West Warwick, RI

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will consider authorizing up to $11.15 million for the design, construction, and repair of the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The agenda also includes permits for local events, the purchase of Axon Taser equipment, and the cancellation of a tax amount of $10,011.43.

• First reading of ordinance for $11.15M wastewater facility financing
• Request for Axon Taser purchase by Police Department
• Cancellation of taxes in the amount of $10,011.43
• Amplifier/Loudspeaker permits for Portuguese American events
• Resolution awarding support funds for West Warwick Veterans Council

Zoning Bd. Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will hear two petitions regarding dimensional variances. One request concerns a shed at a residential property and the other concerns a car rental business and signage.

• Petition ZBR-26-4: Dimensional variance for a 16x22 shed at 30 Queen Ave
• Petition ZBR-26-5: Dimensional variance and special use permit for a car rental business at 837 Providence Street
• Petition ZBR-26-5: Request for a partial electronic message board pylon sign at 837 Providence Street

Town Council Mtg.

Spec. Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and administrative items. The most consequential is the second reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for major upgrades to the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council will also vote on accepting two RIEMA cybersecurity grants totaling $493,750, and will consider a change order for the Fire Department floor rehabilitation project. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to several boards and committees.

• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-7: $11,150,000 wastewater revenue bond for treatment facility upgrades
• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-8: No parking on Kulas Road
• Resolution authorizing change order for Fire Department floor rehabilitation
• Accept $168,750 RIEMA grant for Multi-factor Authentication Project
• Accept $325,000 RIEMA grant for .gov Migration Project

Zoning Bd. Meeting

The West Warwick Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on two applications: a dimensional variance for a 16x22 shed at 30 Queen Ave, and a dimensional variance and special use permit for a car rental business with an electronic message board sign at 837 Providence Street. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Petition ZBR-26-4: dimensional variance for 16x22 shed at 30 Queen Ave (Plat 16, Lot 230, R8 zone)
• Petition ZBR-26-5: dimensional variance and special use permit for car rental business with partial electronic message board pylon sign at 837 Providence Street (Plat 40, Lot 156, C1 zone)

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: one authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for treatment facility upgrades, and another banning parking on Kulas Road. The council will also consider purchasing Axon Tasers for the police department, canceling $10,011.43 in taxes, and awarding several resolutions including support funds for the Veterans Council and a school building project. Multiple amplifier, parade, and carnival licenses for Portuguese cultural clubs are up for approval.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-7 authorizing up to $11,150,000 in wastewater system revenue bonds for treatment facility upgrades
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-8 amending traffic ordinances to ban parking on Kulas Road
• Request from West Warwick Police Department to purchase Axon Tasers
• Cancellation of taxes in the amount of $10,011.43 as requested by the Tax Assessor
• Five amplifier/loudspeaker permits and two parade licenses for Portuguese cultural clubs for events in early September 2026

Sewer Commission Meeting

The West Warwick Town Council acting as Sewer Commission will approve minutes from four prior meetings. It will receive the superintendent's report, the industrial pretreatment program report, and the financial report. The body will also discuss any resolutions listed on the agenda. A public comment period is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the April 28, 2026 Sewer Commission meeting (SC2026-07)
• Approve minutes of the April 28, 2026 Budget workshop (SC2026-07)
• Approve minutes of the May 5, 2026 public hearing number one (SC2026-07)
• Approve minutes of the May 12, 2026 public hearing number two (SC2026-07)
• Consider pending resolutions (details not specified in agenda)

Planning Bd. Hazard Mitig. Mtg.

The Planning Board will present findings regarding goals, objectives, and future plans for town-wide hazard mitigation. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Presentation of goals, objectives, and future plans for Hazard Mitigation Annual Report 2025-2026

Planning Bd. Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a major land development application for 80 condominium units at 1400 Division Road, which includes a request to increase density by 20 units. The board will also consider a minor land development proposal to convert the Twisted Pizza building at 568 Providence Street into five residential units. Both items will be discussed and recommendations made.

• Major land development public hearing for 80‑unit condo project at 1400 Division Road (requesting 20‑unit density increase, CI‑Commercial/Industrial zoning)
• Minor land development adaptive‑reuse proposal to convert Twisted Pizza at 568 Providence Street into five residential units (Business B zoning)

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance #2026-6 to restrict parking on West Street. The council, acting as the Liquor Commission, will review extended‑hour requests for the Portuguese American Citizens Club and the Portuguese Holy Ghost during the World Cup. Several business license applications will be acted on, including car‑show and amplifier licenses for events at 11 Ventura Street. A series of resolutions will be voted on, covering tax abatement, staffing agreements, school project testing, construction approvals, and funding for roadway rehabilitation projects.

• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-6 amending motor vehicle restricted routes – No Parking on West Street
• Liquor Commission requests for World Cup extended hours from the Portuguese American Citizens Club and Portuguese Holy Ghost
• Business license requests for car‑show and amplifier events at 11 Ventura Street (July 17 and August 23, 2026)
• Resolution approving funding for proposed 2026 roadway rehabilitation projects
• Sewer Commission Resolution #SC2026-06 – contract extension for Potassium Permanganate

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will vote on the FY2027 tax levy and a resolution to issue up to $71,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes. Ordinance readings will address parking restrictions on West Street and changes to annual sewage system user charges. The council will also consider a payment for a police navigator clinician using opioid settlement funds and a request for a bucket truck for the fire department's communications division.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-6 restricting parking on West Street
• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-5 amending annual sewage system user charges
• Approval of FY2027 Tax Levy Resolution
• Resolution to issue not to exceed $71,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes
• Discussion/Action – Fire Department request to purchase a bucket truck for the Communications Division

Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC

The West Warwick Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications. It will consider a minor subdivision unified development review for a two‑lot project at 36 Earl Street, which includes a request for a handicap‑accessible unit. It will also hear a major land development unified development review and master plan for a 79‑unit condominium project on eight lots at 1400 Division Road, currently zoned Commercial/Industrial.

• Minor subdivision – 2‑lot unified development review at 36 Earl Street, request for handicap‑accessible unit (R‑7.5 residential zoning).
• Major land development – unified development review and master plan for 79 condominium units on lots 10, 11, 12, 19, 20, 21, 23, & 25 at 1400 Division Road (CI commercial/industrial zoning).

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council will adopt the FY2027 Final Municipal Operating Budget and the FY2027 Wastewater Treatment Facility Budget. It will consider two ordinances: one amending motor vehicle restricted routes and another amending annual sewage system user charges. The council will also hear a fire department request to purchase a bucket truck and several business license applications.

• Adoption of FY2027 Final Municipal Operating Budget ($131,905,134)
• Adoption of FY2027 Wastewater Treatment Facility Budget (acting as Sewer Commission)
• Second reading of Ordinance #2026-4 amending motor vehicles restricted routes
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-5 amending annual sewage system user charges
• Fire Department request to purchase a bucket truck for the Communications Division

Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing #2

The Sewer Commission held Public Hearing #2 to review the FY26 water‑treatment‑facility budget. The proposed budget includes a water rate increase of 15 cents per 100 cubic feet, lowering the minimum consumption from 4,000 to 3,800 cubic feet, and billing based on 90% of usage instead of 80%. No council members asked questions and no public comments were received. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Proposed water rate increase to $4.80 per 100 cubic feet (up from $4.65)
• Minimum consumption lowered from 4,000 to 3,800 cubic feet
• Billing changed to 90% of water consumption (from 80%)

Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing #2

The Town Council, acting as the Sewer Commission, will hold a second public hearing to discuss the proposed FY27 budget for the West Warwick Treatment Facility. The budget covers the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and action may be taken on the proposal.

• Public Hearing #2 for FY27 WWTF Proposed Budget

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council met on May 5, 2026 and took action on multiple agenda items. Council members approved the first reading of Ordinance #2026-4 to amend motor‑vehicle restricted routes, granted a Class BVL liquor license and related business licenses for 1745 Main Street (Tower 21), and approved a $1,000 claim for a door replacement. They also awarded a three‑year wind‑turbine asset management contract and a $539,100 contract to Contracting Specialists Inc. for fire‑apparatus floor services, and received an update on the Payan Street school project.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-4 amending motor‑vehicle restricted routes (June Court)
• Approval of Class BVL liquor license for 1745 Main Street Units 7&8 (Tower 21)
• Approval of $1,000 claim for door replacement for Jane Larrabee
• Award of three‑year contract for wind‑turbine asset management services
• Award of $539,100 contract to Contracting Specialists Inc. for fire‑apparatus floor services

Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing

The West Warwick Sewer Commission held a public hearing to present the FY27 budget. Council members discussed a $202,000 (1.9%) overall budget reduction and a proposed change to ordinance 15‑18(5) that would lower the billed water consumption for well users from 10,000 to 9,000 cubic feet, decreasing each user’s charge by $48. The ordinance change would affect 121 well users, resulting in a $5,800 net loss, while a contractual increase to the sludge‑removal line item was noted.

• Ordinance 15‑18(5) adjustment: lower billed water use from 10,000 to 9,000 cubic feet per well user
• Proposed $48 decrease per well user, affecting 121 users and creating a $5,800 net loss
• Overall FY27 budget decreased by $202,000 (1.9%)
• Contractual increase to the sludge‑removal line item noted
• Public Hearing #1 for FY27 WWTF proposed budget (no public comment submitted)

Sewer Commission Budget Pub. Hearing

The West Warwick Town Council acting as the Sewer Commission will hold its first public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget for the West Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility. Council members and representatives from neighboring towns will be present for roll call and quorum declaration. The agenda includes discussion of the FY27 budget with possible action, followed by a period for public comment.

• Public hearing #1 for FY27 WWTF proposed budget (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Roll call of council members and participating communities
• Quorum declaration
• Discussion of FY27 WWTF budget (action may occur)
• Public comment period

Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for two major land development applications. The board is considering a 61-unit condominium project and a contractor storage unit development.

• Final Plan approval for Gentry Glen (f/k/a Greenwich Glen) 61 condominium units at 9 Crompton Road
• Combined Master and Preliminary Plan approval for contractor storage units at 4 Keyes Way

Sewer Commission Budget Workshop

The West Warwick Town Council, acting as the Sewer Commission, will hold a budget workshop for the West Warwick Treatment Facility (WWTF) for fiscal year 2027 (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027). The agenda includes a roll call, declaration of quorum, and a hearing of the proposed Sewer Department budget. No other actions are listed.

• Budget Workshop WWTF FY27 – hearing of the proposed Sewer Department budget
• Roll call of council members
• Declaration of quorum on record
• Adjournment

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council approved a zoning ordinance amendment, renewed several business licenses, and awarded a commissioning agent contract for the High School project. The Council also approved a $100 sponsorship for St. Joseph School.

• Approved Ordinance #2026-2 amending Zoning Code sections
• Awarded $41,450 contract to Affiliated Engineers, Inc. for High School commissioning
• Approved $100 sponsorship for St. Joseph School Eagle Color Splash Dash
• Approved renewal of Junk Dealers and Antique Secondhand Dealers licenses
• Approved appointment of Timothy Sullivan to Zoning Board of Review

Sewer Commission Meeting

The West Warwick Town Council acting as Sewer Commission will meet to review monthly operational and financial reports. The commission will consider a resolution regarding a claim against the town for manhole damage.

• Resolution SC2026-04: claim against the town for manhole damage

Planning Bd. Meeting - TRC

The Technical Review Committee will consider three development applications. The first is a historic restoration at 1190 Main Street in the Arctic Redevelopment Area, proposing 38 new residential units and parking on Weaver Street and McElroy. The second is a major land development on Phenix Avenue for 14 residential condominiums, involving lot mergers, a crossing of Lippitt Brook, and abandonment of two paper roads. The third is a commercial‑industrial project at 1190 Main Street for 79 residential condominiums, requiring access through East Greenwich and consolidation of eight lots.

• Historic restoration at 1190 Main Street – 38 residential units, parking on Weaver St and McElroy (Arctic Redevelopment Area)
• Major land development on Phenix Avenue – 14 residential condominiums, lot merger, Lippitt Brook crossing, two paper roads abandoned
• Commercial‑industrial project at 1190 Main Street – 79 residential condominiums, access via East Greenwich, merger of eight lots

CANCELED Town Council Budget Pub. Hearing 3

The West Warwick Town Council had scheduled a public hearing on the FY2027 municipal budget for April 8, 2026. The meeting was cancelled, so no budget discussion took place. The agenda listed standard procedural items such as roll call, prayer, and a public hearing notice.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY2027 municipal budget (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)

Civic Center Meeting

The West Warwick Civic Center will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed enterprise budget for fiscal year 2027, covering the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY27 West Warwick Civic Center Enterprise Budget

Spec. Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council held a special meeting on April 7, 2026. The agenda consisted of procedural items and a ceremony to honor EMS personnel for outstanding service. No ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 P.M.

• Meeting called to order by Town Council President
• Roll call of council members
• Recognition of local EMS personnel for outstanding service
• Adjournment at 5:57 P.M.

Town Council Budget Pub. Hearing 2

The West Warwick Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 municipal budget. The council voted unanimously to authorize the submission of the $131,905,134 budget for final consideration at a special meeting on May 12, 2026.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2027 municipal budget
• Motion to authorize submission of $131,905,134 budget
• Proposed total budget increase of approximately $6.5 million
• Proposed levy increase of 3.98%
• Planned use of $1.5 million fund balance

Town Council Mtg.

The West Warwick Town Council moved an ordinance to amend the Zoning Code and Zoning Map to a second reading. The body also approved several business license renewals, board appointments, and financial reimbursements.

• First reading of Ordinance #2026-2 amending Zoning Code and Zoning Map
• Approval of tax abatements totaling $7,461.72
• Approval of $281.90 vehicle damage reimbursement for Thomas Oates
• Authorization to purchase a Lucas External Chest Compression System and Lifepak 15 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator
• Approval of pole installation on Lowell Street by Narragansett Electric

Town Council Budget Workshop

The West Warwick Town Council held its first public hearing on the proposed FY2027 municipal and school budgets. Key points included a $6.5 million total budget increase, a 4.0% levy increase, and a 4.05% tax rate increase. The Council discussed school budget adjustments, state aid uncertainty, and resident concerns about tax burdens and service delivery.

• FY2027 municipal budget increase of $6.5M with 4.0% levy and 4.05% tax rate increases
• School Department budget of $79,667,753 (2.3% increase) with $500K reduction pending state aid
• Net budget decrease of $33,890 including unfilled Parks Department position ($77,795 savings) and part-time housing official ($48,405)
• Public comment on property tax impact on seniors and solid waste collection performance
• Second Budget Public Hearing scheduled for April 7, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.

Zoning Bd. Meeting

The board will consider Petition No. ZBR-26-1, a dimensional variance filed by Aubuchon Realty Co. on behalf of David Hemming, to increase the wall sign height for O'Reilly Auto Parts at 272 Cowesett Avenue from 3 feet to 5 feet. The request is evaluated under Section Table 5.10.2 of the town’s zoning code. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and an amendment to board rules.

• Petition ZBR-26-1 – dimensional variance to raise O'Reilly Auto Parts wall sign at 272 Cowesett Ave from 3' to 5'.
• Amendment to Zoning Board Rules of Procedure.
• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2025 Zoning Board of Review meeting.

Town Council Budget Workshop

The West Warwick Town Council will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2027 budget, which includes a total budget increase of $6,590,253 and an approximate tax rate increase of 4.15%. The session will cover departmental budgets and set dates for two public hearings.

• FY27 total budget increase of $6,590,253
• Levy increase of 4.0% or $2,824,613.54
• Approximate tax rate increase of 4.15%
• Use of $1.5 million Fund Balance for litigation and school appropriation
• Debt service increase of $1,196,942 for new school building bond