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What the Narragansett Town Council voted on July 6, 2026
Summary
At its July 6 meeting the council approved routine minutes and multiple motions including a liquor-license transfer, first readings of zoning amendments, several departmental contracts and procurement items, and sealed action on the town manager's contract after executive session.
The Narragansett Town Council took multiple formal actions at its July 6, 2026 meeting. Key outcomes:
• Minutes: Council approved prior minutes (motion passed 4–0 with one abstention by a councilor who said they were not present for the sessions under review).
• Liquor-license transfer: The council approved the transfer of a Class B victualing limited alcohol beverage license from Giulio's LLC (Leo's Pizza) to Mike's North End Pizza Company LLC (motion passed 5–0). Applicant Michael Lurgio spoke in favor of the transfer.
• Zoning and ordinances: The council opened and heard public comment on multiple zoning amendments. The Breakwater Village dimensional amendments and the modified side-yard setback text were presented by the planning director and recommended by the planning board; both items were introduced as first readings and advanced (motions passed 5–0 at first reading).
• Contracts and procurement: The council approved a professional services contract for Fire Station #3 design with Heronian & Associates ($35,000) to allow voters to see project scope ahead of a planned bond vote; approved the purchase of an Elgin Pelican street sweeper ($308,980) through Sourcewell; extended a miscellaneous road-construction contract for one year with Vinagro Materials at prior bid prices; and approved drainage improvements on Summit Road ($124,815). All motions carried 5–0.
• IT and cybersecurity: Renewals with Tyler Technologies ($147,676.17 FY26–27) and OpenGov/Viewpoint ($29,013.92) were approved, and the council accepted a $37,500 RIEMA/DHS cybersecurity grant to fund penetration testing and vulnerability assessments (motions passed 5–0).
• Appointments: The council appointed/reappointed members to the Harbor Management Commission and the Zoning Board of Review (motions passed 5–0).
• Executive session: The council moved to executive session to discuss the town manager’s employment agreement. After closed deliberation the council voted to approve the town manager’s contract with stipulations, voted to seal the executive session minutes, and returned to open session — each vote recorded 5–0.
Why it matters: The votes move multiple projects and ordinances forward, from near-term procurement and design work to land-use changes that will require additional readings and public input. The executive-session contract outcome finalizes terms for the town manager and was announced in open session after the votes.
