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Dr. Peter Cummings introduced Deli to the council, noting she teaches English and special education and is in her fifth year at Narragansett High School. Deli told the council the selection process was rigorous and described bringing “little moments of joy” to students as part of her teaching approach. She said she hopes the recognition will become a starting point for broader opportunities while stressing her commitment to students.

Council members and attendees congratulated Deli. One councilor reminded the audience that prior local Teacher of the Year winners have gone on to state and national recognition and urged Deli not to leave teaching.

The council presented a certificate that reads, in part, “for your exceptional teaching performance earning the designation of 2026 Teacher of the Year in appreciation for your loyalty and dedication to the youth of Narragansett.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Narragansett Town Council - October 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Narragansett High School English and special-education teacher Sarah Deli was announced as Rhode Island Teacher of the Year and was recognized by the Town Council.","taxTitle","Narragansett, Washington County, Rhode Island","taxId",79580,"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},6548147,"Narragansett council approves submission of RIDEM grant for Cristoforo skate park; residents push for concrete slab",2066,2667000,4733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5888217-aa0c15ea0369838a851daf9b3a00a26d&start=2667&end=4733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5888217-aa0c15ea0369838a851daf9b3a00a26d/thumbnail_2667000.jpg","/articles/6548147/Narragansett/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Narragansett-council-approves-submission-of-RIDEM-grant-for-Cristoforo-skate-park-residents-push-for-concrete-slab","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6548147-56ce2b513844a04500683e767f9b43d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109403&Signature=UaXIPLPYxbksZVRQinon~oaO1jlhpQHAwYC~UnNbi8N~7em7O7ScyiKJYj-Go7J3OmHxwL-x8kLRdR~Cc5H0lO7ZKg~Z7tfRlrpxZv1o1uXC8C4E9vCCwnFX3U7uL3fwZKyf05zZvnFlBri~2Bta5SvvDYtzfWFHARBwxPj440ZV3uqZxMbgSAfXw2Jh9JH40V4Zx25w0Y21c0B4CZjAnbiljysrJQ1IDy9-3HI4Ad-Hiz9qjB-N2hGTK0SM~BasykMcxbN-cN99HcemxLMSOpI9Gq1OKUA315BaWnSZA2fgBN1tj8fiUFkg7ueSlMh4EvG56~kBDRTJGbYMqZnNXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Narragansett Town Council voted 5-0 to authorize submission of a 2026 Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management recreational development grant application and to approve the town’s matching contribution for a project to revive the skate park at Dominic Cristoforo Park.

Parks and Recreation staff described ongoing renovations to Cristoforo Playground (Phase 1, $200,000) and said the grant application would fund a new skate surface and above-ground features as part of a broader park revitalization. Parks staff said the grant would support resurfacing with Macadam and new features; a separate second phase would be considered in the next fiscal year.

During the public hearing, skate‑park advocates and local skaters urged the council to prioritize a concrete base rather than asphalt or solely prefabricated features. Conrad Ferla (self‑described as vice president and sales director of a skateboard distribution business) and professional skateboarder/instructor Evan Mansolillo both recommended a concrete slab for durability, lower long‑term maintenance and better user experience. Ferla said prefab elements placed on asphalt can degrade and create safety gaps; Mansolillo warned that asphalt or temporary surfaces could become “obsolete in 5 to 7 years.”

Parks staff said the proposed location is the same spot as the previous skate park: entering Cristoforo past the tennis and pickleball courts, turning toward the upper fields and using the existing old Macadam pad to the right of the field. Staff said the prior equipment was removed between 2015 and 2019 for safety reasons and that vandalism and wear contributed to its removal.

Director Michelle (Parks and Recreation) said the town previously applied for a similar grant without success and that the current application would proceed whether or not additional applications (e.g., a Knatchet Farm linear-path proposal) are pursued separately. Director Michelle said if the town receives the DEM award (notifications expected April 2026) the demolition and resurfacing work would begin as quickly as possible; if the grant is not received, the town will consider capital-funding options.

The council also heard that several families (estimated 5–7 direct contacts and a prior meeting of roughly 40 attendees) voiced interest in restoring the skate park. Staff said the town’s insurer previously covered the park and that the town would coordinate with its insurer for any new facility.

Following the public hearing the council moved to close and then to authorize the grant submission and matching contribution; both actions passed 5-0.

Several public speakers and councilors urged staff to pursue a concrete slab as the preferred long‑term approach and to consider phased fundraising or donor partnerships if full funding for a concrete design is not available immediately.","Council voted 5-0 to authorize submission of a 2026 RIDEM Recreational Development Grant and to approve the town match for a proposed skate-park renewal at Dominic Cristoforo Park; public speakers urged a concrete base and long-term planning.",{"_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},6548151,"Narragansett officials describe ongoing odor problems at Scarborough wastewater plant; no council vote",712,1256000,1968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5888217-aa0c15ea0369838a851daf9b3a00a26d&start=1256&end=1968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5888217-aa0c15ea0369838a851daf9b3a00a26d/thumbnail_1256000.jpg","/articles/6548151/Narragansett/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Narragansett-officials-describe-ongoing-odor-problems-at-Scarborough-wastewater-plant-no-council-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6548151-db850e946870117155efc3cb59652727/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109403&Signature=CaGUTQuxEyMVUimqQPstCdXxZszuykC8wLCvbHXWDaUhWG026BiUeZUrDnm-QMlPV33MXGrljwGGugrW-jzLShM1MtBjiW~qBEzNR-wkCL3eLN3X5iCHC8gcc1zZXcxAh4T7Nf7EPxJd5Wp21jiQ1glgCt49VKNu3UsNz~NoHNNjaIg5gb23zgZJ7vS2m8u4v3Ghl7BUprew~HXmW8WLxXOhS96L3HPia8m-LjK5WmRuWPkCov5AQ0kHDpX8A9T-oYB8eN7AkDV1W-P-jZnuceJDLlVyd~CBTersxdRFVIq51-fKwu4zhHaopYQ1xn85oOmofYNaELWKD7HeFkoRTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town Manager Jim Tandy updated the Narragansett Town Council on ongoing efforts to address recurring odors from the Scarborough wastewater treatment facility and said the town is pursuing both short‑term neutralizers and longer‑term engineering work.

Tandy told the council staff are applying deodorizing agent seven days a week, and that the town purchased and installed a “double barrel odor cannon” as an emergency neutralizer last week. He said the town has contracted with Wright-Pierce for further evaluation and a possible change order to study headworks and ditch covering options.

The issue has drawn public comment. Resident Carol Spaziano said the odor was “horrible” on recent days and asked when the council would vote on the preferred remedy. Tandy replied that the plan remains under Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) review and that once RIDEM completes its interrogatories and approves the final plan, the item would be brought to the council for consideration.

Local resident Peter Lauro, who reviewed the Wright-Pierce analysis, told the council the plant is “not only obsolete, but not able to handle the current load” and blamed “improper aeration” for creating noxious gases including hydrogen sulfide. Lauro urged interim fixes such as covers and blowers for the existing aeration ditches and warned that underground World War II tunnels may require a site survey before new tanks can be installed.

Tandy said the town has reseeded ditches using sludge deliveries from other plants, has used gas detectors that showed zero hydrogen sulfide at tested locations during a recent check, and is working with its engineering consultant to scope possible headworks covers. He cautioned that covering and construction proposals include many variables and likely will take time to finalize.

Council discussion focused on timing and sequencing. Councilor Durkin pressed whether the headworks covering could be fast-tracked as a smaller, separate project rather than bundled into a longer study; Tandy said Wright-Pierce is prioritizing that component while they continue the broader evaluation. Tandy also said the town contractor and Wright-Pierce are coordinating cost and design estimates.

No formal motions or votes on plant upgrades were made during the meeting; the town manager said formal approval would follow RIDEM’s review and any additional design work.

Residents asked for clearer timelines and for the town to keep the public informed of test results and next steps. Tandy said staff will continue testing and report back when the RIDEM process permits council action.","Town manager and residents described persistent sulfur-like odors from the Scarborough wastewater treatment facility and outlined interim fixes and longer-term study work; no formal council action was taken.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6548137,"Town council approves a package of routine purchases, contracts and appointments; summary of votes",1453,4613000,6066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5888217-aa0c15ea0369838a851daf9b3a00a26d&start=4613&end=6066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5888217-aa0c15ea0369838a851daf9b3a00a26d/thumbnail_4613000.jpg","/articles/6548137/Narragansett/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Town-council-approves-a-package-of-routine-purchases-contracts-and-appointments-summary-of-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6548137-8e0e552f8a5b5b8d0549feb53d685f9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109403&Signature=XgOiCwo8~DQgOZoXSdY6w2Qp2EYCkpQyIxtN8gUYZRNlBP6tyZalatLyvm3c11iNX8tKry4GTFYWvGrk-KQMYHG-K~zggwc1coFe-HUWpK6~~TdmoRgkqqIgELT3RCCZaW1PhFazwqEIrvvb-pnzSFSE3RFSKNoYuw01NqM~MhIUeU~tp9qmQKQ3Ql4mE9C00FauMTstq56x1737L1L7ygvgBYrCOWijd7yJugDtr71lv8Yn82nFIJFhgAmQWhPDSNH9jPLmULPLkqAB-Aq~yn3baX~~Lwt6nsD2-XrWWiFN0zIw7L7RJC~S~965YFqfcsVUeXpYa5c-lYQ4o~jXlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Narragansett Town Council acted on a series of routine agenda items on Oct. 6, approving grants, purchases, contracts, licenses and appointments. All votes listed below passed by the council unless otherwise noted.

Votes at a glance

- RIDEM recreational development grant application (Cristoforo Park) — Motion to authorize submission and approve town matching funds passed 5-0. (Agenda item b3)

- Consent agenda items — Items c1, c2, c3, c4, c5, c7, c8 and c9 approved as presented; motion passed 5-0. Item c6 was pulled for later consideration.

- Police fingerprint system — Approved purchase of a new fingerprint system from Thales DIS USA Inc. in the amount of $20,287; motion passed 5-0. (Item d1) The town noted the purchase is 100% reimbursable.

- George C. Park fence — Approved purchase and installation of 615 linear feet of black vinyl‑coated chain‑link fence from Costco Inc. for $89,920 under Rhode Island master price agreement; motion passed 5-0. (Item e1)

- National MS Society walk — Approved request to hold annual charity walk in May (subject to state and local approvals); motion passed 5-0. (Item e2)

- South lot retaining wall change order — Approved Change Order No. 1 for repairs to an additional section of the south lot retaining wall to George Sherman Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. in the amount of $125,470; motion passed 5-0. (Item e3) Council and staff said the work is being completed now for safety and mobilization efficiency and that the FEMA reimbursement applied only to storm-damaged sections.

- 5‑year extension of electric service agreement — Adopted a resolution authorizing the town manager to execute a five‑year extension with NextEra Energy Services Rhode Island LLC; motion passed 5-0. (Item f1)

- Natural gas purchase contract — Ratified multi‑year contract awards with Direct Energy Business LLC and NRG Business Marketing LLC at a fixed quoted price of $7.90 per dekatherm for 11/01/2025–10/31/2028; motion passed 5-0. (Item g1)

- Fuel oil storage replacement — Ratified removal and replacement of fuel oil storage tank and fuel delivery system at Sprague Pump Station by Gill Services Inc. in the amount of $27,579; motion passed 5-0. (Item g2)

- Sludge management contract — Approved a five‑year sludge management contract with Veolia Water North America (Northeast) LLC at quoted prices for Scarborough wastewater facilities; motion passed 5-0. Council thanked town negotiator John Gerhard for detailed contract review. (Item g3)

- Appointments and licenses — Reappointed and appointed members to the Galilee Advisory Committee and Towers Committee (multiple 3‑year terms to expire 10/01/2028); approved a victualler and holiday license for WB Enterprises LLC (Kingston Pizza) at 961 Boston Neck Road; all motions passed 5-0. (Items h1–h3)

- Planning board interviews — Work session scheduled for 11/17/2025 at 5:30 p.m. to conduct planning board interviews; motion passed 5-0. (Item h4)

Procedural notes

Most votes were unanimous (5-0). Item c6 was pulled from the consent agenda for additional information. Several items included discussion from councilors or public speakers (for example, fencing cost questions and the retaining-wall change order). Where federal reimbursement (FEMA) applied, staff said only storm-connected damage qualified; the additional wall section was addressed now for safety and to leverage contractor mobilization.

No motions on the Oct. 6 agenda failed; items described above were approved as recorded in the meeting.","At its Oct. 6 meeting the Narragansett Town Council approved multiple routine items — grant authorization for Cristoforo Park, equipment purchases, contracts, change order, energy and fuel agreements, and several appointments — all by recorded votes (mostly 5-0).","actionData","errors"]

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