Burrillville council discloses executive-session votes to buy Pasco Reservoir parcel and approve litigation appeal
October 23, 2025 | Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island
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The Burrillville Town Council disclosed two votes taken in an executive session held Wednesday night: approval to purchase a parcel at Pasco Reservoir and authorization for the town manager to pursue an appeal in contract-related litigation.
The first disclosed vote authorized the town to enter a purchase-and-sale agreement for property known as Pasco Reservoir (Assessor's Map 209 Lot 143) for an amount not to exceed $31,000. The council directed that funds come from the Open Space/Recreational Land Acquisition Fund (fund 3850) with any remaining necessary funds to be taken from the Major Capital Fund (fund 3820). The disclosure was read into the public record by a council member during open session after the executive session.
The second disclosed vote authorized the town manager to enter into an agreement to file an appeal in pending contract-continuation litigation. The council did not disclose additional details of the litigation during the public statement other than that authorization to proceed was granted.
Both votes were described by council members as having been taken during the closed executive session. The council also approved sealing the executive-session minutes and noted, when sealing them, that two votes were taken while in executive session.
The council did not provide additional public detail about the seller of the Pasco Reservoir parcel, the precise terms of any purchase-and-sale agreement, or the specific court or filings related to the litigation appeal.
The town manager identified in the meeting materials is Michael C. Wood; the motion to disclose the executive-session votes was moved and seconded by council members as reflected in the public record. The council voted verbally in open session to disclose the executive-session actions and to seal the minutes of the closed session.
The council's actions leave open next steps including completion of purchase paperwork and any court filings for the appeal. The town indicated the finance director was to be notified about the funding plan for the land acquisition.
The first disclosed vote authorized the town to enter a purchase-and-sale agreement for property known as Pasco Reservoir (Assessor's Map 209 Lot 143) for an amount not to exceed $31,000. The council directed that funds come from the Open Space/Recreational Land Acquisition Fund (fund 3850) with any remaining necessary funds to be taken from the Major Capital Fund (fund 3820). The disclosure was read into the public record by a council member during open session after the executive session.
The second disclosed vote authorized the town manager to enter into an agreement to file an appeal in pending contract-continuation litigation. The council did not disclose additional details of the litigation during the public statement other than that authorization to proceed was granted.
Both votes were described by council members as having been taken during the closed executive session. The council also approved sealing the executive-session minutes and noted, when sealing them, that two votes were taken while in executive session.
The council did not provide additional public detail about the seller of the Pasco Reservoir parcel, the precise terms of any purchase-and-sale agreement, or the specific court or filings related to the litigation appeal.
The town manager identified in the meeting materials is Michael C. Wood; the motion to disclose the executive-session votes was moved and seconded by council members as reflected in the public record. The council voted verbally in open session to disclose the executive-session actions and to seal the minutes of the closed session.
The council's actions leave open next steps including completion of purchase paperwork and any court filings for the appeal. The town indicated the finance director was to be notified about the funding plan for the land acquisition.
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