🗓️ In the News…
Gu presents bill to reinforce cybersecurity
The third, and largest "No Kings" protest draws thousands to the Rhode Island State House
Westerly among HUD housing fund recipients
Rhode Island Energy warns customers about rise in ‘sophisticated scams’
RI, Mass. lawmakers mull social media bans for children
Lawsuit filed against AAA Northeast over data breach affecting driving school
RI lawmakers take up several gun-related proposals
Rhode Island launches pothole repair hotline, dashboard
No Swift-Kelce wedding at Ocean House, wedding planner shuts down rumor
“I look at the bikers we have... mostly seems like a lot of homeless guys. I don't know if it's Watch Hill philanthropists, but they give them a bike, they give them a backpack, they load their backpack with nips, and now they can be drunk and mobile… I'd like to have less bikes, to be honest with you. I'd like to put a resolution [on the agenda] to maybe ban bikes in Westerly.” - Councilor Dylan LaPietra
🎪 Town Council
April 6, 2026 (agenda)
Approved
Liquor license exemption
Support for Blue Wave Bond Coastal Preparedness
Support for municipalities collaborating in reviewing, analyzing, and responding to last year’s housing laws
Contract for Beatrice Street storm water drainage improvements
Contract to rebuild the basketball courts at the Cimalore complex
Contract with Dynamic Bicycles for town bike share program
Financing for waste water treatment system improvements
Plus, presentations about the town comprehensive report, audit, and of course much budget talk.
The next regular town council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20 (nice) at 6:00pm. They also have a budget meeting on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00pm and the public hearing for the budget on the 22nd at 6pm.
🏫 School Committee
April 1, 2026 (agenda)
Presentation about the 2025 audit.
Discussed the financial report and future agenda items.
Approved donations and the updated school calendar.
The next school committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at 5:30pm.
🛹 Committees, Commissions, Boards…
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