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Staff explained that the change would be town‑wide for properties zoned B‑2 and recommended creating a licensing mechanism—modeled on the existing earth‑removal license—to regulate operations, establish conditions and enable enforcement. \"My recommendation is... it should be licensed,\" the planner said, noting licensing would allow annual review and conditions similar to existing licenses for extraction activities.

Staff also reported receipt of a zone‑change application and comprehensive plan amendment from an applicant identified as \"Faculty Mutual\" to create a planned unit development (PUD) district with energy components such as solar arrays. Both items are at the application stage; staff said they were holding incomplete filings until missing materials arrived and that hearings will be advertised and scheduled (staff suggested a public hearing for the sand/gravel application could be set for Sept. 18).

The council asked procedural questions—whether the council should amend zoning text to allow the use in all B‑2 zones or create a new industrial zone—and staff advised either approach is possible but reiterated that licensing is a key control tool. No zoning change or license was adopted; the council was notified that public hearings and advertising will follow once applications are complete.

Context: the sand/gravel request would not create an earth‑removal operation but would permit continuous processing activities in B‑2 zones; staff recommended the activity be subject to an annual license with stipulations and enforcement conditions. The PUD energy district application was reported as forthcoming; staff will provide formal public‑hearing materials for both items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Glocester RI Meetings Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Town planning staff told the Glocester council it received a zoning text‑amendment application to allow processing of sand, gravel and loam in B‑2 highway commercial zones (proposed license modeled after earth‑removal licensing) and a separate plan/PUD amendment for an energy/solar district; both items will be scheduled for public hearings.","taxTitle","Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island","taxId",79682,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6584732,"Resident raises damage and notification concerns after nearby blasting; council hears complaint",128,1953000,2081000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5615046-648f29d2f6a63c5a90ea3e755caac038&start=1953&end=2081","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5615046-648f29d2f6a63c5a90ea3e755caac038/thumbnail_1953000.jpg","/articles/6584732/Glocester/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Resident-raises-damage-and-notification-concerns-after-nearby-blasting-council-hears-complaint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584732-eef3d86bd44367dabd754835f486b8a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770588661&Signature=Fq3VtrjvvZMvZa~45G4w27hhEj5bCuOCK22y7EDOwyMf6hsorFUTD4Ipc3KFE0YiFDjGkCrDMgE3ASckAV6KEMYSGsbs~WrQvHLzYbfekCInYFs-FcLHDW2sk6sW0AuIQhfhpmHzk06w250UcrxIU0Q7pTbhBiwWce9j9sph9or6uHwrEwTttNfoUkHdtur2DJ~GA-50UW7S4gs7pYNgquF~QiUKuG7bxpVb~KUQnrldeklGFsDQqT~aR~FSogdBZOiYI~URo2tUgSE5N4hO-bMZ1Zwg1RndyKRe85NIG7fIVsMAUFcih~tY1zahCRfeHnrqK1HSFNMRVoRESZM8gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Glocester resident told the Town Council on Aug. 21 that blasting near his property appears to be much closer than the blasting contractor’s written response claimed and that he has not received consistent advance notice of blasting activity.

The resident displayed a dated plan and used the map’s scale to estimate that his house is roughly 1,440 feet from the blasting area, countering a company letter that said the distance was about 2,000 feet. \"When you read that... it was laughable,\" the resident said, adding that he had not received direct notification of blasting and that vibrations during a January blast nearly caused a safety incident in a nearby automotive shop.

The resident described structural concerns at his 18th‑century stone‑foundation house and said he planned to obtain a geologist’s report. He told the council he would keep them informed as he pursues documentation.

Town staff acknowledged receipt of the resident’s complaint and the contractor’s response noting the 2,000‑foot measurement; staff and councilors discussed map measurements and whether the company had measured to the resident’s structure. One councilor noted that the resident was “definitely under 2,000 feet” by an aerial measure. The council did not take formal action during the meeting but directed staff to stay in touch with the resident and to update the council as documentation arrives.

Because the matter involves potential property damage and technical measurements (vibration, distance), the resident said he would secure a geologist’s evaluation and counsel. The resident also referenced previous correspondence and advised the council he would notify them when he had additional materials.

No vote was taken; the council recorded the complaint for further follow up.

Context: the exchange included detailed measurements from a paper map dated Feb. 2008 (map scale 1 inch = 120 feet), the resident’s personal measurements (12 inches on the map equating to about 1,440 feet), and the contractor’s stated 1,290–2,000‑foot measurements in correspondence. Councilors and staff discussed measurement methodology and notification procedures. The resident requested that the town monitor the situation and acknowledged seeking legal counsel and technical verification.","A Glocester resident told the council that blasting near his property is closer than the contractor’s letter states, reported property impacts and said he had not received notification; town staff said the resident will be kept updated and noted Rhode Island counsel involvement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6584737,"Glocester council continues two liquor-transfer hearings, approves new corner-store license and several appointments",238,1656000,1894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5615046-648f29d2f6a63c5a90ea3e755caac038&start=1656&end=1894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5615046-648f29d2f6a63c5a90ea3e755caac038/thumbnail_1656000.jpg","/articles/6584737/Glocester/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Glocester-council-continues-two-liquor-transfer-hearings-approves-new-corner-store-license-and-several-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584737-c2f023fd97418bff97720c9d1fc9f16d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770588661&Signature=gEV7l2V5TdjXfOcMfD1X0ViIxw4ucms8GTclQBtMhWVfPMzA8YF0wC1q4KnTaGSP3IEL1j0GKVjO4-qFqg4aH4haj7e9xP6BFtcowcKuIsGwfZ~ImK3jpP0d6lo1y2itdNEJM3F7ussICpJQQD4n2QRgn8Q2ruVlSt5og48BPrtjkLz9OMpyFjDYcNvTOp-5qzoyshPN1WjKKywM9a36cfo2TYXsj4oNVOrkFXsXQlsY-vQaTw~XCEBDhCwT2d8fTEg94spxMOSbvohTW~4CcPvO4T85q3XunZthbeHiHedz3xseAxrKLMzYF6uLGSpSDip7Qhw49Gz-oLDaP0YT7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Glocester Town Council on Aug. 21 voted to continue two public hearings on class A liquor-license transfers, granted a new license to a corner store and approved a set of consent and personnel items.

The council continued public hearings on the proposed transfers of two of the town’s two class A liquor licenses to Sept. 18, 2025. The motions to continue were made and seconded during the hearing for (1) the transfer from Christie’s Liquors Inc., Kevin J. Kitson, DBA Patchett Village Wine and Spirits, to Ankit Patel (application notice previously opened Aug. 7) and (2) a separate transfer involving Lisa M. Kitson, DBA Kitson Liquors. Both continuations were approved by voice vote.

The council granted an in‑premises victualler/liquor license to Robin Angelo LLC, doing business as Delfino’s Kitchen and Corner Store (applicant: Anthony Carlo A. Delfino III) for 365 Snake Hill Road, Glocester, Rhode Island, subject to conditions: payment of town taxes, required building and zoning approvals, police or fire approvals as applicable, current health‑department approval, a current food manager certificate, state permit to make sales, and payment of the license fee. The license was authorized for interior premises only and is valid through Nov. 30, 2025.

On consent items the council moved to table approval of the minutes from the Aug. 7, 2025 regular meeting until Sept. 4, 2025; it approved tax abatement additions totaling $3,658.73 and additions to the 2025 tax roll of $9,763.71; and it accepted the finance director’s monthly report for July 2025.

Appointments and boards: the council tabled several parade‑committee alternates to the Sept. 4 meeting and tabled two ad hoc non‑voting member appointments for the Economic Development Commission to Sept. 4. The council appointed Cassie Greathouse to position No. 6 and Al Aubin to position No. 7 on the Talent Bank listing; both appointments were made with voice votes. The council also tabled two alternate parade‑committee appointments to Sept. 4.

Other personnel and procedural actions: the council voted to remove item 8A (a community septic system loan program debt‑to‑income exception) from the agenda after being notified that Rhode Island Housing had denied the applicant because the property was not owner‑occupied. The council appointed Brett Bonner to a part‑time dispatcher position in the Glocester Police Department, with training pay of $18/hour and a post‑training rate of $24.50/hour not to exceed 24 hours per week, contingent on successful completion of a department background investigation and other preconditions; the hire was set to begin Aug. 24, 2025. The council also moved to table the search for a full‑time building official to the Sept. 4 meeting.

All recorded motions at the meeting were approved by voice votes with no recorded no votes in the public minutes.

Votes at a glance
- Continue public hearing: transfer of class A liquor license (Christie’s Liquors Inc. → Ankit Patel). Outcome: continued to Sept. 18, 2025. Motion passed (voice). Referenced in transcript: opening of hearing Aug. 21 and motion to continue (s:888.005–929.78; s:967.185–992.53).
- Continue public hearing: transfer of class A liquor license (Kitson Liquors Inc.). Outcome: continued to Sept. 18, 2025. Motion passed (voice). Referenced in transcript: applicant memo and motion (s:998.985–1064.405; s:1064.405–1084.2749).
- Grant license: Robin Angelo LLC DBA Delfino’s Kitchen and Corner Store (365 Snake Hill Road). Outcome: approved with contingencies listed above; license valid through 11/30/2025. Motion passed (voice). Referenced in transcript: public hearing, applicant’s description, motion and contingencies (s:1107.71–1244.97; s:1245.99–1287.625).
- Table minutes: approval of 08/07/2025 minutes to 09/04/2025; approve abatements $3,658.73; additions $9,763.71; accept finance director’s July report. Outcome: motion passed (voice). Referenced: consent items (s:1287.825–1334.25).
- Table appointments (parade committee alternates) to 09/04/2025. Outcome: motion passed (voice). Referenced (s:1336.5499–1364.9701).
- Appoint Cassie Greathouse to Talent Bank position No. 6. Outcome: approved (voice). Referenced (s:1656.105–1664.3999).
- Appoint Al Aubin to Talent Bank position No. 7. Outcome: approved (voice). Referenced (s:1673.5–1680.2849).
- Table Economic Development Commission ad hoc non‑voting member appointments to 09/04/2025. Outcome: approved (voice). Referenced (s:1692.41–1733.2301).
- Remove agenda item 8A (community septic loan DTI exception) from the agenda. Outcome: approved (voice). Referenced (s:1745.995–1783.06).
- Appoint Brett Bonner as part‑time dispatcher (training rate $18/hr; $24.50/hr after training; up to 24 hrs/week; contingent on background). Outcome: approved (voice). Referenced (s:1811.05–1894.85).
- Table full‑time building‑official recruitment/search to Sept. 4. Outcome: approved (voice). Referenced (s:1901.01–1930.5199).

Context and next steps: Several hearings were continued; the council set follow‑up dates for Sept. 4 and Sept. 18, 2025 for tablings and continued liquor hearings noted above. Several approvals were granted conditionally pending standard local and state approvals (taxes, health department, building/zoning, police/fire, fees).","At its Aug. 21 meeting the Glocester Town Council continued two public hearings on class A liquor-license transfers to Sept. 18, granted a new in‑premises license for Delfino’s Kitchen and Corner Store contingent on standard approvals, approved routine consent items and several appointments, and made multiple procedural tablings.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident raises damage and notification concerns after nearby blasting; council hears complaint

Glocester council continues two liquor-transfer hearings, approves new corner-store license and several appointments