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Council moves into executive session to discuss tax assessor appeal
Summary
The council voted to enter executive session under R.I. law to discuss pending litigation or litigation strategy related to an administrative tax appeal by the town tax assessor for tax year 2025.
The Glocester Town Council voted on Oct. 2, 2025 to convene an executive session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42‑46‑5(k)(2) to discuss matters related to an administrative tax appeal involving the tax assessor, Jessica Parker, and the town. The item was described as pertaining to assessed taxes as of Dec. 31, 2024, and tax year 2025.
The motion to enter executive session was seconded and approved by roll call. The council returned to open session after the executive session concluded (the transcript records the vote to convene but does not record closed deliberations).
Why it matters: executive session was convened under a statute that permits closed deliberations in litigation or pending appeals involving the town. No further substantive details were disclosed in open session at the meeting.
Next steps: the council did not disclose details of the executive session in open session; any future public actions related to the appeal would be presented to the council in open session as required by law.
