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Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Glocester Town Council Meeting Minutes
The council conducted public hearings and discussions on several key items. Approvals were granted for a special event license for the Railway of Horrors and a special event license for the Hoot Owl Scramblers Inc. motorcycle event. The council discussed a proposed ordinance amendment concerning tax exemptions for elderly and disabled persons, ultimately deciding to continue the public hearing to a future date. Additionally, the council appointed a part-time police dispatcher, accepted a resignation, reappointed members to the Foster-Glocester Juvenile Hearing Board, authorized the signing of grants for the Emergency Management Performance Grant and the Learn365 Municipal Learning Project, and awarded a contract for engineering and construction management services for the Glocester Memorial Park project. The meeting concluded after an executive session and the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Police Officers.
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The council discussed closed executive sessions regarding ongoing litigation and collective bargaining. Key actions taken included the appointment of a per-diem animal shelter worker, the declaration of a vacancy on the Recreation Commission, and the authorization of hunting regulations at the Williams Mills Conservation Area. Additionally, the council authorized the submission of a Learn365 grant application, amended the charge for drafting high hazard dam emergency action plans, and discussed legislative strategies regarding municipal liability for privately owned dams.
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Glocester Town Council Meeting Minutes
The council conducted a swearing-in ceremony for several police department personnel, including the new Chief of Police. Public hearings were held and approved for a new victualling license and a Class B-T tavern license for the Stage Coach Tavern & Grille, as well as an expansion application for the Sunset Cove Mobile Home Park. The council made appointments to the Economic Development Commission and the Budget Board. They passed a resolution requesting the state legislature relieve municipalities of unfunded mandates regarding emergency action plans for privately owned dams and authorized department heads to assist with hazard dam repair plans. Additionally, the council approved a special event application for the Glocester Heritage Society, authorized an audit engagement letter, and held an executive session regarding litigation and collective bargaining.
Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Town Council of the Town of Glocester Meeting Minutes
The council meeting addressed several personnel actions, including the honorary promotion of a retiring police officer, the promotions of police personnel to Lieutenant and Captain, the appointment of a full-time dispatcher, and the appointment of an interim Finance Director. Other business included the approval of an employment agreement amendment, the discussion and removal of Flock surveillance cameras, boards and commission appointments and resignations, and the disbandment of the Charter Review Commission. The council also authorized a resolution to support the Community Septic Loan Program, approved grant fund advances for septic improvements, addressed insurance requirement changes for septic installers, and ratified a union contract for town clerks. Additionally, the council convened into executive session to discuss pending litigation and collective bargaining.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
