Warren public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units, kennel licensing, and bow-and-arrow hunting. The body will also decide on the use of Flock Safety cameras and the election of council officers.
- Discussion and action regarding the Flock Safety Camera
- Ordinance O-3 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units by Right (1st reading)
- Ordinance O-5 to allow bow and arrow hunting and nuisance permits (1st reading)
- Proposed increase in Summer Camp and Beach fees
- Victualling license requests for Nature’s Perfect Gift (691 Main Street) and La Pinata Mexican Restaurant (520 Main Street)
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will consider amending zoning ordinances to allow cannabis retail sales and review applications for dog kennel operations and alcoholic beverage licenses. The meeting also includes interviews for town commissions and the acceptance of prior meeting minutes.
- Zoning ordinance amendment to allow cannabis retail sales (2nd reading)
- Kennel licensing ordinance with $250 annual fee (1st reading)
- Public hearing on renewal of 2025-2026 alcoholic beverage licenses
- Interviews for RI 250th Commission and Historic District Committee
- Acceptance of October 14, 2025, Town Council meeting minutes
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss several zoning amendments, including the retail sale of cannabis in Business and Rural Business districts. The meeting also includes a first reading of noise level regulations and a second reading to increase the limit of Class BV liquor licenses to 32.
- Proposed zoning amendment to allow retail sale of cannabis in Business and Rural Business Zoning Districts
- Proposed increase of maximum Class BV beverage licenses from 31 to 32
- Public hearing for a Class BV Beverage License for Sorelle Off the Lane at 437 Main Street
- Tax roll abatement of $1,068.38 and additions of $549.37
- Discussion on installing a crosswalk at Main Street and Coomer Avenue
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold a public hearing (PH-1) to discuss and consider action on planting trees at Burr’s Hill Park. This item is the sole agenda item listed for the special meeting on October 7, 2025. No other decisions or proposals are noted in the agenda.
- Public Hearing PH-1 – discussion and action regarding planting trees at Burr’s Hill Park
Site Visit Meeting
The Warren Town Council will conduct a site visit on September 19, 2025 at La Piñata Mexican Restaurant, 520 Main Street. The purpose is to hear the amplified music under the restaurant’s entertainment license on the premises and surrounding area. No votes will be taken during this site visit. Council members may request interpreter services in advance.
- Site visit to La Piñata Mexican Restaurant (520 Main St) to hear amplified music
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider a petition for a one‑day entertainment license for the East Bay Rally4Recovery event. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Burr’s Hill Park, 540 Water Street, Warren. The request was submitted by George O’Toole of 31 Railroad Avenue. No other substantive agenda items are listed beyond the pledge of allegiance and procedural notices.
- Petition for a one‑day entertainment license for East Bay Rally4Recovery (Sept 27, 2025, 12‑3 PM) at Burr’s Hill Park
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will consider several agenda items, including acceptance of minutes, a presentation of the Comprehensive Plan, and a resolution honoring National Woman Owned Business Day. The council will vote on Ordinance O-1, which limits the maximum number of Class B liquor licenses, and review Ordinance O-2 related to zoning definitions. Multiple petitions for victualling, tattoo, and one‑day entertainment licenses will be heard, and the council will discuss new business items such as a compost pilot, sidewalk repairs, and an additional liquor license request.
- Ordinance O-1: Limit the maximum number of Class B liquor licenses (set at 31 or 32 as written)
- Ordinance O-2: Update to Chapter 32 Zoning Ordinance definitions and special use permit criteria
- Petition P-1: Request for a Victualling License from F & F Productions, LLC (691 Main Street)
- NB-5: Approval of replacement and repair of sidewalks on Metacom Avenue, Kickemuit Road, and Market Street to meet ADA compliance
- NB-8: Request for an additional Class BV liquor license from Sorelle, LLC (437 Main Street)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider a three-year energy contract and a Town Hall energy management project. The body is also reviewing several business licenses and agreements for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional discussions include road maintenance and a potential resolution regarding RIPTA service cuts.
- Proposed one-way street designations for Company Street, Fairview Avenue, and Union Street
- Agreement with Woodard & Curran for the Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA system and on-call engineering
- Grant of Easement to Narragansett Electric Company for 525 Child Street
- Victualling licenses for Jaffal Chocolates and Roastery, LLC and Sprinkle Bar, LLC
- Request to close Luther Street on October 18, 2025, for the Autumn Family Day Fest
Spec. Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss and consider authorizing a task order with Woodard & Curran. The services involve reviewing and providing technical comments on the Draft Discharge Permit for the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
- Task order with Woodard & Curran for engineering services regarding the Wastewater Treatment Facility Draft Discharge Permit
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will hold public hearings for beverage licenses and discuss ordinances regarding street excavations and one-way street designations. The body will also review various business licenses and requests for event-related street closures.
- Public hearings for Class BV Beverage Licenses for Wilma & Basil’s Counter (8 Turner Street) and Metacom Kitchen (322 Metacom Avenue)
- Proposed one-way street designations for Company Street, Fairview Avenue, and Union Street
- Second reading of an ordinance to repeal Chapter 7 (Finance and Taxation) regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Request to close Luther Street on October 18, 2025, for the First Annual Autumn Family Day Fest
- Tattoo license requests for Art of Beauty by Minah (654 Metacom Avenue) and 1001 Troubles Tattoo (464 Main Street)
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will meet to discuss and take action on a specific service contract. This is a special meeting focused on waste management.
- Action to sign Sludge Management contract with Veolia Water North America-Northeast, LLC
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider merging the Zoning and Planning Boards and structuring a Community Development and Planning Department. The body will also review several business licenses and a proposal for a motion picture production in town.
- Proposed repeal of Chapter 7-Finance and Taxation regarding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Public hearing for a Class BVL Beverage License for FairyTea Room at 69 Market Street
- Discussion and action on a three-year contract with Curia Systems, Inc. for Judicial Case Management Software
- Request for a one-day entertainment license for Mt. Hope Alumni Football at Burr’s Hill Park on June 21, 2025
- Ratification of Gary J. Marshall as Finance Director
Spec. Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss and potentially authorize the Council President to sign resolutions regarding Senate Bill S-1062 and House Bill H-6323. These bills relate to the General Assembly Permanent Joint Committee's process for naming new state buildings, bridges, and other constructions.
- Authorization for Town Council President to sign Senate Bill S-1062
- Authorization for Town Council President to sign House Bill H-6323
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will meet to adopt the FY 2025-2026 budget and hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment and a liquor license expansion. The body will also consider several business permits and resolutions regarding abandoned energy poles and private school transportation.
- Final adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
- Public hearing for zoning change from Manufacturing to Village Business District at 51 Cole Street
- Public hearing for beverage liquor license expansion for Saint Martha at 40 Market Street
- Discussion of a R.I. Commerce Grant for $155,000.00
- First reading of Ordinance O-1 regarding street and sidewalk excavations
Budget Meeting
The Warren Town Council held a budget meeting to give final preliminary approval to the FY2025-2026 budget. They voted on several adjustments, including reallocating $10,000 to Hope and Main, modifying fire safety and equipment replacement line items, and setting sewer fees. The council also approved a total tax levy of $28,680,756 and a tax rate of $14.89 per thousand for real estate and $18.01 for tangibles.
- Reallocated $10,000 from social services donations account to Hope and Main for their food program
- Adjusted fire safety line item from $103,000 to $85,000 and equipment replacement from $167,000 to $149,000
- Authorized leasing a rescue truck with $80,000 annual payments over five years
- Set sewer use fees at $2,234,236
- Approved total tax levy of $28,680,756 with tax rates of 14.89 (real estate) and 18.01 (tangibles)
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will consider resolutions regarding abandoned energy poles and private school transportation funding. The body will also discuss the town's budget process, a zone change amendment, and the 2025 Summer Concert Series.
- Zone change amendment petition for 51 Cole Street
- Victualling license requests for Whats Up Cupcake, Toum Raider, Mr. Paleta, and LaRose Chocolates at 691 Main Street
- Mobile Food Establishment permit request for Alison’s Wonderland
- Tax roll abatements of $104.49 (2019) and $54.03 (2024)
- Recreation salary overspend requests of $1,989.00 and $176.65
Budget Meeting
The Town Council will hold its second budget meeting to discuss and act upon the 2025-2026 budget. The session covers operating, capital, and wastewater management budgets, as well as revenues.
- Approval of preliminary 2025/2026 budget
- Operating Budget
- Capital Budget
- Wastewater Management Budget (Operating and Capital)
- Revenues
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council is holding its first budget meeting to discuss the operating budget, capital budget, and revenues for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. All budget items may be discussed and acted upon. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on the 2025-2026 operating budget
- Discussion and possible action on the 2025-2026 capital budget
- Discussion and possible action on revenue projections and sources
- Meeting is the first of the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year
Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council will consider four resolutions, including one to amend low-moderate income housing legislation to include nursing homes and another supporting full funding of state transportation aid. The council will also interview candidates for several boards and commissions, discuss public access and parking regulations in the Laurel Park neighborhood, and consider a proposal to make Union Street one-way south-to-north. Additionally, the council will enter executive session to discuss the Warren Landfill Solar Project and pending litigation.
- Resolution to amend Low-Moderate Income Housing Legislation to include nursing homes
- Resolution supporting full funding of Categorical Transportation Aid per RIGL § 16-7.2-6
- Discussion and action on public access, on-street parking, outhauls, and moorings in the Laurel Park neighborhood
- Discussion and action on making Union Street one-way going South to North
- Executive session for Warren Landfill Solar Project and litigation with Suez Environmental Services
Special Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will review a Housing Production Plan and consider new ordinances for accessory dwelling units and cottage-style housing. The body will also discuss the Auditor General's financial trend report and various municipal board appointments.
- Proposed ordinances for accessory dwelling units and 'Cottages on Greene' permitted use
- Discussion of Auditor General's Municipality Financial Trend Report (FY 2019-2023)
- Class F Beverage License requests for St. Mary of the Bay Church and Frerichs Farm
- Sponsorship request for Lane Talbot Sparkman Sense of Pride program ($150.00)
- Discussion on RIDOT South Main Street improvement plan
Special Town Council Meeting
The Warren Town Council holds a special legislative workshop to discuss and take action on the town's 2025 legislative priorities. The meeting includes the pledge of allegiance, the main agenda item, and adjournment. Public attendance and livestream options are available.
- Discussion and action regarding 2025 Legislative Priorities
Town Council Meeting
The Town Council will solicit resident comments on goals and objectives for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. The meeting also includes interviews for several board vacancies and discussions on infrastructure repairs.
- Public hearing for FY2025-2026 budget goals and objectives
- Victualling license request for Blue Birch Provisions, LLC at 691 Main Street
- Mobile Food Establishment permit request for Le Petit Pouf Rhode Island, LLC
- Proposed state road priorities including crosswalks at Crossroads Restaurant and Market Street Pub
- Updated 2025 memorial bench pricing ranging from $1,907 to $2,862