Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Narragansett public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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50 topics
Water Utilities
Water system compliance and council criticism
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Parks Rec
Skate park funding
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Public Safety
Council member's social media litigation posts
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Taxes Budget
Affordable housing trust funding
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Development
Former library site lease (Peer Commons)
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Zoning
Zoning Board appointment
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Development
Boston Neck Road housing RFP
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Water Utilities
Moses special use permit, 9 Pilgrim Avenue
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development↑Rising
Volpe subdivision, 51 Isabelle Drive
2 supportive2 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development
Boston Neck Road affordable housing RFP
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety
Litigation statement clarification
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec
Year-round community recreation and aquatic center
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Business Jobs
35 Kingstown Road lease process
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec
Canonchet Farm trails
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Budget
Council performance and transparency
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety
Boon Street Market
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Budget
Council transparency and campaign finance
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec
Recognition of Joseph O'Neill's Planning Board service
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising
Boon Street Market license renewal
1 supportive11 opposed
12 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec
Beach operations and recreation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Public Safety
Pre-season beach security
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Public Comment↑Rising
Open forum comment
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Parks Rec
Library matters
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Licensing↑Rising
The Barge license
5 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Licensing
Middlebridge restaurant lease / The Barge license
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Housing
Housing barriers and regulations
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Housing
URI housing partnership
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Public Safety
E-bike safety
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Water Utilities
Scarborough treatment facility renaming
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Development
Boston Neck Road housing proposal
17 opposed
19 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Taxes Budget
Town solicitor hiring / ethics
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec
Ocean State Rhode Race permit
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Development
Affordable housing collaboration / term limits
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Taxes Budget
Board term limits / transparency
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Taxes Budget
Board term limits
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec
Removal of Laurie Kelley commemorative plaque
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Parks Rec
Library By-Laws and public comment
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Water Utilities
Scarborough facility renaming
3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Zoning
Emery Street variance (B.1)
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development
Gaudreau-Galvin Minor Subdivision
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Environment
Volpe Minor Subdivision
5 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Zoning
Boon Street Special Planning District
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development
Winsor Deck Addition
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Parks Rec
Beach operations
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning
Historic, cultural and scenic resources
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Zoning
Short-term rental ordinance
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning
Boon Street Market food truck license
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety
Military Suicide Awareness Month proclamation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning
Boon Street Market food truck license and noise
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Development
Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative appointment
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
In the News
10 articlesRecent coverage of Narragansett from local and regional media.
WJARFlock camera contract termination
Narragansett terminates contract with Flock cameras
Narragansett terminates contract with Flock cameras WJAR
Aug 4, 2026The Providence Journalsnow disposal and bay water quality
Why doesn't RI dump snow into Narragansett Bay?
Why doesn't RI dump snow into Narragansett Bay? The Providence Journal
Jan 29, 2026The Providence Journaltown council recall effort
Narragansett Town Council recall effort renewed. Does it set a 'dangerous precedent'?
Narragansett Town Council recall effort renewed. Does it set a 'dangerous precedent'? The Providence Journal
Aug 27, 2025WJLAflooding
Flooding turns parking lots into massive puddles in Rhode Island town
Flooding turns parking lots into massive puddles in Rhode Island town WJLA
Dec 18, 2023The Providence Journalhousing market and population decline
Boom and bust in Narragansett: Hot housing market hides a population plunge
Boom and bust in Narragansett: Hot housing market hides a population plunge The Providence Journal
Oct 7, 2021NJ.comparking policy dispute
Narragansett council handed Fulop a defeat in parking battle. Then the mayor lashed out at the media.
Narragansett council handed Fulop a defeat in parking battle. Then the mayor lashed out at the media. NJ.com
May 9, 2021NJ.compublic space dispute
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop wades into a battle over public space — in Narragansett, Rhode Island
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop wades into a battle over public space — in Narragansett, Rhode Island NJ.com
Apr 12, 2021Patchtown council
Narragansett Town Council: Winters B. Hames III
Narragansett Town Council: Winters B. Hames III Patch
Sep 1, 2020Uprise RIcouncil decorum ordinance
Creating a Civil Climate: Rhode Island Town Councils Consider Decorum Ordinances
Creating a Civil Climate: Rhode Island Town Councils Consider Decorum Ordinances Uprise RI
Oct 9, 2019Independent - Narragansettbeach erosion / storm damage
Narragansett’s beach pummeled
NARRAGANSETT — After a rare spring nor’easter that brought strong wind, heavy rains and intense surf to the area, the crown jewel of the Parks and Recreation Department - the town beach - is in shambles.
Apr 19, 2007