The council heard hours of testimony about whether a zoning official properly approved a plan modification that residents say turned a multi‑building, one‑story project into a taller single building. Members voted to continue the matter to October and consider hiring outside counsel to investigate.

Facing ongoing liability and cleanup questions, the council voted to ask the town solicitor to request that a state agency, such as DEM, assume responsibility for the Potter Hill dam only; the mill site was excluded from the immediate request.

After an hours‑long public hearing with extensive testimony from residents, boards and local library leaders, the council approved dozens of Charter Review Commission recommendations (with edits) to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, including staggered four‑year council terms, website posting of notices, and departmental reorganizations; a municipal library provision was softened to "may" to allow further study.

The council continued public hearings on the Johnson’s Pond/Flat River Reservoir redevelopment plan and its implementing ordinance to July 28 after outside counsel said more work was needed to demonstrate statutory findings—particularly feasibility tied to financing—and residents and the RDA chair raised concerns about costs, transparency and eminent‑domain language.

Citing concerns about water use and energy consumption, the Westerly Town Council directed the town solicitor to draft a temporary moratorium on new data‑center development while planning considers zoning limits and protections.

At a June 10 public hearing, the Portsmouth Town Council reviewed its provisional $79,166,565 FY2027 budget, approved adjustments moving $25,000 from the Prudence Island School Foundation to contingency, confirmed a $569 curbside sticker fee and a $325 transfer-station sticker, and scheduled a final reading of the budget ordinance.

Council voted 5–2 to invite the Ocean State Investment Pool representative, TD Bank municipal investment staff and Wells Fargo to present municipal investment options after a proposal to seek higher yields and professional management for town funds.

The council voted to approve an amended resolution asking the General Assembly to allow the town to exceed the 50% statutory limit between class tax rates in a revaluation year; council replaced the phrase 'cash valuation' with 'full and fair assessed valuation' after questions from members and extensive public comment about potential impacts on farmers and homeowners.

Council adopted Resolution 26‑16 setting an unsynchronized levy (range $77,000,500–$79,000,000) and moved to a split tax rate; councilors heard the mayor describe budget pressures (snowstorms, retirements, EMS costs) and a proposed split of $11.03 (commercial) and $10.01 (residential). The resolution passed on a recorded vote.

The council voted to receive and support a Portsmouth resolution on public-records access, support a municipal stance on accessory dwelling-unit legislation, back a municipal joint statement on affordable-housing reviews, and adopt a resolution opposing House Bill 2026 related to real-estate title fraud; members expressed concerns about state mandates and clerks' duties.

The commission presented a ranked capital improvement plan that ties top priorities to enterprise, non-enterprise and school funds; it noted a roughly $5 million shortfall for identified projects, recommended grants and prioritization, and asked the council to consider asset-management software to track work orders and maintenance.

Rhode Island State Police presented a plan to place a Flock Safety automatic license‑plate reader near the Mount Hope Bridge; council praised potential crime‑fighting benefits but voted to continue the matter to Dec. 10 and requested a written policy and memorandum of understanding addressing access, retention, and data sharing.

Finance Director Bob Sovetti told the council the solicitor/legal line could trend about $500,000 over budget for fiscal 2025; residents urged the council to cap legal spending and questioned recent invoice approvals.

Council approves Benjamin Witt as police chief and selects interim town solicitor.

Council member highlights confusion over voting procedures in Coventry's agenda format.

Council reviews background ahead of Wednesday's public hearing on previous 2020 actions.

The council voted to appoint Alicia Anthony as the new municipal court judge.

Council conducts interviews and plans to select a candidate for town position.

Auditors identified multiple financial misstatements in government and school fund activities.

Council interviews prosecutor candidates; voting scheduled for Tuesday, the 27th.

Residents call for focus on local issues and enhanced homestead exemption during council meeting

Council discusses potential financial effects of large raises on local pension liabilities.

Resident expresses concerns over assault rifles and constitutional rights at city meeting.

Council discusses seven bids for shoreline improvements on Gibson Road.

Seminole Development confirms cash reserves will finance Cobble Hill project with reimbursement grant.