June 9 (budget hearing), and June 14

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is meeting to discuss the FY22 Town Administrator's Budget, specifically focusing on expenditures. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, with options for web or phone participation. The public can attend and ask questions during the meeting.

• Discussion of FY22 Town Administrator's Budget expenditures
• Remote meeting via Zoom with phone dial-in and web access
• Public participation via raised hand or Q&A chat
• Future budget hearing scheduled for June 9, 2021
• Meeting held at Portsmouth Town Hall, 2200 East Main Road

The Portsmouth Town Council held a budget-focused meeting and provisionally approved multiple FY22 budget items, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. These included total revenue of $69,074,575, the Recreation budget of $311,045, bond debt service of $2,103,151, and various other allocations. No final budget adoption occurred; these were provisional approvals.

• Approved revenue from rental, investment & others of $418,821 (7-0)
• Approved total revenue of $69,074,575 (7-0)
• Approved Recreation budget of $311,045 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022 Bond Debt Service of $2,103,151 (7-0)
• Approved additional $25,000 to OPEB (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 to Open Space Reserve Fund (7-0)
• Approved $49,472 to Town Contingency (7-0)
• Approved $239,945 for Glen Manor House allocations (7-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is meeting to discuss and take action on the proposed FY22 Town Administrator's Budget, specifically focusing on expenditures. The budget document is available on the town's website. This is the first of several scheduled budget meetings, with additional sessions planned for the following days if needed.

• Discussion and action on FY22 Town Administrator's Budget expenditures
• Budget available on town's website
• Future budget meetings scheduled for Apr 28 and Apr 29 if needed

The Town Council provisionally approved the fiscal year 2022 budget, including the School Department total of $43,055,345 and all other departmental budgets. It also moved $80,000 for two School Resource Officers from the School Department ask, reducing the requested increase from $876,305 to $796,305, and transferred $469,000 from School Capital Improvements to Town Capital Improvements ($369,000) and a new DPW general line ($100,000). All motions passed 7-0.

• Approved moving $80,000 for 2 SROs from School Department ask, reducing increase to $796,305 (7-0)
• Approved moving $469,000 from School Capital Improvements to Town Capital Improvements ($369,000) and DPW general line ($100,000) (7-0)
• Provisionally approved School Department budget of $43,055,345 (7-0)
• Provisionally approved Civic Support budget of $1,058,252 (7-0)
• Provisionally approved Police Department budget of $7,168,471 (7-0)
• Provisionally approved Fire Department budget of $7,410,364 (7-0)
• Provisionally approved DPW budget of $3,056,744 (7-0)
• Provisionally approved all other departmental budgets as listed (7-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will meet to discuss and take action on several items, including the proposed FY22 budget, a Prudence Island cistern project bid, and changes to the outdoor burning code. The council will also consider a request to allocate American Rescue funds for a local marketing campaign and hear a report on the Butts Hill Fort plan.

• Proposed FY22 Town Administrator's Budget presentation and review
• Request to allocate American Rescue Funds for a 'Shop Portsmouth' campaign
• Prudence Island Cistern Project bid selection approval request
• Public hearing request on proposed changes to Chapter 124 'Burning, Outdoor'
• Butts Hill Fort Committee report and request to re-affirm 2009 plan

The Town Council voted 6-1 to set aside $50,000 from American Rescue Funds to create a Shop Portsmouth campaign, with Councilor Ujifusa dissenting. The council also approved a $69,154,575 provisional revenue budget for FY 2022, re-affirmed the 2009 Butts Hill Fort plan, and approved a Prudence Island cistern project bid. Several license renewals and new peddler licenses were approved, and a public hearing was scheduled for proposed changes to the outdoor burning code.

• Allocated $50,000 from American Rescue Funds for Shop Portsmouth campaign (6-1)
• Provisionally approved FY 2022 revenues of $69,154,575 (7-0)
• Re-affirmed 2009 Town Council vote on Butts Hill Fort plan (7-0)
• Approved Prudence Island cistern project bid selection (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 24 on outdoor burning code changes (7-0)
• Approved new peddler license for Newport Chowder Company (7-0)
• Approved new peddler license for J Wilder Imports, LLC (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Pete's Ice Cream peddler license (6-0, Kelly recused)

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold a virtual meeting to hear five applications. Four are requests for dimensional variances and special use permits for residential projects on nonconforming lots, and one is a proposal for a 3.1 MW ground-mounted solar energy system on West Main Road. The board will also take up minutes, a chairman's report, and old and new business.

• 75 Water St.: variance for side yard setback and special use permit for 16'x16' storage shed
• 56 Norseman Dr.: variance for side yard setback and special use permit for 22'x16' deck
• 41 Baker Rd.: variances for side yard setback and lot coverage, special use permit for attached garage and addition
• 117 Massasoit Ave.: variances for side/rear yard setbacks and lot coverage, second garage use, special use permit for detached 2-car garage
• West Main Solar 2, LLC: 3.1 MW photovoltaic array on vacant lot on West Main Road between Freeborn St. and Lehigh Terr. (AP 30 Lot 8)

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review approved all four applications for dimensional variances and special use permits, covering a shed, a deck, and two garages. The board also continued a solar project application to the May 20, 2021 meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved shed variance and special use permit at 75 Water Street (5-0)
• Approved deck variance and special use permit at 56 Norseman Drive (5-0)
• Approved garage variance and special use permit at 41 Baker Road (5-0)
• Approved garage variance and special use permit at 117 Massasoit Avenue (5-0)
• Continued West Main Solar 2, LLC application to May 20, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board will hold its monthly meeting, including a master plan application for a 3.16 MW solar facility and a request for an advisory opinion on a 3.1 MW solar facility, both on West Main Road. The board will also approve minutes and a monthly project status report. Public participation is available via Zoom.

• Master Plan application by West Main Solar 1, LLC for a 3.16 MW ground-mount solar facility at AP 44, Lot 15 West Main Road
• Advisory opinion request by West Main Solar 2, LLC for a 3.1 MW DC ground-mount solar facility at AP 30, Lot 8 West Main Road
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2021 meeting
• Approval of April 2021 Monthly Project Status Report

The Portsmouth Planning Board granted master plan approval for the West Main Solar 1 facility and issued a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board for the West Main Solar 2 facility, both with conditions. The board also approved the minutes of the March 10, 2021 meeting and the monthly project status report.

• Approved master plan for West Main Solar 1 (3.16 MW solar facility) with conditions (unanimous)
• Favorable recommendation to Zoning Board for West Main Solar 2 (3.1 MW solar facility) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 meeting with corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted April 14, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report (unanimous)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including zoning change requests for Dexter Street and Schoolhouse Lane, a proposed fertilizer ordinance, and new rules and fees for Glen Park. The council will also consider a resolution on local tobacco control, a memorial bench at Mount Hope Park, and contract renewals, among other business.

• Request to refer Dexter Street development zone change to Planning Board and advertise for public hearing
• Request to refer re-zoning of Schoolhouse Lane Plat 47, Lot 2A to Planning Board and advertise for public hearing
• Municipal Fertilizer Ordinance options presented by Save The Bay
• Proposed rules and fees for Glen Park
• Resolution requesting RI General Assembly allow local control over tobacco policies (House Bill 5633 and Senate Bill)

The Portsmouth Town Council approved a resolution requesting the RI General Assembly allow local control over tobacco policies by a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Abbott dissenting. The council also approved several other items, including a public hearing for a Class BV liquor license, a municipal fertilizer ordinance, and a solar ordinance revision.

• Approved resolution requesting local control over tobacco policies (6-1, Abbott dissenting)
• Approved public hearing for Class BV Beverage License for Thriving Tree Coffee House
• Approved public hearing for Dexter Street Development Zone change
• Approved public hearing for re-zoning Schoolhouse Lane Plat 47, Lot 2A
• Approved motion to draft a Municipal Fertilizer Ordinance with Save the Bay
• Approved proposed rules for Glen Park
• Approved Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan bid selection
• Approved Sandy Point Beach fees

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a plan review for a large ground mount solar energy system. The project is proposed by West Main Solar 2, LLC and Regal, LLC for a vacant lot in the R-20 Zoning District.

• Plan review for 3.1 MW solar energy system on West Main Road between Freeborn St. and Lehigh Terr.

Pension Advisory Committee Formerly Pension Investment Committee

The Portsmouth Pension Investment Committee is meeting remotely to receive a Q4 2020 update from its pension advisor, Symmetry Partners, and to discuss the status of the advisor contract, including whether to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for pension advisor services. The committee will also set next steps and determine meeting frequency.

• Presentation by pension advisor Jason Gentile of Symmetry Partners on Q4 2020 update
• Discussion on contract status and recommendation on issuing RFP for pension advisor services
• Determination of committee meeting frequency

Town Council

The Town Council will consider proposals regarding the repayment of a $1,792,252 internal accounting balance from 2012 bond shortfalls. The meeting also includes discussions on restricting Sandy Point Beach access this summer and updates on the Old Mill Lane LNG facility.

• Proposal to use $50,000 of future town surpluses to pay down a $1,792,252 internal accounting balance
• Discussion on whether to restrict access to Sandy Point Beach this summer
• CRMC public notice regarding a residential boating facility variance for Peter J. Raposa
• Renewal of Peddler License for La Guaguita Del Sabor mobile food establishment
• New Peddler License application for Supa Dupa Foods

The Town Council voted 7-0 to provide 25% or 30 parking spaces for non-residents at Sandy Point Beach this summer. A proposal to use 50% of future audited surpluses to pay down the 2012 bond shortfall failed 0-7, and a related proposal to use $50,000 was withdrawn. The Council also tabled a memorandum of understanding for Senior Center fire code repairs and approved several appointments and licenses.

• Approved 7-0: Provide 25% or 30 parking spaces for non-residents at Sandy Point Beach this summer.
• Failed 0-7: Proposition to use 50% of future Town Audited Surpluses to pay down the $1,792,252 2012 bond shortfall.
• Withdrawn: Proposition to use $50,000 of future Town Audited Surpluses for the same bond shortfall.
• Tabled 7-0: Memorandum of Understanding for Friends of the Senior Center and Senior Center to make fire code repairs.
• Approved 7-0: Appointed Mark Kanter to the Board of Canvassers and Richard Gottlieb as alternate.
• Approved 7-0: Appointed Donald Perry, Claire Eklund, and Ellen Downing to the Senior Center Advisory Group.
• Approved 7-0: New peddler license for Brenda Britt d/b/a Supa Dupa Foods.
• Approved 7-0: Consent agenda including bills, a peddler license renewal, and a CRMC public notice.

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold a virtual meeting to hear and decide on multiple applications for dimensional variances and special use permits. The agenda includes requests for a new dwelling on Prudence Island, a solar energy system, beer gardens, decks, a pool, and other residential projects. All items are listed as old or new business, indicating they are up for discussion and potential decision.

• Dimensional variances and special use permit for a 1,280 sq ft dwelling and 800 sq ft deck at 0 Chase Ave, Prudence Island
• Special use permit for an accessory small solar energy system array at 182 Locust Ave
• Special use permit for agricultural special events (beer gardens) at 54 Bristol Ferry Rd
• Dimensional variances for rear yard setback and lot coverage for a deck at 67 Foxboro Ave
• Dimensional variances for side and rear yard setbacks and lot coverage for an in-ground pool and patio at 207 Mill Ln

Design Review Board

The Portsmouth Design Review Board is holding a virtual meeting to conduct conceptual plan reviews for two large ground-mounted solar energy systems proposed by West Main Solar 1 and West Main Solar 2 on West Main Road. The board will discuss the projects' design and layout, but no final decisions are expected at this conceptual stage.

• 3.16 MW solar array on West Main Road between Russo Rd. and West Passage Rd. (AP 44 Lot 15, C-1 and I-L districts)
• 3.1 MW solar array on West Main Road between Freeborn St. and Lehigh Terr. (AP 30 Lot 8, R-20 district)

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board will hold its monthly meeting, including a request from Highlands at Prescott Point, LLC to reduce a $400,000 road bond for property at 2543 West Main Road. The board will also continue its review of recommendations to the Solar Ordinance from Grow Smart Rhode Island, and will approve the monthly project status report. The meeting will be live-streamed with public participation via Zoom.

• Request to reduce $400,000 Road Bond for Highlands at Prescott Point, LLC (AP55, Lot 1, 2543 West Main Road)
• Continued assessment of Solar Ordinance recommendations by Scott Millar of Grow Smart Rhode Island
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2021 meeting
• Approval of March 10, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report, Administrative Subdivisions and Plat Plan Recording

The Portsmouth Planning Board approved a 50% reduction ($200,000) of the road bond for Highlands at Prescott Point, LLC, based on the Director of Public Works' recommendation. The board also voted to make no changes to the Solar Ordinance, following the Town Planner's advice, and accepted the monthly project status report. All votes were unanimous among the six members present; David Garceau abstained from two votes due to a Zoom connection issue.

• Approved a $200,000 (50%) reduction of the road bond for Highlands at Prescott Point, LLC (AP55, Lot 1, 2543 West Main Road).
• Voted to refrain from making changes to the Portsmouth Solar Ordinance, based on the Town Planner's recommendation.
• Accepted the March 10, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report, Administrative Subdivisions and Plat Plan Filings.
• Approved the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections to the opening sentence and spelling of Mr. Pilotte's name.

Tax Assessment Board of Review

The Portsmouth Tax Assessment Board of Review will hear eight appeals of tax assessments from the 2019 revaluation, covering properties on Riverside St., Point Rd., Metacomet St., King Phillip St., Canton Ave., Young Dr., and West Main Rd. The board will also consider draft minutes from four prior meetings. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

• Appeal by Robert M. Kreft Trustee for 196 and 202 Riverside St., Map 20, Lot 150
• Appeal by Jose B & Maria A Sousa for 4 Point Rd., Map 21, Lot 85
• Appeal by Russell F. Gomes Trust for 0 Metacomet St., Map 5, Lot 8
• Appeal by Theresa Gomes Trust for 0 King Phillip St., Map 5, Lots 21 and 22A
• Appeal by Bay View Holdings LLC for 2121 West Main Rd., Map 50A, Lot 2

The Portsmouth Tax Assessment Board of Review heard six appeals of 2019 revaluation assessments. It denied five appeals (4 Point Rd., 0 Metacomet St., 0 King Phillip St. lots 21 and 22A, 29 Canton Ave., 174 Young Dr., and 2121 West Main Rd.) and approved a reduction for 196+202 Riverside St. from $332,000 to $305,000. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings.

• Adjusted 196+202 Riverside St. assessment to $305,000 from $332,000 (3-0)
• Denied appeal for 4 Point Rd. (3-0)
• Denied appeals for 0 Metacomet St. and 0 King Phillip St. lots 21 and 22A (3-0)
• Denied appeal for 29 Canton Ave. (3-0)
• Denied appeal for 174 Young Dr. (3-0)
• Denied appeal for 2121 West Main Rd. (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 13, Jan 25, Jan 27, and Feb 10 meetings (3-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing several new business items including a proposal for basketball courts at the Seveney Field Complex, a presentation of the FY20 audit, and alternative locations for senior center activities. The council will also consider appointments, tax vouchers, and various resolutions, including one on automated speed enforcement near Melville Elementary School.

• Proposed basketball courts at Seveney Field Complex
• Presentation of FY20 audit by Hague, Sahady & Co.
• Alternative locations for senior center activities
• Request to repair fire code violations at Senior Center
• Automated school-zone-speed-enforcement system at Melville Elementary School

The Portsmouth Town Council voted 7-0 to advance a memorandum of understanding and plans for new basketball courts at the Seveney Field Complex. The council tabled a discussion on alternative locations for Senior Center activities and tabled a request for the Friends of the Senior Center to make fire code repairs until an MOU is presented. A proposed charter amendment on vacancies failed 3-4, and the council approved resolutions supporting state legislation on 'nip' bottle deposits and the Act on Climate.

• Approved consent agenda, minutes, and tax vouchers, all 7-0.
• Appointed Ted Pietz to Economic Development; reappointed Norbert Rattay and Brad Finnegan to Tax Assessors Board of Review, both 7-0.
• Advanced MOU and plans for basketball courts at Seveney Field Complex, 7-0.
• Tabled discussion on alternative Senior Center locations, 7-0.
• Tabled Senior Center fire code repairs until an MOU is presented, 7-0.
• Approved Melville Park Committee Bylaws Amendments, 7-0.
• Failed charter amendment on vacancies, 3-4.
• Approved starting process for automated speed enforcement at Melville Elementary, 6-1; approved resolutions supporting 'nip' deposit and Act on Climate bills, 7-0 and 6-1.

Portsmouth Housing Authority

The Portsmouth Housing Authority board will meet via Zoom to discuss its response to a HUD pre-penalty notice regarding Quaker Manor, and a related phone call with Barbara Sokoloff Associates. The board will also consider approving minutes from January 25, 2021, and may enter executive session for litigation or other permitted matters.

• Status of response to HUD letter of Jan 6, 2021, re: Pre-penalty Notice for Civil Money Penalty/Quaker Manor
• Phone call with Barbara Sokoloff Associates re: business relationship with Quaker Manor LLC
• Old business: HUD Pre-penalty notice of Jan 6, 2021
• Approval of minutes for January 25, 2021

The Portsmouth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved the January 25, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation, misconduct investigations, and real property matters, and during that session authorized the chairman to respond to a HUD pre-penalty notice regarding Quaker Manor. The board also voted to seal the executive session minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to respond to HUD letter of Jan 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Voted to seal executive session minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a comprehensive plan update, a monthly finance report, and a request for guidance on civic support requests. The agenda also includes a resolution on municipal taxation of real estate, a proclamation for Wellness Week, and an update from Clean Ocean Access. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion/action
• Monthly Finance Report for January 2021
• Resolution requesting legislation to amend RIGL 44-5 on municipal taxation of real estate
• Discussion and guidance on civic support requests (multiple organizations)
• New victualler license for Kaffeology Cafe, 8 Russo Road

The Portsmouth Town Council approved a resolution urging the Rhode Island General Assembly to amend state law to clarify that property taxpayers may only appeal assessments in the year of the last revaluation or update, following a state Supreme Court ruling. The council also approved consent agenda items, licenses, appointments, and scheduled public hearings for the Comprehensive Plan update. No votes were taken on the Clean Ocean Access update or civic support requests.

• Approved resolution urging RI General Assembly to amend tax appeal law (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and CRMC notice (7-0)
• Approved new victualler license for Kaffeology Cafe (7-0)
• Accepted resignation from Board of Canvassers (7-0)
• Appointed Brenden DePrest to Tree Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Luke Harding to Planning Board (7-0)
• Scheduled Comprehensive Plan public hearings for May 17-20 (7-0)
• Approved Wellness Week proclamation (7-0)

Zoning Board of Review

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review will hold a virtual meeting to consider seven applications for dimensional variances and special use permits, mostly for residential additions and improvements on nonconforming lots. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and hear a chairman's report.

• Variance and special use permit for a new dwelling at 0 Chase Ave., Prudence Island
• Special use permit for a solar energy array at 182 Locust Ave.
• Special use permit for a public utility structure at 0 East Main Rd.
• Variance and special use permit for decks at 48 Green St.
• Variance and special use permit for a wraparound deck at 85 Canton Ave.

The Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review approved a special use permit for Aquidneck Light LLC to construct a public utility structure at 0 East Main Road, incorporating Design Review Board recommendations. The board also approved several residential variance requests for decks, porches, and a garage, and continued two petitions to the March 18, 2021 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved special use permit for telecom utility structure at 0 East Main Road (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances and special use permit for two decks at 48 Green Street (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances and special use permit for wraparound deck at 85 Canton Avenue (5-0)
• Approved front yard variance and special use permit for front porch at 113 Pleasant Street (5-0)
• Approved dimensional variances and special use permit for detached garage at 1249 Anthony Road (5-0)
• Continued petition for dwelling at 0 Chase Avenue to March 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued petition for solar array at 182 Locust Avenue to March 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Nov 19, 2020 meetings (5-0)

Tax Assessment Board of Review

The Portsmouth Tax Assessment Board of Review will hold a virtual meeting to hear nine appeals of property tax assessments from the 2019 revaluation. The appeals cover properties on King Phillip St., Valhalla Dr., Depot Ave., West Main Rd., Union St., Jepson Ln., and Goularte Ln. The board will also review minutes and adjourn.

• 124 King Phillip St., Map 4, Lot 282 (David B & Bonita Sieben)
• 134 Valhalla Dr., Map 19, Lot 107 (Joann Mitchell)
• 42 Depot Ave., Map 27, Lot 17 (Jonathan & Elizabeth Harris)
• 0 West Main Rd., Map 56, Lot 4 (City of Newport)
• 2154 West Main Rd., Map 56, Lot 5 (City of Newport)

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board is meeting to consider several items, including a request for an advisory opinion on zoning for an electrical equipment building, a review of recommendations to the solar ordinance, and proposed amendments to the sign ordinance. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and a monthly project status report.

• Advisory opinion request for construction of building to host electrical equipment at AP 29, Lot 113B (corner of East Main Road and Hillside Road)
• Review of recommendations to the Solar Ordinance made by Scott Millar from Grow Smart Rhode Island
• Proposed amendments to Sign Ordinance, Article IX, Section B of Portsmouth Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of minutes for January 13, 2021 meeting
• Approval of February 10, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report

The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of a special use permit for a 600-square-foot telecommunications building at East Main Road and Hillside Road, conditional on incorporating Design Review Board recommendations. The board also continued its review of solar ordinance amendments to the next meeting and approved sign ordinance changes to comply with a Supreme Court ruling.

• Recommended special use for telecom building at AP 29, Lot 113B (unanimous)
• Continued solar ordinance review to March 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved sign ordinance amendments for Reed v. Gilbert compliance (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted February 10, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report (unanimous)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will discuss and potentially act on a memorandum of understanding with Church Community Housing Corporation to develop the former Coggeshall and Ann Hutchinson schools for housing. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting automated traffic speed enforcement, a report on solid waste and recycling, and routine items like tax vouchers and appointments.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Church Community Housing Corp. for housing at former Coggeshall and Ann Hutchinson schools
• Resolution supporting Senate Bill 64 on automated traffic speed enforcement
• Solid Waste and Recycling Committee report
• Ratification of appointment of Finance Director
• Approval of tax vouchers #20210208-01 to #20210208-04

Portsmouth Housing Authority

The Portsmouth Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the 2020 Annual Report and the December 2020 meeting minutes. The board discussed a HUD pre-penalty notice for Quaker Manor, with a Feb 6, 2021 deadline to respond; penalties could reach $149,000 if financial reporting issues are not resolved. Phoenix Property Management is handling the response and delinquent reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 21, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved PHA Annual Report for 2020 (unanimous)

Tax Assessment Board of Review

The Portsmouth Tax Assessment Board of Review will hold a virtual meeting to hear an appeal of the 2019 property revaluation for 17 Cottage Avenue (Map 25, Lot 25), filed by owners William Blais and Wayne Leaver. The agenda lists this as the only new business item, followed by adjournment.

• Appeal of 2019 revaluation for 17 Cottage Avenue, Map 25, Lot 25
• Owners: William Blais and Wayne Leaver
• Virtual meeting via Zoom with phone dial-in options

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council held a joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss legislative priorities for 2021, but no votes were taken on those items. The Council approved the consent agenda, a new victualler license for Steve's Pizza, tax vouchers, several resignations and appointments, a beach sticker limit of two per household, and an amended senior citizen tax exemption resolution.

• Approved consent agenda (bills, peddler licenses) (7-0)
• Approved new victualler license for Saint Karas Inc. d/b/a Steve's Pizza (7-0)
• Approved tax vouchers #20210125-01 to #20210125-09 (6-0, Hamilton recused)
• Accepted resignation of Kathleen Pavlakis from Zoning Board of Review (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Cathy Homan from Prudence Island Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Linda O'Brien and Laurie Greaney to Prudence Island Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved limit of 2 beach stickers per household (7-0)
• Approved amended senior citizen tax exemption resolution (7-0)

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will consider several requests for variances, special use permits, and amendments. Items include proposals for new dwellings, solar energy systems, and property modifications on Prudence Island and the mainland.

• Variance to construct a duplex at 557 Bristol Ferry Rd.
• Special Use Permit for a 1,280 SF dwelling and 800 SF deck at 0 Chase Ave, Prudence Island
• Amendment to merge two units of the Carnegie Harbor Condominium development
• Special Use Permit for an accessory small solar energy system array at 182 Locust Ave
• Special Use Permit for a public utility structure at 0 East Main Rd

Planning Board

The Portsmouth Planning Board will conduct pre-application and informal concept reviews for two ground-mount solar photovoltaic facilities. The board will also consider a request for an advisory opinion regarding the construction of a building for electrical equipment.

• Pre-application review for 3.1 MW DC Ground Mount Solar PV Development at West Main Road (AP 30, Lot 8)
• Pre-application review for 3.16 MW ground-mount solar photovoltaic facility at West Main Road (AP 44, Lot 15)
• Request for Advisory Opinion to Zoning regarding construction of electrical equipment building at East Main Road and Hillside Road
• Approval of November 25, 2020 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 11, 2020 Monthly Project Status Report

The Portsmouth Planning Board held a regular meeting on January 13, 2021, with all members present. The board heard pre-application/informal concept reviews for two proposed ground-mount solar developments on West Main Road (West Main Solar 2 and West Main Solar 1), but took no action on either. The board approved the November 25, 2020 meeting minutes, continued a request for an advisory opinion to the Zoning Board to the next meeting, and accepted the monthly project status report.

• Approved November 25, 2020 meeting minutes (all in favor, Tibbetts abstaining)
• Continued agenda item #5 (advisory opinion request for AP 29, Lot 113B) to February 10, 2021 meeting
• Accepted January 13, 2021 Monthly Project Status Report and placed it into the record

Tax Assessment Board of Review

The Portsmouth Tax Assessment Board of Review will hold a virtual meeting to hear 11 appeals of property tax assessments from the 2019 revaluation. Each appeal is listed as new business, with owners contesting their assessed values. The board will also review draft minutes from a May 2020 meeting.

• 164 Riverside Street, Map 20, Lot 144 (owner Linda St Laurent)
• 63 Ferry Landing, Map 6, Lot 55, Unit 2C (owners Daniel J. and Ann E. Carlson)
• 61 Ferry Circle, Map 6, Lot 55, Unit 2D (owners Donald and Susan Olson)
• 102 Ferry Landing Circle, Map 6, Lot 55, Unit 5D (owners John and Antoinet Murphy)
• 1385 East Main Road, Map 53, Lot 36 (owner Mary Ford)

The Portsmouth Tax Assessment Board of Review heard 2019 revaluation appeals and denied most, including those for 164 Riverside St, 61 Ferry Circle, 461 Bramans Lane, 1385 East Main Rd, 4 Point St, 3 Rhode Island Blvd, and 132 Stonegate Dr. It approved reduced assessed values for four Ferry Landing properties (63 Ferry Landing, 102 Ferry Landing Circle, 143 Ferry Landing Circle, 167 Ferry Landing Circle) based on the assessor's recommendations. The board also approved the May 28, 2020 minutes.

• Denied appeal for 61 Ferry Circle (Olson) (2-0)
• Approved reduced values: 63 Ferry Landing to $524,345, 102 Ferry Landing Circle to $526,550, 143 Ferry Landing Circle to $534,115, 167 Ferry Landing Circle to $555,035 (2-0)
• Denied appeal for 164 Riverside Street (St. Laurent) (2-0)
• Reduced land value for 461 Bramans Lane (Hamilton) by $8,500 (2-0)
• Denied appeal for 1385 East Main Road (Ford) (2-0)
• Denied appeal for 4 Point Street (Ventura) (2-0)
• Denied appeal for 3 Rhode Island Blvd (Desisto) (2-0)
• Denied appeal for 132 Stonegate Drive (Russell-Willett), keeping value at $546,800 (2-0)

Town Council

The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public meeting on January 11, 2021, starting with an executive session on personnel matters, followed by a public session. The council will consider a DPW union contract, a monthly finance report, proposed state legislative priorities, and a resolution on West Main Road safety, among other items.

• DPW Contract with NAGE 2020-2023
• Proposed State Legislative Priorities
• West Main Road Safety Audit Resolution
• Peddler License renewal for Instyle33 LLC d/b/a myrollingcafe
• New Victualler License for Saint Karas, Inc. d/b/a Steve's Pizza