Decisions

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September 2026

Town Council

Monday, September 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Approved the Consent Agenda items. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized a tax abatement of $23,532.98 under Tax Abatement Request No. 667. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted Rhode Island Energy's petition #13955336 to install two new terminal riser poles on Plains Road. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted Victualling License renewals for five businesses including Taste of Korea and Falafel Dave's. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Victualling and Additional Hours License renewal for Tower Hill Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
14 more decisions
- Granted a Temporary Mass Gathering Permit for Oktoberfest at Birch and Bay on October 17, 2026. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Temporary Mass Gathering Permit for the Arts & Eats event at Sons of Liberty on October 17, 2026. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted a proclamation thanking poll workers and Town staff for the September 2026 Primary Election. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized the Town Manager to sign an updated PILOT agreement for SKHA properties at Champagne Heights, Fournier Estates, and Village Gardens. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized the Town Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the School District for shared use of the School Maintenance Facility at 135 Asa Pond Road. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized an award to Mid-American Salt, LLC for Solar Salt at $77.17 per ton. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized an award to Marcus Communications for portable radios not to exceed $25,562.90. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized the Town Clerk to advertise a Public Hearing on amendments to prohibit data centers in Industrial Zones. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received and referred a letter on preserving the Oliver Watson House to the Planning Department. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received and placed on file an email on funding consulting services for North-South Bicycle Pedestrian Corridors. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received and placed on file an email from Veronika Kot on the Form-Based Code amendments. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received and placed on file an email from Melissa Towle on the Form-Based Code amendments. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received, placed on file, and referred a banner request to RIDOT. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received, placed on file, and referred a request to tie ribbons on Main Street to the Town Manager. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
6 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes of the September 14, 2026 Regular Session. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the minutes of the September 14, 2026 Closed Executive Session. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Public Hearing on the Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code zoning amendments to October 13, 2026. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the NEOGOV Perform software contract authorization to a future meeting. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Potter's Farm Homeowners Association bike path maintenance agreement authorization to a future meeting. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued an email on regional desalination to October 13, 2026. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Accepted the Superintendent's Report as presented. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved a fundraiser allowing the Athletic Director to approve individual team concession stands. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Rejected the School Lunch Program contract for My School Bucks service fee due to new state law limitations, 0-6. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- 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. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the FY27 Revised General Fund Budget of $65,421,429 with amendments, including a $490,000 expense adjustment. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 more decision
- Accepted the FY27 Monthly Year-to-Date Budget to Actual Fiscal Report. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Committee recommendations to the Town Council
- Approved the recommended Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, 5-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes, purchase orders over $10,350, homeschool requests, and a Robotics Club fundraiser. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Tabled approval of the Superintendent's renewal contract for a future meeting. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Tabled discussion of School Committee Goal #4 on Making Data-Based Decisions for a later meeting. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Recreation Commission

Monday, September 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Approved the July 2026 monthly financial report, 3-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the slate of officers for 2026-2027: John Hanson as Chair, Matthew Fraza as Vice Chair, Joanne Blessing as Secretary, and Will Litvin as Treasurer, 3-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted Wess Dodge a 75% camp refund as a one-time exemption, 2-1. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the Recreation and Parks Division reports as presented, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes of the July 20, 2026 meeting, 3-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Canvassing Authority

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Accepted the disposition of 15 provisional ballots voted, with three approved, three from another municipality, and nine disqualified. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the limited ballot voted during the Primary Election. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- 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. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes of the meetings held on August 19 and September 9, 2026. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
South Kingstown 250th Committee

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Approved allocating an additional $3,200.00 to the Town Beach party budget, unanimously. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved allocating $200.00 to a descendant project involving researching and grave marking. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the June 3, 2026 minutes unanimously. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Approved the Chief Financial Officer contract for Timothy McGrath, 4-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the Superintendent's Report, 4-0. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Sealed the Minutes of the Executive Session of July 28, 2026, 4-0. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved a One-Year SKESP Contract Extension for SY 2026-2027, 3-0-1 (Restivo abstained). page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- 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. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 more decision
- Approved joining the efforts of Henneous Lombardo et al in a request for a joint advisory opinion from the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office on school committee agendas, 4-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes, purchase orders over $10,350, and homeschool requests, 4-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

August 2026

School Committee

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Sealed the minutes of the Executive Session. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the Interim Chief Financial Officer Contract. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted Mr. Ferrucci's recommendation for FY 2027 Budget to Actual Monthly Reporting. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including executive and open session minutes, purchase orders over $10,350, homeschool requests, and the SKHS Football fundraiser. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Recreation Commission

Monday, August 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Approved waiving only the non-resident fee for the Charlestown Cowboys uniform fitting event, with future facility rental fees still applying, 3-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved a fee waiver for South County Youth Soccer's cleat swap events 3-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved accepting the June 2026 financial reports as presented 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the rental request from AAU Warriors Basketball for Rec Center Courts 1 and 2 on August 15, 2026, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved accepting the Divisional reports as presented 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting 3-0.
School Committee

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Accepted the resignation of the Chief Financial Officer, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the terms of contract negotiation for the Assistant Principal at Broad Rock Middle School, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Technical Review Committee

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Partly checked against the town's PDF
- Approved the Mallin application to construct two sheds at 240 Cards Pond Road, with the condition that a building permit be applied for prior to any work. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Committee recommendations to the Town Council
- Administrative Officer Approval for the Egan Minor Subdivision at 11 Oak Dell Street, AP 48-3, Lot 106, with four items to be addressed. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- The TNT Real Estate Plat application at 871 & 889 Broad Rock Road, AP 33, Lots 11 & 12 be forwarded to the Planning Board with four items to be addressed. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the April 8, 2026 and June 10, 2026 TRC meeting minutes by majority vote, with Mr. Jordan abstaining. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- The Town Council reappointed Liz Kroll, Mike Henry, and Bob Warren to the Library Board of Trustees. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Waterfront Advisory Commission

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Voted that the Commission does not object to the CRMC swim float application at 257 Walmsley Ln, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes 5-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Earlier months

July 2026 5 meetings

Planning Board

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Elected Maria Mack as Chairperson, Susan Axelrod as Vice-Chairperson, and Liz Karp as Secretary. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the listed meeting minutes as presented. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the 2001 Kingstown Road Minor Multi-Household Land Development Project public hearing to August 25, 2026. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Peacedale Preserve Special Management District zoning map and text amendment to August 13, 2026. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Accepted the Settlement of Appeal regarding NEASK Non-Renewals as presented in Executive Session, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the Terms of Contract Negotiation for the Assistant Principal, South Kingstown High School, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the Terms of Contract Negotiation for the (0.5) Preschool Coordinator, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the Terms of Contract Negotiation for the Interim Principal, Broad Rock Middle School, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved Contract Renewal for the Assistant Superintendent, Director of Student Services, Human Resources Coordinator, and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and School Committee, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
3 more decisions
- Approved the SY 2026-2027 Food Service Contract with Chartwells, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the Mechanical Service Contracts 2026-2028 (Bid #SK0028FAC) as presented, 5-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted the Bid Award for RFP #2473, Snow Removal Services 2026-2028, as presented, 5-0. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including executive and open session minutes, purchases over $10,350, and homeschool requests for SY 2026-2027, 5-0. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Town Council

Monday, July 27, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Voted to terminate the Town's contract with Flock Safety and halt further LPR camera use. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Reappointed Elizabeth Kroll to the Library Board of Trustees through July 2029. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Appointed Ibrahim Fofanah to the Economic Development Committee through July 2029. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses to Jools LLC d/b/a Java Madness. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized advertising a public hearing for a Class B Limited Liquor License for Craft Cafe. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
21 more decisions
- Authorized advertising a public hearing for a Class B Victualler Liquor License for Rhody Slice. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Private Detective License to Roland M Daigle d/b/a Hawk Investigations. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Victualling License to SK Kabuki Corp. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Private Detective License to Patrick McNulty d/b/a Gray Hawk CR. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Temporary Mass Gathering Permit for Octoberfest on October 3, 2026 at Birch and Bay. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Temporary Mass Gathering Permit for Sunset with Will Evans on September 20, 2026. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Affirmed the Town's Liquor License Rules and Regulations and current license numbers by class.
- Granted the transfer of a Class B Victualler Liquor License from Kabuki Kingstown Corporation to SK Kabuki Corporation. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted a proclamation marking the fifth anniversary of South Kingstown as a Purple Heart Town and naming August 7, 2026 Purple Heart Day. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized the Town Assessor to abate $317,163.50 in taxes under Tax Abatement Request No. 664. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 3365 for a twelve-hour Peak Hour EMS Shift. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized a Request for Proposals and financing up to $1,800,000 for a solar canopy at the Public Services Facility. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized increasing the True North Civil contract for the Peace Dale Library site improvements from $303,508.48 to $473,508.48. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted a resolution dissolving the SMART Committee and transferring its duties to the Economic Development Committee. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized an award to Bobcat of CT dba Bobcat of RI for a mini excavator not to exceed $103,887.08. page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized a contract with CivicPlus for Asset Management Software not to exceed $26,352.00 for year one. page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized advertising a public hearing to prohibit through truck traffic on Pond Street. page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized advertising a public hearing to install stop signs on Salt Pond Road at Kenyon Avenue.
- Authorized purchase of a replacement Thales Livescan fingerprinting system not to exceed $28,360.00. page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized the temporary closure of Robinson Street for the Wakefield Fire Station Family Day Event on August 8, 2026. page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received William Rosen's resignation from the Zoning Board of Review and directed a thank-you letter. page 15 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Referred Civil Action File No. WC-2026-0384 by Bernadette Deacentis to the Solicitor and insurance carrier. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Referred a claim by Stephen Ryan, Esq. on behalf of Paulette Lynch to the Solicitor and insurance carrier. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Zoning Board of Review

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against an AI transcription
- Approved Paul Soucy's petition ZBR-26-18 for a dimensional variance to build a detached ADU at 821 Green Hill Beach Road, 3-2.
- Approved The Narragansett Electric Company's petition ZBR-26-20 for a dimensional variance to build a utility building at 360 Great Neck Road, 5-0.
- Approved Jalyn Campanini's petition ZBR-26-22 for a dimensional variance to build a detached garage with ADU at 30 Branch Street, 3-2.
- Approved GSC Construction Co.'s petition ZBR-26-23 for a dimensional variance to demolish and rebuild a garage at 36 Edwards Avenue, 5-0.
- Approved William McCallig's petition ZBR-26-24 for a dimensional variance to legally establish a 129 sq. ft. addition at 3147 Tower Hill Road, 5-0.
2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- The petition for Peter Abbenante (ZBR-26-19) was withdrawn by the applicant before the meeting.
- Continued Andrew Shea's petition ZBR-26-21 for a dimensional variance at 42 Browning Street to the August 19, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
Town Council

Monday, July 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the town's PDF
- Reappointed Robert Warren to the South Kingstown Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire July 2029. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Reappointed Michael Henry to the South Kingstown Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire July 2029.
- Appointed Justin Coutu to the South Kingstown Housing Authority for a term to expire October 2030. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Victualling License to Calaveras LLC d/b/a Maiz, 58 High Street, Wakefield, RI. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded StarNet Solutions Incorporated a contract for Police Server Infrastructure Hardware not to exceed $15,545.00. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
26 more decisions
- Awarded SHI Incorporated a software services contract not to exceed $11,036.80. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized a five-year Charge Point charging station maintenance contract with Voltrek not to exceed $9,826.00. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded Mechanical Services Contracts for a two-year term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized purchase of Ballistic Vests from Capital Uniform and Supply LLC not to exceed $18,535.44. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded a Class A uniform garment contract to Barney's Uniforms. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized purchase of Glock duty holsters from Horwitz Uniforms not to exceed $9,072.00. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized purchase of duty and training ammunition from Thomas Joseph Morris III (Eagle Point Gun) not to exceed $14,800.80. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized a lease with Seacoast Harley-Davidson for police motorcycles, combined annual cost not to exceed $17,500.00. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized renewal of the Police DTS software license with SystemWorks, LLC for $14,360.00. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded a Blauer police uniform garment contract to Horwitz Uniforms. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Temporary Mass Gathering Permit for the Folk Festival on September 13, 2026 at Birch and Bay. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Victualling License to Gastro Art Inc. d/b/a Wise Guys Deli Pizza. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Victualling License to Rhody Slice. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Granted a Victualling License to Falafel Daves Corp d/b/a Falafel Dave's. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted amendments to Chapter 17 Taxation, Section 17-21, aligning the property tax appeals process with state law.
- Awarded OpenGov Incorporated a software services contract not to exceed $36,316.88. page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded JCI Jones a bid for sodium bisulfite not to exceed $2.500 per gallon. page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded International Dioxide, Inc. a bid for sodium chlorite not to exceed $11.829 per gallon. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded Borden & Remington Corp a contract for sodium hypochlorite at $2.2584 per gallon for FY 2026-27. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized a contract extension to Microbac for analytical laboratory testing services through June 30, 2027. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded Toyota of Smithfield a contract for a 2026 Toyota RAV 4 LE Hybrid not to exceed $34,701.36. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded Key Corporation a contract to construct the Shadow Farm Pump Station not to exceed $1,227,213.00. page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Awarded James J. Geremia & Associates a contract for Shadow Farm Pump Station construction services not to exceed $76,480.00. page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Authorized the Town Manager to execute an MOU with Shadow Farm and Garden Village Condominium Associations on the pump station project. page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Reached consensus to request installation of a Rapid Response Flashing Beacon at Church and Railroad Streets and study long-term safety plans. page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Received and placed on file Roland Benjamin's resignation from the Canvassing Authority and directed a thank-you letter be sent. page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Referred a claim filed by Lisa S. Holley, Esq. on behalf of Lt. Bethany Dolock to the Town's Solicitor and insurance carrier. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued discussion of Flock Safety License Plate Recognition and Video Surveillance Platform to July 27, 2026. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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