The meeting agenda included the authorization of a clerk pro tem and the extension of the interim town administrator's contract. The council held an extensive discussion on the recruitment process for a permanent town administrator, highlighting challenges related to salary competitiveness and the local housing market. Consequently, the council voted to continue current recruitment efforts while also pursuing the hiring of an interim administrator and exploring the engagement of professional search firms to broaden the candidate pool.
Oct 22, 2026
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Town Council of Little Compton Town Council Meeting
The Town Council agenda and minutes included a wide range of municipal business. Key discussion topics involved interviewing and appointing members to the Agricultural Conservancy Trust and Planning Board, as well as holding executive sessions to discuss pending litigation. The Council reviewed proposals for EV charging stations at Veterans Field, the renovation of the 32 Commons building, and the utilization of opioid settlement funds for community prevention efforts. Additionally, the Council addressed departmental updates concerning broadband infrastructure deployment, tax assessor abatements, traffic safety improvements, and a request for a Class B beverage license amendment. Matters related to the Rural Health Transformation Program and the extension of planning services contracts were also discussed, alongside resolutions regarding the management of Transfer Station operations.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Little Compton Town Council Town Council Meeting
The meeting included the release of funds from the opioid settlement for the Newport County Prevention Coalition. Discussions were held regarding potential usage for the 30 Commons property, specifically regarding the development of senior and youth facilities. The council accepted the withdrawal of a petition from the Young Family Farm Incorporated concerning a special use permit for events. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) project and fiber optic infrastructure developments in the town, alongside information on the transition away from copper landline services.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Town Council of Little Compton Town Council Meeting
The upcoming meeting agenda includes an executive session concerning potential litigation. Key business topics involve the withdrawal of the Young Family Farm petition regarding zoning ordinance amendments, status updates on the BEAD broadband project and 30 Commons, and proposed changes to the Agricultural Conservancy Trust standing rules. Additionally, the Council will consider the adoption of an ordinance for the protection of South Shore Beach, requests for opioid settlement funding to support prevention initiatives, and filling various vacancies across the Library Board, Tree Warden, Agricultural Conservancy Trust, and Planning Board. Other items include the approval of Tax Assessor abatements, authorization for the use of the Town Landing for a memorial plaque ceremony, and review of field usage requests by the Little Compton Village Improvement Society.
