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$3M Fire Station Renovations Bond Question

Summary

A $3 million bond on the November ballot would expand and renovate the north end fire station with a second floor, five bunk rooms, an ADA elevator, and modern safety features. Average homeowners would pay about $21 more per year for 20 years.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$3 million bond; about $21/year for the average homeowner for 20 years.

✅Who benefits

North end residents, firefighters, and EMS responders who gain a modern, adequately sized station.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers would carry the bond repayment if the referendum passes.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingOct 5, 2026

Narragansett Town Council - Oct 5, 2026

A $3 million bond on the November ballot would expand and renovate the north end fire station with a second floor, five bunk rooms, an ADA elevator, and modern safety features. Average homeowners would pay about $21 more per year for 20 years.

MeetingJul 28, 2026approved

Board of Canvassers - Jul 28, 2026

Voters will decide this November whether the town borrows $3 million to renovate fire stations. The board certified the question for the ballot despite one resident's objection, and the Town Clerk said more detailed bond information will be available before the election.

MeetingJul 14, 2026

Board of Canvassers - Jul 14, 2026

A $3 million bond for fire station renovations will go before voters this November. The board will certify the ballot question at its July 28 meeting.

MeetingJul 6, 2026approved

Narragansett Town Council - Jul 6, 2026

The town is spending $35,500 plus a design fee to engineer renovations for Fire Station #3 on Boston Neck Road, giving voters full information before the November bond vote.

MeetingApr 20, 2026approved

Narragansett Town Council - Apr 20, 2026

The town wants voters to decide on $3 million in bonds to expand, renovate and equip its fire stations. The Council's resolution now goes to the General Assembly to authorize the referendum — so this could show up on a future ballot and affect your tax bill if it passes.

MeetingJan 5, 2026

Narragansett Town Council - Jan 5, 2026

The Town Manager reported the FEMA-funded south beach wall repair should be done within a month, Fire Station 2 renovations are nearly complete, and one response came in to the RFQ for redeveloping the old library site.

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