Town Council Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 2025 07:00 PM Town Hall - Council Chambers

In-Person Participation Only

The public may VIEW the meeting live by using the following link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88173308043, or by visiting zoom.com meeting code 881-7330-8043. Please be advised, this link will NOT allow for public participation. 

Please be advised that the council intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda

Present:

Meeting Dates:

June 18, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
July 23, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
August 20, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
September 10, 2025 - Town Council Meeting
October 1, 2025 - Town Council Meeting

Special Recognitions

• Mt. Hope High School Gymnastics Team

• Mt. Hope High School and Kickemuit Middle School Wrestling Team(s)

Motion RE: Consent Agenda -  To Approve the Consent Agenda

A.Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

1. A1.Town Council Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2025

• May 7, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (9.98 MB)

2. A2.Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only)  May 7, 2025

• Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) May 7, 2025.pdf (0.01 MB)

B.Public Hearings

1. B1.PUBLIC HEARING

   Ordinance No. 2025-7 Zoning Chapter 28 Land Use Laws (adopted 2024 - legislative session) (Public Hearing and 2nd Reading for Adoption)

   Section: 28-1 Definitions (floor area ratios)
   Section: 28-151 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
   Section: 28-221 Land Nonconforming by Area (Substandard Lots) 
   Section: 28-370 Inclusionary Zoning
   Section: 28-150,181,182, 183,185, 187,255,352 & 354  Supplementary Regulations(Development Plan Review)

• AD for Ord 2025-07.pdf (0.96 MB)
• Section 28-1 Definitions (floor area ratios).pdf (0.17 MB)
• Accessory Dwelling Units 28-151- revisions.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Section 28-221 Land Nonconforming by Area (Substandard Lots)- Revisoins.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Inclusionary - Bristol d3- revision.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Section 28-150,181,182, 183,185, 187,255,352,354 Supplementry Regulations(Development Plan Review).pdf (1.93 MB)

C.Ordinances

1. C1.Ordinance 2025-03 - Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 – (to decrease the number of limited BV Licenses from 8 to 7) (This ordinance is being reposted on the agenda and re-advertised to comply with the legal notice requirements not fulfilled for the previous meeting. No changes have been made to the proposed ordinance since it was originally scheduled) (2nd Reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-03 PROPOSED limited BV license decrease 8 to 7 (SECOND).pdf (0.01 MB)
• AD for Ord. 2025-03.pdf (0.45 MB)

2. C2.Ordinance No. 2025-04 Chapter 17, Article II Alcoholic Beverages Establishments, Section 17-82 Number of Licenses (to increase the number of Class BV Licenses from 32-33) (This ordinance is being reposted on the agenda and re-advertised to comply with the legal notice requirements not fulfilled for the previous meeting. No changes have been made to the proposed ordinance since it was originally scheduled) (2nd Reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-04 PROPOSED Increase Class B Full License 32-33.pdf (0.01 MB)
• AD for Ord. 2025-04.pdf (0.51 MB)

3. C3.Ordinance No. 2025-05 - Chapter 16 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V - Stopping Standing and Parking (no parking box located across from 28 Shaws Lane) (This ordinance is being reposted on the agenda and re-advertised to comply with the legal notice requirements not fulfilled for the previous meeting. No changes have been made to the proposed ordinance since it was originally scheduled) (2nd Reading) 

• Ordinance No. 2025-05 PROPOSED No Parking across from 28 Shaws Lane (SECOND READING).pdf (0.01 MB)
• AD for Ord. 2025-05.pdf (0.46 MB)

4. C4.Ordinance No. 2025-06 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article IX Residential Parking, Sec. 16-343 Designated residential parking zone and Sec 16-345 Designated residental parking streets (To include portions of Hope Street to the Residential Zone and update designated residential parking zones) (This ordinance is being reposted on the agenda and re-advertised to comply with the legal notice requirements not fulfilled for the previous meeting. No changes have been made to the proposed ordinance since it was originally scheduled) (2nd Reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-06 PROPOSED Residential Parking Zone 2025 (SECOND).pdf (0.02 MB)
• AD for Ord. 2025-06.pdf (0.89 MB)

5. C5.Ordinance No. 2025-08 Chapter 8, Sec 72 Independence Park Boat Ramp (Vehicle load restrictions)(with revisions to include section C) (2nd reading)

• Ordinance No. 2025-08 PROPOSED Independence Boat Ramp 2nd reading 5-28-2025.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Ordinance No. 2025-08 REVISED to include section C.pdf (0.02 MB)
• AD for Ord. 2025-08.pdf (0.58 MB)

D.Licensing Board - New Petitions

1. D1.Stephan Brigidi on behalf of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project requests a One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License on August 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (set up time starting at 10:00 AM) at Independence Park for the unveiling of sculptures

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation

• Stephan Brigidi on behalf of the Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project requests a One-Day Dancing & Entertainment License on August 24,.pdf (1.24 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police re Stephan Brigidi One Day Dancing & Entertainment LIcense August 24.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief re Stephan Brigidi requesting One Day Dancing & Entertainment License August 24th.pdf (0.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works re Stephan Brigidi One Day Dancing & Entertainment LIcense August 24.pdf (0.21 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation re Stephan Brigidi One Day Dancing & Entertainment License August 24.pdf (0.38 MB)

2. D2.Arts in Common for PorchFest 2025 re request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment license and street closure of a six-block section of High Street from Walley to Byfield Streets on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2:30-6:30 pm

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Arts in Common for PorchFest 2025 re request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment license and street closure of a six-block section of High Street from Walley to Byfield Streets, September 14.pdf (2.20 MB)
• TC- request for recommendations.pdf (0.31 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Arts in Common for PorchFest 2025 re request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment license and street closure of a six-block section of High Street from Walley to Byfield Streets.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.33 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public WorksArts in Common for PorchFest 2025 re request for One-Day Dancing and Entertainment license and street closure of a 6 block section of High Street from Walley to Byfield Streets.pdf (0.22 MB)

3. D3.Harbor Master Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee -request  One Day Dancing & Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival on August 16, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (see also F3)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation 

• Harbor Master Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee -request One Day Dancing & Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival on August 16.pdf (0.83 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Harbor Master Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee -request One Day Dancing & Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival on August 16.pdf (0.27 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief - One Day Dancing & Ent.pdf (0.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation One Day Dancing and Entertainment Harbor Festival August 16.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Dev Harbor Master Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee -request One Day Dancing & Entertainment License at Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival on August 16.pdf (0.19 MB)

4. D4.Jennifer Devine, 55 Wapping Drive, Pro-Democracy Rally, request for One Day Dancing & Entertainment License at Independence Park, June 29, 2025, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation

• Jennifer Devine Pro Democracy Rally -Dancing and Entertainment.pdf (0.93 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief One Day Dancing & Entertainment Pro Democracy Rally 6-29-2025.pdf (1.06 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief.pdf (0.22 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation One Day Dancing & Entertainment Pro Democracy Rally 6-29-2025.pdf (0.31 MB)

5. D5.Gorge Moreno, Moreno LLC D/B/A Don Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, 200 Gooding Avenue request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License (to expand alcohol service area to include outdoor seating area (Call for Public Hearing June 18th)     

• Don Patron Mexican Restaurant Modification of BV Beverage License.pdf (1.10 MB)

6. D6.Richard Corrente, WKOC, LLC d/b/a Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License (to expand alcohol service area to add a portion of the outdoor seating area (Call for Public Hearing June 18th)     

• Richard Corrente, WKOC, LLC dba Portside Tavern, 444 Thames Street request for Modification to BV Intoxicating Beverage License (to expand alcohol service area to add a portion of the outdoor seating area (Call for Public Hearing June 18th).pdf (1.31 MB)

E.Licensing Board - Renewals

1. E1.Sidewalk and Alcohol Use License Renewals 2025-2026

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Sidewalk and Alcohol Use License Renewals 2025-2026.pdf (0.47 MB)
• Pearl Alcohol Sidewalk lic.pdf (1.33 MB)
• BHOP Sidewalk Alcohol Lic.pdf (0.54 MB)
• Foglia sidewalk Alcohol Lic.pdf (0.51 MB)
• Judge Roy Bean Alcohol Sidewalk License.pdf (0.51 MB)
• Leos Rest Alcohol Sidewalk Lic.pdf (0.72 MB)
• Robertos Alcohol Sidewalk.pdf (0.52 MB)
• Bristol Oyster Bar Sidewalk Alcohol Lic.pdf (0.55 MB)
• Sunset Cafe Sidewalk Alcohol Lic.pdf (0.53 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Sidewalk Alcohol License Renewals 2025-2026.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Sidewalk and Alcohol Use Renewals 2025-2026.pdf (0.33 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works Sidewalk and Alcohol Use License Renewals 2025-2026.pdf (0.24 MB)

2. E2.Sidewalk Use License Renewals 2025-2026

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Code Compliance Coordinator

• Sidewalk Use License Renewals 2025-2026.pdf (0.45 MB)
• Beau Bleu Boutique.pdf (0.48 MB)
• Bejeweled.pdf (0.45 MB)
• Hotpoint.pdf (0.58 MB)
• vans sidewalk use.pdf (0.50 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Police Chief Sidewalk Use License 2025-2026.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation -Town Administrator and Fire Chief Sidewalk Rewals 2025-2026.pdf (0.29 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Code Compliance Coordinator Sidewalk Licenses 2025-2026.pdf (0.31 MB)

3. E3.Jennifer Medina, Carvalho Group, LLC DBA Pisco y Tequila, 382 Thames Street, Unit 1 re  6-month review of Dancing & Entertainment License

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

• Jennifer Medina, Carvalho Group, LLC DBA Pisco y Tequila, 382 Thames Street, Unit 1 re Dancing & Entertainment License.pdf (0.81 MB)
• a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police.pdf (0.34 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Dancing and Ent Lic.pdf (0.26 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police Jennifer Medina, Carvalho Group, LLC DBA Pisco y Tequila, 382 Thames Street, Unit 1 re 6-month review of Dancing & Entertainment License.pdf (0.29 MB)

F.Petitions - Other

1. F1.George Voutes, 17 Shore Road - Consideration for restrictions on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

   a. Scott Pepper, 64 Duffield Road - letter of support

   b. Jennifer Martenson, Chair, Quiet Clean Rhode Island - letter of support

   c. Kenda Swartz, 64 Duffield Road - letter of support 

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Principal Planner/Zoning Officer

• George Voutes, 17 Shore Road - Safeguard Public Health restrictions on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in Bristol.pdf (3.33 MB)
• Scott Pepper.pdf (0.52 MB)
• Jennifer Martenson, Chair, Quiet Clean Rhode Island - letter of support.pdf (0.63 MB)
• Town of Greenwich White Paper.pdf (4.69 MB)
• Kendra Swartz.pdf (0.81 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Principal PlannerZoning Officer.pdf (0.35 MB)

2. F2.Bruce Goes, 82 King Philip Avenue - re no parking box located across from residence 

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Bruce Goes 82 King Philip Avenue request no parking box.pdf (0.57 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police no parking box.pdf (0.33 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works no parking box.pdf (0.23 MB)

3. F3.Harbor Master Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request permission to use/sell Alcoholic Beverages at 
   Rockwell Park for the 12th Annual Harbor Festival on August 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM  (see also D3)

   a. recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police

   b. recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief

   c. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation 

   d. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

   e. recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Community Development

• Gregg Marsili, Chairman, Harbor Festival Committee - request permission to usesell Alcoholic Beverages.pdf (0.86 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Chief of Police use sell Alcohol.pdf (0.30 MB)
• recommendation - Town Administrator and Fire Chief Buy Sell Alcohol.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Recommendation - Town Administrator and Director of Parks and Recreation Board use sell Alcohol.pdf (0.25 MB)
• recommendation -Town Administrator and Director of Public Works.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Town Administrator and Director of Community Development.pdf (0.19 MB)

G.Appointments

1. G1.Zoning Board of Review - (1 two-year unexpired Alternate term set to expire March 2027)

   a. Timothy Palmer, 7 Church Cove Road - interested/appointment

• Zoning Board of Review.pdf (1.36 MB)

2. G2.Bristol 250th Commission, re Amendment to board composition to include up to five (5) Alternate Members with terms to expire November 2027 and recommendations for interested commission members  (continued from May 7th)

   a. (draft) Resolution Amendment

   b. Sarah Griffin,11 Liberty Street, Apt 2- interest/appointment

   c. Paul Vollaro, 3 Jefferson Lane - interest/appointment

   d. Craig Evans, 80 Aaron Avenue - interest/appointment

   e. recommendation from Chairwoman, Alayne White

• Bristol 250th Commission.pdf (0.61 MB)
• Resolution Bristol 250 Formation Revised 05-28-2025.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Sarah Griffin.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Paul Vollaro.pdf (0.28 MB)
• Craig Evans.pdf (0.17 MB)
• recommendation from Chairwomen, Alayne White.pdf (0.47 MB)

H.Old Business

I.Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action

1. I1.Harbor Master Marsili - recommended Bristol Marina fuel/dock pricing policy changes and recommendation for the Bristol resident discount rate

   a. recommendation - Bristol Harbor Commission

• Harbor Master Marsilli re fuel prices.pdf (0.59 MB)
• recommendation Bristol Harbor Commission.pdf (0.20 MB)

2. I2.Harbor Master Marsili re recommended changes to Moring, Docking, and Related Harbor Fees

   a. (draft) Resolution

• Change in Harbor Fees.pdf (1.41 MB)
• Draft Resolution.pdf (0.50 MB)

3. I3.Steven Januario, Chairman Bristol Harbor Commission re council  consideration to grant permission to the Harbor Commission to solicit State and Federal authorization for the viability of a breakwater for Bristol Harbor  

• Bristol Break Water for Bristol Harbor.pdf (0.22 MB)

4. I4.Bond Counsel re-Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements Borrowing Resolution –   authorizing the Town of Bristol, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-12-2, to borrow up to Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000) through the issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes to fund the design, engineering, and construction of road resurfacing and drainage improvements in the Town of Bristol. 

• Bond Counsel re-Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements Borrowing Resolution.pdf (0.76 MB)

CF.Citizens Public Forum
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK DURING THE CITIZENS PUBLIC FORUM MUST NOTIFY THE COUNCIL CLERK PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING

J.Bills & Expenditures

1. J1.Bid No.1065 - Rogers Free Library Interior Modification Project

• Bid 1065 RFP.pdf (0.78 MB)
• AD Bid No.1065 - Rogers Free Library Interior Modification Project.pdf (0.58 MB)

2. J2.Bid No. 1066 Information Technology and Consulting Service

• Bid 1066 RFP.pdf (0.72 MB)
• AD Bid No. 1066 Information Technology and Consulting Service.pdf (0.55 MB)

3. J3.Bid No. 1067 - School Bus Transportation Services

• Bid No 1067.pdf (0.61 MB)
• AD Bid No. 1067 - School Bus Transportation Services.pdf (0.57 MB)

K.Special Reports

1. K1.BCWA Tri-Town Monthly Report - April 2025

• Tri-Town Monthly Report April 25, 2025.pdf (0.80 MB)

L.Town Solicitor

M.Executive Sessions

1. M1.Director Williamson request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(5) Discussion or consideration related to the Lease of Real Property

• Director Williamson request for Executive Session pursuant to RIGL.pdf (0.01 MB)

Consent Agenda Items:

(CA) AA.Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

1. (CA) AA1.Bristol Zoning Board of Review Minutes - April 7, 2025

• Zoning Board Meeting Minutes - April 7 ,2025.pdf (9.35 MB)

2. (CA) AA2.Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025

• Bristol Fire Department Board of Engineers Meeting Minutes May 5, 2025.pdf (1.15 MB)

3. (CA) AA3.Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025

• Housing Authority Meeting Minutes - April 10, 2025.pdf (0.51 MB)

4. (CA) AA4.Zoning Board of Review Meeting - June 2, 2025

• Zoning Board of Review Meeting - June 2, 2025.pdf (0.72 MB)

5. (CA) AA5.Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2025

• Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes 4-1-2025.pdf (1.09 MB)

6. (CA) AA6.Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2025

• Bristol Christmas Festival Committee Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2025.pdf (0.35 MB)

(CA) BB.Budget Adjustments

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to approve these adjustments”

1. (CA) BB1.Tax Assessor Leadem - re - Recommended Abatements & Additions - May 2025

• Abatements & Additions - May 2025.pdf (0.40 MB)

(CA) CC.Financial Reports

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

(CA) DD.Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to adopt these Proclamations, Resolutions and Citations as prepared and presented”

1. (CA) DD1.Citation - Evan Smith, Discover Newport (signed)

• Citation - Evan Smith (signed) .pdf (0.38 MB)

2. (CA) DD2.Proclamation- Retirement -Lieutenant Ricardo Mourato (signed)

• Proclamation -Retirement Lt Mourato.pdf (0.37 MB)

3. (CA) DD3.Authorizing Resolution - Rhode Island Community Development Block Grant Program (signed)

• Authorizing Resolution - Rhode Island Community Development Block Grant Program (signed).pdf (0.66 MB)

4. (CA) DD4.Commendation - Emma Quigley Girl Scout Gold Award (signed)

• Citation Emma Q Girl Scout Gold Award.pdf (0.33 MB)

5. (CA) DD5.Commendation - Fiona Sharp Girl Scout Gold Award (signed)

• Commendation - Fiona Girl Scout Gold Award.pdf (0.34 MB)

6. (CA) DD6.Citation - Bristol Cup Defenders 90th Anniversary (signed)

• Cup Defenders.pdf (0.35 MB)

7. (CA) DD7.Resolution No. 2025-2025-05-07-I4 In Support of H 5393 and S 0057 - An Act Relating to Highways - Sidewalks (signed)

• Resolution No. 2025-2025-05-07-I4 In Support of H 5393 and S 0057 - An Act Relating to Highways - Sidewalks (signed).pdf (0.40 MB)

(CA) EE.Utility Petitions

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to approve these petitions”

(CA) FF.City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

1. (CA) FF1.Barrington - Proclamation - National Public Works Week 

• Barrington - Proclamation - National Public Works Week .pdf (0.42 MB)

2. (CA) FF2.Barrington - Resolution - Support of Bill S-57 and H5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks

• Barrington Resolution Sidewalk Maintence.pdf (0.31 MB)

3. (CA) FF3.Barrington - Resolution - Supporting 2025 Composting and Organic Waste Diversion Act

• Barrington Resolution Organic Waste.pdf (0.36 MB)

4. (CA) FF4.Exeter - Resolution - Support of Amendments regarding Funding of Student Transportation

• Resolution Exeter Student Transportation.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Exeter Resolution Bus Transportation.pdf (0.81 MB)

5. (CA) FF5.Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Legislation relating to Holidays and Days of Special Observance Holiday

• Resolution Hopkinton - Relating to Holiday and Observance.pdf (0.34 MB)

6. (CA) FF6.Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing S0851 relating to State Affairs and Government Tourism and Development 

• Resolution Hopkinton - State Affairs and Government Tourism and Development.pdf (0.57 MB)

7. (CA) FF7.Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5204 - Support of Transportation of School Pupils Beyond City and Town Limits

• Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5204- Relating to Education Transportation of School Pupils Beyond City and Town Limits.pdf (0.70 MB)

8. (CA) FF8.Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5201 - The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act

• Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of H5201 - The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act.pdf (0.43 MB)

9. (CA) FF9.Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation

• Hopkinton - Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation.pdf (1.15 MB)

10. (CA) FF10.New Shoreham - Resolution - Opposing a Statewide Non Owner Occupied Property Tax

• New Shoreham - Resolution - Opposing a Statewide Non Owner Occupied Property Tax.pdf (0.37 MB)

11. (CA) FF11.Warren - Resolution - Full State Funding of Private School Transportation 

• Warren - Resolution - Full State Funding of Private School Transportation .pdf (0.43 MB)

12. (CA) FF12.Warren - Resolution - Requesting an Amendment regarding the duties of Public Utilities 

• Warren Resolution.pdf (0.42 MB)

13. (CA) FF13.Lincoln - Resolution - Support of Senate Bill S 57 and Bill H-5393, Maintenance of Sidewalks

• Lincoln - Resolution - Support of S57 and H-5393 regarding the Maintenance of Sidewalks.pdf (0.14 MB)

14. (CA) FF14.Lincoln - Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation Proposed in the RIGA

• Lincoln -Resolution - Opposing Specific Land Use Legislation.pdf (0.20 MB)

15. (CA) FF15.Hopkinton - Resolution - Honor of Hope Valley Elementary School

• Hopkinton - Resolution - Honors Hope Valley Elementary School.pdf (0.12 MB)

16. (CA) FF16.Hopkinton - Resolution - Support of Senate Bill S-57 and House Bill H-5393 Maintenance of Sidewalks

• Hopkinton - Resolution - S57 and H5393 Support of Maintaining Sidewalks.pdf (0.09 MB)

(CA) GG.Distributions/Communications

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

1. (CA) GG1.Award of Bid No. 1060 - Town Administrator Contente to Stephen Gross, Clifton Larson Allen, LLP regarding Bid Award - Professional Auditing Services

• Bid 1060 Award Letter.pdf (0.23 MB)

2. (CA) GG2.Award of Bid No. 1061 - Town Administrator Contente to Sonia Lanthier, Poralu Marine Inc. regarding Bid Award - Marina Trash Skimmer

• Bid 1061 Letter.pdf (0.23 MB)

3. (CA) GG3.Award of Bid No. 1062 - Town Administrator Contente to Mark Schichtel, Schichtel's Nursery, Inc regarding Bid Award - Spring 2025 Tree Sourcing and Delivery

• Bid 1062 Letter.pdf (0.23 MB)

4. (CA) GG4.Award of Bid No. 1063 - Town Administrator Contente to JML Excavation Inc. regarding Bid Award - Gibson Road Shoreline Improvements

• Bid 1063 Letter.pdf (0.23 MB)

5. (CA) GG5.Recognition - The Bristol Conservation Commission and The King Phillip Little League re Arbor Day Celebration Ceremonies May 14, 2025

• Arbor Day 2025 TA Citation KPLL.pdf (0.75 MB)

6. (CA) GG6.Town Administrator Contente re Letter in support of House Bill 6291

• Town Administrator Contente re Letter in support of House Bill 6291.pdf (0.30 MB)

(CA) HH.Distributions/Notice of Meetings
(Office copy only)

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to receive and place these items on file”

1. (CA) HH1.Planning Board Meeting - May 8th 2025 CANCELED and rescheduled from June 12, 2025

• Planning Board Meeting June 12, 2025.pdf (0.33 MB)

2. (CA) HH2.North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - May 14, 2025

• North and East Burial Ground May 14, 2025 Agenda.pdf (0.42 MB)

3. (CA) HH3.BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - April 24, 2025

• BCWA April 24, 2025 BOD Meeting.pdf (0.33 MB)

4. (CA) HH4.Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - May 8, 2025

• Housing Authority May 8, 2025 Meeting Agenda.pdf (0.24 MB)

5. (CA) HH5.Bristol Fourth of July Committee Wine Tasting Meeting - May 12, 2025

• 4th of July Wine Tasting May 12, 2025 Agenda.pdf (0.23 MB)

6. (CA) HH6.Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025

• Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025.pdf (0.34 MB)

7. (CA) HH7.Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025

• Technical Review Committee Meeting - May 20, 2025.pdf (0.36 MB)

8. (CA) HH8.Bristol Christmas Festival Meeting - May 20, 2025

• Bristol Christmas Festival Meeting - May 20, 2025.pdf (0.19 MB)

9. (CA) HH9.Bristol 250th Commission Meeting - May 21, 2025 

• Bristol 250th Commission Meeting - May 21, 2025 .pdf (0.21 MB)

10. (CA) HH10.Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - May 22, 2025

• Bristol Fourth of July Committee General Committee Meeting - May 22, 2025.pdf (0.25 MB)

11. (CA) HH11.Recreation Board Meeting - May 28, 2025

• Recreation Board Meeting - May 28, 2025.pdf (0.25 MB)

12. (CA) HH12.Capital Projects Commission Meeting - May 27, 2025

• Capital Projects Commission Meeting - May 27, 2025.pdf (0.18 MB)

13. (CA) HH13.Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting - Flag Day Reception - May 22, 2025

• Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting - Flag Day Reception - May 22, 2025.pdf (0.17 MB)

14. (CA) HH14.Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Military and Town Officials - May 29, 2025

• Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Military and Town Officials - May 29, 2025.pdf (0.21 MB)

15. (CA) HH15.Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Floats - May 29, 2025

• Bristol 4th of July Sub Committee Meeting -Floats - May 29, 2025.pdf (0.20 MB)

16. (CA) HH16.BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - May 29, 2025

• BCWA Board of Directors Meeting - May 29, 2025.pdf (0.30 MB)

17. (CA) HH17.BCWA Annual Meeting - May 29, 2025

• BCWA Annual Meeting - May 29, 2025.pdf (0.28 MB)

(CA) II.Claims (Referrals)

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to refer these items to the Insurance Committee and at its discretion to the Interlocal Trust”

1. (CA) II1.Leon Hill, 1185 Hope Street re auto vehicle claim 

• Leon Hill- Auto Vehicle Claim.pdf (2.34 MB)
• Repair Invoice.pdf (0.57 MB)

(CA) JJ.Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to approve these items”

(CA) KK.Curb cut petitions as approved by the director of public works

Approval of consent agenda = “motion to grant these curb cuts per the recommendation of, and conditions specified by, the Director of Public Works”

1. (CA) KK1.Kyle Flynn, 43 Monterey Drive - re for curb cut request

   a. recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works

• Kyle Flynn 43 Monterey Drive Curb Cut.pdf (1.01 MB)
• recommendation- Town Administrator and Director of Public Works Curb Cut Request.pdf (0.22 MB)

Adjourned: ______________________

cmjd/mc

Posted: May 23, 2025