At a glance: Little Compton council approves wastewater repairs, recreational lighting filing, scouts legal help and several licenses

The Little Compton Town Council completed a series of administrative and operational votes during the meeting. Key approvals included final payments for wastewater repairs, authorization of a zoning filing for tennis‑court lighting, authorization for legal assistance to local scouts, approval of seasonal beverage and entertainment licenses for a new community event space, and several personnel and scheduling actions.

Wastewater repairs: The council approved payment to complete repairs and equipment purchases for the town wastewater/leach field. The transcript records a motion to approve a remaining payment of $7,903 (balance on a quoted $15,009.03 contract) and $4,796 for two replacement pumps; the council approved the motion.

Tennis‑court lighting and pickleball courts: The council authorized filing a special‑use permit application with the zoning board for outdoor lighting of a tennis/pickleball court and received a preliminary project schedule. Recreation and project representatives told the council the plan would use shorter, lower‑impact fixtures and that footings would be installed during court construction so the underground work would not be disturbed later. The council approved the motion to file the zoning application.

Scouts legal assistance: The council authorized the town solicitor to take preliminary legal steps to help local scouts (Troop 29) respond to a Narragansett Council filing that alleges abandonment of scout land; the solicitor said an answer and appearance would be filed promptly to protect the troop’s interest.

Seasonal licenses and entertainment: The council approved a Class F one‑day retail beverage license request and a set of entertainment licenses for a temporary community space at the Village Green (22 Main Street/Adamsville) for weekend events May–October, subject to state and local approvals and the chief's sign‑off. The council also approved a single‑day retail beverage license for an upcoming fundraiser.

Personnel, calendars and committees: The council accepted letters of resignation from the finance director and the town administrator with regret; it appointed John McNamee as interim finance director. The council set the date of the financial town meeting for June 17 and voted to dissolve the comments review committee after it completed its charge.

Other business: The council authorized execution of the solid‑waste recycling agreement with the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and placed a number of memos and reports on file. The council also asked the town solicitor to draft a petition to the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) seeking tailored regulations for a town landing to address safety and preservation concerns; the solicitor will meet with interested parties before filing.

Ending: Several agenda items required follow up by town staff (RFP scopes, filing paperwork, and contracting). The council directed the town solicitor and department heads to return with formal documents and budgets where required.