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Changes for the New Year
The Town of Richmond is starting off 2024 with a lot of changes. In December, Richmond’s Town Solicitor withdrew her request for reappointment. I thank her for her many years of service to our town and wish her well on her future endeavors. We will be looking at applications for a new solicitor soon. Additionally,…
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2023 Overview
Despite the tension and the controversy, Council has worked together on several initiatives to benefit the Town of Richmond. Council majority put aside our political affiliation to serve the residents and are moving forward in a positive direction. That includes working with town employees and volunteers serving on our boards and commissions. Parks and Recreation…
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Parks and Recreation
Although winter is coming, there is still plenty to do in Richmond! Learn365 Funds from the Learn365 program are starting to be put to good use! In a 3-2 vote, the Town is partnering with the YMCA for the use of their community room. The room will be used for after school learning programs for…
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Retail Cannabis Stores
In a 3-2 vote September 19th, Council approved the Planning Board’s recommendation to amend the zoning ordinances to determine where businesses selling medicinal and recreational cannabis can be located in Richmond. Cannabis retail will be permitted in general business, light industrial, industrial, planned development and planned development – village center. The question before council wasn’t…
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August 2023 Council Update
Economic Development Wyoming Design Study: After the budget was voted down, Town Staff suggested removing 20k from the capital improvement plan for a Wyoming Design Study. This was intended for a long-range vision of what downtown should look like and give developers a guide to meet town goals. I was disappointed this was removed from…
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June 2023 Councilor Update
Town Planner Richmond’s Town Planner, Shaun Lacey, has resigned to accept an amazing new opportunity with the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command. We need to first offer him congratulations!! I’m so happy for him! Richmond will continue to benefit from his hard work for years to come. He will be missed for so many reasons!…
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The Preserve Bill
On June 6th, I was the only Town Councilor to vote no on a resolution to the General Assembly requesting authorization for the Town Council to enter a tax stabilization agreement with certain businesses that meet specific criteria. On June 15th, as the General Assembly closed their legislative session, H6509 was referred back to Committee…
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May Update: Economic Development and Parks.
Ordinance Audit I voted in favor of spending up to $15,000 on an ordinance audit of our towns ordinances. During discussions, the Town Planner mentioned that there may be funds available from a local environmental group and RI Housing that will help review our ordinances. Our ordinances are not confusing or misleading as is, however…
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Municipal Budget Vote!
Town Council approved the budget at a 0% increase to the property tax levy this year. June 5, 2023 will be our first all-day referendum on the town budget. This change is due to the voter approved Charter Amendments and opens the opportunity for more voices to be equally heard. We no longer hold a…
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Mid-March 2023 update
All councilors now have new town issued emails. Mine is swilcox@richmondri.com Chariho School Budget Vote on April 4th between 8am-8pm at the Richmond Town Hall for the Chariho Budget! FAQs regarding the budget can be found here. “Public Education is about funding student access and opportunity” – Superintendent of the Chariho Regional School District Important Upcoming…
