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Council appoints two residents to dog park committee

Tiverton Town Council · August 12, 2026
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Summary

The council voted unanimously to appoint Rebecca Nicole Raine (term to 04/15/2027) and Jennifer Benavides (term to 04/15/2028) to the dog park committee after motions to waive policy and appoint both were moved and seconded.

The council filled two vacancies on the Dog Park Committee by appointing Rebecca Nicole Raine and Jennifer Benavides to staggered three-year terms.

After the clerk read the nominations and each applicant addressed the council, a motion to waive policy and appoint both candidates was moved and seconded. The council then made individual motions assigning one term to end April 15, 2027, and the other April 15, 2028; both motions passed with no recorded opposition.

Applicants described volunteer experience, dog-park familiarity and a desire to improve safety and maintenance. Council members welcomed the appointments and encouraged the new committee members to collaborate with staff and other volunteer groups.