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Town Treasurer Patrick Gormley told the council active employees are currently entitled to $100,000 in term group life insurance paid by the town, but coverage under the present policy is reduced to $50,000 on reaching age 70. Gormley said the proposal would maintain $100,000 coverage for all employees regardless of age and \"would not result in any additional cost to the town unless an employee remains actively employed beyond age 70.\" For those rare cases, he estimated an additional cost of $11.60 per month per affected employee.

Councilors voted 5 to 0 to give the town administrator authority to implement the change and to report back when the matter is ready for formal council action; Gormley and the administrator said the change would need to be reconciled with collective bargaining agreements where applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Charlestown Town Council Regular Council Meeting 2/24/2025 7:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized the town administrator to implement a proposed change eliminating an age-based reduction in term group life insurance that currently cuts coverage to $50,000 at age 70; the move was approved unanimously and would carry minimal cost unless employees remain active past 70.","taxTitle","Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island","taxId",79687,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089172,"Charlestown approves Stanton Inn’s outdoor festival schedule, limits events to 9 p.m.",289,519000,808000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba&start=519&end=808","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba/thumbnail_519000.jpg","/articles/6089172/Charlestown/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Charlestown-approves-Stanton-Inns-outdoor-festival-schedule-limits-events-to-9-pm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089172-b9edd0bd4eae09271c494ea99fab2146/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148326&Signature=gaQky2WiZpU8UmcA5EhVde~hG7e418aoXsdGumqr2ND8nRWxsCskR7eGwSodvHTTTa5AV0Sp4r8q1I7OctUagKwLLhbVBgOiju0J1jWjhjxOu2zXu2Vu3lT8pq~bq5adCMlOO0z6qePt~OX74~Xzk2r9UmbfaertTyP-n-k-cqzr1EDdHVi9Iw4vJ-F2jt3kVm46cHv4t79QGeOkV8DPRFCCi1ZXVSHJ-C1LKk0oDFjoIzePH07HlPavWH5STQwqPnYfcYRkBckYjKjKHsUuGSjzFI031HxZse5xUogBznCT1YnP7aqrGTGqnBVKwvIcSB9h8lkOf2WZMj9brSMFpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Charlestown Town Council unanimously approved a special outdoor entertainment license for the General Stanton Inn listing a schedule of events from June through October, with all events required to conclude by 9:00 p.m.

Ed Moore, representing the General Stanton Inn, said the expanded 2025 lineup builds on last year’s events and described plans to hold activities \"rain or shine\" under a roughly 1,700-square-foot tent. \"We wanted a whole number of different activities and events in the summer of 2025,\" Moore said.

The schedule approved by the council includes the Charlestown Summer Festival (June 21), classic car shows (June 28 and Sept. 13), Bluegrass Fest (July 12), Country Fest (July 19), Jazz Fest (Aug. 9), Blues Fest (Aug. 23), Folk Fest (Sept. 20), an art show (Sept. 27), Oktoberfest (Oct. 4) and the URI Guitar Festival (Oct. 19). No members of the public registered to speak in opposition; resident Jane Glander asked how the council would weigh ordinance review and neighbor input during broader ordinance discussions.

The motion to approve was passed 5 to 0, subject to the applicant submitting all required paperwork.","The council approved a special outdoor entertainment license for the General Stanton Inn listing multiple summer and fall events, all to conclude by 9:00 p.m.; the applicant said events will proceed rain or shine.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089175,"Charlestown approves general entertainment license for Hungry Haven",80,416000,496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba&start=416&end=496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba/thumbnail_416000.jpg","/articles/6089175/Charlestown/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Charlestown-approves-general-entertainment-license-for-Hungry-Haven","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089175-32292747e1ecff8f4ec2c520a9f9640e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148326&Signature=VzHEbYqYTc~qn7VWKo0yqzohJkWRRGoawa9ua-OgM75ZSkK66sI6syQVehEfjNecns2PaReX~qntrT7OUWlc6KsqaREPAB~iAit6GveQKcOHGaZ4wiMLykcyUVgCppGgJHUcJWq2ilxZX7sv25mKnNCPBYlauO79KaWw8ag6~sKkKihwRHiDL1PnGXYHsEYc1SbdxTKIZD7amTjovTAsJpB6fYooTUabk0NOwaqNcmUhzEb3NEDzK0btOrvvRtFIwz0DH6kfrVfhLHheuB2ihBLUBww885r~-DY-t6iOKJqEgSDJ2zELWl5-QTYA1K2x9VFeGherAjxN81prw6KLPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Charlestown Town Council unanimously approved a general entertainment license for Hungry Haven, allowing indoor and outdoor entertainment Wednesday through Monday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., the same hours as the prior year.

No members of the public spoke for or against the application, and no one from Hungry Haven appeared at the hearing. The town clerk reported no sign-ups to speak. Councilor Stokes moved to open the hearing and later moved approval; Councilor Sarah seconded the approval. The motion to grant the license carried 5 to 0 and was made subject to the restaurant’s submission of the required paperwork.

The council recorded the approval on a voice roll call and noted the license is contingent on the applicant providing all documentation required by town regulations.","The council unanimously approved Hungry Haven’s general indoor/outdoor entertainment license for the same hours as last year, subject to receipt of required paperwork.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089176,"Charlestown council appoints Sean Henry as town planner",170,173000,343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba&start=173&end=343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba/thumbnail_173000.jpg","/articles/6089176/Charlestown/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Charlestown-council-appoints-Sean-Henry-as-town-planner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089176-76409f160ca3e5c6c21cbc774e2c47c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148326&Signature=lX4N2ZaC85oOLkdltQkIq1tSs5Mi3hpHXgUZH6Fpu7IaRsb1-VUAZznz9vt6zBPiCMpL3c6sh9F3w8t-u8AgN-JeDcfVjizx-GmHqxa6VuStSZ0CoyA9R~3v40299pqvYwyr~ItDnbAZkEZnlBeVqVe2MvXwkhyBR5scTHew6XEV93bcVXrTFst2VJxIFqK4Y2MVZC4cIUZHGx9d9vG~C-D9oI1xMLZ8cZaJDSZ~lf670p0feMLBRn4cJNlKh67cjBDQbnAyafwdKfB1o5K~I4xRGbLju-x3sdpg8hjad8bVytWSenGyMtmiQIq8rfZlI7ctVMMtsJabeelLQ4X3bQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Charlestown Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Sean Henry as town planner, effective Feb. 28, 2025, with a term to expire indefinitely.

Sean Henry told the council he is \"really looking forward to it\" and thanked Town Administrator Jeff Allen and predecessor Jane Weidman for assistance and support. The appointment followed a brief summary of Henry’s experience in Rhode Island municipal planning roles and his academic credentials, which the town administrator read aloud.

According to the town administrator’s memo, Henry is currently principal planner and special projects coordinator for the city of Warwick and previously held planning roles in North Kingstown and Hopkinton. Henry’s education includes a B.A. from the University of Rhode Island, a Master of Public Administration, and a certificate in public management from Roger Williams University.

The council approved the motion on a roll-call vote of 5 to 0. Attorney Regiro confirmed no issue with the effective date change. After the vote, council members welcomed Henry and said he was welcome to stay for the remainder of the meeting.","Sean Henry, a planner from Warwick, was appointed town planner for Charlestown effective Feb. 28, 2025, by unanimous council vote; the council set his term to expire indefinitely and welcomed him to the role.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":103,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6089177,"Charlestown council accepts retirement of town planner Jane Weidman",137,36000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba&start=36&end=173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2875449-05f41c795b44dbe643b094e3e77f73ba/thumbnail_36000.jpg","/articles/6089177/Charlestown/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Charlestown-council-accepts-retirement-of-town-planner-Jane-Weidman","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089177-6531215e72393d4b0d902c0cc328d64d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148326&Signature=A-~sb6KJizNvxBB~7f1t5NnX6QLkcdJlgS5yEXWJL4-H1p~8Y02avhyOX2XC0nJLq2q4G~lFxh4BFutzQnvlrWk~RHlXS90ZPqXGgZSjwgjQ5VygeJmsbuBIQ3h02Af~RMhN8Eu4-ZtveX3DQKu~jI4VL5uuGYO9tbTDRvqpJirief5O50cU6~viQoOnwcz0rx29iz-kiC8Yqdhhu7EffAXvsz0Zruoif-~OxHwXlkX7RPCjU-JSrba8QKydyYctypY5oGdyNvMc2gEJxMNmoeU2YbMu9TB0sjqxTtoSdDSvjK6cHuwicBg0A46w0arJpM8Rp7oj9eeo7J3tfnjXOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Charlestown Town Council voted unanimously to accept the retirement of town planner Jane Weidman, effective Feb. 28, 2025, at its February regular meeting.

The retirement drew brief remarks from Frances Kopek, vice chair of the Charlestown Planning Commission, who praised Weidman’s work on the town’s comprehensive plan and her collaboration with multiple town departments. \"She's been a solid and invaluable aid to the planning commission over the years,\" Kopek said.

Council members placed a small gift on record for Weidman; she was not present at the meeting. The council’s chair offered a public wish for \"a long and happy retirement,\" and the motion to accept the retirement carried 5 to 0 on a roll-call vote.

The council noted it expects the planning commission and new planner to coordinate going forward as the town fills the position. No further action was taken at the meeting regarding interim staffing or recruitment details.","The Charlestown Town Council voted unanimously at its February regular meeting to accept the retirement of town planner Jane Weidman, effective Feb. 28, 2025. Planning commission leaders praised her service.","actionData","errors"]

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