Boston Neck Road housing development RFP
Summary
The town issued an RFP for two wetland parcels at Boston Neck and Old Boston Neck Road and received two developer proposals — 24 cottages or 57-unit three-story buildings. Dozens of neighbors packed the meeting saying they learned of it only through word of mouth, citing traffic, wetlands, water and sewer capacity, and safety. Councilors say it's exploratory and no decision has been made.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The two proposals carry price tags of roughly $10 million and $20 million against only about $2 million left in the affordable housing bond.
If built, the projects would add affordable housing units, though several speakers argued the proposed unit types would not serve the young families the town says it wants.
Neighbors describe losing a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood and environmentally sensitive wetlands, and some longtime residents say they would sell and move if it's built.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Narragansett Town Council - Sep 21, 2026
The town issued an RFP for two wetland parcels at Boston Neck and Old Boston Neck Road and received two developer proposals — 24 cottages or 57-unit three-story buildings. Dozens of neighbors packed the meeting saying they learned of it only through word of mouth, citing traffic, wetlands, water and sewer capacity, and safety. Councilors say it's exploratory and no decision has been made.
Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative - Aug 25, 2026
The town got two responses to its request for proposals for housing on Boston Neck Road, and the housing trust committee weighed in before the Town Council decides. Members worried the fast RFP turnaround may have scared off other potential housing developers.
Narragansett Town Council - Jun 1, 2026
The town is moving to develop about 2.5 acres of its own land at Boston Neck and Old Boston Neck Road for affordable housing. An RFP will go out after council approval, and a title search will resolve resident concerns about possible conservation easements on the lots.
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