Gibson Avenue pickleball courts dispute
Summary
Neighbors say a private app listing drew hundreds of strangers to Michael McCarthy's home pickleball courts, bringing traffic, noise, and even a break-in on their private dirt road. The board kept the violation open rather than dismiss it, pending an affidavit restricting use.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to the town; enforcement costs fall on the zoning office if violations recur.
McCarthy keeps his legally permitted courts for personal use if he honors the affidavit.
Neighbors on the private dirt road say they've endured traffic, noise and trespass and fear summer enforcement gaps.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Narragansett Town Council - May 11, 2026
A plan to rebuild and expand the Clark Road pickleball courts from four to six drew concerns about cost ($440K total, ~$175K this year), noise, and neighbor pushback. The council kept the $175K in the budget but left the scope — four courts vs. six — undecided.
Zoning Board - Jan 22, 2026
Neighbors say a private app listing drew hundreds of strangers to Michael McCarthy's home pickleball courts, bringing traffic, noise, and even a break-in on their private dirt road. The board kept the violation open rather than dismiss it, pending an affidavit restricting use.
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