Week of October 19, 2026

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400

Weekly digest · Week of October 19, 2026

8 meetings this week. Minutes from 3 meetings, with what they decided.

Meetings

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Old Mountain Field and Saugatucket Park Lighting project updates, policy manual second reading, and recreation center hours change. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Technical Review Committee (TRC) · 9:00 AM

Advisory review of subdivisions on Point Ave, Walmsley Lane, LaPorte property, and a 275-unit Lofts on Fairgrounds development. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Trustees of South Kingstown School Funds · 9:00 AM

No agenda posted yet

School Committee · 4:00 PM

Student parking during construction at South Kingstown High School, plus a transportation request for proposal update and changes to Policy #8120 Student Transportation. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Zoning Board of Review · 7:00 PM

Zoning board to hear appeals and permit requests for properties on Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway, Main Street, Park Avenue, Quagnut Drive, Frank Avenue, Columbia Street, and Cards Pond Road cottages. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Historic District Commission · 5:30 PM

Historic District Commission to review Section 106 federal rule changes, a draft Stone Wall Ordinance, and historic marker preservation. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee · 7:00 PM

Discussion of Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code public hearings and next steps. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Town Council · 7:00 PM

No agenda posted yet

Minutes posted

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School Committee · Sep 8, 2026

Approved the Chief Financial Officer contract for Timothy McGrath, 4-0. p. 2
Accepted the Superintendent's Report, 4-0. p. 3
Sealed the Minutes of the Executive Session of July 28, 2026, 4-0. p. 3
Approved a One-Year SKESP Contract Extension for SY 2026-2027, 3-0-1 (Restivo abstained). p. 3
Approved the Superintendent's staffing increase recommendations: .1 increase to School Psychologist, 1.0 increase to SKESP at Peace Dale Elementary School, and .5 increase to Social Worker, 4-0. p. 3

Checked against the town's PDF

1 more decision on the meeting's page

School Committee · Sep 22, 2026

Accepted the Superintendent's Report as presented. p. 2
Approved a fundraiser allowing the Athletic Director to approve individual team concession stands. p. 2
Rejected the School Lunch Program contract for My School Bucks service fee due to new state law limitations, 0-6. p. 3
Approved a fund transfer from the General Fund to Capital Improvement of $1,003,292 and use of a $532,494 housing pass-through from the Town. p. 4
Approved the FY27 Revised General Fund Budget of $65,421,429 with amendments, including a $490,000 expense adjustment. p. 4

Checked against the town's PDF

1 more decision on the meeting's page

Committee recommendations to the Town Council

Approved the recommended Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, 5-0. p. 4

Town Council · Sep 28, 2026

Approved the Consent Agenda items. p. 3
Authorized a tax abatement of $23,532.98 under Tax Abatement Request No. 667. p. 3
Granted Rhode Island Energy's petition #13955336 to install two new terminal riser poles on Plains Road. p. 3
Granted Victualling License renewals for five businesses including Taste of Korea and Falafel Dave's. p. 4
Granted a Victualling and Additional Hours License renewal for Tower Hill Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts. p. 4

Checked against the town's PDF

14 more decisions on the meeting's page

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Week of October 12, 2026

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Weekly digest · Week of October 12, 2026

8 meetings this week. Minutes from 1 meeting, with what it decided.

Meetings

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Canvassing Authority · 2:00 PM

Canvass and correct the final voter list for the November 3, 2026 General Election and certify mail ballot applications. (Checked against the town's PDF)

School Committee · 5:00 PM

School Committee to discuss shared use agreement for 135 Asa Pond Road facility, athletic trainer contract, and new high school project status. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Library Board of Trustees · 6:00 PM

Community Learning Center grant update including $3,044,986 11th allocation, plus meeting room usage policy and art loan exhibit policy review. (Checked against the town's PDF)

School Committee · 6:00 PM

Joint meeting on SKSD FY 2026 year-end finances, revised FY 2027 budget, and FY 2027 capital projects for five school buildings. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Town Council & School Committee Joint Session · 6:00 PM

South Kingstown School District FY 2026 year-end finances, FY 2027 budget revisions, and a 5-year capital improvement plan for five schools. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Town Council · 7:30 PM

Public hearing on Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code zoning amendments, plus contract awards for solar carport, rate studies, and park projects. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Technical Review Committee - (no quorum) · 9:00 AM (Cancelled)

Technical Review Committee to review subdivisions on Point Avenue, Walmsley Lane, and a 275-unit Lofts on Fairgrounds development. (Checked against the town's PDF)

South Kingstown 250th Committee · 5:00 PM

250th Committee to discuss Military History Recognition monument, Town Beach Party, and budget. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Minutes posted

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Canvassing Authority · Sep 10, 2026

Accepted the disposition of 15 provisional ballots voted, with three approved, three from another municipality, and nine disqualified. p. 1
Accepted the limited ballot voted during the Primary Election. p. 1
Approved preparing a resolution thanking the Town Clerk's Office, other Town staff, and poll workers for service during the Primary Election, to be presented at an upcoming Town Council meeting. p. 1

Checked against the town's PDF

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