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Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ri Crmc Rights-Of-Way Subcommittee Rights-Of-Way Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee discussed the Spring Avenue extension, including updates on legal proceedings and scheduling future hearings. They also reviewed potential meeting dates for the Buttonwoods hearing and discussed the designation of Scott's Wharf in Newport as a public right-of-way, including requirements for legal reports prior to public hearings. The meeting concluded after addressing concerns regarding public comment protocols.
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Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council Rights of Way Subcommittee Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee addressed changes in its membership composition and held extensive legal discussions regarding the admissibility and scope of lay witness testimony for an ongoing application. Deliberations focused on the interpretation of evidentiary exhibits, including historical photographs and newspaper clippings, to establish project timelines. The subcommittee also reviewed historical research findings concerning a residential property project.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council Rights-of-Way Subcommittee Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee meeting featured a presentation on the agency's Rights-of-Way program, focusing on the Spring Avenue extension in Westerly and the Buttonwoods rights-of-way in Warwick. The discussion covered the ongoing process of identifying and designating rights-of-way in coordination with municipalities, partnership efforts such as the inventory project with Save the Bay, and the distribution of public access signage. Additionally, the subcommittee reviewed recent intern projects, including updates to the Adopt-an-Access program and the beach vehicle permitting process. Public comment included testimony from a representative regarding historical agreements and the current status of a specific rights-of-way site in Westerly.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council Semi-Monthly Meeting
The Council discussed the dredging of the Providence River shipping channel, including coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers regarding contaminated material disposal and potential impacts on recreational fishing and shellfishermen. The Board reviewed a new partnership with the University of Rhode Island to study the effects of offshore wind and renewable energy on recreational fishing activities. Updates were provided on the initiative to upgrade the agency's 30-year-old permit database. Additionally, the members discussed the functions, scope, and committee assignments for the council's various subcommittees, including the Planning and Procedure and Rights of Way subcommittees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
