The Town Council in #MiddletownRI held a quick meeting Tuesday night, but got quite a bit done including addressing changes from the state intended to streamline the development review process.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 842-6543 or msheley@middletownri.com
MIDDLETOWN MEETING MINUTES
MIDDLETOWN TOWN COUNCIL
When: Tuesday night.
Where: Town Hall, 350 East Main Road.
Absent: None.
Of note:
- Held a public hearing about suggested changes to the town’s Development Plan Review process brought on by amendments to state law by the General Assembly in 2023. The second reading on the proposed revisions is slated for the next council meeting.
- Approved revisions to the town’s subdivision and land development regulations, intended to help streamline the process and put more control in the hands of town staff with minor projects.
- Forwarded a request from Councilor Emily Tessier to the town’s Affordable Housing Committee regarding the look and design of proposed affordable housing units at 361-393 East Main Road across from Town Hall. Council members generally agreed they wanted the project to be a model in the state and fit well within the existing fabric of Middletown.
- Learned that a coat drive coordinated by the Middletown Outreach Department helped generate more than 400 coats for locals in need, an event that will become an annual happening moving forward.
Next meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall.
Document Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/10213/mmm-1324