South Kingstown, RI

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board meets in a work session on October 6, 2026, at Town Hall. The agenda lists recommendations to the Town Council on the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project's form-based code, road and farm stands, an Rt. 1 stewardship plan, and a harbor management plan. The agenda does not state what decisions, if any, will be made, and no dollar amounts or specific proposals are included in the text provided.

• Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project, Form-Based Code: follow-up on recent Town Council meetings
• Road/Farm Stands
• Rt. 1 Stewardship Plan
• Harbor Management Plan, with a link to a July 27, 2026 RIDEM document

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board Landscape Sub-Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Town Council Chambers at 180 High Street, Wakefield. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of potential revisions or amendments to Town land use regulations related to landscape requirements. No votes, public hearings, or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting ends with adjournment.

• Discussion of potential revisions/amendments to Town land use regulations on landscape requirements
• Meeting held at South Kingstown Town Hall, Town Council Chambers, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
• No contracts, rezonings, ordinances, or fee changes appear on this agenda

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

The South Kingstown Economic Development Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers, 180 High Street, Wakefield. The agenda includes follow-up discussion on the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan and Council consideration of a Form Based Code, plus new business on absorbing SMART Committee statistical analysis work and general discussion about working with URI on a future medical school. Staff will present two preliminary plan applications received by the Planning Department: Lofts at Fairgrounds and South County Commons District 5 Apartments. The EDC may discuss or act on each item unless otherwise noted, and no action will be taken on correspondence, public comment, or staff information not specifically listed on the agenda.

• Follow-up on Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan and Council consideration of a Form Based Code
• Discussion of resuming statistical analysis work formerly delegated to the SMART Committee
• General discussion about working with URI on a future URI Medical School
• Staff update: Lofts at Fairgrounds preliminary plan application received by Planning Dept.
• Staff update: South County Commons District 5 Apartments preliminary plan application received by Planning Dept.

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Town Council

Canvassing Authority

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Trustees of the South Kingstown School Funds

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Historic District Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Town Council

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

Town Council

Planning Board

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Historic District Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Town Council

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

Recreation Commission

Planning Board

Historic District Commission

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Town Council

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Recreation Commission

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

Town Council

Planning Board

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Historic District Commission

Conservation Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Town Council

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

Library Board of Trustees

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Recreation Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Historic District Commission

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Conservation Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Town Council

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Recreation Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Historic District Commission

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Town Council

Planning Board

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Historic District Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Town Council

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

Library Board of Trustees

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Recreation Commission

Town Council

Planning Board

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Historic District Commission

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Waterfront Advisory Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Town Council

Recreation Commission

Planning Board

Historic District Commission

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Town Council

Economic Development Committee

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Town Council

Planning Board

Library Board of Trustees

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Historic District Commission

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Planning Board

Library Board of Trustees

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

Recreation Commission

Waterfront Advisory Commission

South Kingstown's Waterfront Advisory Commission meets October 1, 2026 at the Neighborhood Guild to work through old and new business on the town's waterfront. Old business includes the Harbor Management Plan update, a RIDEM water quality certificate with listed conditions, an online GIS map of shore rights-of-way, and a proposed parking lot expansion at Marina Park West. New business includes a CRMC application by the Florence M. Cygan Revocable Trust to replace a pier and unauthorized float/stairs, plus a proposed Harbormaster/NRO capital budget covering FY2027-28 through FY2032-33. No votes or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda text.

• CRMC application 2026-08-054: Florence M. Cygan Revocable Trust to replace a permitted fixed pier and unauthorized float/stairs, extending 50' seaward of the cited MLW mark, no variances required
• Proposed Harbormaster/NRO CIP budget for FY2027-28 to FY2032-33 (no dollar figures listed)
• Harbor Management Plan update
• RIDEM Water Quality Certificate issuance letter with listed conditions
• Public right-of-way access at Locations 10 and 11 under Boats and Waterways Ordinance 4-14 (PA Site 10: Washington Street, Matunuck, Segar Cove, Plat 87-4)

Town Council

The South Kingstown Town Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, with a closed executive session on real estate and litigation, a work session on the proposed ESKAPE bike-pedestrian plan, and a regular session. The regular session includes a continued public hearing on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance creating five Form-Based Code districts along Old Tower Hill Road, plus contract awards, license approvals, and a request to advertise a hearing on prohibiting data centers in Industrial Zones. Several items are routine consent agenda resolutions.

• Continued public hearing on amendments to Zoning Ordinance Article 6, new Section 610, to implement the Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code and establish five Form-Based Districts
• Resolution authorizing a contract award to GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV for performance management software and Single Sign-On, not to exceed $24,845.85, from December 31, 2026 through June 30, 2028
• Resolution authorizing purchase of portable radios from Marcus Communications for an amount not to exceed $25,562.90, funded from the EMS Billing Fund
• Resolution authorizing award to Mid-American Salt, LLC for Solar Salt at $77.17 per ton from the Streets & Highway Division Road Salt account
• Resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for Order of Notice a public hearing on amendments to prohibit data centers in Industrial Zones, requested by Council Vice President Marran

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee will discuss and potentially act on several housing items, including reintroducing the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance and proposed inclusionary zoning text amendments. The agenda is largely discussion-focused, with no final votes scheduled on these items. Other topics include redevelopment outreach, the committee website, and waitlist processes for low-to-moderate income housing.

• Discussion and reintroduction of Missing Middle Housing Ordinance prepared by Horsley Witten Group
• Discussion of proposed zoning text amendments to Sec. 502.6 Inclusionary Zoning
• Drafting form letters on redevelopment options including comprehensive permit and adaptive reuse
• Discussion of waitlist process for private low-to-moderate income housing
• Discussion of surplus town properties and potential advocacy

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness: a new in-ground pool at 40 Potter Lane and facade alterations at 91 Old North Road. The commission will also discuss a draft Stone Wall Ordinance, a public workshop on historic zoning, and other preservation topics. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and staff updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for in-ground pool at 40 Potter Lane
• Certificate of Appropriateness for front door and porch lattice changes at 91 Old North Road
• Discussion of draft Stone Wall Ordinance and potential recommendation to Planning Board
• Public workshop on Certificates of Appropriateness and historic zoning
• Discussion of 1936 Tercentenary cement street markers preservation

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board will hold public hearings on two subdivision/land development projects, including a lot-line adjustment on Broad Rock Road and a proposed four-unit duplex development on Green Street (continuance requested). The board will also make a recommendation to the Town Council on creating a new 'Peace Dale Preserve Special Management District' zoning district for a property on Rose Hill Road, and will review administrative actions taken in July and August 2026.

• Public hearing: lot-line adjustment at 871 & 889 Broad Rock Road (Plat 33, Lots 11 & 12)
• Public hearing: Green Street Manor, 12 Green Street, Peace Dale – two duplexes (4 units), continuance requested to Oct 27
• Zoning map/text amendment: new 'Peace Dale Preserve Special Management District' for Tax Assessor's Map 33, Lot 30
• Extension of approval: Hampton Place Full Build-Out, 4847 Tower Hill Road
• Administrative approvals: adaptive reuse at 71 Old Tower Hill Road, minor changes at 349 Main St, 23 Rockland Ave, 64 Frank Ave

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss several park rental fee waivers and review conceptual designs for replacing Treaty Rock Park playground structures. The meeting also includes the first reading of the 2026-2027 Policy Manual and proposed amendments.

• Review of conceptual design options for Treaty Rock Park playground replacement
• First reading of 2026-2027 South Kingstown Recreation Commission Policy Manual
• Fee waiver request from SK Firefighters Relief Association for Saugatucket Park
• Fee waiver request from Wakefield Village Association for Saugatucket Park
• Status reports for Old Mountain Field and Saugatucket Park lighting projects

The commission approved the July financial report and elected officers for 2026-2027. It granted a one-time 75% refund to Wess Dodge for a partial camp cancellation, and received updates on capital projects and ARPA-funded lighting plans.

• Approved July 2026 financial report (3-0)
• Elected John Hanson as Chair, Matthew Fraza as Vice Chair, Joanne Blessing as Secretary, Will Litvin as Treasurer (3-0)
• Granted 75% camp refund to Wess Dodge as one-time exemption (2-1)
• Accepted division reports (3-0)

Canvassing Authority

The South Kingstown Canvassing Authority will hold a regular session to certify the results of the Primary Election and mail ballot applications. The board will also consider a resolution thanking election workers and review the election calendar and meeting dates.

• Certify Primary Election results
• Certify mail ballot applications
• Resolution thanking Town Clerk's Office and election workers
• Review election calendar and meeting dates

School Building Committee

The South Kingstown School Building Committee will meet to consider recommending approval of change order task force requests and receive updates on the new South Kingstown High School (SKHS) project, including walk-throughs, and the Curtis Corner project. The agenda is primarily discussion and action items related to ongoing school construction.

• Discussion/Action: Recommendation for Approval of Change Order Task Force Requests
• Discussion/Update: New SKHS Project Updates
• Discussion/Update: Update on Walk-thrus for New SKHS
• Discussion/Update: Curtis Corner Project Updates

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The South Kingstown Zoning Board of Review will hear four petitions: an appeal of a zoning violation notice, a special use permit for alcohol service at a proposed hotel, a special use permit and dimensional variance for a cottage addition, and a dimensional variance for home additions. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and set attendance for the next meeting.

• Appeal of Notice of Violation for 3812 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway (ZA-26-1)
• Special Use Permit for alcohol service at proposed hotel, 349 Main Street (ZBR-26-28)
• Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance for 168 sq. ft. cottage addition at 240 Cards Pond Road (ZBR-26-31)
• Dimensional Variance for additions at 135 Park Avenue, requesting 1.4' front and 3.3' side relief (ZBR-26-32)

Town Council

The South Kingstown Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a form-based code for the Old Tower Hill Road area, establishing five new zoning districts. The council will also vote on several contracts, including the demolition of two former schools, park lighting improvements, and equipment purchases, as well as appointments and license amendments.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments creating five Form-Based Districts along Old Tower Hill Road
• Contract award up to $942,788 for demolition of former Wakefield Elementary and South Road Schools
• Contract award up to $149,750 for Saugatucket Park lighting installation
• Purchase of decorative lighting for Saugatucket Park up to $190,000
• Award of $80,545 for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with plow

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the ESKAPE Plan and a bike path survey. Members will also discuss regulations for e-bike use and potential requests for a new crosswalk on High Street.

• ESKAPE Plan next steps
• Bike path survey update and e-bike speed limit discussion
• Crosswalk regulations and High Street crosswalk request to DOT
• Neighborhood outreach for CIP activity
• 2027 CIP and budget planning

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a work session to review land development extensions and zoning amendments. The board will consider recommendations to the Town Council regarding the Peacedale Preserve and form-based code revisions. They will also discuss a proposal to prohibit data center development in all zoning districts.

• 1-year extension request for Greenhouse Dispensary at 711 Kingstown Rd.
• Zoning amendment to create The Peacedale Preserve Special Management District
• Advisory recommendation on Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project form-based code
• Zoning text amendment to define and prohibit data center development

Canvassing Authority

The Canvassing Authority will meet to certify provisional, manual count, and limited ballots from the September 9, 2026, statewide primary. The body will also certify mail ballot applications for the upcoming November 3, 2026, general election.

• Certification of provisional, manual count, and limited ballots from the September 9 primary
• Certification of mail ballot applications for the November 3 general election

Canvassing Authority

The South Kingstown Canvassing Authority is holding a regular session meeting on Primary Election Day. The body will be in session from when polls open until they close to answer any questions related to voting. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Canvassing Authority in session on Primary Election Day to answer voting questions

South Kingstown 250th Committee

The committee will discuss upcoming work groups regarding military history recognition and a Town Beach Party. The meeting also includes a discussion on the committee budget.

• Military History Recognition—Monument discussion
• Town Beach Party discussion
• Budget discussion

The South Kingstown 250th Committee approved two budget allocations: $3,200 for the Town Beach party and $200 for a descendant project involving research and grave marking. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no action taken on other agenda items.

• Approved $3,200 additional allocation to Town Beach party budget (unanimous)
• Approved $200 allocation to descendant project for research and grave marking (4-3)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

The South Kingstown Technical Review Committee will review a minor land development application for a property at 74 Main Street. The project proposes an accessory structure with two dwelling units and requests waivers from street and perimeter landscaping requirements under local regulations.

• 74 Main Street minor land development project with 2 dwelling units
• Waiver requests for street and perimeter landscaping requirements
• Assessor's Plat 57-1, Lot 78
• Applicant: 74 Main Street, LLC

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

The South Kingstown Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular session to elect officers (President, Vice President, Secretary), hear reports from the President and Director, and discuss project and grant updates, including the Community Learning Center. The board will also review the Meeting Room Policy, Art/Object Loan and Exhibit Policy, and Rules of Conduct Revision. Public comment is scheduled.

• Election of Trustee Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary
• Community Learning Center updates: ribbon cutting, Hazard Garden, project wrap-up, grant close out, programming, CLC Coordinator position
• Review of Meeting Room Policy
• Review of Art/Object Loan and Exhibit Policy
• Rules of Conduct Revision

Waterfront Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss updates to the Harbor Management Plan, revisions to the Boats and Waterways Ordinance, and a potential salt marsh restoration project at Succotash Marsh. New business includes a residential boating facility application pending CRMC review. Several old business items focus on public right-of-way access, coastal road surveys, and waterfront park master plans.

• Harbor Management Plan Update with RIDEM water quality certificate conditions
• Boats and Waterways Ordinance Revisions
• Potential Salt Marsh Restoration Project at RIDEM Succotash Marsh
• CRMC application for residential boating facility at Florence M. Cygan Revocable Trust (File# 2026-08-054)
• Expansion of Marina Park West Lot parking to accommodate seasonal activity

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan ahead of a September 14 Town Council hearing on zoning amendments. The committee will also discuss survey data collection and the conceptual planning of a South Kingstown Garden Show.

• Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan zoning amendment discussion
• Election of a new secretary to replace Andrew Holt
• Discussion of survey data collection and results
• Conceptual discussion of the South Kingstown Garden Show
• Review of correspondence regarding the dissolution of the SMART Committee

Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review and discuss the RFP for a town-wide historic resources survey required under Section 106 for the Revolution Wind Project, with comments due at this meeting. They will also consider a draft Stone Wall Ordinance and potential recommendation to the Planning Board, and discuss preservation of historic cement street markers. Other items include a continued certificate of appropriateness request for 91 Old North Road and an update on the West Kingston Signal Tower National Register application.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 91 Old North Road (front door, sidelights, porch lattice removal)
• Review of RFP for town-wide historic resources survey (Revolution Wind Section 106)
• Draft Stone Wall Ordinance review and potential Planning Board recommendation
• Discussion of historic cement street markers (1936 Tercentenary) preservation
• Update on West Kingston Signal Tower National Register application

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee is meeting to discuss several housing initiatives, including the reintroduction of the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance, proposed inclusionary zoning text amendments, and outreach for a form-based code public hearing. The agenda also includes debriefing RiverFire outreach events, drafting redevelopment outreach letters, and discussing the waitlist process for low-to-moderate income housing. Most items are discussions, with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Missing Middle Housing Ordinance prepared by Horsley Witten Group
• Discussion of proposed zoning text amendments to Sec. 502.6 Inclusionary Zoning
• Debrief of four RiverFire outreach events
• Drafting form letters on redevelopment options including comprehensive permit and adaptive reuse
• Update on RI Rental Registry data

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to demolish a single-family home at 2001 Kingstown Road and build a duplex and triplex (5 units total), continued from June. The board will also review and make recommendations to the Town Council on a zoning map and text amendment creating the Peacedale Preserve Special Management District, and on the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project form-based code. Additionally, the board will discuss a draft update to the town's wastewater facilities plan and consider an extension request for the Greenhouse Dispensary preliminary plan approval.

• Public hearing: 2001 Kingstown Road — demolish single-family home, build duplex and triplex (5 units total), Plat 32-4, Lot 21
• Zoning map/text amendment: create 'Peacedale Preserve Special Management District' on Map 33, Lot 30, for commercial, residential, recreational use
• Review and recommendation on Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project Form-Based Code
• Discussion and possible action on draft update to S.K. Wastewater Facilities Plan
• Extension request for Greenhouse Dispensary Minor Land Development Project preliminary plan approval

General

The South Kingstown Town Council will hold a regular session to review licenses and accept public comment. The primary action item is a resolution to grant a Temporary Mass Gathering Permit for the Ocean State Renaissance Faire. The agenda contains no other substantive decisions, contracts, or ordinances.

• Resolution granting Temporary Mass Gathering Permit (License No. TMG-26-7) to The Contemporary Theater Company for the Ocean State Renaissance Faire at Saugatucket Park and 19 Cleveland Street on August 29-30, 2026
• Permit is subject to the execution of a hold harmless agreement indemnifying the Town
• Application submitted by Stephen Fox

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The South Kingstown Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on its agenda, including hosting an informational tabling session at the RiverFire event on August 21st. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Hosting informational tabling session at RiverFire event on August 21st

School Building Committee

The South Kingstown School Building Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the new South Kingstown High School (SKHS) project, including parking and traffic flow for the September 2027 school year, and to schedule walk-throughs. They will also receive updates on the Curtis Corner project. The agenda includes discussion items and possible action on scheduling walk-throughs.

• Discussion/update on new SKHS project
• Parking/traffic flow for Sept '27 school year
• Scheduling walk-throughs for new SKHS
• Curtis Corner project updates

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss outreach for the upcoming form-based code public hearing, and receive staff updates. The main substantive item is planning public engagement activities before the hearing.

• Discussion of outreach activities for the form-based code public hearing
• Approval of 6/25/2026 draft minutes

General

The South Kingstown Canvassing Authority will meet to handle election-related business for the upcoming primary. They will discuss electing officers, correcting the final voter list, approving poll workers, and certifying mail ballot applications. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Discussion and potential action on election of officers
• Canvass and correct final voter list for September 9, 2026 Primary Election
• Approve current list of poll workers for the Primary Election
• Certify mail ballot applications