Town Council approves special event permit for Luft Classicker vintage car show

The Tiverton Town Council convened on May 5, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including a special event permit and a discussion on the school department budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call where all council members were present except for Councilor Edwards. The first significant item on the agenda was a request from Blake Hathaway for a special event permit for the Luft Classicker event, a vintage car show featuring Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles, scheduled for May 18, 2025, at the Longplex Family Sports Center.

Hathaway provided details about the event, estimating attendance of 500 to 700 people and approximately 100 cars, with 75 preregistered at the time of the meeting. Councilor Perry made a motion to approve the permit, which was seconded by Councilor Camuto. However, Councilor Demeteris expressed concerns regarding the timing of the event's advertising, noting that the council had previously discussed the need for event organizers to seek approval before promoting their events. Despite these concerns, the motion passed with a vote of 4 to 2.

Following the approval of the event, the council moved on to discuss the fiscal year 2026 budget for the school department. Dr. Santioni and Mr. Andre presented the budget request, which had been voted on by the school committee in March. The council members were encouraged to ask questions regarding the budget, indicating a collaborative approach to understanding the financial needs of the school department.

In summary, the meeting highlighted the council's ongoing efforts to manage community events and address educational funding, with a focus on procedural adherence and fiscal responsibility. The next steps will involve further discussions on the school budget as the council prepares for the upcoming fiscal year.