East Greenwich meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

East Greenwich boards review comprehensive plan, historic property projects

This week, East Greenwich's Planning Board and Historic District Commission held meetings and a site visit, but no formal decisions were recorded. The agendas included an update on the town's Comprehensive Plan and reviews of several property projects. All three meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Board receives Comprehensive Plan update

On Aug. 5, the Planning Board met to receive a project update on the town's Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions or votes were listed on the agenda.

Historic District Commission site visit

On Aug. 11, the commission conducted a site visit at 235 Kenyon Ave. to review a conceptual application for exterior modifications, including partial demolition and new construction. The property is owned by Thomas and Lisa Purcell. No decisions were made at the site visit; it is part of the review process.

Historic District Commission public hearings

On Aug. 12, the commission held public hearings on six property applications. The agenda included final approvals for a stone patio and steps at 65 West St. (David Osowa); new siding, watertable, corner boards, and window casings at 10 Prospect St. (Scott Mosley & Meredith Pescattello); and partial demolition of a rear breakfast area and new addition at 12 School Lane (Brian Clark & Beth Gibson). Conceptual reviews were held for new shed dormers, garage doors, siding, and windows at 34 Mawney St. (John Mustard) and for exterior rehab, a new garage, and an accessory dwelling unit conversion at 235 Kenyon Ave. (Thomas & Lisa Purcell). After the hearings, the agenda included discussion and a possible vote on a Demolition by Neglect Ordinance and a review of an informational brochure. The meeting was hybrid, in person at Town Hall and via Zoom.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data.

Planning Board Weighs Solar Farm, Subdivisions; Historic District Commission to Review Spire Demolition

The East Greenwich Planning Board met June 24 to consider master plan extensions for a solar project and a subdivision, and held a public hearing for a new housing development. No votes or decisions have been published yet. Meanwhile, the Historic District Commission is set to meet July 8 to review demolition permits for St. Luke's Church spire and discuss a potential demolition-by-neglect ordinance.

Planning Board Reviews Solar Project, Subdivisions

According to the published agenda, the Planning Board was scheduled to vote on a master plan extension request from South Road Solar LLC for a project on South Road. The board also considered a master plan extension for Modern Industries' Division Road Neighborhood subdivision on Division Road. A public hearing was held for The Pastures minor subdivision preliminary plan at 741 Division Street. Additionally, the board was to review the 2025 Low and Moderate Income Housing Chart and receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of these items are not known.

Historic District Commission to Consider St. Luke's Spire Demolition

The Historic District Commission will meet July 8 at a time and location to be announced. The agenda includes hearings for final and conceptual proposals for exterior work at three properties: demolition and construction at 99 Peirce Street (St. Luke's Church spire), demolition and new garage construction at 96 Friendship Street, and exterior rehabilitation at 235 Kenyon Avenue. The commission will also discuss and possibly vote on a proposed Demolition by Neglect Ordinance and review minutes from its June 10 meeting.

Coming Up

Historic District Commission – July 8, 2026. Agenda includes hearings on demolition and construction at St. Luke's Church spire and two other properties, plus discussion of a demolition-by-neglect ordinance.