Date posted: SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 by 4:00 P.M. All items on this agenda are to be discussed and/or acted upon.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL Wilbur McMahon School, Media Center 28 Commons Little Compton, RI  MEETING OF SBPTEMBER 21, 2023  Live streaming at  Atps/www.youtube.com/chamne/uCNOKCOBP433aBtqz0XH099  AGENDA 7:00 P.M.  Salute to the Flag Announcements: Approval of Minutes = Department Head Reports:  September 7, 2023  1. Tax Assessor- - Department Activity Report for. July and August  2. Fire Department - August Activity Report  Old Business:  1. Receive RI Ethics Commission Advisory Opinion 2023-34 rendered finding no conflict ofinterest for Anthony DeSisto to serve as the appointed Town Solicitor for the Town ofLittle Compton while simultaneously serving as an independent contractor  as legal counsel to the RI Coastal Resources Management Council.  New Business:  1. Two (2) request from the LC Housing Trust regarding 164 John Dyer Road  a. To waive a (general) Town Meeting for the purchase ofa certain parcel for the purpose ofaffordable housing, allowing the LC Housing Trust to move: forward  with due diligence toward such purchase.    b. Authorization to apply for al low or no interest loan from RI Housing Corp. for the purpose of pre-development costs associated with aj property purchase. 2. Request filed by] Phil Casey for the town to consider designating 12 of24 parking spaces at the Town Landing for residents only. List of residents who support this 3. Receive letters ofinterest for two (2) upcoming trustees on the LC Free Public Library, and consider appointment terms run through October 15( (3 year terms) 4. Letter from Secretary of State Gregg M.. Amore regarding the formation of1 local 250th committees in each municipality for the States RI Semiquincentennial "250" 5. Discussion of designation of a Sealer of Weights and Measurers - continue to allow the State to oversee or designate local Sealer, currently Gary Gagne, State Sealer #5 6. Receive Petition for abandonment of a portion of Indiana Road and designate separate  proposal was attached.  Celebration and resources to begin this process.  covers Little Compton needs.  legal counsel to assist the town with this matter  Board ofLicense Commissioners:  1. Request from the LC Game Club for a Class F-1 one day Beverage License fora clambake to be held Sept. 24, 2023 at the John Dyer Road facility.  Communications:  1. Request from the LC Prevention Coalition to hold its Annual Family Dinner: Night at 2. Request from the LC Community Center for the road on the Commons to be closed for the. Annual Fall Concert to bel held Sept. 27th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. 4. Request from Young Family Farm for a single day event license for both Oct. 7 and 8  Veteran' s Field on September 28, 2023 at 5 pm. 3. Abatement list submitted by the Tax Assessor for its Apple Picking & Music Festival  Consent:  1. Copy ofat third extension request to the Little Compton Fire Marshal to the timeline for installation of an approved fire alarm system in the Town Hall.  Payment of Bills  Consent. Agenda - All items listed are considered to be routine by the' Town Council and will be enacted by one: motion. There will bei no separate discussion oft these items unless a council member or citizen sO requests in which event the item will be withdrawn from the General Order of business  and considered in the normal sequence on the agenda.  All are welcome to any meeting at the town, which is open to the public. Individuals requiring communication assistance or any accommodation to ensure equal participation will need to contact  the Town Clerk at 635-4400 not less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.    Minutes ofar meeting ofthe' Town Council held on September 7h,A.D. 2023 at 7:00 o'clock PMI held in in-person format at the Wilbur-McMahon School Media Center, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI. Members present: Paul J. Golembeske, Andrew Iriarte-Moore, Gary S. Mataronas, Patrick McHugh and Robert L. Mushen. Also: Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor, Mark Hartmann, Esq., Asst., Antonio Teixeira, Town. Administrator and Police Chief  Raynes.  At7:001 PM1 the Council President called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance  to the Flag.  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To approve, as written the' Town Council minutes for August 24, 2023 meeting. Councilor McHugh asked ai few questions relating to comments made in various  Department. Head Reports: Questions to Town Administrator: from Administrator yes.  Damage needing repairs in' Town Clerk's Office, from recent léak event? Answer RIDOT notation- - is a date set for a status report tol be given to the Council by What funds are available for road. work? Administrator gave a breakdown explaining those funds from current/past capital; funds and funds from ARPA. Total $685,495. Need: match of$571,000 for Governor's funding proposal where the town is scheduled to receive $281,000. That leaves approx. $114,495 ofwhich $50,000 is Report on meeting with new. DPW: Director, can you expand? Answer- - discussed Councilor McHugh would like to make sure the road responsibilities is something the Question about the Finance: Dept. Report - notation of"6 of 6. Audit findings from FY2022 Audited Financial Statements have been either remediated, or accepted as. Audit- approved process improvements", question specifics. The Administrator noted that the audit document previously given shows the detail, but that he would supply a response to Councilor Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To  RIDOT? A date will be set by the Administrator.  designated for the RIDOT joint project on the commons.  Question to Council President Mushen: expectations and reviewed responsibilities, new DPW: Director becomes acclimated with.  McHugh.  place on file the following Department Head Reports: 1. Town Clerk- - Activity Report for August 2023 2. Town Administrator- - Activity Reports for. July and August 2023 3. Finance Director- - Activity Report for August 2023 Discussion ofc ordinance proposals submitted by the Police Chief.  Chapter 3    Several areas in chapter to correct fines or penalty language, change section 3-3.1 suggested language to mirror the language in 3-3.3 for less confusion. Also, remove the existing last sentence int this section as another section of law defines misdemeanors for consumption of alcoholic beverages in public areas. The Solicitor  names as needed and add definitions. agrees that removal is appropriate.  3-3.3 is ai new section relating to cannabis in public areas. 3-3.4 correct word "this chapter" to "this section"  Councilor Iriarte-Moore asked why the new section on cannabis is being proposed. The Chief responded that the new) legalization ofi marijuana requires cities and towns to: regulate through RIGL: 21-28.11 the) RI Cannabis Act. Councilor Iriarte-Moore also asked if wes should consider adding referencei to vaping tobacco products. The Solicitor offered that controlling vaping oft tobacco products could happen, but wondered wherê in the ordinances it would be placed. Some minor discussion on this proposal with the Chief noting he was: not sure! he wanted to get involved policing cigarettes. The Solicitor asked that it bei referred tot the Chiefand himself  for further review.  Some discussion of distinction of "public place" where is the line. drawn and what defines Council Mataronas asked ifthe fines for parking could be increased during this process. He suggested that the section relating to parking fees be addéd to the proposal before the Council to increase: from $20 to $50 and parking in al handicap or fire lane bei increased to $100. (Chapter  anuisance. Andrew Rhyne spoke on the subject of litter with cigarettes on thel beach.  5) the Chief agreed to: review and return with à proposal.  Discussion of proposal for Chapter 4- Control ànd Licensing of] Dogs:  Added in 4-1 definitions, codifying state law for registèring dogs, and clarify  where complaints, are filed.  In 4-2: offer broader description of] léashing of dogs.  Larry Anderson offered his gratitude to1 the Police Chief for his proposal. He believes the new section. on leashing is fair to the owher oft the dog and the animals themselves. Hel believes it will assist inj policing problemâtic animals. He does note that some owners disregard control of their dogs on private roadways. Additionally, he also wonders ift the town! has the resources necessary for an. Animal Control Department i.e. equipment and training.  Councilor McHugh wondered ift this proposal would cover all public areas in town such as Wilbour Woods, Simmons Pond or the Beach. The Police Chief responded that this would  cover all public areas.  Andrew Rhynès wishes to see the standard be different where those residents who have control over their dogs should not be required to leash. He does not feel the ordinance should be adopted as written. The Police Chiefn noted that words in the existing ordinance such as shall" have been changed to "may" that give thej police department discretion with individual incidents. The Solicitor also noted that the negligence standard set in RI General Laws has been built into  this ordinance proposal.  It was noted that int thej pasts setting a hearing for an aggressive dog was problematic, but currently the SPCA has aj process inj place that helps the hearing process. Chief] Raynes agreed that the process is better than it has been in the past and further: noted that hel has used the SPCA  during his time with thet town.    Mr. Rhynes felt thei fines should be higher than proposed. Agreement ensued that the fines should be increased suggesting theyi increase from first offense $25 to $100; second offense $501 to $250; and third offense. $100t to $500. The Chiefwas thanked for his work on this Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To refer back to the Police Chief and' Town Solicitor draft! proposals for amendment to Chapters 3,4 and 5 ofthe Town Code: for their revision based on comments and changes Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Mataronas, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataroras, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to. Edward Burnett to use the town's recreational fields and Veteran's Field on. August 17,2024 for the 2nd Annual Caitlin Fennessey Burnett Soccer Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To allow the solicitation ofal Request for Proposals for engineering services for the Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To accept the recommendation ofthe Wilbour Woods Committee and allow repairs tot the East Bridge as aj pedestrian bridgé keeping the same design, in an amount not to exceed $12,000 for materials and accepting the generous offer of donated labor made by Tom Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor McHugh, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To grant permission to, Cardline Wilkie Wordell; Cora and Michael Rocha to use. Pike's Peak fort the month ofNovember 2023 tol honor our Veterans with a banner and installation of A letter of concern over the deer population has been received: from James S. Bradley and Judith Wi Curtis of11 Fresh Meadow Rd. The Solicitor mentioned that there are two (2) routes that could be taken, 1)RI Dept. of Environmental Management can put in an emergency regulation (temporary) where thej property owner would need to prove need due to damage to property then vendors (hunters) can bel hired to cull thel herd; 2) the' Town can declare at town- wide: nuisance which would allow property owners to secure permits from RIDEM for the  proposal.  suggested during the 9/7/2023 Council meeting.  Tournament.  reconstruction oft thei town tennis courts.  Arkins of Arkins Construction.  over 900 flags.  culling. New Shoreham used this type of action.  Bristol designated areas ofhunting by archery allowing special areas for hunting to assist inc culling the herd. Questions were raised as to how we: might determine the number of deer in town. General consensus is the herds seem to be getting over populated. RI DEM is ablei to come conduct a review oft the area and determine ift there is ai town problem. Motion made by Councilor McHugh, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To charge the Town. Administrator with the task of contacting RIJ Dept. ofl Environmental Management to determine the scope ofd deer problem(s) in town and to return to the  Council with a report.    Motion made! by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place on: file a report on the use oft the senior van since it was placed in service March Motion made by Councilor. Iriarte-Moore, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To place on file a letter received from Mimi Karlsson requesting ay year off from her mooring, said letter has been received by the Harbor Master and the Harbor Commission. Motion made by Councilor Mataronas, receiving a second from Councilor Golembeske, voting in favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): To 1. Copy ofe emails sent to the Council from Tom Grimes, Bob Naranjo and Stephen Maher expressing their opinions or offering research regarding crop cannon use. Said letters placed on record in the file on this subject fori future use.  2023.  place on: file the consent calendar as follows:  Motion made by Councilor Golembeske, receiving a second from Councilor Iriarte-Moore, voting ini favor (Golembeske, Iriarte-Moore, Mataronas, McHugh, Mushen): That  the bills be allowed and ordered paid as: follows: $48,264,07  RII Energy Street Lights Petro - Diesel Petro. Gasoline WBMason Town Clerk WBMason Town Administrator WBMason Canvassers Assessors WBMason Canvassers EfluemtialTechmologies Wastewater Treatment, Facility Esquire Deposition Solutions Zoning Board East Bay. Media Group Zoning Board East Bay Media, Group Town Clerk Eagle Leasing Town. Hall Restoration RIAAO : Assessor RITBA-DPW Cox Computer internet Southcoast Cléaning. Public Safety Complex Southcoast Cléaning Town Hall RII League of Cities and Towns Council Anthony DeSisto Law. Associates LLC-1 legal contingency Anthony DeSisto Law Associates LLC- Solicitor WBMason Town Hall restoration project Info Quick Solutions Computer Womble Bond Dickinson legal contingency Crescent Alarms -Town Hall Everlasting Designs Inc. Town Hall Restoration Project Everlasting Designs Inc. Computer Info Quick Solutions- Town Clerk Heather. J. Cook - Board of Canvassers RIT Town & City Clerks Association - town clerk Messenger Security Systems, Inc. - Public Safety Complex Northeast. Rescue Systems donated funds Coronis Health Ambulance Fund  $81.78 $848.09 $1,857.03 $2.05 $4.04 $30.26 $7.97 $1,350.00 $300.00 $82.00 $61.50 $338.00 $70.00 $6.00 $104.99 $600.00 $550.00 $1,750.00 $625.00 $7,083.33 $1,811.90 $1,164.50 $405.13 $9,503.00 $1,400.00 $2,380.00 $340.50 $79.32 $100.00 $164.95 $1,218.00  $777.46    Bound Tree - Ambulance Fund Hose Connection Fire Department IIA Fire Department Testing Fire Department Rhode Island Community Training Center- Firel Department IACP-E Police Department Ga-Rel Manufacturing Company Police Department West Place. Animal Sanctuary Police Department West Place. Animal Sanctuary - Police Department Crystal Rock-Police Department Rhode Island Police Accreditation Coalition - Police Department FirstNet-E Police Department FirstNet-Police) Department Various poll workers Board of Canvassers IRRI - Transfer Station Verizon transfer station - DPW Rob's. Auto Carel Inc. - Highway Humphrey's-DPW  $678.34 $1,455.80 $97.61 $3,058.46 $1,900.00 $5,056.07 $525.00 $59.60 $458.00 $458.00 $94.81 $100.00 $130.44 $47.66  $1,873.51 $4,566.65 $462.00 $82.68 $331.50 $116.52  With no further business before the Coûncil the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:20  PM.  Carol. A. Wordell, CMC, Town Clerk    DHRI  RECEIVED SEP112023  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THE TAXASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  September 11, 2023 To: Town Administrator Antonio A. Teixeira From: Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor  Re: Tax Assessor Department Activity Report The month of July and August:  Proofed 2023 Tax Roll for billing, all sent on July14, 2023.  Sent the required documents to the Department of Administration once certified the  tax roll as of 12.31.22: 1) Certification,  2) DOAC or Classification report 3) Sales abstract 4) Real estate 5) Tax roll 6) Tangible tax roll 7) Tax treaty  Provided Hague, Shady & Co. data requested for financial audit.  Continue to update property records while addressing requests and concerns as Moved into our new office space in conjunction with the Finance office.  they arise.  Addressed mapping issues with CAI GIS system.  Printed tax books for public use Updated deeds  Input Building Permits for Review and Assessment  Respectfully submitted,  e Cgu RKI. Denise M. Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor    DAR-2  Little Compton Fire Department  August Report  2023    Little Compton Fire Department Incident Anal ysis From 08/01/2023 Thru 08/31/2023 Incidents By Time And Day  Page 1  Printed: 09/07/2023  SUN  MON TUE 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 1  WED  THR  FRI  SAT TOTALS 1 1 2 2 1 4 3 4 1 6 7 5 9 6 9 5 2 6 2 6 3 1 1 87  AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 12 PM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10 PM 11 PM 12 AM TOTALS GRAND TOTAL: 87  1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1  1 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 13  1  2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 14  2 1 2 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 16  3 1 1 1 2  1 1 1 1 2 1 1  1  10  16  9  9  NFPA Part II!: Fire And Incident Type Breakdown  A: Structure Fires By Fixed Property Use 1. Private Dwellings (1 or 2 Family) 2. Apart ments (3 or More Families) 3. Hotels and Motels 4. All Other Residential 5. TOTAL RESIDENTAL FIRES 6. Public Assembly 7. Schools and Colleges 8. Health Care and Penal Institutions 9. Stores and Offices 10. Industry, Utility, Defense, Laboratories 11. Storage in Structures 12. Other Structures 13. TOTAL STRUCTURE FIRES B: Other Fires And Incidents 14a. Fires in Highway Vehicles 14b. Fires in Other Vehicles 17. Fires in Rubbish 18. All Other Fires 19. TOTALS FOR ALL FIRES 20. Rescue, Emergency Medical Responses 21. False Alarm Responses  Number Deaths Injury Dollar Loss  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 0 0 10000 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 49 16  15. Fires Outside of Structures With Value Involved 1 16. Fires Outside of Structures With No Value Involved 0    Little Compton Fire Departr ment Incident Anal ysis From 08/01/2023 Thru 08/31/2023  Page  2  Print ed: 09/07/2023  22. Matual Aid 23a. Hazmat Responses 23b. Other Hazardous Conditions 24. All Other Responses 25. TOTAL FOR ALL INCIDENTS  6 0 1 14 87  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 10000  NFPA Part IV: False Alarm Responses  Type Of Call 1. Malicious, Mischievous Fall Call 2. System Malfunction 3. Unint entional 4. Other False Alarms  Nimber 0 6 9 1  Incident Type Category Breakdown  Incident Type Cat egory [100-199] Fire/Explosion [200-299] Overpressure Rupture [300-399] Rescue Call [400-499] Hazardous Condition [500-599] Service Call [600-699] Good Int ent Call [700-799] False Call [800-899] Severe Weather/Natural Disaster [900-999] Special Type/Complaint Unde et er mine ed TOTAL  Occurrences 1 0 53 1 9 7 16 0 0 0 87  Percentage 1.1 0.0 60.9 1.1 10.3 8.0 18.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0  Fixed Property Type Category Breakdown  Fixed Properts y Type Cat egory [100-199] Public Assembly Properties [200-299] Educational Properties [300-399] Institutional Properties [400-499] Residential Properties [500-599] Mercantile Properties [600-699] Utilities/Technology/Parming/Mning [700-799] Manufacturing Properties [800-899] Storage Properties [900-999] Special Properties  Occurre ences 1 4 2 57 1 0 0 7 13 2 0 87  Perce entage 1.1 4.6 2.3 65.5 1.1 0.0 0.0 8.0 14.9 2.3 0.0 100.0  None Undete eri mined TOTAL  Fire District Breakdown  Fire District NORTH WEST WESTPORT  Occurrences 12 1  Percentage 13.8 1.1    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 08/01/2023 Thru 08/31/2023  Pager  3  Printed: 09/07/2023  SOUTH WEST NORTH CENTRAL NORTH EAST CENTRAL SOUTH OUT OF TOWN TIVERTON TOTAL  15 21 11 12 9 1 5 87  17.2 24.1 12.6 13.8 10.3 1.1 5.7 100.0  Personnel Breakdown  Nai me Unknown  Pers. Form Time She eet Reporting Approving  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 9 15 5 10 22 1 25 87  Firefight er Brittany Cunha Lie eut enant David A Nickerson Firefight er Jason DaSilva Firefight er Jonathan j Bednarz Captain Randall A Watt Firefight er Randall Medina Jr Li eut enant Samel T Hussey  5 19 4 10 23 0 25 87  TOTAL  Apparatus Breakdown  Apparatus Fire Chief's Car Fire Prevention Car Engine 2 Fire Boat Rescue 1 Rescue 2 Squad Tanke er 1 TIVERTON ENGINE TIVERTON RESCUE 1 WESTPORT TANKER TOTAL  Responses 13 11 34 3 3 61 2 15 1 3 1 147  Perc entage 8.8 7.5 23.1 2.0 2.0 41.5 1.4 10.2 0.7 2.0 0.7 100.0  Incident Type  Incident Type Outside equipment fire EM call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Motor vehicle accident with injuries Search for person in wat er Wat ercraft Rescue Rescue or EM standby Arcing, shorted electrical equipment Service Call, other Lock-out Public service assistance, other Public service Good intent call, other Dispatched & canceled en route  Ocourre ences 1 48 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 2 1 2  Perc entage 1.1 55.2 2.3 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 5.7 1.1 2.3 1.1 1.1 2.3    Little Compton Fire Depart ment Incident Anal ysis From 08/01/2023 Thru 08/31/2023  Page  4  Printe ed: 09/07/2023  Smoke scare, odor of smoke 911 HANG UP CALL  4 1 1 5 1 7 1 87  4.6 1.1 1.1 5.7 1.1 8.0 1.1 100.0  Smoke dete ector activation due to malfunction Alarm syste em sounded due to malfunction Unint entional transmission of alarm, other Alarm syst em activation, no fire - unintentional Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO  TOTAL  Aid Given or Received  Aid Given or Received Mitual aid received Matual aid given None TOTAL  Occurrences 5 6 76 87  Percentage 5.7 6.9 87.4 100.0  Apparatus Use  Apparatus Use Other Suppression EM TOTAL  Occurrences 43 37 67 147  Percentage 29.3 25.2 45.6 100.0  For Districts: All For Situations: All For Jurisdictions: All For Street(s): All For Location: All    OB-I  STATEOFF RHODEI ISLAND  RHODE ISLAND ETHICS COMMISSION  401 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02903 (401)222-3790 (Voice/TT) thiciemal@eliosrigoy itips:/ethics.fi.gov  September 12, 2023  Anthony DeSisto, Esq. Anthony DeSistol Law Associates, LLC 450 Veterans Memorial Parkway Suite 103 East Providence, RI 02914 Re: Advisory Opinion No, 2023-34 Dear Mr.DeSisto:  The Ethics Commission rendered Advisory Opinion No. 2023-34 ati its meeting on  September 12, 2023. A copy is enclosed,  Ifyou have any questions, please contact this office,  Sincerely yours,  "Chai  gt  MQ:jc Enclosure    RHODE ISLAND ETHICS COMMISSION  Advisory Opinion No. 2023-34 Approved: September 12, 2023  Re: Anthony DeSisto, Esq. QUESTION PRESENTED:  Thel Petitioner, the Town Solicitorf forthé' Town ofLittle Compton,amunicipal appointed position, who is also legal counsel to the Rhode Island Coastal Résourées Management Council, an independent contractor position, rèquests an advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of  Ethics prohibits him from simultaneously serving in both capacities.  RESPONSE:  Iti ist the opinion ofthe) Rhode. Island Ethics Commission that the! Petitioner, the Town Solicitor: for theTown ofLittle Compton, aI municipal appointed position, who isalsol legal counseli tothel Rhode Island Goastal Resources Management Council, an indépendent contractor position, is not prohibited by the Code ofEthics from simultaneously serving in both capacities. The Petitionér is aj practicing attornèy and the principal ofA Anthony DeSisto Law Associates, LLC ("law firm"). He represents that, in. April of this year, the law firm was appointed by the Little: Gompton Town Council ("Town Council") to provide legal sérvices as Town Solicitor for the Town ofLittle Compton ("Town" or "Little Compton"). The Petitioner states that, according to the Town Charter, the duties ofTown Solicitor include providing legal advice to the Town and all ofi its boards, commissions, departments, and officers thereof. The Petitioner adds that the Town Charter also provides that the Town Solicitor need: not devote full-time to the office, Thel Petitioner states that, since 2016, the law firm has been retained as an independent contractor toj provide services as legal counsel to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council ("CRMC"). The CRMC is a state agency created by the General Assembly in 1971, whose "primary responsibility is for the preservâtion, protection, development and where possible the restoration of the coastal areas of the state via the implementation of its integrated and comprehensive coastal management plans and the issuance of permits for work with the coastal zone of'the state.") The CRMC is comprised of a Council consisting of members ofthe public and state and local government appointed by the Governor, and a staff of professional engineers, biolagists, environmental scientists, and marine resourcès specialists.2 The Petitionèr représénts that the legal counsel's duties are to represent the CRMC in litigation matters and provide legal  'See! tpy/wwy.cmerigovAboutchmchtn! (last visited on August 7,2023).  2Id.    Rhode Island Ethics Commission  Advisory Opinion No. 2023-34  advice to CRMC Council members and staff. The CRMC'sregulatory. authority generally extends fromt thet territorial seal limit (whichis3 3mileso offshore) to 200: feeti inland: from any coastal feature.3 The Petitioner states that, pursuant to CRMC regulation 650-RICR-20-05-8.1, the CRMC may implement special area management plans ("SAMPs") for renewable energy and other offshore development as authorized by the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of1972. The Petitioner further states that the CRMC has implemented SAMPS and enacted rules for offshore waters beyond the three nautical mile state water boundary, and within a geographic location description, in order to provide at regulatory framework for offshore development ofrenewable energy sources. The Petitioner explains that the CRMCI has reviewed an offshore wind farm development proposed byl Revolution Wind and has determined that thej project is consistent with the enforceable policies of the coastal resource management plan. The Petitioner states that the proposed wind farm development would bel located: in a SAMP area approximately 151 nautical miles south oftheLittle Compton shoreline, 13 nautical miles east ofBlock Island, and 161 nautical miles southeast ofPoint The Petitioner explains that at its meeting on April 6, 2023, the Town Council approved a resolution entitled "A Resolution in Opposition to Offshore Wind Turbines Sited Off Little Compton" ("Resolution"). The Petitioner further explains that the Resolution, which does not mention the CRMC, was forwarded to the clerks of all cities and towns in Rhode Island and to Little Compton's elected members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the Governor of the State of Rhode Island. The Petitioner emphasizes that, although the Town and the CRMC may have concurrent jurisdiction over certain coastal areas, their respective types ofjurisdiction differ. Specifically, he explains that the Town has zoning. jurisdiction and reviews proposed projects in those areas for compliance with zoning standards, whereas the CRMC reviews proposed projects in the same areas for their ecological impact. Given this set of facts, the Petitioner seeks guidance regarding whether the Code of] Ethics prohibits him from simultaneously providing legal services as Town The Code of Ethics provides that no public official or employee shall have an interest or engage in any business, employment, transaction, or professional activity which is in substantial conflict with thej proper discharge ofhis duties or employment in the public interest. R.I. Gen. Laws $36- 14-5(a). A substantial conflict of interest exists if a public official or employee has reason to believe or expect that he, any person within his family, his business associate or his employer will derive a direct monetary gain or suffer a direct monetary loss by reason of his official activity. Section 36-14-7(a). The Code ofl Ethics also prohibits apublic official or employee from engaging ina any employment that would impair his independence of judgment as to his public duties. Section 36-14-5(b). Further, a public official or employee is prohibited from disclosing, for pecuniary gain, confidential information acquired by him in the course of his official duties. Section 36-14-5(c). Finally, a public official or employee is prohibited from using his public position or confidential information received through his position to obtain financial gain for himself, his family member, his business associate, or any business by which he is employed or  Judith.  Solicitor and as legal counsel to CRMC.  which he represents. Section 36-14-5(d).  See! Atipy/wwwcmet.ov.govabontemnchtm! (last visited on August 7,2023).  2    Rhode Island Ethics Commission  Advisory Opinion No. 2023-34  As an initial matter, the Ethics Commission notes that as legal counsel tot the CRMC the Petitioner isan independent contractor and, as such, is not subject to the Code of] Ethics and, therefore, not constrained by its conflict of interest provisions in that capacity. See Gemma V. Rhode Island Ethics Commission, No. PC94-3404 (R.I. Super. Ct., Sept. 17, 1994) (holding that an attorney contractually retained by the State was not an employee, but an independent contractor and, accordingly, was nots subject to. the rèvolving dodr provisions set forth ins section 36-14-5(0)); A.O. 2008-32 (opining that private attorneys perfoming legal work for public agéncies as, independent contractors are neither subject to the Code of Ethics nor constrained by its conflict of interest provisions); A.O. 2007-43. (opining thât a petitionèr who servéd as legal counsel to the North Providence School Committee was an independent contractorand, thus; not subject to the Codeg of Ethics); A.0.2004-19 (opining that aj petitioner. who served as legal counsel to the Plânning Boàrd and Zoning Board ofReview: for the' Town of West Warwick was not subject to the Code ofEthics in that capacity, as independent contractors of a state or municipal government are neither employees nor appointed officials subject to the provisions ofthe Code of] Ethics). However, in his capacity as Town Solicitor, a municipal appointed position under the Town Charter, the Petitioner is subject to the Code of] Ethics and its provisions, including the ones cited above, The Ethics Commission has consistently opined that public officials and employees are not inherently prohibited from holding other employment in addition to their public employment or positions subject, however, to certain restrictions and provided that their private employment would neither impair their independence of judgment nor create an interest that is in substantial conflict with their public duties. Seè also A.O. 2006-58 (opining that the Deputy ChiefLegal Counsél employed by the Rhode Island Department of Health could accept employment by the Federation of State Medical Boards and serve as the Northeast Region attornèy for a physiciân license verification project, provided that he completed the work on) his own time, without the use Here, thel Petitioner: is an attorney who has been retained toj provide legal services to two separate clients, the' Town and the CRMC. The Petitioner represents that inl his capacity as Town Solicitor, hé does not need to devote full-timé to that position. Importantly, although the Towh and the CRMC: have concurentjurisdliction over certain coastal areas, the subjecti matter oftheirt respectiye jurisdictions differ. Accordingly, based on all the representations above, it is the Opinion of the Ethics Commission that there is no evidence that the Petitioner's service as legal counsel to the CRMC would eitheri impairhisir independence ofjudgment or create ani intérest thât isi in substantial conflict with his] publiç duties as Town Solicitor. Accordingly, the CodeofEthics does not prohibit the Petitioner from providing legal services to the CRMC while simultaneously providing legai services to the Town as Town Solicitor, provided that all ofhis work on behalf oft the CRMC is performed on his own time and without the use of public resources or confidential information obtained as part of his duties as Town Solicitor. The Petitioner is cautioned to remain vigilant about his obligations under the Code of Ethics and to seek further guidance from the Ethics Commission in the event that a particular matter arises that may impair his independence of judgment or create ani interest that isi in substantial conflict with his public duties as Town Solicitor. This Advisory Opinion is strictly limited to the facts stated herein and relates only to the application ofthe Rhode Island Code of] Ethics. Under the Code ofl Ethics, advisory opinions are based on the representations made by, or on behalf of, a public official or employee and  ofpublic resources, and that he not appear before his own agency).  3    Rhode Island Ethics Commission  Advisory Opinion No. 2023-34  are not adversarial or investigative proceedings, Finally, this Commission offers no opinion on the effect that any other statute, regulation, ordinance, constitutional provision, charter  provision, or canon of professional ethics may have on this situation.  Code Citations: $36-14-5(a) $36-14-5(b) $36-14-5(c) $36-14-5(d) $36-14-7(a) Rélated Advisory Opinions: A.0.2008-32 A.0.2007-43 A.0.2006-58 A.0.2004-19 Other RelatedAuthority: Keywords: Conflict ofInterest Other Employment  Gemma V. Rhode Island Ethics Commission, No. PC94-3404 (R.I. Super. Ct., Sept. 17,1994)  4    NB-1  RECEIVED SEP 1 4 2023  Bep 14, 3023  Ayda BEne for de FOwn Povenork  yon de Bnany Just Reguliy 164JANDVERKD Peput Town Cormeil o Warve lgener!)  #1  Vomv metiy useel with  the bueluet S a certaen  fos  4  Iy  fardibl  allomg the de  Ansye    die diligence  puch furehasen  4  #2  Ryusat TOvm Couneil authagatoi Es fas a lovorno cinteveit Boan yrom ys  Houging lyp. Yer Wu  fre  derelepnnt Codlw ssisciatd t - a  pperg purchase    NB- 2  RECEIVED SEP 112 2023  September 8, 2023  Re: Vehicle parking at" Town Landing  DearTown Council Members Recognizing:  Little Compton is blessed with coastal resources and has for decades set aside certain lands for there are periods over the course of the year during which there are more users arriving by interest and use oft these resources are likely to increase into thet future,  the enjoyment ofLittle Compton residents; theset town lands, especially along the shoreline, aret finite; vehicle than there are available parking spaces; and  To ensure access fort town residents throughout the year,lam requesting that thet town consider designating 12 of the 24 parking spaces for use byl Little Compton residents. lami also requesting that the Council consider discussing this topicamong Council members and soliciting public input at The attached filei includes the names of 187 town residents from all parts of Little Compton who have expressed their support for designated resident parking at Town Landing to ensure access for the Little This request comports both with town ordinance 9-3.3 and with the conditions regarding public access Thank youi fory your consideration of this request and care for thet future of thei town.  upcoming council meetings. Compton community.  associated with the DEM grant for rehabilitating Town Landing.  Sincerelwy)  Phil Casey  CC: A. DeSisto, Little Compton Town! Solicitor A. Teixeira, Little Compton Town Manager - Wordell, Little Compton Town Clerk  Little Compton Town Ordinance: $9-3.3 Hester B. Simmons Lot (Town Lot).  The Hester B. Simmons lot shall be for the use of Town residents only. These premises shall be maintained for recreational purposes in accordance with the Last Will and Testament of Hester Beulah Simmons filedi ini the records oft the Probate Court, Town ofLittle Compton,. July 11, 1949.    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year,lsupport designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  18)  Name (Please Print)  Street  Resident of Little Compton (Yes/No) 4es Ys 4es -4s -405 s 4es -4cs YRS yes yre 465 -4er -45 445 -4rs  Holly Pacheco Ge-aaaDpe-R, Eaillackealapeu JohaDyerPl Y6S Kim Saallbyena 155D W.Mainkd, DouyBrownlow (bytesf) 315P W. Main Rd, JaP.binfanlesg) 34 Tayloncln Jelfrey ladiglo Magan Way Camecon Churchffex 100 EastMain Rd  6 WsPeythpber, GA /05 W,1ow Ave (phme_ 322W.MaiRd  Nick Joseph Erik Thomas Angela Thomas Masan Thursten Ger Chcistan Hermen Haward Reed Rowan BobRowa Tasper Morse Chris Chase  lext)  56 feckhan -e -4es  ha  322 W.Makd WoddLane 6WarsPt.Rd fert 6Austin Lane 8Mainst /8Mansh EastMahks 75CrndalPi    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, Isupport designating some of the 24 parking  1I  spaces for Little Compton residents.  Name (Please Print) dur Rlerito Mazzhcvor Jeffres Boroes  Bruce NGavin 5.Gure 6.Jane. Qain GAVIN KutpAler Beajamin Alldec Claire Alldex Annekubik  Street  Resident of Little Compton (Yes/No)  Ys 445 Ker VES f yes ges  Wo Gabriak E 228 Decthon 16Min S 33 Awpls AA 210 eckhan Rd 2-20 Peckhaw Rd. 228 Peclham Rd. 23X_Pekan_hl 238 Peckham Rd.  David Rockermas OLPH42BOR R,LL, 46s  OLOIAESORALG    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year,lsupport designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  Signature  Name (Please Print)  Street  Q Gunund 1m 47  AimeGuimond IColyB-yHILE Zarhery MAALS S Mct cwl NawcfAngabt 3Homboll Biclocne D0 HailbapH DAuDSOKSOR) 70 eResPT  Tatiyad Kathy Haile 55 Sakonnf PH PCRa Jack Haike 55 Satonnt Pf 141 famAbe Aihes W. Moejn haAl.bgy HILIC  Ahnlhh lulyr  Marh Chrtak AARON PERY  MaklLLC  Mdelak,pen 3SDWeSNn  350 WETMAWRD    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year,lsupport designating some of the 24 parking spaces for Little Compton residents. 20  Signatyug pmdin  Name (Please Print) Phkp Rey SondR4  Street  286 westMainkd, 350 WsfMad Ra  MICIAR TRA1 7HOTANL LANB DADSHDIRR Hodool kw LERT David AAnlergn 3 Pastmeaoad Waye atiay 3/sklyLN Jaus Dwsensiow noNl Vnk, HenyrHlg 36 Lollow Nde  on / JEPAT  Cpnaooj Sl6WtOWDhwe. 247W,MAIN KD.  31 Lollw lbowond LRE  -  7  Totcr  1  ANNE W.RANEOn BophkerMaay MOANIE SARDWgA AAKuMPn/e bu. SanhaSadanka asypurg!ho KREIN Tmmi 7Margh Reka LNA    fast KAS lik Pua  RabesSlk Jehnluk L Dnven  ESWihekVE 43Willa Ave  CagsHibbad O5Sunwhpld Hary Ta 70 ,Bety H PlERR VALETTE 70 HoLL BERRY HILL    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, Is support designating some of the 24 parking  2  spaces for Little Compton residents.  Signature E  Name (Please Print) DrewMoran  Street  56 Meadowlane  Treuylass. a56nnelRt LC LucyProhe/ 315 W-MAIN Rel ChatokDulemel 5Bw Hacayps  a A  BRD Rbecce Kubin lBalleys laslae Ka.  Valvug Axel Bowa d A Ka  706 Wask Kan R. PRA  IE  KieyShe_Bun 14 Maryland Ld DAnx/Beasky IOH    2)  Support for Resident Access at' TOWN To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities OfTOWNLANDING on all days of the year, I support designating some ofthe 24 parking spaces for Little Compton residents.  LANDING  Name (Please Print)  Street  Resident of Little Compton (Yes/No) yes es yer yes ye  Nathow) Linnsky 50 baileys Wedge nd  Ward ledyen!  E  Framcesua Ward baileys Lulu 7  50  rd.  HaWayt  55%  Ber AL A - /.. 5 wot mAs Doul MARZONIE 27ATLAMIC DRNVC Bcipuis 37 Gjunell  yis Ye  $  Suh  ecklane  ky  - SndeHil ré.  I omle A 75pit  0 e ES  Sounborcza ONVRAR pk     Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, Is support designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  Signature   Name (Please Print)  Street  PawP 6HMMHAPL KlheMesier 5Qckand.pana &J  Mflsh ANpR lybit Bayhu  386 W-MMAIN RD A9Brownel  7  -    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, Isupport designating some of the 24 parking  4  spaces for Little Compton residents.  Name (Please Print) HllyBRou  Street  Resident of Little Compton (Yes/No) 3 Ycs  Marylandkl  Calofk Tylir 95Shamaer PKol.  Sco#' /3rouv Keilh Duvel  YMArYLAM  74ShmrChrkl Yes    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, Is support designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  20)  Name (Please Print) opacasay L.krohl  Street  286 w maiRd hc A9 Sior Rd hc 25 Shav Poad  E  BNlmulu h.Aello  CwnahthPdehom, Elzaheth Pedham 25ShAuRILG  592  SlasRml 25ShaRDL.C  h Dmdlfihne Behh Donnell-Kelne SRpslarle  Susmlinnape 530 Lmgfiyhuy LC.  E NORMAN TAolje asphass Rd- KC  MMhilwh Brunivy 415.Shore Rcl LC  Melke Hdhimmon divly Lanu  hy Amgl lalm LARRY NNELL-ILMER 5ROGERS LNVE LG  IL HLSA WGoHGDSE. 24 nhRNa ne AC  R b  PamDawso IOl Sakonnet PLRA, LC  Sp.hgdponle  E Ed 36 Sahfnte  Ais A GdDausm  Taenk 420 HatMa  AHtamc) plalz    CyATHA-DANSO (3 ConnecHout ERlJe  SA tbs Jte DwwRM  1 (OVwNCMwE M LC  Bristen Sehoheld Wmmphislane L.C.    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, IS support designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  Name (Please Print) ASbidee ASIESANLIGS  Street  Resident of Little Compton (Yes/No)  Solbhmma thk-rhatw  JohaHatigs Bonthd Gmors 4-Sakl ShfLGnar  Balhonyhaniripr  Soah.fdae  Ves    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, Is support designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  20)  Signature  Cng Name (Please Ryag Print) RbE LENB Sles CArplu (  Street 36aaen Dnic ST2M.hp a6 Pleset VR D  24Met  maalehel Megon Caaphel 26 Pleasout Vicio Dr.  fe duck lanehorch  HatkuBurke 6TayloklA. Bzoke. Colenen Lihain  E7  -  byllah L4thaily 111ayles Laine  SandnaRfag any Paxy Qus GY o Mpanal -  Sandra rr 44 Butts Rock Rd-, IS  Hafawr soaabuhseulorf. 2,  Zo (0ofdell LAL. LC.  13  - buludat  freuishiptmm.  Fnépft BIMRENDPN 23Fnendchip Farm Cw' laHfeak 44 by Hikony Ic Alius Alen 14Ekt Maha LD. LCEI. Pamela AlnidaChorch Ivo Bast Maih RO.LG Auy Zeckilth 291 W. Manh Rd LL  UFRErAlwy  Ehod TioRakc  Chndohes ATRICEM.A BAWEN 225A  3  LONEHNy  dasth Diaihe Lovel 225AIME-HI LC  Maty Allen  630a MainRa LC    Support for Resident Access at TOWN'LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING orr al days of the year, Is support designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  19  Signature M  Name (Please Print) Dowes Lfa bely Muki Mep Landry  Street  John MAPK6 BAe  mlarke  87 ENtAw S0ack Mahrd 54 oaf'fgt  Touzypa AGA RatezbeuR  Cole  Par A 103 Wllu. Mt Sinnan 197East Main  Ca  WIL KINNBN  530 LongHgautne 108 MilaAre  Bulause EsinDavis  Moaykate Kinrane Many Kghimene  199Easl Main Kd.  MNel  Mpicat  hos chunay  Mcde Fahs 408 allanRi (HANES CWNANES 2h MMN S.LC, y CSAME KNMNE 530 I06H6W3Y PAN KWNANE 5o - SNSCC RD.  1    Sek MMe BranbaGww  530lyy Way 950 Longlw  bnn Hhyer-    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year,lsupport designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents,  17 Resident ef Little Compton (Ves/Ne) Ses  Name (Please Print)  Street  Leonora Campbell Lukas Campbell John Belloig Debbie Bellows  23 PeasantVeDrive s In memory, of, guiAUamFed Swnmer Resident DQuaker WFm Road Lummey Resident  TIeCompHoA 2.1.02837 lo Plegsant VicwDrive L.C. RI.02837 L.C.R.7. 02837  Jimcampbelt  Shirley A Mcllugh k39hwRoad Maureen AzIzE 530Lonq Highwgy  Owney  LC. R.T. 03937 L.C.R.I satmpttytsy 02837 LCRP S3atng 09837 Hgaa! KCRP 02687 6 R d2837  Braperfy Renting yes Fatigfes Owner Yes Ooner yes  Tffray Azize Sekmane  Chuck Kinane 530 Long Highway Peter Huckey le) 50 Peekhamkd  -4es -4y -45 4ES -4es 44 -46< 4E ycs  Mantin Bufbman - Matt Mataponas Aidan Bowes Sue Chase George Chase  9S Steeplelicwpd 45 Tompkinskaw 2A4Langhey 299 Lang 299 E  Carsle Buffman 9 Strepklwpy. AmandaMetarenas 45 Tompkinslan  Malc.olm Bowen 229    Support for Resident Access at TOWN LANDING To ensure Little Compton residents have access to the amenities of TOWN LANDING on all days of the year, IS support designating some of the 24 parking  spaces for Little Compton residents.  17)  Name (Please Print) PM Mason Ryon 7 Met Wariu clow B.luy lue MalTek Fbe fuca  Street  Resident of Little Compton (Yes/No) No ss 5  YE, les e Ves Yes Xs Wueg  AMLAMTIC langPond BeRch Dive Haylot hsen 68e  D  Sakonast RomRguA olBl Lone ID Meslor Ln 3laen Or. 3Pcter Dn 23 WaMnst  S  RL WEEr  JackSMALL 23wemnspt  Jolan SMALL  oe Rersons 26 Grenml!  Rke Moses 75Granme!l Ves  Slle Yes Wes Ves  f Haass 75Gmel  Eymma Rat Susie Rcatt Abng Rcat  75 Wamens RRd 75 WârensRR 75 Warcens PRA    NB3  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject: Hello Carol,  nancy osborn nangposbomegmal.com: Friday, September 8, 202311:21AM Little Compton Free Public Library; Board term  Carol Wordell  Please consider this email as notice that wish to continue my three year term on the Board oft the Little Compton Free  Public Library home oft the Brownell Library.  Thank you, Nancy Osborn  1    NBI  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Subject:  Lucie Duhamel <lucd79@aol.com> Saturday, September 9, 20238:58AM  Carol Wordeli Library.  >Please consider this email as notice that lwish to continue my three year term on the Board oft the Little Compton  Free Public Library home of the Brownell Library.  Lucie DuHamel Sent from my iPhone    MBY  State of Rhode Island Commission  Rhode Island 250 Semiguincentenna (250th) RI250  June 28, 2023  Good afternoon,  Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today.  As we approach our nation's 250th anniversary, thel Rhode Island 250th (RI250) Commission has been charged with developing ways toi recognize and honor thei important Rhode Island history that has sO greatly influenced thei ideals of freedom, equality, and independence in our country. However, the Commission cannot do so alone. Collaboration with local governments, committees, and organizations is a crucial duty oft the Commission in order to honor the vast and varied locall histories of our cities and towns, Ihope that our discussion today helped you to begin to think about what such a commemoration: may look like in your own municipality. There are countless ways your city or town can promote civic pride and recognize local history, ranging from decorations to events and activities, and sO1 much: more. The RI250 Commission is available to support and promote local efforts to commemorate the Semiquincentential. Both Lauren Fogarty, RI250 Program Coordinator, and Ia arel happy to discuss how we, and the Commission as a whole, can support efforts in your cities and towns toj properly By working together to engage local communities and: foster civic pride across. Rhode Island, we can lead the way in recognizing and honoring the important history that the 2026 Semiquincentennial Ifyoul have any questions or if we can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contactI Lauren at fogarty@sos..goy, or visit our website: for more information. Ihope that you will consider bringing the  commemorate this important anniversary.  represents.  250th anniversary to your town.  Sincerely,  fys mL Cohe Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State  82 Smith Slreet, Stale House. Room 218 Providence, RIC 02903 I Phone: 401-222-2357 I Fax: 401-222-1356 I www.sos.ti.gov    lechnical Leaflet AF PUBLICATION. of the AMERICAN, ASSOCIATION, for STATE and LOCAL HISTORY  #300  Forming a Local 250th  Commission By Johanna Porr Yaun  any of us remember the Bicentennial period and the excitement M surrounding 1976. Big corporations goti into the spirit by rebranding their products with the stars and stripes, school children were tasked with civically inspired essay contests, and a reenacting community grew up around local historic sites. Bicentennial displays were everywhere, in every local historical society, and they even found their way into town halls, schools, and courthouses. Even ify you weren't in the field in 1976, you've probably seen dusty and worn Bicentennial displays in forgotten corners of museums or finally being retired from public view. The commemoration of America's 200th birthday was all-encompassing, trickling down to even the smallest village museums. But why  was it so ubiquitous?    Forming a Local 250th Commission  he answer iss simple: organization and funding. - In states in thel Northeast, the commemora- tion was planned a decade in: advance and by motion, municipalities were: able to apply fors status as "al Bicentennial community" and receive rights to use unified branding and templates. Once official, these Butt thet upcoming 250th anniversary, the Semiquincentennial, is not structured with top-down funding guaranteed tol local governments like the  government to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a primary Philadelphia, but only until the resolution's termination date on December 31,2027.I Individual lish their own broader timeframes of commemoration.  paid, dedicated staff. Through the program theys set in focus on the Fourth ofJulyi in municipalities could request fundst to cover the costs of states, including) New York, have exhibits, lectures, publications, school group tours, and taken it upon themselves to estab-  patriotic parades.  Ino order for directives and (possible) fundingt toi flow down tot thel local level, it's important that regions, local Semiquincentennial commissions. The America 250 entityi isi not engaging inl local research or program- ming planning, buti ift the worki is done on the local Engage Elected Officials and Tourism Departments Without thes strong federal and zations on al locall level willl have to  Bicentennial was fifty years ago. The work counties, boroughs, towns, villages, and cities establish  ofproducing local initiatives isl less centralized administratively, and therefore will be unevenly-and with a decentralized; public: aware- ness. Going virali in 19761 meant getting some airtime on one oft the primary television networks. This time around, professionals and amateur  LUTION CYOL  perhaps poorly- funded, In: addi- level, thei information can bel brought tot them for inclu-  tion to that, we must also contend sion in the nationwide network.  1776-1976  enthusiasts need to workt together to avoid state organization and financial  thej pitfalls of over-politicized media andi manage to get support oft thej past, history organi- But before we can even begin thinking about shared investi in thej planning process. But calendars or media strategies, we needt to figure out how ity willl be worth itl As thel History tol legitimize the grassroots committees that will do the Relevance! Initiative (active heavyl lifting as we decide how to frame out thet upcom- 2012-2021) explained, bringing ing decade. Ifyou are reading this and your community residents and students a greater In 2016, the U.S. Congress passed. H.R. 4875, estab- enhances critical thinking lishing the United States Semiquincentennial. Act,] later skills and gives communities  our information out tot the public.  hasn't gotten started yet, it's on yout to act now! rebranded as America 250.This commits the federal  understanding ofl local history as sense ofi identity.  Commemorative: events like this one, where the Daughters oft the American Revolution marked the 250th anniversaryofthe Boston Massacre, can bring! local government, interest groups, history organizations, and communities together arounda at unified theme.  A -    Our local governments also benefit via the economic development that comes with catering tol heritage tour- ists (which are thel best kind oft tourists). They spend more, theys stay longer, and they form long-term bonds with thel historic: sites that they visit. Study after study demonstrates that our museums and historics sites are anchor institutions that create economic ecosystems of their own,] putting moneyi in the hands ofs small shop and restaurant owners nearby. It also helps government! bud- getsi in thes short termt through hotel and sales tax reve- nue, andi in the longt term by attracting new: investors. Collaborative regional opportunities: such as the Semiquincentennial also enhance museum: and] historic site professional. networks by fostering communica- tion between institutions. This results in the flow of resources and research, as well as new: audiences. This commemorative periodi is an opportunity to share responsibility with elected officials and tourism departments. They'lI be able to garner support and secure: needed funding if theyf feel like they are engaged int the process from the beginning. Forming a commis- sion through your local governmenti improves com- munication, establishes legitimacy for your actions and future requests, and allows you to use existing PRj plat- forms tol bring likely and unlikely stakeholders together. Strategies for Forming a Commission There are fourl broad approaches toi forminga Semiquincentennial commission.. Although circum- stances vary, asag government: historian) Ibelieve that ther most direct way to create a sense of community ownership ands secure buy-in from government officials sphere that will attract a diverse commission that brings together history professionals as well as stakeholders from outside of thel history and museum professions. Strategy 1: By Executive Branch Ifyouf feel that your best path is toi inspire your city to endorse thei mission toi form a Semiquincentennial Commission, then you can start by writinga al letter to that officel holder.' Thel letter should: state thei impor- tance of the commemoration, make an: argument for howi it will benefit the community, and then outline  him and] he was enthusiastici toi issuel Executive OrderNo.2 of2019 to establish the Orange County Semiquincentennial Commission. Because Orange County is home to dozens ofi important Revolutionary War sites andi museums such as West Point Military Academy and Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh, and1 because thej period ofsignificance for these places spans the fulll length oft the war, we decided to retain the commission: from thet time of the order until the end of2033.  ) V  ist tol lead the effort with ai formal commission. The goal Successful commissions benefit from the involvement or  herei ist to choose the option that best enables an: atmo- support ofl local government.  Strategy 2: By Legislative Branch Ifyou feel that your community would benefit from a broader base ofs supporti in thisi initial phase, you can approach your elected body andi request the passing ofar resolution. This approach can also start witha letter to the board leader, or perhaps a member who represents a ward or district that contains an important anchor institution poised to benefit. Ory you can work with their administrative staff to create a) Legislative Action Request. Either way, the request should include thes significance oft the anniversary, the civic ande educa- In Saratoga County, New York, where county govern- menti is managed bya al Board of Supervisors, County Historian Lauren Roberts created the Saratoga County Semiquincentennial Commission via a reso- lution passed byt thel board. Shel looked back atf former  administrator, or  executive county  manager, village  how the commission will be constituted.: This message tional potential, and an outline ofhow the commission  should be delivered in writing andi in person, if possible, willl be constituted.  to emphasize thei importance,  In Orange County, New York, County Executive Steven. M.I Neuhaus is active as al United States Navy Reservist, as well as a vocal supporter ofvet- erans' issues. For this reason, Ichose to approach    Forming a Local 250th Commission  resolutions that had been passed for the 225th anni- lines to create the new: resolution.' The: resolution  Tip#1 Consider an executive order ifyou havea strong advocate for the commission, Consider: ai resolu-  versary and thel Bicentennial and used them as guide- dynamic government manager whoi is willingt tol bea defines guidelines for whos serves on the commission, tion ifyou are eager tol builda a wide base ofs support for ensuring thats stakeholders from different groups have the commemoration. Finally, consider a nonprofiti ifyou as seat at thet table.] It also defined thes span oft the com- are confident thaty youl have thes skills and connections mission becoming active att the time ofp passing (2021) necessary to raise donation-based funding.  through the end of2033.  Tip#2 Choose a commemorative; period based on what suits your local resources, relevancy, and] level of interest. Consider whether putting ally your energy into a tighter time frame willl have a greater impact on the community or whether you will need tos spread out the important to each ofyour local stakeholders. Tip#3 Draft thel letter to your local government with language that willl be easily adapted to the final execu- tive order, proclamation, or resolution sot that iti is easier for administrative stafft to fulfill your request. Tip#4 Predetermine aj plan for choosing commis- ands skillsets. Willi itl be open to anyone, or wills seats be designated" (i.e. County Historian, a representa- tive of the majority/minority, political the Parks Commissioner, the director oft the local party, historical soci- ety,at teacher,a curator, librarian, or whatever is relevant Tip#5 Consider who might need tol be left offt the commission. Fori instance, the director ofy your most  Thet two important pieces ofi information toi include ine either the executive order or1 resolution request are 1) thet time frame of the active commission and 2)t the structure: and requirements for membership for the Span of Commission: Each community. has factors that willi inform the decision ofl how long the com- mission should remain active. Ifyour community has tenuous connections to the events and people oft the Revolution, it's possible that ac commission effective nificance that terminate: att the end of2033. Structure of Membership: Thes size oft the commis- sion can be based on a symbolic or practical number. This will differ greatly based on geographic: region or density ofp participating institutions. Some might cor- municipalities: represented, or to the number ofs school districts. In Orange County, New York, these options would have yielded us too many members since we of people into regular communication.  commission. AI lot of the other details can be figured out commemoration to cover the anniversaries thata are  in the following phases.  only until 2026 willl be necessary. Ifyoua are on thel East sioners.' Think about how you will ensure that the com- Coast, iti is morel likely thaty you will choose dates ofs sig- missioners represent: a swath ofi regions, institutions,  relate the structure oft thei membership to the number of to yours specific needs.)  have 44 municipalities and 17s school districts, We chose significant local museum may seem) like a shoo-in, but instead to use the number 13 to symbolize the 13 colo- ifpublic funding ist to be funneled through your com- nies because itv was manageable to organize that number mission and they are the most likely to: apply, will that  become ac conflict ofi interest? Strategy 3: A Nonprofit 501(c)(3) with a Board of Trustees Ifyou feel thatt therei is enough community support to sustain the commemorative effort via donations and grant writing, ori ifyou feel thata a lack ofg governmental. support leaves a vacuum that could be better filledt through a pub- licf fundraising campaign, then iti might be best to forma nonprofit with al board oft trustees." This can be attached toas specific location ofs significance or represent: a. larger municipal boundary. Having a1 nonprofit also opens the possibility for collaboration asa a larger region which may work welli in communities that are not: as saturated with Revolutionary' War connections. Inl Westchester County, New York, a group ofstakehold- ers came together under the leadership of Constance Kehoe to form a nonprofit.They! have been ablet to raise money through private donations and grants and these efforts have been nimbler than the governmental bodies thus far." The group hasl held events, sponsored programming, and used grant money to create' "Living  Commission projects cani include researching and fundraising for new historic markers fory your community,    2 # a  I  250th activities are opportunities tol bring generations together (like the authora andl her family here)a and work with local  schools to create programming that meets their needs and standards, History' To-Go,"ac catalog ofliving history profes- iest tos support local history professionals.  The goal herei ist to choose the option thatl best enables from outside of the history and museum professions. In communities with strong museum professional be quite obvious ast to who may want tos serve on the Semiquincentennial Commission. However,i it's import- ment through media outlets askingf for volunteers, you. may attract new talent. Potential commissioners should somes skills that contribute tot thei mission. A good way to gauge these factors ist to ask for al letter ofi interest or résumé tol be submitted to the appointing body. Aj press release inl local newspapers might attract good applicants directly to the institutions that you) know will be your natural allies. You can consider teachers, museum professionals, historical society trustees, mem- bers of ancestral organizations, local business owners, genealogists, professors, graduate students, authors, media and marketing professionals, or anyone else who  sionals, their rates, andj programming descriptions to an: atmosphere that will attracta diverse and active group make ite easier forl local museums, schools, and librar- that brings together professionals with stakeholders Strategy 4: A Committee or Working Group Appointing Commissioners ing from there beings so muchi interest thati it's difficult networks, or in the case ofNew York where wel have tol be non-political to the other end oft thes spectrum that the existing Local Historians Law of1 1919,i it may might be a need to forgo commissions and nonprofits in ant to cast the net wide. By makinga public announce- oft the County Historian William P.1 Ttum, chairs of be vetted to ensure that they understand the role that local levelj planning committees were invited toj join they are signing up for, know that it's unpaid, andl have  Ifyou arei inar wide range of"other" situations, rang- thisi iss seemingly noti important enough toy your com- munity tol be on the radar ofl local officials, then there favor ofa committee or working group. Inl Dutchess County, New York, under the direction al larger county-wide committee with representa- tion from the Dutchess County Historical Society, the Board of] Education, and Dutchess County Community College. This less formal arrangement politicizing the matter.' This works welli inl Dutchess County's situation because they are collaborating with other levels of organization, sot fundraising can be done more: advantageously ont the local level and grant money can be accepted viat the larger Hudson Valley 250 Working Groupi if/when itisa available.  gives stakeholders a forum for collaboration without candidates, but you should also deliver thei request for    Forming a Local 250th Commission  has civic connections or simply has a creative disposition your elected officials will be receptive to ensuringa ferent perspectives ands supporting skills as possible will idea, just askt them toi imagine having to decline public enhance thej process of managing the commemoration. funds because the commission isn't official, the power to appoint commissioners, itis! beneficial to with COVID-19, these types of promises can bes subject value yours suggestions asi ie'llr make the vetting process these clawbacks.' To avoid being tethered tol budget deci- Tip#2 Thej perfect balance for assembling a commis- should pursue funds from the designating government. sion ist to co-mingle seasoned public history experts with Everyo community willl have a different approach to oft the public with complementary skills.' The goal isi not for an annual planning budget of $5,000 to support Tip#3 Create terms ofs service (perhaps two ort three ger-term investment of something! like $1 million to be years each) tol broaden thel base ofi interest andt toi reduce allocated as grants tol historic structures that need sub- the commemoration: fatiguet that comes from relying on stantial preservation investment.  and is willing tos serve. Bringing together as many dif- Tip#1 Although the executive or board willl have gather andi review letters ofinterest and make recom- mendations to the appointing body.They willl likely  potential funding conduit. Ift they are hesitant to the But asi many ofy you willl knowf from recent experiences to cancelation: ifs sudden budget constrictions require cuts.. Allt too often, humanities funding is targeted for sions on the federal or statel level, your local commission requestingi reliable funds.' This might range from asking planning meetings and cover printing ofbrochures or press materials, toj proposinga a much larger and lon- Ifthere are noj public funds available, or ifyou feel that supplemental funding is needed, consider partner- ing with an existing nonprofit to act: ast the accountant or chartering your own to: accept donations. Creating Themes for an Educational Strategy  easier fort theirs staff.  younger professionals, colleges students, andi members only toj plan events and programming, but toj pass the torch generationally and culturally. thes same volunteers fort the longl haul. Phases of the Commission Writers and" Thinkers (Wisdom): Rightr now, it's important tol have members of the commission who are able to] provide substance. During this phase, it will bei important to1 make thel big decisions about purpose andi identity and also map out the trajectory oft the full related history, this group will need tol bel knowledge- Promoters and Organizers (Work):1 Moving towards thej plans, and help organize and budget for events. Dignitaries and Public Officials (Wealth): From termination date), ity willl be important tol bring many unlikely allies into the fold, This is the time to engage ensure thatt they ares stakeholders and witnesses tot the success oft the commission. Ift they see the educational, civic, and economic benefits oft the commemoration, they willl be more likely tos support local history ini- tiatives in the future. Thisi ist the chance to ensure that funding and resources are earmarked to continue sup- porting history initiatives beyond the 250th anniversary. Funding Considerations It's possible that federal ors state money might trickle down tol local commissions, so even ifyou don't feelt that a formal commission willl benefit the planning process,  Congratulations; you) have a commission!" Thel local your commemorative plans. Doy youl have just onej per-. tions inl learning about broader civict topics? Or doy you have lots ofs small historical sites ands societies thata all Thel best way to navigate the sheer immensity of his- torical content, andt to endure the decade of planning process around themes. There are two approaches to choose from, or you can borrow from both: discussions. This seems tol be the approach ofe entities representing larger geographic regions ori institutions. This model helps to foster interest from communities that may not feel that they are connected directly to thel Revolutionary War, but can bel led back there through the exploration of the war's reverberating impacts. Thisi ist the approach that AASLH: and the New York State Historian have taken.  commemorative period. Ini regions that are dense with government officials arei interested. It's time tos structure able about the local sites ands stories in order to work on son, place, or event to center all oft the activities around? guides, exhibits, brochures, and lesson plans in prepara- Arey youi interested: in engaging all ofyour locali institu- 2026, ity willl bei important tol have a teami inj place that can want tol bei involved?. Again, this may be very specific to promote the work oft the commission, be ambassadors of your community so there are: individual factors at play. approximately 2026-2033 (ory yours specific commission and executing ahead oft us,i is to frame thej planning local politicians, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders to 1. Select broad civic-based themes tol help guide local  tion fort the anniversary: years.  MAKING HISTORY AT250 FAASLH     +  €  e  Connecting with local: schools, libraries, andy youth organizations is vital for bringingy your 250th content and programming toy young! learners. From! K-12 classrooms to scouting organizations. and Boys 8 Girls Clubs, the 250th commemoration: can  sparkl lifelongi interests in! history and civics. 2. Form themes that are pulled directly from thel his- torical timelines. This approach anchors thej pro- gramming in material culture, including primary documents, objects, structures, and archaeological ands students inj particular are building a web ofunder- Tip#1 At thef firsti meeting of the newly appointed commissioners, bringt them together to brainstorm which themes they feel would resonate with your Tip#2 Create a guide committee so that a smaller group of commissioners can focus on research and writing, while others' time can be allocated towards networking, fundraising, or planning programming in Tip#3 Connect with social studies teachers and librarians to ensure that you arei incorporating themes that will be relevant to classroom material. Tip #4 By charting your local themes with the national themes developed by AASLH fort the 250th, you can puta a contemporary spin onj previous work. The nexts stepi ist to create a guidet tol help teachers, museum professionals, andt the public to form their own programming around thet themes." This can be ass simple asa one-page! handout explaining thet themes andl how they can be adapted tos showcase. local history. Ori ito can lines, locations of significance, or even fulll lesson plans.  This guide should be disseminated to each museum, historical society, social studies teacher, librarian, tourism office, and chamber ofc commerce by thee end of2023 to ensure that eachi institution has time toj plan ahead and Along with the guide, these entities should be thing theyl have planned to get onboard. Rather, ife each institution or stakeholder is willing to createj just one exhibit or program that connects tot thet theme each year, that willl be enough tol have a collective impact. The External Work When) laid out in full, this all mays seem overwhelm- ing. But thet task atl handi is to create the framework that will unify the effort to commemorate the 250th anni- versary oft the American Revolution, not toj puty yourself into a position where you are tryingt to orchestrate every detail. In Orange County, New York, wel have more than sixty museums and nearly twenty school districts. Ife each commit tol hosting just one] program or exhibit thati is on theme, thei impact willl be substantial. Sincel Ibecamei involved with planning fort the Semiquincentennial in 2019,Ihavel heard from many stakeholders about their fears of! burnout.. Among the contributors to thisi impending commemoration fatigue Thes sheer amount ofl history tol be interpreted Thej potential length of the anniversary Ongoing need to maintain will andi interest from  remains. This model ensures that thej publici in general incorporate the themesi into their programming. standing that can be ai foundation for future self-edu- informed thaty you: are not askingt them to drop every-.  cation and enrichment.  community.  subsequent phases.  Creating a Guide  are:  be: ane elaborate compilation of primary documents, time- elected officials    Forming a Local 250th Commission  K  Events like reenactments canr make history visible ont the landscape andi interest new audiences.  - Need to engage diverse stakeholders in decision-making Tèchnological and educational changes since 1976 Changing standards in history/social studies education Decline of school field trip opportunities Getting state andI local government on board Widespread lack off funding With all theses stressors in mind, here are strategies being leveraged by local commissions, nonprofits, and committees to: address them: to reach students and families in a school: setting. Tip#2 Think regionally to reflect historical events from historical lines andi iti may be relevant thata regional landscape plays a dominant rolei in the story, Tip#3 Partner with strong arts, music, business, arti- san, and1 hospitalityi industries on collaborative projects to enhance each other's endeavors and goals. Be open bring a greater diversity of community voices to the Tip#4 Compile information toj provide to outside groups so that they can helpt themselves without direct  involvement: from the commission or committee. This mighti include providing a list of speakers andi reen- actors, reading lists for book clubs, information about museums with traveling programs, timelines ofi import- ant dates, or a resource guide for researching from local History organizations today are: faced with a chal- lenge to create ani important commemoration without the kind ofg guaranteed public and political support thaty was taken for granted in thej past. Wei in the his- tory community are tappedi intos silos that we'll need to activate through word-of-mouth, activism, ands social also needing to convey the message that thisi is not: an obscure clubi for historians; everyone is welcome and opportunity thati is just around the corner.  collections.  Tip#1 Work directly with libraries ift there is no way media. We are tasked with this difficulti mission while more accurately as often municipal borders have shifted encouraged top participate in this once-in-ar-generation  Johanna Porr Yaun serves as County! Historian in Orange County, New' York, and teaches historic preservation: at SUNY Westchester Community Orange County Semiquincentennial Commission and! has since co-chaired the Hudson' Valley: 250 Working Group and served on the Office of State History Field Guide Committee. Contact Johanna atj johannayaun.com.  toa abstract points ofe entry to: attract new: audiences and College. Inz 2019 Johanna facilitated thet formation of the  endeavor.  Learn more about Semiquincentennlal planning and howy you can geti involved ata aaslh.org/250.  02 2022 by the American Association for State and Local History. Technical Leaflet #300, "Forming al Local 250th Commission," includedi in History News, volume 77, number 4, 2022. Technical Leaflets provide the field with detailed, up-to- date technical information. Membership information or additional Technical Leaflets may be acquired by contacting AASLH, 2021 21st Ave. S., Suite 320, Nashville, TN 37212;  615-320-3203; aaslh.org.    RECEIVED SEP 112 2023  BL  Town Council, Town of Little Compton 40 Commons Road PO Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  September11, 2023  Re: Petition to Abandon Indiana Road Toi the Honorable Town Council:  lam the owner of 44 Round Pond Road, comprised of lots identified as Assessor's Plat 9, Lots 259 and 261. These lots are separated on the recorded plat by a portion of a paper street know as Indiana Road. My family has owned 44 Round Pond Road for many years and we have used this portion oft the Indiana Road area as our own. There is no street there and no one has used it or uses it other than me and my family. There is a stone wall that separates Round Pond Road from my property andi the Indiana Road area. It's mostly part of my lawn, driveway and the septic system for the house is located there. Ihave also been told that another portion of  Indiana Road was abandoned by the Town many years ago.  By the attached petition, la am requesting the Town to abandon that portion ofl Indiana Road that abuts my property, to the extent that the Town has an interest in Indiana Road, if at all. lunderstand and acknowledge that if the petition is granted, Iwill be obligated to pay taxes  on the property sO abandoned.  Verytrulyyours a Dominique Sinagra Clo. Reyg Holland  4ol-G G24-6633 Ihlcwoffice @ ool.cem    STATE OF RHODE ISLAND NEWPORT, SC.  TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON TOWN COUNCIL  PETITION TO ABANDON INDIANA ROAD  TO THE HONORABLE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON:  The Petitioner, Dominique Sinagra, respectfully petitions the Town Council, pursuant to  Rhode Island General Laws Section 24-6-1, et. seq., as follows:  WHEREAS, the Petitioner is the fee simple owner oft two certain parcels of land that abut a portion of Indiana Road, more particularly described as Little Compton Tax Assessor's Plat 9, Lots 259 and 261. The address for Petitioner's home, located on 259, is 44 Round Pond Road;  and  WHEREAS, Indiana Road is a dedicated right-of-way that was never accepted by the  Town of Little Compton, separates the Petitioner's two parcels ofl land; and  WHEREAS, there is a stone, wall that has been inj place for as long as the Petitioner, and her predecessors in title have owned the properties between Indiana Road and Round Pond  Road; and  WHEREAS, no one has ever used Indiana Road other that the Petitioner and her family  before her; and  WHEREAS, Indiana Road has ceased to being useful as a public way  NOW THEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Town Council of the Town of Little Compton, pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 24-6-1, et. seq., abandon that portion ofindiana Road that abuts Assessor's Plat 9, Lots 259 & 261, and that title to the land dedicated    to Indiana Road, to the extent title is not aiready vested in Petitioner, revert to Petitioner as set  forth by statute.  Respectulysubmiteu,    Dated: 9/u/as    RECEIVED SEP 0 8 2023  BW  PETITION TO THE TOWN COUNCIL  TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON, RI  The undersigned respectfully requests of your honorable board, that a  license may be granted to:  ThkmacCamgny CcCwPaLaaNs 72BEHEA araba Swbyglayas  RLLNSE  Apeshss  Signature  In Town Council,  Read and granted  Witness,  Town Clerk    Lan!  Carol Wordell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Brian, Patrick Sent from my iPhone  Patrick McHugh Patncemenugneco.net Tuesday, September 12, 20234:29PM Robert Mushen; Polly Allen; Carol Wordell Re: LCI Family Dinner Night - Veteran's Field  Little Compton  This should be fine Iwill forward tot thet town clerk to put on the councils agenda for next week.  On Sep 12, 2023, at 1:49 PM, Little Compton ittiecompton@rpriprevention.org> wrote:  Patrick,  We have not yet met, lami the new Coordinator for the Little Compton Prevention Coalition. Once again the Coalition is doing our annual Family Dinner Night at Veteran's Field. Myu understanding is Unfortunately, my planning overlooked asking a critical questionaround: avallability/access to' Veteran's We sent out advertising today to all families indicating we would be having the dinner on September 28 Ist this still possible? Anything Ican do to make sure we can continue with our plans? lappreciate Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. My contact information is below.  this is always well attended and well received by our families ini town.  field for the date selected. My apologies!  at 5:30pm.  anything you might be able to do for us ini this regard.  Brian Gough Coordinator Tiverton & Little Compton Prevention Coalitions 401-965-0197 littlecompton@riprevention.org <image001.png    RECEIVED SEP 122 2023  CMA2  LE COME  LITTLECOMPTON COMMUNITY CENTER TEL. 401-635-2400 Email Iecc@lccenter.com  PO Box 926 e Little Compton e RI e 02837  www.lccenter.com  NITY  September 12, 2023 Town Council Members c/o Carol Wordell, Town Clerk Town Hall Little Compton, RIO 02837 Dear Honorable Town Council,  We are: requesting road closures for our. Annual Fall Concert at the following date and time:  September 27th from :30pm-8:30pm  Please let us know ifyou have any questions or concerns.  Sincerely,  Comuy Mauy Amy Mooney Executive Director  Little Compton Community Center  The Little Compton Community Center is a 501 (c)( (3) Organization    GmM-3  - RECEIVED SEP 082 2023,  Town ofLittle Compton OFFICE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837 (401)635-4509  September 14, 2023 To The Honorable Town Council Dear Council Members:  The Assessor of the Town ofl Little Compton submits herewith the names oft the taxpayers' whose debts come within the provisions of Section 44-7-14 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956, as amended, with the recommendation that thet taxes as herein set forth, together with any interest due on proposed taxes, be canceled by the Honorable Body. ABATEMENTS: See attached list totaling eight hundred and fifty-four and eleven cents  ($854.11).  Respectfully: Submitted  KMA Denise M Cosgrove, RICA Tax Assessor    ABATEMENT TO TOWN COUNCIL 9/14/2023 NEW  TYPE:RE PL/LOT  ABATED  ORIGINAL ASSESSED ABATED TAX  TAX YEAR  NAME  ACCOUNT# TANGIBLE  VALUE VALUE  VALUE AMOUNT  REASON DIFFERENCE IN LIVING SPACE, AFTER REMODEL, BAEMENT NO LONGER -286.69 FINISHED. VALUED. SQUARE FEET ABOVE GARAGE 525.76TWICE GARDEN SHED VALUED AGAIN AS 41.66/OUTBUILDING  RHYNE, ANDREW UNDERWOOD, ROSWELL & SUZANNE PILKINGTON, DONNAJ PAGE2  & ELIZABETH 18-0404-00 RE/025/0052  $692,000.00  $634,200.00 -57,800.00  2023  03-2095-00 RE 043/0048 $1,048,100.00  $942,100.00 -106,000.00  2023  16-0798-95 RE/033/0094  $605,100.00  $596,700.00 -8,400.00  2023  ($172,200.00) ($854.11)    Cmary  Entertainment License Application Single Event Application License fee $15 per event  Name of entity requesting license: Kany CALM  1. Name, residence, mailing address, telephone number of person responsible for day-to-day  operations:  Slln MHH.XIC-SDENLO  2. Day oft the week and hours that entertainment will be offered: IQ7/23 (GAT) lo/8/z3(5w) 3. Nature and ofe entertainment event to be offered:  Apple Rits + Mc seel, ayphe, Sad,  4. Maximum number orparticipants expected at the largest event: auo 5. Aplan to limit the number of participants to thei maximym cited  $  Parday Pating  lat aerdent  Leep rck  MN,  of parperss  6. A scaled drawing oflocation, size and dimension ofmajor element for the planned event 7. An opinion oft the Zoning Official that thej proposed activity is compliant with the provisions Is the property to be used subject to a "conservation restriction" pursuant to RIGL: 34-3%such as aconservation easement, deed for development rights, or other similar instrument?( YES/ NO IfYES, a written statement is attached from the agency or organization holding such a conservation restriction affirming that thej proposed entertainment activity is fully consistent with the terms, conditions, and provisions oft the conservation restriction.  of Chapter XIV (Zoning)  All required submittals havel been attached.  9  l8lZoz3 Date  D  7/26/2017-revised    260 WMAINRD  24z W) MAIV &D V y PAPKINL  COED ACGES  EXIT  ENIEE/EXIT  M V J  PARKG- HOusE PARKING  P 1 2  FARMI STAND  EAIT  - ONEWAY FLOWER FIELD  TD Gur  BARKAN6- To ONE EXIT WAV- PAKHPARLING  GROWING FIELOS  GROWING FIELDS  DuNG FAMILY  E E  ARM  4  APPLÉ PIcKING  EVENT  05Hps  4b7 ID/g    STATEOF RHODE SLAND AND ADVDPACERANTATIONE Agricultural Lands Preservation Commission clo Department of Environmental Management 2351 Promenade Street Providence, RI 0290€  0pBo  September 6, 2018 Karla and Tyler Voung Voung Family Farm 260 W Main Rd Little Compton, RIC 02837 Mr. & Mrs. Young,  This letter is to respond to your request for written notiçe that your annual Festivals are consistent with the terms, conditions, and provisions of the Deed Apple to! Development Picking Ina accordance with as vote taken on October 27,2016, the ALPC confirms that these  and Blue Grass Rights sas  required by the Town of Little Compton.  do not violate the terms of the Deed to Development Rights.  proposed activities  Sincerely, Michelle Sheehan State Land Conservation Manager    consenf  RECEIVED SEP 15-.2023  Town ofLittle Compton Office of the Council President Post Office Box 226 Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837  15 September 2023  Little Compton Fire Department Office ofthe Fire Marshal 60 Simmons Road Little Compton, RI 02837  Re: Third extension oft time to correct Town Hall fire inspection deficiency  Dear Fire Marshal Watt,  This letter is sent to request ai third thirty-day extension to the timeline for installation ofan approved fire alarm system in the' Town Hall. Such an extension is allowed, for good faith compliance efforts, int the Decision oft the! Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal The initial 150 day period to accomplish thei installation expired on 21 July 2023, and has béen extended for 60 additional days by your office. Although installation ofai full coverage: fire alarm system is nearing completion, Iam not confident thati it will occur by Accordingly, iti is requested that a revised expiration date of 19 October 2023 be  and Review, under file number 2022139.  the extended date ofi9 September.  assigned.  Thank you for your assistance in this matter.  Sincerely,  - RWSZeL Robert L. Mushen Town Council President  Copy: Town Administrator Town Clerk Fire Chief