{ "city": "Westerly", "state": "Rhode Island", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westerly-ri/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Planning Board Meeting", "headline": "Planning Board to advise Town Council on bus garage alternative sites", "summary": "The Planning Board is holding a special meeting to review administrative reports. The primary item for discussion is an advisory to the Town Council regarding alternative sites for a bus garage.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/planning/2026/jul21_26plag.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "School Committee Meeting", "headline": "School Committee to review financial report and student travel policy", "summary": "The Westerly School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a financial report. The committee is also conducting a first reading of a revision to the Field Trip-Student Travel Policy 6170.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/schools/2026/jul15_26scha.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider new water rate schedule ordinance for 2026‑2027", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council will discuss an emergency ordinance that sets water consumption restrictions and penalties for waste. It will also consider several proposed ordinances, including one that sets water rate schedules for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year, another that updates business registration fees and procedures, and a moratorium on new data centers. Additionally, the Council will review a resolution asking the state to amend term‑limit rules for the Westerly Housing Authority commissioners.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/jul13_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Licensing Board Meeting", "headline": "Licensing Board to hold public hearings on extended hours for Post Rd businesses", "summary": "The Licensing Board will review several one-time event permits and ratify past event licenses. The board will also hold public hearings regarding extended operating hours for two businesses on Post Road.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/license/2026/jul09_26lbag.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "CANCELED Jul. 8, 2026 - Zoning Board Meeting", "headline": "July 8, 2026 Zoning Board meeting canceled; variance applications noted", "summary": "The Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026 was canceled. No public hearings or decisions will be taken at this time. The agenda lists two variance applications that are declared complete and are informational only. The next regular meeting is set for August 12, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/zoning/2026/jul08_26zag.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council to consider supporting RI Senate Bill 2481 on squatting", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council will discuss several proposed ordinances, including amendments to the zoning ordinance and repeals of various code articles. Councilors will consider a resolution supporting Rhode Island Senate Bill 2481, which addresses unauthorized occupation of property. Additional new‑business items include a data‑center memorandum, a pickle‑ball court referral, and a formal letter regarding the Potter Hill Mill Dam. Routine consent‑calendar items such as waivers of late‑payment penalties will also be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/jun22_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Town Council Workshop", "headline": "Westerly Town Council to discuss possible charter amendments", "summary": "The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss possible amendments to the Westerly Town Charter. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/jun22_26dk2.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Special Licensing Board Meeting", "headline": "Board grants new amusement, fireworks and extended-hours beverage licenses", "summary": "The Licensing Board met on June 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. It unanimously approved a new amusement license for Quonochondog Adventures (dba) at 338 Atlantic Ave to operate kayaks, paddle boards and boats. It also approved a fireworks license for TNT Fireworks (American Promotional Events) to sell fireworks from a tent in the Walmart parking lot at 258 Post Road from June 26 to July 5, 2026. Additionally, the board granted a Class C beverage license with extended hours (12 a.m.–1 a.m.) to Misquamicut Ocean Bar (dba) at 149 Atlantic Ave.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/license/2026/jun18_26lb.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Planning Board Meeting", "headline": "Board will hear advisory on bus garage alternative sites", "summary": "The Planning Board will review the Administrative Officer’s report, which includes an advisory to the Town Council regarding alternative sites for a bus garage. The board will also discuss the future agenda and monthly report matrix. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/planning/2026/jun16_26plag.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Licensing Board Meeting", "headline": "Licensing Board denies extended alcohol hours for World Cup matches", "summary": "The Licensing Board reviewed several temporary permit applications and event licenses. The board denied three requests for extended indoor alcohol service hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Multiple one-time event permits and a door-to-door sales permit were approved.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/license/2026/jun11_26lb.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Zoning Board Meeting", "headline": "Board approved front and rear yard setback variances for 3 St Clare Way addition", "summary": "The board held a public hearing on a variance request from the Richard and Karen Aiken Revocable Trust for 3 St Clare Way. Members approved a 5.2‑foot front yard setback and a 22‑foot rear yard setback to allow a 1,040‑sq‑ft addition with a two‑car garage, family room, and sewing room. No other new business or public comments were presented.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/zoning/2026/jun10_26z.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss new water rate schedule and related fee changes", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2026‑2027 water, sewer and transfer station budgets and consider several proposed ordinances. Items include a water rate schedule with service charges, usage fees and infrastructure fees, a sewer use charge of $400 per unit, and an ad valorem tax on property. The council will also vote on a $4,590 payment to Cameron & Mittleman LLP for litigation and a $7,524 lease of the USPS parking lot at 11 High Street. All items are slated for discussion and possible action.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/jun01_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Planning Board Meeting", "headline": "Board approved variances and preliminary plan for Misquamicut Fire Station expansion", "summary": "The Planning Board held a public hearing and voted to approve several zoning variances for the fire station at 65 Crandall Avenue. It also approved the preliminary land development application with conditions for lighting and landscaping. Additional discussion covered alternative sites for the town bus garage and coordination with the Affordable Housing Committee. The meeting concluded with confirmation of quorum for the next regular meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/planning/2026/may19_26pl.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Town Council Workshop", "headline": "Town Council to discuss FY2026/2027 water, sewer, and transfer station budgets", "summary": "The Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on proposed budgets for the Water & Sewer and Transfer Station funds. This includes proposed ordinances to set water rate schedules, sewer service charges, and ad valorem taxes for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/may18_26dk2.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council to discuss water, sewer, and tax rate ordinances for 2026-2027", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council will discuss proposed ordinances for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including water and sewer rate schedules and an ad valorem tax on property. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes, fiscal matters, and appointments to town boards.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/may18_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Licensing Board Meeting", "headline": "Licensing Board appoints new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson", "summary": "The Westerly Licensing Board reorganized its leadership, appointing Paul Gencarella Jr. as Chairperson and Jason Abate as Vice Chairperson. The board approved minutes from the April 9 and April 28 meetings. It granted a new Door‑to‑Door Sales Permit to ION Developer LLC and renewed several existing licenses, including an amusements license for Purple Ape Inc. A public hearing was held on the transfer of a Class B Victualer Beverage License from Supreme Pizzeria to Nea Ionia Enterprise.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/license/2026/may14_26lb.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "School Finance Subcommittee Meeting", "headline": "Subcommittee will consider the FY2027 school budget", "summary": "The Westerly Public Schools Finance Subcommittee will review the FY2027 budget for the district. The meeting includes a finance department update, presentation of financial reports, and a review of Policy 2800 concerning meal payment. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting and discuss future agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/schools/2026/may13_26sfs.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Special Town Council Meeting with Finance Board", "headline": "Council and Finance Board discuss FY2026/27 water and sewer budget", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council met jointly with the Finance Board on May 4, 2026. The primary agenda item was the proposed FY2026/2027 Water & Sewer and Transfer Station Funds Budget, which the Finance Board presented for discussion and possible action. The meeting also included a public comment period and routine procedural matters.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/may04_26dk2.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Regular Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council to discuss zoning ordinance and school bus garage compliance", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council will consider an amendment to the 1998 Zoning Ordinance and a contract for amusement rides at Wuskenau Beach. The body will also review a presentation on school bus garage use and environmental compliance.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/may04_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Special Licensing Board Meeting", "headline": "Board approves Class F-1 liquor license for May 8 concert at United Theatre", "summary": "The Special Licensing Board met on April 28, 2026. It considered a consent calendar item for a one-time Class F-1 liquor license for the Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice Live Concert at the United Theatre, 35 Railroad Ave, scheduled for May 8, 2026, 7 pm‑11 pm. The board voted unanimously to grant the license, subject to prior approval of proper authorities. No other business was taken.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/license/2026/apr28_26lb.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "School Finance Subcommittee Meeting", "headline": "Subcommittee will review FY2027 budget and meal payment policy", "summary": "The Westerly Public Schools Finance Subcommittee will receive an update from the finance department and review recent financial reports. Members will consider the FY2027 budget proposal and examine Policy 2800 concerning meal payments. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and future agenda planning.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/schools/2026/apr28_26sfs.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Special Town Council Meeting", "headline": "Town Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026/2027 Budget adoption", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the formal adoption of the proposed FY 2026/2027 Budget.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/apr22_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Planning Board Meeting", "headline": "Planning Board approves preliminary plan for Ring’s End at 248 Post Road", "summary": "The Planning Board reviewed and approved a preliminary plan and Water Quality Protection Permit for the Ring’s End project. The board also discussed affordable housing data and cancelled the May 5th special meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/planning/2026/apr21_26pl.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "CANCELLED Apr. 21, 2026 - Town Council Workshop", "headline": "Meeting cancelled; no decisions made", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council workshop scheduled for April 21, 2026 was cancelled. The agenda had listed a discussion of the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget and a period for citizen comments. Because the meeting did not occur, no actions or decisions were taken on these items.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/apr21_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Town Council Workshop", "headline": "Council will discuss and possibly act on the FY 2026/2027 budget", "summary": "The Westerly Town Council will review the proposed fiscal year 2026/2027 budget and consider possible actions. After the budget discussion, citizens will have an opportunity to address the Council for up to five minutes each. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/Westerly-ri/council/2026/apr20_26dk.htm", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri" } ] }