Gloucester Town Council Appoints Cassie Greathouse and Al Aubin to Commission Positions

The Town of Glocester, Rhode Island, held a meeting on August 22, 2025, where several key appointments and discussions took place. The council focused on filling positions within various town commissions and addressing personnel needs in the police department.

During the meeting, Cassie Greathouse was appointed to position number 6 on the commission, followed by Al Aubin's appointment to position number 7. Both appointments are set to expire on December 31, 2026. However, the council decided to table the appointments of two ad hoc non-voting members for the Economic Development Commission until the next town council meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025.

A significant discussion involved a resident's request for an exception to the debt-to-income ratio requirements for the community septic system loan program. The request was ultimately denied by Rhode Island Housing, as the applicant's property was not owner-occupied. Consequently, the council voted to remove this item from the agenda.

In personnel matters, the council approved the appointment of Brett Bonner as a part-time dispatcher for the Glocester Police Department. Bonner, who has prior dispatch training and experience, will start at an hourly rate of $18 during training, increasing to $24.50 upon completion. This position is contingent on a successful background investigation and will not exceed 24 hours per week.

Additionally, the council discussed the search for a full-time building official but opted to table this item for further discussion at the next meeting on September 18, 2025.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the town's ongoing efforts to fill essential roles and manage community programs effectively.