Narragansett
Town Council

President
Alexander T. Menzies
President Pro Tem
James P. Durkin
Council Members
Donna Vignali
Ryan J. Torrealday
Jason Colonies

Town Solicitor
James M. Callaghan, Esq.


NARRAGANSETT TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
7:00 PM
ASSEMBLY ROOM


www.narragansettri.gov

Town Manager
James R. Tierney

Town Clerk
Sarah Masson, CMC
 
This meeting is streamed live on YouTube on the Narragansett Town Council channel https://www.youtube.com/@narragansetttowncouncil. There will be no remote participation.
Posted: October 15, 2026

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

 

A.1

Town Manager's Update

 

A.2

Town Council Update

 

B.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

NOTE: May be voted on as a single motion.

B.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the October 5, 2026 Executive Session.

 

B.2 A MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the October 5, 2026 Regular Meeting.

 

OPEN FORUM/PUBLIC COMMENT

The comments of citizens addressing the Council are neither adopted nor endorsed by the body but heard as requested. 
NOTE:  Public comment will NOT be taken on matters involving open litigation.
RULES:  Sign in to speak (back of chambers); state name and address; speak only on topics not on the meeting agenda; 3-minute time limit per speaker/subject matter; and be orderly and respectful.

C.

PUBLIC HEARING/DECISION 

 

C.1 A MOTION TO ACCEPT the withdrawal of the petition for the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance on behalf of Boon Street Capital, LLC regarding a text amendment for the "Boon Street Special District" without prejudice.

 

C.2 A MOTION TO OPEN AND HOLD a public hearing on the renewal of the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the license period of December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027.

 

C.3

A MOTION TO CLOSE the public hearing.

 

C.4 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the following Class B-Victualling Alcohol Beverage license (1), subject to all state and local regulations: Market at Gansett Rail, LLC dba Boon Street Market, 145 Boon Street

 

C.5 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the following Class B -Victualling Alcoholic Beverage Licenses (19) subject to compliance with all state and local regulations: 23 Pier Narragansett LLC dba Agave Social Restaurant, 23 Pier Market Place; Champlin's Seafood Deck, Inc. dba Champlin's Seafood Deck, 256 Great Island Road; Diamond Arturo Corp dba Arturo Joe's, 140 Point Judith Road B-19; George's Galilee Restaurant, Inc. dba George's of Galilee – 250 Sand Hill Cove Road GFL Inc. dba Pancho O'Malley's, 140 Point Judith Road Units 20, 21, 22; Hammerhead Grill Inc. dba Bon Vue Inn and 1230 Ocean Bistro; 1230 Ocean Road; Mariner Grille, Inc. dba Mariner Grille, 140 Point Judith Road Unit A7; New Dragon Inc. dba New Dragon, 80 Point Judith Road; Pelly's Properties LLC dba Pelly's Place, 909 Boston Neck Road #3; Portside Restaurant Inc., Portside Restaurant, 321 Great Island Road; Ralph Jagschitz dba The Tavern; 140 Point Judith Road Unit A5; Sagg's Enterprises, LLC dba P.J.'s Pub, 135 Boon Street; Southwinds Corporation dba Coast Guard House, 40 Ocean Road; Spain of Narragansett, Inc. dba Spain Restaurant, 1144 Ocean Road; The Bike Stop Cafe, Inc. "The Bike Stop Cafe", 145 Boon Street; TRG II, Inc. dba T's Narragansett, 91 Point Judith Road; Trio LLC dba Celeste, 15 Kingstown Road; Tsunama Asian and Sushi Bar LLC dba Tsunama Asian Bar and Sushi Bar, 21 Pier Market Place; Twin Willows Inc. dba Twin Willows, 865 Boston Neck Road

 

C.6 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the following Class A - Alcoholic Beverage Licenses (4), subject to compliance with all state and local regulations: Bonnet Spirits Inc. dba Bonnet Liquors, 965 Boston Neck Road; Pier Liquors dba Pier Liquors, 29 Pier Market Place; Schwabby's Wine & Spirits Inc. dba Schwabby's Wine & Spirits, 855 Point Judith Road; O'Neil's Package Store Inc. dba O'Neil's Package Store, 366 South Pier Road

 

C.7 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the following Class B -Tavern Alcoholic Beverage Licenses (3), subject to compliance with all state and local regulations: INP Beverage Services dba Shore House and Seacraft, 113 Ocean Road; The Break, LLC dba The Break Hotel and Chair 5, 1208 Ocean Road; The Surf Shack Bed & Breakfast LLC dba The Surf Shack Bed & Breakfast, 83 Narragansett Avenue

 

C.8 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the following Class B -Victualling Limited Alcoholic Beverage Licenses (4), subject to compliance with all state and local regulations: Aunt Carrie's Inc. dba Aunt Carrie's, 1240 Ocean Road; Mike's North End Pizza Co., LLC dba Mike's North End Pizza; 909 Boston Neck Road; Monahan's Restaurant, Inc. dba Monahan's Clam Shack, 190 Ocean Road; Ocean State Pickleball, LLC dba Ocean State Pickleball Club, 360 South Pier Road

 

C.9 A MOTION TO APPROVE the renewal of the following Class D - Club Alcoholic Beverage Licenses (6), subject to compliance with all state and local regulations: Bonnet Shores Beach Club Association dba Bonnet Shores Beach Club, 175 Bonnet Point Road; Dunes Corporation dba The Dunes Club, 137 Boston Neck Road; GBC Association dba Galilee Beach Club, 220 Sand Hill Cove Rd; Mettatuxet Improvement Association dba Mettatuxet Yacht Club, 30 South River Drive; Pettaquamscutt Lake Shore Improvement Association dba Pettaquamscutt Lake Shores, 50 Woodsia Trail; Point Judith Country Club dba Point Judith Country Club, 150 Windemere Road

 

D.

CONSENT AGENDA

 

All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or have been previously reviewed by the Town Council, and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business, and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.

D.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE a request from the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce to partner with the Parks and Recreation Department in hosting the 6th annual Holiday Street Faire on December 5, 2026, at 170 Clarke Rd. Narragansett, RI, subject to state and local regulations.

 

D.2 A MOTION TO APPROVE the real estate addendums in the amount of $1,275.01 and real estate abatements in the amount of $206.27.

 

NEW BUSINESS

E.

TOWN COUNCIL

 

E.1 A MOTION TO SCHEDULE a work session with two respondents for the potential lease of town owned property located at 35 Kingstown Road.

 

F.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

 

F.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the filling of a vacant Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer's position, due to retirement, within the Highway Division at Public Works and any subsequent vacancies that will arise from the filling of this position.

 

F.2 A MOTION TO APPROVE a contract between the Town of Narragansett and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for participation in the RI Ready Municipal Road and Bridge Program and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager, Finance Director and Solicitor to sign the contract for this project that will apply approximately $1.5 million to preventative road maintenance and minor restoration to forty-eight (48) Town roads.

 

G.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

G.1 A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign all the necessary documentation, after solicitor review, to authorize receipt of a grant from the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) in the amount of $15,000.

 

H.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

 

H.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE a contract with Beta Group, Inc., to provide engineering services to perform a supplemental infiltration and inflow (I/I) investigation within the Congdon Street Pump Station tributary area and perform a desktop review of the Town's northern sewer service areas to identify locations that may warrant future investigation, in the amount of $127,725.00.

 

H.2 A MOTION TO APPROVE the filling of one (1) vacancy within the Wastewater Division due to a resignation.

 

I.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 

I.1 A MOTION TO APPROVE the one (1)-year contract extension for No. 2 Heating Oil with Peterson's Oil Service, Inc., utilizing the City of Providence's contract, at their bid price of $0.33 differential over the daily published rate for the Port of Providence, for the period ending October 31, 2027 and AUTHORIZE the Town Manager to sign the contract after review by the Town Solicitor.

 

J.

TOWN CLERK

 

J.1 A MOTION TO APPOINT one (1) member to the Planning Board for a 5-year term effective November 2, 2026 and is set to expire on November 1, 2031.

 

ADJOURNMENT



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