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Council discusses Campbell Street 'Do Not Enter' ordinance at second reading; no final vote recorded
Summary
Council held a second reading of Ordinance 2025-10 to add a 'Do Not Enter' restriction on Campbell Street and heard neighborhood comments about enforcement; the transcript does not record a final vote.
At its Oct. 21 meeting the West Warwick Town Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2025-10, which would amend Chapter 11 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) to add a “Do Not Enter” restriction on Campbell Street. Council members and residents discussed the proposal and exceptions for school buses and emergency vehicles.
The ordinance reads in part as an amendment to Chapter 11, Article 2, Section 47 (Motor vehicle restricted routes) and Appendix C (traffic ordinances) to prohibit entry on Campbell Street from the East Greenwich Avenue approach. A council member said the exclusion language permits school buses and emergency vehicles to enter from East Greenwich Avenue.
A West Warwick resident, Kevin Rich, urged stronger enforcement and suggested investment in signage and initial enforcement measures, saying, “Since the last meeting, the chronic abusers have been worse than ever.” A council member noted there will be a learning curve for drivers and that enforcement will be needed.
The transcript records extensive discussion and public comment but does not record a final roll-call vote on the ordinance. Council members clarified that Campbell Street would remain two-way for local traffic but that entry from the specified approach would be restricted; the transcript does not show whether the council adopted, held, or postponed the ordinance at this meeting.
