Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Narragansett public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
14 issues in business jobs
Blue Acres Aquaculture Lease Reconfiguration
A Point Judith Pond oyster farm says bottom-culture habitat is fading and wants to switch to floating gear to stay viable. It's a preliminary pitch; the change would need to go through CRMC.
Boon Street Market liquor license renewal
Resident David Byrd pressed the council to actually enforce the 10 p.m. outdoor sound restriction at Boone Street Market, saying citations haven't been issued despite ongoing violations.
Recreation Director hiring
Michelle Kershaw retires November 23 after more than 14 years with the town. The council will consider confirming Raymond DeFalco Jr. as her successor.
EDC Summit Updates
The committee continues to plan its Economic Development Summit, an event meant to gather ideas for the town's economic future. Updates were on the agenda but no details are available.
EDC Summit Update
The annual EDC Summit is taking shape, with invitations out and talk of broadening the guest list to bring more people into the economic development conversation.
Annual liquor license renewals
36 establishments across five license classes got their renewals for December 2026–November 2027, keeping restaurants, taverns, package stores, and clubs operating legally.
Port banner project
The Banners and Barrels committee was scheduled to report on banner design considerations and responses to the Purchasing Agent's RFP — decorative streetscape elements for the Galilee district.
Mobile food establishment event permit changes
Neighbors say Boon Street Market has repeatedly built without permits, violated its parking variances, and ignored noise rules — and the council paused its food truck license rather than wave it through. The applicants now face pressure to clear outstanding violations before the license comes back.
Calamari Festival involvement
The Narragansett Chamber of Commerce asked the committee to support the Calamari Festival, a signature Galilee event. A vote on committee support was on the agenda.
Visitor economy: transportation, parking and food trucks
A first reading passed to lift the town's mobile food vendor cap from 20 to 30 — more food trucks could operate here if it passes a second reading.
Food truck permit cap increase
The council took up a first reading raising the town's mobile food vendor cap from 20 to 30 permits to unclog stalled applicants — though where trucks may actually operate remains constrained by the ordinance.
Blessing of the Fleet and Calamari Festival participation
Possible changes to the Blessing of the Fleet and whether the committee joins the Chamber's Calamari Festival were both slated for discussion — items that shape Galilee's summer event season.
Liquor License Transfer at Leo's Pizza Location
Leo's Pizza's alcohol license is set to transfer to Mike's North End Pizza at 909 Boston Neck Road, with a public hearing July 6 before the final decision.
EDC membership vacancy
Tony Jones joined the Economic Development Committee and then resigned after it was determined he was not a Narragansett resident. The committee was set to discuss the vacancy before the meeting was called off.