About this meeting
- Government Body
- Town Council
- Meeting Type
- Town Council
- Location
- North Kingstown, RI
- Meeting Date
- October 19, 2026
Video will appear here as soon as North Kingstown Town Council posts it — usually within a day of the meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
28 items on the agenda.
Call to Order•Item 1
Call to Order
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-6(c), notice of this meeting has been posted on the Secretary of State's website•Item 2
Pursuant to RIGL 42-46-6(c), notice of this meeting has been posted on the Secretary of State's website
Salute to Flag•Item 3
Salute to Flag
REPORTS•Item 4
Report by the Town Manager (Report will include the Town Manager's regular update on Quonset-related issues)
REPORTS•Item 5
Continued update by Town Council on the numerous complaints received by the Town of North Kingstown and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management on the unacceptable asphalt smell in the West Davisville area
SPECIAL BUSINESS•Item 6
Town Council requests discussion concerning solar panels on the Public Safety Complex and the Town's successful appeal to the State Building Board relative to variance exempting solar panel requirement
SPECIAL BUSINESS•Item 7
Smith's Castle at Cocumscussoc Day Proclamation
Public Comment•Item 8
Public Comment
Those wishing to speak are respectfully requested to limit their comments to 3 minutes
PUBLIC HEARING•Item 9
Alcoholic Beverage, Victualling (V), Dance (D), Entertainment (E), Billiard (B), Amusement (A), and Jukebox (J) License Renewals 2026-2027
PUBLIC HEARING•Item 10
Class B-Full Alcoholic Beverage and Victualling Licenses (transfer) (renewal) - from Tucker and Casey Caterers, Inc., dba Oak Hill Tavern, 565 Tower Hill Road, to End Game LLC, dba Nick Filippou's Oak Hill Tavern & Saloon, 565 Tower Hill Road
PUBLIC HEARING•Item 11
Class B-Full Alcoholic Beverage and Victualling Licenses (transfer) (renewal) - from Kings Crossing Inc., dba Kings Crossing Golf Club, 655 Old Baptist Road, to Page Recreation Group LLC, dba Kings Crossing Golf Club, 655 Old Baptist Road
PUBLIC HEARING•Item 12
Second Reading - Amendment to Section 9-4, entitled, "Fee Schedule Enumerated - Table VI - Recreation Department Fees - Allen Harbor"
PUBLIC HEARING•Item 13
Second Reading - Amendment to Section 9-4, entitled, "Fee Schedule Enumerated - Table VI - Recreation Department Fees - Golf Course"
PUBLIC HEARING•Item 14
Second Reading - Amendment to Section 20-20, entitled, "Service Pipe Connections"
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 15
Approval of Minutes
- Regular Meeting - September 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting - September 28, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 16
Receipt of Donations - $2,250.00
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 17
Award of Bid - Fire Department - Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (66 sets) - C&S Specialty, Inc. - $223,980.24 (Funding is from PFAS Settlement Funds)
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 18
Award of Contract - Department of Public Works - Contract for Cleaning Public Restrooms/Town Facilities - M&B Cleaning Service LLC - $48,940.00 (Funding is from Fiscal Year 2027 various department accounts)
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 19
Approval of Purchase - Department of Public Works - 2027 Ford F-350 4wd Pickup Truck with Snowplow and Safety Lighting Package - Tasca Ford (MPA #559) - $58,293.00 (Funding is from Restricted Capital Reserve Account)
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 20
Approval of Purchase - Department of Public Works - 2027 Ford F-550 4wd Dump Truck with a Stainless Steel Dump Body, V-plow, Sander, and Safety Light Package - Tasca Ford (MPA #559) - $110,825.00 (Funding is from approved budgeted FY2026 Lease Purchase Program)
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 21
Award of Bid - Department of Public Works - Bandit Intimidator 18XP Drum Style Woodchipper - Bobcat of Rhode Island - $92,725.60 (Funding is from approved Budgeted FY2026 Lease Purchase Program)
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 22
Acceptance of Cybersecurity Grant Award from the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency for the replacement of switch and routing network
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 23
Authorization for the Recreation Department to enter into a three-year Allen Harbor Marina Mooring Service Contract with Rhode Island Mooring Services, Inc. for annual mooring inspections and winter/spring mooring service at the Allen Harbor Marina
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 24
Authorization for the Recreation Department to receive and accept a Geocache (a modern-day treasure hunt outdoor recreational activity) to be placed at Ryan Park
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 25
Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2025 Application
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 26
Annual Exhibition License (no vendors) - North Kingstown Senior Association, 44 Beach Street, to hold a Fall Bazaar at the Cold Spring Community Center on November 6 and November 7, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 27
Exhibition License (no vendors) - Cocumscussoc Association, dba Smith's Castle, 55 Richard Smith Drive, to hold Christmas at the Castle on the grounds of Smith's Castle on December 5 and December 6, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA – Items 15 thru 30•Item 28