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Around a dozen speakers gave personal testimony during the public-comment portion of the meeting, telling the council they had seen direct benefits from Snow’s mentoring and intervention work. State Representative Julie Casimiro described Snow as having “a profound impact” on students; several families credited Snow with helping children through behavioral crises, connecting them to services and persuading agencies such as DCYF to consider long‑term placements when appropriate.

Snow, who identified his organization as Instinctive Choices, told the council the program focuses on crisis intervention, outreach in neighborhoods, mentoring and bridging relationships between youth and police. He described efforts to provide recreational opportunities, job pathways and direct contact with public-safety personnel in non-crisis settings. Detective Andrew Taube of the North Kingstown Police Department was repeatedly cited by parents for follow-up and partnership.

Multiple speakers described individual cases in which Snow’s involvement helped a young person access treatment or stabilize behavior. Jay David said Snow’s work helped his daughter enter a long-term residential therapeutic program; Colin Hogan and Rachel Reed gave personal accounts of mentoring relationships. Several speakers emphasized that Snow’s presence in the community and the trust he built with youth made a measurable difference in families’ ability to access services.

Town officials voiced support. Town Manager Ralph praised Snow’s long-term involvement and signaled a desire for the contracting relationship to continue; council members thanked Snow and described plans to keep the matter moving. The town also noted that existing opioid-response funds were being used to support intervention work and that Snow’s activities include education about recreational drugs and risks such as fentanyl contamination.

No formal, recorded contract renewal vote was held at the meeting. Councilors and the town manager said they expect to address a renewal on a forthcoming agenda; town staff are expected to return with contract details and any required municipal approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","North Kingstown - Town Council","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents, a state representative and families testified in support of renewing a contract for youth mentor Alex Snow, who described his work with at‑risk youth and his partnership with police. Council members and the town manager praised the program and said they intend to consider a contract renewal.","taxTitle","North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island","taxId",79577,"location","Rhode Island","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6462172,"Council approves school stage 2 fourth addendum; net-zero features placed on alternates list",1651,3299000,4950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811873-c01fbdc7b4843d746446f1c277386c00&start=3299&end=4950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811873-c01fbdc7b4843d746446f1c277386c00/thumbnail_3299000.jpg","/articles/6462172/Rhode-Island/Council-approves-school-stage-2-fourth-addendum-net-zero-features-placed-on-alternates-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462172-3fe63006ae92846c40aa366d3e944238/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434556&Signature=ghSWHR7ACJWm767RG~Foj6JRGCIb7l7iH3nvtRMJ8XAHnJnj2cn49iCfleb5um7CneeFx4YCWFlvva8NSCQ6Oy0KR~pr4WKiN0G1YvPu1cl2Wi3ixZCg8TkldCMwDkQWfXwd5LyMjgBAPTQ-lj9b3SI5GuShJc04sXBHyUYprMsUvm81SN3c3iZQkXT8gHtijNOS63j25o5r-svb9gG5DK8u5Wlq~aLOFTLAyuMui320SMTPXKBM8ed2C6ZZYcFK5ue-QOW~oNaGHq4-ZHGVUUlwj6WqwWujz9LPAz2bqBWsQBH3CgP2fdHuwKTeHzEocmYOvoF7WoTE~YIbdNeY4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Kingstown Town Council approved the school department’s stage 2 fourth addendum, a planning submission that the superintendent and school committee said represents a $141,452,004.59 investment in district facilities.

The package includes a $137.2 million school bond paired with a $4,253,004.59 capital reserve revolving fund. The board approved the stage 2 addendum by voice vote after presentations from district staff, the architects and the construction project manager.

Presenters told the council that the figures in the stage 2 submission represent early-stage design and estimating; costs are expected to be refined through schematic and design-development phases. Project managers said updated cost estimates since last year have prompted the district to place certain items — including on-site solar and some geothermal features — on the alternates list pending additional savings, rebate opportunities and procurement decisions.

School officials said the proposed work prioritizes a new Wickford Middle School design, capital improvements districtwide and specific renovations at Davisville Middle School. The district indicated it intends to build the new Wickford Middle School to be “net‑zero ready” while pursuing rebates and other funding sources to add active net‑zero systems if feasible. The superintendent told the council that the net‑zero alternate did not qualify for the state reimbursement percentage that applies to other eligible project costs.

Sam Bradner, project manager with Perron Group, described the pricing and reconciliation schedule: the team will update cost estimates at several design milestones (schematic, design development and approximately 60 percent construction documents) and reconcile to the bond budget at each step. Bradner said typical market year‑over‑year increases have moderated from the extreme volatility seen during the COVID era, but projects still face persistent cost pressures and contingencies.

School committee chair Erin Earl emphasized that the bond language approved by voters authorized issuance of not more than $137.2 million for school construction and related capital improvements; she said the committee remains committed to the net‑zero goal but that the approved ballot language focused on broad project authority rather than specifying technical systems. The council asked the town manager to confirm bond-counsel guidance on what the voter authorization requires and whether specific systems must be included to comply with the bond language.

The council also approved a resolution to award three town-funded school projects from a prior $20 million appropriation: roof replacement at Stony Lane and Hamilton Elementary School; flooring at North Kingstown High School; and water bottle filling stations and related fountain work at six schools. The resolution passed by voice vote.","The Town Council approved the school district’s stage 2 fourth addendum — a $141.45 million facilities package that includes a new Wickford Middle School and capital improvements — while architects and project managers said net-zero energy features are currently listed as alternates pending further funding and rebate opportunities.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6462177,"Town council approves transfer of Carriage Inn liquor license with conditions",283,1062000,1345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811873-c01fbdc7b4843d746446f1c277386c00&start=1062&end=1345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811873-c01fbdc7b4843d746446f1c277386c00/thumbnail_1062000.jpg","/articles/6462177/Rhode-Island/Town-council-approves-transfer-of-Carriage-Inn-liquor-license-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462177-969ca4da65391e40ec59491fccafa6ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434556&Signature=ayj0OZ7P6LeOHFP4HbDsmFdkCWvUc751PWeYXxNkapxxMF1jpjzSVn~1bQm9KyoDoNQOsZvKOEnJ4C~02qLnY-bYq5Y6~nQmxnOcl27IZn0XMTKG4wy3p2Z4pYyVGAzXMbnbdEsodycVbZMSTnf5d7Djud2TjY3qK-4W1U~0XD4k7YZEBfk0LqDL8y0OWc2Z1zL87lv1ZSDBpF6XVhkgHo0lFwkE9KdVflTD6dWNRhilVcAjWDaCxg8UsfteT9mVFsWYd5uQI9MZdSTj6koUzCwL61PFPIjqeUv6afUKRTzBkyvGwM-PsO5F39XxHMC0EuTXCBoSc~OA3~nQ8CB8qQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Kingstown Town Council voted to approve the transfer of a Class B full alcoholic beverage, entertainment and dance license for the Carriage Inn at 1065 Tower Hill Road from KR Enterprises DBA The Carriage Inn to Mallett Asset Group Acquisitions LLC DBA The Carriage Inn.

The transfer passed by voice vote after a public hearing and a brief comment from applicant Ken Mallett. Councilor Beth Ross made the motion to approve, and the motion was seconded; the council chair called for ayes and said the ayes have it.

The council recorded the approval with specific conditions required before issuance of the license: receipt of a retail sales tax permit, payment of all taxes and water charges to date, a certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Health, a certificate of liability insurance, a certificate of good standing from the previous owner, a successful closing within 90 days, release of creditor claims prior to issuance of the license, and compliance with recommendations from the Police Department, the fire marshal, the planning department and the building official. As the council described them, these are conditions of issuance, not waivers of municipal review.

At the public hearing, applicant Ken Mallett said the new ownership team had worked on the transaction for about nine months and that they looked forward to operating the business. Jacqueline Mallett signed the public comment list but did not speak during the hearing.

The town clerk opened the public hearing, called for public comment and then closed comment before the council took the vote. No written objections or opposing testimony were recorded during the hearing.

The council’s action was procedural: members approved the transfer subject to the listed contingencies and municipal-department recommendations; no enforcement or follow-up date was set in the meeting minutes provided.","The North Kingstown Town Council voted to approve the transfer of a Class B alcoholic beverage license for the Carriage Inn at 1065 Tower Hill Road to Mallett Asset Group Acquisitions LLC, subject to routine licensing contingencies and municipal department recommendations.","actionData","errors"]

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