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Council adopts parking restriction and handbook code of conduct for boards and commissions
Summary
After public hearings, the council adopted an amendment adding a no‑parking portion of Laurel Avenue and approved a handbook establishing a code of conduct for boards and commissions; speakers supported the changes while some residents cautioned about social media restrictions.
The Burrillville Town Council voted to adopt multiple ordinance amendments on Aug. 13, including a no‑parking addition to the town’s parking schedule for part of Laurel Avenue and a handbook establishing a code of conduct for boards and commissions.
Councilor (speaker 4) described repeated parking problems on Sales Avenue and introduced the parking change as a safety measure. The code of conduct — developed by the ordinance subcommittee with staff assistance — was described as a tool to clarify expectations for volunteers, minutes and open‑meetings compliance.
A public commenter (speaker 14) praised the handbook’s intent but raised concerns about social‑media language that would bar appointed individuals from publicly opposing council policies in an official capacity. The council majority said the handbook is designed to set clear guardrails for appointed volunteers; the ordinance and handbook were adopted after motions and recorded votes.
