Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Kingstown, RI public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development with medium priority
Wickford Elementary Redevelopment
The long-stalled sale of the old Wickford Elementary school closes September 30, with developer Paul Bagoshin planning a residential conversion using historic tax credits that the council president predicts will be a shot in the arm for village businesses.
Solar Development
A controversial solar project in North Kingstown is now under construction, so the long-running fight over where solar farms should go is moving from meetings to the ground. If you care about local land use, energy costs, or how the city handles development, this is one to watch.
Solar farm construction noise on Maplewood Drive
A resident says construction traffic and noise from the NK GM 1 solar farm behind her home is unbearable, with trucks running before 7 a.m. The town says the project is state-jurisdictional but is exploring options.
Post Road adaptive reuse housing projects
Two Patriot Builders projects will bring 27 total housing units to Post Road — 10 apartments in the old KFC building and 17 units at the former Allstate 'Mushroom Building.' Waivers let the applications get scheduled now; landscaping plans and water modeling still come later.
24 Duck Cove Farm three-lot conservation subdivision
The Cardi family wants to split their waterfront property into two house lots plus a protected open space lot covering the shoreline, pond and wetlands. Commissioners leaned supportive, noting the whole neighborhood relies on private rights-of-way with no public-road frontage.
Old Oak Hill public works property redevelopment
The long-idle former DPW garage site on Oak Hill is finally environmentally cleared and headed to market. The town will solicit development proposals rather than a straight sale, aiming for revenue plus a use that fits the town's vision.