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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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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! Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
