State Delegation To Address Westerly Town Council

WESTERLY, RI — Westerly's delegates to the State House will address the Town Council Monday to discuss the Rhode Island state budget and its expected impact upon the municipal budget in the upcoming fiscal year.

Sen. Dennis Algiere will join Reps. Sam Azzinaro, Brian Patrick Kennedy, and Blake Filippi at a council meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Those who wish to watch or comment should use Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89601668043 or call 929-205-6099 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 896 0166 8043.

Council President Sharon Ahern invited the state lawmakers to help inform local officials. According to The Westerly Sun, the School Committee approved a $59.4 million budget for the coming fiscal year, a 2.32% increase over current spending. But because of expected cuts from the state, the budget would require a $1.6 million or 3.32% percent boost from local taxpayers. Town Manager J. Mark Rooney's municipal budget is due to the Board of Finance by March 15.

Also on the agenda is a presentation by Justin Hopkins, chairman of the School Committee's Building Subcommittee; an update on COVID-19 from Rooney and Police Chief Shawn Lacey; a resolution to increase the cost of beach parking passes; and various appointments to boards and commissions. The Town Council then plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation: specifically, Town of Westerly v. One Parcel of Realty, commonly known as 198 Potter Hill Road.

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