Johnston public meetings in 2025

Amended Regular Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board of Review met on December 18, 2025 to accept minutes, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and consider several variances. The board continued the reconsideration of a special‑use permit denial for 1208 Atwood Avenue to February 26, 2026. It approved use variances for 659 Killingly Street (Lot 14, Plat 27) and 0 Killingly Street (Lot 16, Plat 630) to allow two‑family structures in a B2 zone, and a dimensional variance for a new building and pool cabana at 15 Carriage Way (Lot 48, Plat 583). The board also suspended rules to hear a proposal for the Martini Bar before adjourning.

• Reconsideration of denial of special‑use permit for 1208 Atwood Avenue, continued to Feb 26, 2026
• Use variance for AAA Properties, 659 Killingly Street Lot 14 Plat 27, to build a two‑family structure in B2 zone
• Use variance for Hector Adames, 0 Killingly Street Lot 16 Plat 630, to build a two‑family structure in B2 zone
• Dimensional variance for David Morra, 15 Carriage Way Lot 48 Plat 583, new building and pool cabana
• Motion to suspend rules to hear Martini Bar proposal

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council approved 18 business operating licenses and three resolutions authorizing the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Department of Development and Public Service. The meeting also included the reappointment of a School Committee member and the withdrawal of a zoning amendment petition.

• Resolution 2025-61 authorizing purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado 5500 trucks with dump bodies and plows
• Resolution 2025-62 authorizing change order for Woodlake Park re-design engineering services
• Resolution 2025-63 authorizing agreement for Belfield Avenue stormwater management project
• Re-appointment of Zachary Gordon to the Johnston School Committee
• Withdrawal of zoning amendment petition 2025-CP-206

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board reviewed several residential subdivision requests and sewer infrastructure upgrades. The board approved plans for new lots on Leading Street and Pocasset Street while continuing other development discussions to future meetings.

• Approved subdivision of 86 & 86½ Leading Street into three lots with specific house size and parking stipulations
• Approved subdivision of 44 Pocasset Street to create three lots for three duplex residential structures
• Public hearing on sewer improvements for Salina Drive and Ostend Street
• Discussion on draft revisions to Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations
• Continued preliminary plan for three duplex units at 1140 Atwood Avenue to January 6

Cancelled Zoning Board Meeting

The Zoning Board meeting that was to be held on November 20, 2025 in Johnston, RI has been cancelled. No rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinances will be considered at this time. The cancellation was announced by the Department of Development and Public Service.

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will vote on three resolutions authorizing the mayor to enter agreements for stormwater mitigation, an open‑space grant for the War Memorial Park, and appraisal services for town‑owned buildings. Several utility pole installation petitions and a noise‑level relief request will also be discussed. The agenda includes multiple business and liquor license renewals and zoning petitions pending Planning Board advisory opinions.

• Resolution 2025-56 – authorize mayor to agreement with RI DOT for stormwater mitigation on Atwood and Hartford Avenues
• Resolution 2025-57 – authorize mayor to apply for open‑space grant funds for improvements to Johnston War Memorial Park
• Resolution 2025-58 – award bid and authorize mayor to enter agreement for appraisal services for several town‑owned buildings
• Petition 2025-CP-190 – install new Pole #P6-50 on Buratti Road (Narragansett Electric and Verizon New England)
• Ordinance 2025-4 – amendment of Industrial Performance Standards noise provisions (pending Planning Board advisory opinion)

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Board approved the Angell Street Preliminary Plan (PB 25-20), granting multiple zoning reliefs, a use variance, and a special use permit. It approved dimensional variances and the Preliminary Plan for 23 Columbus Avenue (PB 25-51). The public hearing for the 44 Pocasset Street minor subdivision (PB 25-47) was recessed to the December 2 meeting. Advisory opinions were adopted for a cell tower lease at 1520 Atwood Avenue and for stormwater easements at 112 Peck Hill Road and 16 Elmdale Avenue.

• Approval of Angell Street Preliminary Plan (PB 25-20) with zoning reliefs and special use permit
• Approval of dimensional variances and Preliminary Plan for 23 Columbus Avenue (PB 25-51)
• Recess of public hearing for 44 Pocasset Street minor subdivision (PB 25-47) to Dec 2
• Advisory opinion approving cell tower lease at 1520 Atwood Avenue (PB 25-53)
• Advisory opinions recommending stormwater easements at 112 Peck Hill Road (PB 25-55) and 16 Elmdale Avenue (PB 25-56)

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board of Review met on October 30, 2025 to consider a dimensional variance request. Applicant Tracy Loftus seeks approval for an accessory garage measuring 30 × 34 ft on Plat 33, Lot 98, Zone R40 at 5 Castaldi Drive. The board will vote on the motion to approve the variance.

• Dimensional variance request for an accessory garage (30 × 34 ft) at 5 Castaldi Dr., Plat 33, Lot 98, Zone R40
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will vote on several resolutions, including funding for a stormwater mitigation plan and the sale of a municipal parcel. It will also consider zoning petitions, an industrial noise ordinance amendment, and a liquor license transfer. Additional items include a list of business operating licenses and various constituent petitions.

• Resolution 2025-52: authorize $75,000 from reserve funds for a stormwater mitigation plan
• Resolution 2025-50: authorize sale of Assessor’s Plat 33, Lot 23
• Petition 2024-CP-173: request to rezone Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7
• Ordinance 2025-4: amend industrial noise performance standards
• Liquor License 2025-L-11: transfer Class BV license for Sandos Pizzeria

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plan for a new restaurant with a drive‑through at 1515 Atwood Avenue (Lot 77, zoned B‑2). It will also consider a preliminary plan for a minor subdivision creating four undersized lots on Leading Street (AP 15, lots 447 & 448, zoned R‑15). A pre‑application discussion will be held for three new undersized lots on Santa Circle, which would convert Santa Lane to a town road (AP 57, lots 85 & 347, zoned R‑40). No decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion and hearing.

• PB 25-05 – 1515 Atwood Avenue, AP 20, Lot 77, zoned B‑2: public hearing for a new restaurant with drive‑through.
• PB 25-27 – Leading Street, AP 15, Lots 447 & 448, zoned R‑15: public hearing on a minor subdivision of four undersized lots.
• PB 25-45 – Santa Circle, AP 57, Lots 85 & 347, zoned R‑40: pre‑application discussion to create three undersized lots and make Santa Lane a town road.

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board will accept the minutes from the previous meeting and decide on several variance applications. It will deny an applicant’s request for a feline shelter at 27 Zanfagna Street (Zone R15). The board will also consider continuance requests for garage variances at 839 Sanderson Road Apt. 61 (Zone R40) and 11 Nardolillo Street (Zone R20), and a dimensional variance for a new building at 0 Myrtle Avenue (Zone B2) with stipulations.

• Denial of feline shelter application at 27 Zanfagna St., Zone R15
• Continuance request for garage variance at 839 Sanderson Rd Apt. 61, Zone R40
• Continuance request for garage variance at 11 Nardolillo St., Zone R20
• Grant of dimensional variance for new building at 0 Myrtle Ave, Zone B2 with stipulations
• Acceptance of minutes from the previous meeting

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will meet on September 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM to discuss zoning petitions, business license applications, and several contracts for town projects. The meeting includes votes on ordinances, resolutions for consulting and engineering services, and public hearings for zoning changes.

• 2025-CP-173: Zoning change for Assessor’s Plat 8, Lot 14 on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7
• 2025-CP-10: Zoning change for Assessor’s Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Ordinance 2025-4: Amends industrial noise standards in the Town Code
• Resolution 2025-47: Approves engineering services for Hartford/Atwood Avenues Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-48: Approves bid for floor renovation at the Indoor Recreation Center

Special Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board reviewed several residential subdivision applications and issued advisory opinions on property sales and noise ordinances. The board approved a plan for 12 cottage-style units on Old Pocasset Road with specific age and maintenance restrictions.

• Approved 12 cottage-style residential units at The Preserve at Briarcliffe on Old Pocasset Road for tenants 55 or older
• Approved creation of two residential lots at 44 Hopkins Avenue
• Approved subdivision plan for two residential lots at 26 Pleasant Street
• Approved minor subdivision for two residential lots at 5 Appian Way
• Issued advisory opinion that the Town is able to sell Assessor's Plat 33 Lot 23 (207 Shun Pike)

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board will consider three variance and permit requests at this meeting. Two applicants seek dimensional variances for new garages, while another requests a special use permit to add liquor service to an existing coffee shop. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Tirer’s Den Pet Rescue at 27 Zanfagna St. seeks feline shelter approval in R15 zone (not permitted under current zoning)
• Ray Kishbach at 17 Jackson Ave requests dimensional variance for new garage in R15 zone
• Jennifer Souza at 1208 Atwood Ave seeks special use permit to add liquor service to existing coffee shop in B1 zone
• Anthony Bonafiglia & Joshua Perez at 839 Sanderson Rd request dimensional variance for 40x47 garage in R40 zone

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will meet to discuss zoning petitions, business licenses, and a resolution to apply for state grants for stormwater retention and road resurfacing. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.

• Resolution 2025-44: Apply for state grant funds to purchase land on Belfield Drive for stormwater retention
• Resolution 2025-45: Enter agreement with RI DOT for road re-paving under the RhodeRestore 2026 program
• Petition 2024-CP-173: Change zoning on Morgan Avenue from R-20 to R-7
• Petition 2025-CP-10: Change zoning on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Ordinance 2025-4: Amend noise standards in the Industrial Performance Standards section

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board reviewed several residential development applications, continuing most to September 2. The board approved Master Plan extensions for two projects and discussed the Comprehensive Plan and Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan.

• Approved one-year extension to August 2026 for Balletto Condominiums Master Plan
• Approved one-year extension, Special Use and Dimensional Variance, and site plan review for The Gateway (PB 23-37)
• Continued application for 8 single family homes on Angell Street to September 2
• Continued application for 12 cottage styled residential units on Old Pocasset Road to September 2
• Continued application to create two new residential lots at 44 Hopkins Avenue to September 2

Zoning Board Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review met to discuss three property requests, but no final decisions were made. All items on the agenda were continued to the August 28 meeting.

• Dimensional variance for a new garage at 17 Jackson Ave (continued to 8/28)
• Special use permit to add liquor service to a coffee shop at 1208 Atwood Ave (continued to 8/28)
• Dimensional variance for a 40x47 garage with second-floor storage at 839 Sanderson Rd (continued to 8/28)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider multiple business operating licenses and one liquor license. The body is also reviewing resolutions for injured first responder administrative services and the purchase of temporary speed bumps.

• Business operating licenses for 12 entities, including Rhode Island State Energy Center, L.P. at 24 Shun Pike
• Class C Liquor License for Classic Martini Bar at 1208 Atwood Avenue
• Resolution 2025-41 and 2025-42 regarding administrative services for injured police and fire personnel
• Resolution 2025-43 to purchase additional temporary speed bumps
• Petition 2025-CP-103 to install a new jointly owned pole and anchor on Brown Avenue

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board approved a minor land development and dimensional variances for an auto body shop addition. The board also held a public hearing for a new single-family home at 34 Colony Drive, which was continued to August 5.

• Approved 42-foot by 90-foot addition for Xtreme Auto Body at 15 Bucklin Avenue (AP 17 Lot 156)
• Public hearing for minor subdivision for a single-family home at 34 Colony Drive (AP 37 Lot 145)
• Discussion regarding Future Land Use Maps for the Comprehensive Plan

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board will review a request to allow liquor sales at a coffee shop and a variance for a new garage. The board will also address a decision regarding Johnston Asphalt LLC.

• Special Use Permit for Jennifer Souza at 1208 Atwood Ave to add liquor to a coffee shop
• Dimensional Variance for Ray Kishbach at 17 Jackson Ave for a new garage
• Decision regarding Johnston Asphalt LLC

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting and budget hearing. The body will consider resolutions regarding federal grant funding and an agreement with the local school department.

• Resolution 2025-39: Authorizing the mayor to apply for FY 2023-2024 Rhode Island CDBG grant funds for the IRS Certified Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and United Way Medicare & Support Services
• Resolution 2025-40: A Memorandum of agreement between the Town of Johnston and the Johnston School Department

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance for the assessment and collection of property taxes. The body is also reviewing multiple business licenses and two labor union agreements spanning 2025 to 2028.

• Ordinance 2025-6 regarding the assessment and collection of property tax
• Resolution 2025-37 and 2025-38 ratifying union agreements for Local Union 1491 and Local Union 808
• Resolution 2025-36 for the demolition of 26 & 28 Salina Avenue
• Petitions for speed calming devices on David Drive and Rockcrest Lane
• Special liquor license for Our Lady of Grace Church for a festival September 4th-7th, 2025

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board met to approve previous minutes and hold a discussion regarding Future Land Use Maps as part of the Comprehensive Plan. No other new or old business was presented.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Maps

Zoning Board Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review discussed a request to allow a feline shelter at 27 Zanfagna St. The board voted to continue the matter to August 28, 2025.

• Application for a feline shelter at 27 Zanfagna St. (Plat 4 Lot 242) in Zone R15
• Withdrawal of an unspecified application under Old Business

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting and budget hearing. The body will consider the adoption of the Town Governmental Budget and the assessment of property taxes.

• Ordinance 2025-5: Appropriating $137,900,675 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026
• Resolution 2025-32: Contributing $500,000 to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund (OPEB)
• Ordinance 2025-6: Assessment and collection of property tax on real estate and tangible personal property

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board approved variances and a preliminary plan for two residential buildings on Golden Avenue, and opened public hearings for a lot split on Hillside Avenue and a commercial expansion on Hartford Avenue. A hearing for an auto body addition on Bucklin Avenue was continued to July. The board also reviewed a draft affordable housing plan for recommendation to the Town Council.

• Approved variances for lot size and dimensional requirements at 7 and 8 Golden Avenue to build a three-unit and a two-unit residential building (PB 24-16)
• Opened public hearing for a variance to split 35 Hillside Avenue into two residential lots (PB 25-15)
• Continued hearing to July for Xtreme Auto Body's proposed 42x90-foot addition at 15 Bucklin Avenue (PB 25-18)
• Approved special use and master plan for flex-commercial space at 2160 Hartford Avenue (rear) (PB 25-19)
• Reviewed a pre-application for seven residential units on Angell Street (PB 25-20)

Town Council Meeting

Johnston Town Council meets May 12 to consider several resolutions, including opposition to a state assault weapons ban, support for a multi-family housing bill, and multiple contract awards. The council will also review zoning petitions, license applications, and change orders for infrastructure projects such as flooding mitigation.

• Resolution 2025-23 opposing Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban (HB 5436 / SB 359)
• Resolution 2025-24 supporting House Bill 2025-H-5689 on multi-family housing procedural requirements
• Resolution 2025-25 awarding a bid for rescue billing services for the Fire Department
• Resolution 2025-27 authorizing a change order to increase funding for the Waterman Avenue Drainage Project with DiPrete Engineering
• Resolution 2025-29 authorizing a change order for the Atwood/Hartford Avenue Chronic Flooding Mitigation Project

Amended Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board of Review approved two variance requests at its April 24, 2025 meeting. The board granted a use variance for construction of two-family structures at 6 Day Street in a B2 zone, and a dimensional variance for a new shed at 8 Nicole LN Ave. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Use variance approved for two-family structures at 6 Day Street (Zone B2)
• Dimensional variance approved for a new shed at 8 Nicole LN Ave (Zone R-40)
• Meeting lasted from 6:35 PM to 6:58 PM
• Minutes from previous meeting approved
• No old business was discussed

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Action items include several resolutions awarding contracts for tree removal, dam studies, property revaluation, and a stormwater system design. The council will also receive updates on pending zoning petitions and ordinances, consider multiple business and liquor license applications, and conduct a show cause hearing for a BYOB license violation.

• Resolution 2025-21: Award bid for statistical revaluation of real property (affects property tax assessments)
• New Business: Petition from Narragansett Electric and Verizon to install two new utility poles on Spruce Street
• Resolution 2025-22: Authorize agreement for study and design of a stormwater system on Salina Avenue
• Show Cause Hearing 2025-CP-44: Café Vino at 235 Greenville Avenue for BYOB license violation
• Claim 2025-CP-43: Claim from Anthony S. Buglio on behalf of Rene Lewis Walton for injuries

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2025-10, which addresses the need for new public buildings, specifically a public safety complex and town hall. The resolution also involves the potential condemnation of property at 178-200 George Waterman Road (Plat 37 Lot 1 and Lot 193) for that public purpose. The council may vote on this item during the meeting.

• Resolution 2025-10: A resolution regarding the need for new public buildings, including a public safety complex and town hall, and the potential condemnation of Plat 37 Lot 1, aka Plat 37, Lot 193, commonly known as 178-200 George Waterman Road, for that public purpose

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board is reviewing land development and special use permits for solar energy and commercial access. The board is also discussing updates to the town's Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinances, and affordable housing plan.

• PB 24-42: Application for two 0.5 MW solar arrays and one single-family lot behind 3 and 17 Forest Drive
• PB 25-09: Special Use Permit for a new 12 ft wide driveway at Quick Fuel Market, 1601 Hartford Ave
• PB 25-12: Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 340-16 regarding noise
• PB 25-03: Review of draft Affordable Housing Plan for recommendation to Town Council
• PB 23-35: Review of draft zoning ordinance restructuring to align with state law

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will vote on resolutions awarding bids for asphalt renovations to the walking trail at Johnston War Memorial Park and HVAC improvements to the Fire Department Headquarters and the Department of Development and Public Services Office Building. The council will also consider a resolution to condemn a property at 178-200 George Waterman Road and discuss several pending zone changes and business license applications. Public hearings on two ordinances amending industrial performance standards regarding dirt mounds and noise remain pending planning board advisory opinions.

• Resolution 2025-18: Condemnation of Plat 37, Lot 1 (178-200 George Waterman Road)
• Resolution 2025-14: Asphalt renovations to the walking trail at Johnston War Memorial Park
• Resolution 2025-15: HVAC improvements to the Fire Department Headquarters
• Resolution 2025-16: HVAC improvements to the Department of Development and Public Services Office Building
• Zone change petition 2025-CP-10: Rezone Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial

Special Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the Johnston Phase II Stormwater Annual Report. This is part of the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) requirements to evaluate compliance with the Storm Water Management Program Plan.

• Public hearing regarding the Town's Phase II Storm Water Annual Report

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board at its March 4 meeting approved Master Plan and Unified Development Review for a new Wendy’s restaurant with drive-through at 1386 Atwood Avenue and for another restaurant with drive-through at 1515 Atwood Avenue. The board also issued favorable advisory opinions to rezone 183 Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial and to rezone AP 8 Lot 14 to R-7 for age-restricted housing. A solar project on Forest Drive was continued to the April 1 meeting.

• Approved Wendy’s restaurant with drive-through at 1386 Atwood Ave (PB 24-12), including sign variance
• Approved new restaurant with drive-through at 1515 Atwood Ave (PB 25-05)
• Favorable advisory opinion to rezone 183 Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial (PB 25-01)
• Favorable advisory opinion to rezone AP 8 Lot 14 to R-7 for 55+ housing (PB 25-04)
• Continued Forest Drive Solar project (PB 24-42) to April 1 meeting

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board of Review met on February 27, 2025, and took several actions. They approved the petition of Amanda Saucedo to construct a 30x20 ft attached garage with living space above at 25 Pinewood Ave. The board also continued a remanded case for Johnston Asphalt LLC at 100 Allendale Ave to March 27, 2025. Additionally, they elected officers for 2025 and appointed Anthony Pilozzi to the Land Trust.

• Approved petition of Amanda Saucedo for an attached garage with living space at 25 Pinewood Ave (AP 9 Lot 78)
• Continued ZBR File 2022-2 (Johnston Asphalt LLC at 100 Allendale Ave) to March 27, 2025, after Superior Court remand
• Elected Thomas Lopardo as Chairman and other officers for 2025
• Appointed Anthony Pilozzi to the Land Trust
• Accepted minutes from previous meeting

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will hold a special meeting to enter into executive session for discussion and action on five specific legal matters. The meeting will conclude with a return to open session to address the sealing of minutes.

• PC-2017-3161 - W. Johnston LLC v. Kimberly Gallonio
• PC-2018-2622 - W. Johnston LLC a/k/a W. Johnston Holding, LLC v. Kimberly Gallonio
• PC-2020-8598 - Walgreen Eastern Co. et al. v. Kimberly Gallonio
• PC-2024-03266-AIPSO, LLC v. Valerie Laurito (Tax Assessor)
• PC-2024-03264-Amalgamated Financial Equities VI, LLC v. Valerie Laurito (Tax Assessor)

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will hold public hearings on a $300,000 bond for stormwater improvements and on a rezoning of 57 Hartford Avenue from mixed B-2/R-40 to B-2. The Council also will consider resolutions authorizing engineering services for a newly accepted parcel near the Public Facilities Building and accepting grant funds for landscaping around Town Hall. Other business includes license applications, a petition to purchase town-owned land, and appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-1 authorizing $300,000 borrowing for stormwater facility improvements
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-3 to rezone 57 Hartford Avenue from mixed B-2/R-40 to B-2
• Resolution 2025-11 authorizing engineering services for Assessor's Plat 35, Lot 185 near Public Facilities Building
• Resolution 2025-13 authorizing grant agreement with Rhode Island Commerce Corporation for landscaping around Town Hall
• Claim 2025-CP-21 from Frank L. Orabona on behalf of Monica Arroyo & Kitanalee Adorno for damages

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board will meet on February 4, 2025, to vote on continuing the Forest Drive Solar project, provide an advisory opinion and consider a site plan waiver for two hot mix asphalt storage silos at 100 Allendale Avenue, and discuss a draft update to the town's Affordable Housing Plan.

• PB 24-42 – Forest Drive Solar: Vote to continue to March 4 meeting, on AP 46 Lots 103, 171, 208-213 (R-40).
• PB 24-41 – Johnston Asphalt LLC: Advisory opinion on special use permit for two hot mix asphalt storage silos at 100 Allendale Avenue (Industrial zone).
• PB 24-41 – Requested waiver of site plan review and recommendation to Building Inspector.
• PB 25-03 – Discussion of a draft update to the Affordable Housing Plan adopted in 2007.

Zoning Board Meeting

The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will meet on January 30, 2025 to approve minutes from its October 24, 2024 meeting, adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, and hear a new petition. The only substantive item is a variance request from Rober Pagliarini for a 6-foot-tall front-yard fence at 613 Killingly Street in Zone B2.

• Variance request by Rober Pagliarini for a 6-ft front-yard fence at 613 Killingly St (Zone B2, MBL 13-31)
• Approval of the 2025 regular meeting calendar for the Zoning Board
• Approval of minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting

Special Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting on January 28, 2025, to consider Resolution 2025-10, which calls for a hearing concerning the property located at Assessor's Plat 37, Lot 193. No other substantive items are on the agenda; votes may be taken on this resolution.

• Resolution 2025-10: Hearing on property at Assessor's Plat 37, Lot 193

Town Council Meeting

The Johnston Town Council will meet on January 21, 2025, to consider several items including ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings. Key actions include a vote on borrowing $300,000 for stormwater improvements and continued discussion on a chronic flooding mitigation project for Atwood and Hartford Avenues. The council will also hear petitions for zone map changes and consider multiple business license applications.

• Ordinance 2025-1: authorizes borrowing $300,000 for planning stormwater facility improvements
• Resolution 2024-66: continued discussion on Atwood and Hartford Avenue Chronic Flooding Mitigation Project
• Petition 2024-CP-158: zone map change for Assessor's Plat 57, Lot 170 on Hartford Avenue from mixed B-2/R-40 to B-2
• Petition 2025-CP-10: zone map change for Assessor's Plat 43, Lots 264 & 265 on Shun Pike from R-40 to I-Industrial
• Resolution 2025-9: authorizes bid and agreement for beautification improvements near Town Hall on Hartford and Atwood Avenues

Inaugural Meeting

This is the first meeting of the newly elected Johnston Town Council. They will elect a Council President and Vice-President, adopt rules for the 2025-2027 term, make two appointments to the Johnston School Committee, and appoint a Municipal Court Judge, an Auxiliary Municipal Court Judge, and a Probate Court Judge. Regular town council business is continued to January 21, 2025.

• Nomination and election of Town Council President and Vice-President
• Resolution 2025-1: Adoption of Town Council Rules for the 2025-2027 Term
• Two Town Council appointments to the Johnston School Committee
• Resolution 2025-2: Appointment of the Municipal Court Judge
• Resolution 2025-3 and 2025-4: Appointments of Auxiliary Municipal Court Judge and Probate Court Judge

Regular Planning Board Meeting

The Johnston Planning Board elected officers, approved draft minutes, and acted on several development applications. They approved the preliminary plan for a major land development at 80 Morgan Avenue (a Planned Development Continuing Care Retirement Community) contingent on resolving drainage issues. The board also approved a 2-lot minor subdivision at 38 Mill Street, granted one-year master-plan extensions for three subdivisions (Bird's Eye Vue, Preserve at Briarcliff, Northpoint Stonehill), and continued public hearings on a solar array project (Forest Drive Solar) and an asphalt plant expansion (Johnston Asphalt LLC) to February 4. Discussions were held on the Comprehensive Plan (affordable housing and stormwater elements) and a zoning ordinance update.

• Approved Preliminary Plan for PB 19-31 – 80 Morgan Avenue (PD-CCRC senior living community)
• Approved PB 24-40 – 2-lot minor subdivision at 38 Mill Street
• Granted one-year master-plan extensions for Bird's Eye Vue, Preserve at Briarcliff, and Northpoint Stonehill
• Continued PB 24-42 – Forest Drive Solar (two 0.5 MW arrays) to February 4
• Continued PB 24-41 – Johnston Asphalt LLC site plan review to February 4 for a site visit