Kristen B. Benoit

The Town Council meeting addressed several key areas including approval of minutes from the previous meeting, acting as a liquor commission to consider a new liquor license for Live My Kitchen and Bar, and reviewing requests for theatrical performance shows and exhibits. The council also discussed renewal of various licenses, appointments to the school building committee, cancellation of taxes, and requests for sponsorships, including one for the Westwark Day School Music Boosters and another from Rhode Island Media Group for holiday food baskets. Updates were provided on the school building committee's progress, and upcoming appointments to various boards and committees were announced. Additionally, upcoming town council meetings and events, including holiday tree lightings and a Santa run, were highlighted.

The meeting included discussion and potential approval of the August 2, 2021 meeting minutes. A public meeting was held to discuss a request for a one-year extension for the Residences at the West Valley project. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled for a major subdivision request by Arpin Associates, LLC, concerning the subdivision of a 10.68-acre parcel into two lots in a Business Park zone.

The meeting included discussion and review of the June 8, 2020 meeting minutes, a public meeting regarding a minor subdivision application by Padula Builders, Inc. for property located at 511 East Greenwich Avenue, and a public hearing for changes to recorded plats and plans for Matteson Ridge Condos. Additionally, the agenda covered an administrative subdivision/approval for informational purposes related to JBACH Realty and Highland Street & Sisson Street projects, as well as a public comment session.

The meeting included discussion and potential approval of the May 7, 2018 meeting minutes, and a zoning map amendment to rezone Assessor's Lot 201 on Assessor's Plat 10 from Business B to Residential R-8. The Planning Office recommended a favorable recommendation to the West Warwick Town Council for the requested zoning map amendment. The meeting also included a public comment period.

The meeting included discussion and potential approval of the October 7, 2019 meeting minutes. A public informational meeting was held for a proposed 4.6 MW solar field on James P. Murphy Highway. The Planning Office found the proposal generally consistent with town regulations and the Comprehensive Community Plan, recommending Master Plan approval with stipulations regarding operation, maintenance, emergency response, insurance, storm-water management, grid approval, soil and sediment control, construction impact mitigation, lighting, landscaping, and financial surety for removal. An administrative subdivision/approval for ABAA Investments LLC on Cowesett Avenue was also discussed for informational purposes.