Agenda 2026-03-09

PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 9, 2026
AGENDA (Amended)

The Portsmouth Town Council meeting will also be live-streamed on the web and by phone dial-in
using the Zoom remote meeting service. See below for directions.

7:00 PM – Town Council Chambers, Portsmouth Town Hall, 2200 East Main Road

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

SITTING AS THE PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL

1. Roll Call

PRESIDENT’S EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CONSENT AGENDA

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1. Bills

Payment Voucher #1344 on 2/19/26 in the amount of $152,240.78 as approved by the
Finance Director
2. Committee Minutes:

Solid Waste and Recycling 2/12/2026

Conservation Commission 1/15/2026

Parks and Recreation 1/15/2026
3. Peddler License – Mobile Food Establishment (MFE), Renewal:

The Perky Turkey LLC, 28 Prescott Ave, Riverside (#9408)

MINUTES

2/25/26 & Exec.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

1. Transfer station and curbside sales update
2. FY27 Budget update
3. Founders Day event
4. Blizzard of 2026 re-cap
5. Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns Annual Convention

NEW BUSINESS (Discussion/Action)
1. Request Council approval of Historic Register acknowledgement letter to the Rhode Island
Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. / S. Johnson, Friends of Glen Manor House &
C. Clark, Portsmouth Historical Society (5)
2. Request to advertise for a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant
Applications. / L. Hitchen & R. Plain, Church Community Housing Corp (10)
3. Request approval of Auditor selection for follow-on submission to the Auditor General for State
approval to contract with selected auditing firm. / K. Marsden (5)
4. Request authorization to issue a Town-wide informational mailing to households not currently
enrolled in either of Portsmouth’s authorized waste disposal programs. The purpose is to inform
residents of the available programs and encourage participation to improve program
sustainability and ensure compliance with the Town’s waste disposal framework. Mailing costs

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are proposed to be funded through available grant funds awarded for public education and
outreach related to waste and recycling programs. / R. Rainer (10) (No backup)

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Letter of support of the recommendations put forth in the Blue Ribbon Commission’s report:
Equalizing Opportunity: Creating a Fair and Transparent Funding System for Rhode Island’s
Public Schools. / Burrillville Town Council
2. Joint Municipal Statement supporting Portsmouth’s resolution in support of municipalities
collaborating in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to the 2025 affordable housing laws. /
Burrillville Town Council
3. Resolution in Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing, and Responding
to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws. / Hopkinton Town Council
4. Resolution in Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing, and Responding
to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws. / Tiverton Town Council
5. Resolution in Support of H7123-H7125, H7294, H7296 and H7297 Relating to Low and
Moderate Income Housing, comprehensive permits, parking, and Development Timelines in
Tiverton. / Tiverton Town Council
6. Resolution in Support of H7292, H7293, and H7372 Relating to Land Use, Housing, and Zoning
in Tiverton. / Tiverton Town Council
7. Portsmouth Water and Fire District’s Quarterly Financial Reports for the period ending January
31, 2026. / N. Larsen, Senior Accountant, Portsmouth Water and Fire District
8. Resolution in Support of Establishing Reimbursement for Community Paramedic Programs. /
South Kingstown Town Council

FUTURE MEETINGS
Mar 16 7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting – Public Hearing Sign Ordinance
Mar 23 7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting
Apr 13 7:00 PM – Town Council Meeting

ADJOURN

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access to the meeting is guaranteed; please note that being physically present at the meeting is
the only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting.

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meeting ID, please dial 996-8471-9966#. Once prompted for a participant ID, dial # again. You
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unmute yourself.

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assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal
participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 683-2101 at least (3) business days prior to
the meeting.
POSTED 3/4/26