On the agenda: Lincolnri Ordinance Sub Committee - September — Data Center (Sep 14)

Town of Lincoln
Ordinance Committee Meeting
September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Lincoln Town Hall
AGENDA
A.

Call to Order
6:30 PM Meeting called to order on September 14, 2026 at Lincoln Town Hall,
100 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI.
This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting, with the Council meeting in person
and the public may participate in person or by utilizing the web streaming
available on www.lincolnri.gov, and emailing comments to
[email protected]. Streaming of the meeting is not always guaranteed.

B.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
1.

C.

Minutes of August 17, 2026

Ordinances for Review
1.

2025-13
Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Section 260-32 - Additional Residential
Requirements & Access Easement Deed and Agreement
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
08/19/2025
Town Council
Referral to Committee
09/09/2025
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
10/20/2025
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
11/17/2025
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
12/15/2025
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
01/20/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
02/09/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
03/16/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
04/20/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
05/18/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee
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06/15/2026
08/17/2026

5.

Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee

Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee

2.

2026-10
Amendment to Section 183-8 Violations and penalties in the Parks
& Recreation Chapter
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
06/16/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee
08/17/2026
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in
Committee
Committee

3.

2026-12
Amendment to Zoning Map - 0 Carrington Street, AP 5, Lot 92
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
08/18/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee

4.

2026-13
FY27 Salary Ordinance
History:
Date
Meeting Body
08/18/2026
Town Council

Action
Referred to
Committee

2025-18
Amendment to Chapter 125, Use of Fire Pits (grammar edits)

D.

Public Comment

E.

Adjourn

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Town of Lincoln
Ordinance Committee Meeting
August 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Lincoln Town Hall
MINUTES
A.

Call to Order
6:15 PM Meeting called to order on August 17, 2026 at Lincoln Town Hall, 100
Old River Road, Lincoln, RI.
This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting, with the Council meeting in person
and the public may participate in person or by utilizing the web streaming
available on www.lincolnri.gov, and emailing comments to
[email protected]. Streaming of the meeting is not always guaranteed.
Members Present:
Arthur Russo, Jr., Chair
Kenneth Pichette
Bruce Ogni
Anthony DeSisto, Town Solicitor
Philip Gould, Town Administrator

B.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
1.

C.

Minutes of June 15, 2026
ACTION:
Motion to adopt by Ken Pichette second by Bruce
Ogni;
Motion passed with a 3:0
AYES:
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None

Ordinances for Review
1.

2025-13
Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Section 260-32 - Additional Residential
Requirements & Access Easement Deed and Agreement
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
08/19/2025
Town Council
Referral to Committee
09/09/2025
Ordinance Sub
Deferred in Committee
Committee

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10/20/2025
11/17/2025
12/15/2025
01/20/2026
02/09/2026
03/16/2026
04/20/2026
05/18/2026
06/15/2026

ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
2.

Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee
Ordinance Sub
Committee

Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee
Deferred in Committee

Motion to discuss by Ken Pichette second by Bruce Ogni;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None
Motion to deferred for further study by Bruce Ogni
second by Ken Pichette;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

2026-6
Amending Chapter 260, Zoning, Article II regarding Data Center
Ordinance
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
06/16/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee

ACTION:

AYES:

Motion to discuss by Bruce Ogni second by Ken
Pichette;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette

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NOES:
ABSTAIN:

None
None

ACTION:

Motion to recommend the town council adopt by Ken
Pichette second by Bruce Ogni;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
3.

2026-7
Amendment to Article II, Section 7-5 Maximum Commission
Revenue
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
06/16/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee

ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
4.

Motion to discuss by Ken Pichette second by Bruce
Ogni;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None
Motion to recommend the town council adopt by Ken
Pichette second by Bruce Ogni;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

2026-8
Amendment to Part II, Chapter 129, Flood Hazard Areas
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
06/16/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee

Ordinance 2026-8 was taken with Ordinance 2026-9.
5.

2026-9
Amendment to Article VIII, Overlay Zones, Section 260-46 Flood
Hazard Overlay District
History:

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Date
06/16/2026

Meeting Body
Town Council

Action
Referred to
Committee

Stephanie Davies, Town Planner, spoke on the matter.
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
6.

Motion to recommend the town council adopt by Ken
Pichette second by Bruce Ogni;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

2026-10
Amendment to Section 183-8 Violations and penalties in the Parks
& Recreation Chapter
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
06/16/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee

ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
7.

Motion to discuss by Bruce Ogni second by Ken
Pichette;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

Motion to discuss by Bruce Ogni second by Ken
Pichette;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None
Motion to deferred in committee by Bruce Ogni
second by Ken Pichette;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

2026-11
Amending Article III Use Regulations, 260-19: Manufacturing Uses,
AA. Renewable Energy - Minor Scale Facility - Roof Mount and BB.
Renewable Energy - Minor Scale Facility - Ground Mount
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Article XI Special Use Permits, 260-68: Specific and Objective
Criteria, U. Renewable Energy Minor Scale - Scale Facility - Ground
Mount
History:
Date
Meeting Body
Action
07/21/2026
Town Council
Referred to
Committee

Stephanie Davies, Town Planner, spoke on the matter.
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:

D.

Motion to discuss by Bruce Ogni second by Ken
Pichette;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None
Motion to recommend the town council adopt with
planning board amendments and removing lines 9294 by Ken Pichette second by Bruce Ogni;
Motion passed with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

Public Comment
Cameron Deutsche of 67 Rockridge Road spoke on Ordinance 2026-7.
There were no others wishing to speak during public comment.

E.

Adjourn
ACTION:

AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Bruce Ogni second by
Ken Pichette;
Motion with a 3:0
Arthur Russo, Bruce Ogni, Ken Pichette
None
None

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§ 260-32 Additional Residential Requirements
A.
In any residential district, the parking or storage of commercial vehicles over 10,000
pounds of gross vehicle weight and/or storage is directly related to an accessory or a
permitted use or legal nonconforming use on the premises. The parking or storage of any
commercial vehicles labeled for a business use shall not be allowed in any residential
district, unless permitted by a nonconforming use, except when registered to the property
owner.
B.
No unregistered, unserviceable, discarded, worn-out or junked automobile, truck or
trailer of any kind or type, or body, engine, part or accessory shall be parked or stored on
any residentially zoned property other than in a completely enclosed building in excess of
three months.
C.
Parking or storage of any vehicle or the storage of any temporary or permanent
structures by residents shall not be permitted on Town owned property, utility easements,
or any other non-privately owned land.
D.
“Parking Areas” and “Parking Facilities” as set forth in § 260-31 are prohibited in all
residential zones.

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ACCESS EASEMENT DEED AND AGREEMENT
Grantor: TOWN OF LINCOLN, A RHODE ISLAND MUNICIPALITY
Grantee:
Property Address: Benefited Land:
Burdened Land: Assessor’s Plat 13 Lot 380
The GRANT OF ACCESS EASEMENT is entered into on this ____ day of ______ 2024
by and between the Grantor, THE TOWN OF LINCOLN, A RHODE ISLAND
MUNICIPALITY, of 100 Old River Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865, (the
"Landowner") and the Grantee,
,of
, RI
(the “Easement Holder”).
RECITALS
A. The Landowner is the sole owner of certain real estate in the Town of Lincoln, County
of Providence and State of Rhode Island, which is set forth on Assessor’s Plat 12 Lot 380
(the “Burdened Property”).
B. The Easement Holder is the owner of certain real estate in the Town of Lincoln,
County of Providence and State of Rhode Island, which is set forth on Assessor’s Plat 12
Lot
(the “Benefited Property”).
C. Landowner has agreed to convey to the Easement Holder, a Grant of Access Easement
across the Burdened Property.
GRANT OF ACCESS EASEMENT
In consideration of the facts recited above, the Landowner and Easement Holder
agree as follows:
1. Grant of Easement. The Landowner hereby grants and conveys to the
Easement Holder, a perpetual, nonexclusive, rent-free, right to cross their land to enter
Easement Holder Land (the “Access Easement”) for ingress and egress for the purpose
accessing Benefited Property. The Easement area shall be the land owned by the Town of
Lincoln as shown on Assessor’s Plat 12, Lot 380, consisting of the Land used as a
driveway for the Benefitted Property across Lot 380 to Leichester Drive.
2. Use of Access Easement. The purpose of the Access Easement is to provide
year-round pedestrian, vehicular and utility access to and from the Benefited Property by
the Easement Holder. Nothing in this Access Easement is intended to prohibit use of
the Access Easement by the Landowner, provided such use does not interfere with the
use of the Access Easement by the Easement Holder.

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3. Improvements. Any improvements on the Easement Property made by the
Landowner, shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Easement Holder.
4. Maintenance/Repair. The Easement Holder shall be solely responsible for
maintaining the Easement Property (i.e. snow removal, ice removal and all other normal
and usual maintenance). The Easement Property shall be kept in a good, clean and safe
condition, free from waste or litter and free from any condition that constitutes a nuisance
or any condition that could cause injury or damage. If the Easement Holder allows the
Easement Property to be in violation of the requirements set forth herein, the Easement
Holder shall be responsible for the cost to promptly repair the Easement Property and
return it to its condition prior to the violation.
5. Damage to Easement Property. The Easement Holder shall be responsible for
any damage it may cause to the Easement Property. If the Easement Holder causes such
damage, it shall promptly make all needed repairs, restoring the Easement Property to its
condition prior to the damage.
6. Obstructions to Use of the Easement Property. Neither the Landowner or
Easement Holder, under the terms of this Access Easement may utilize the Easement
Property in a way that interferes with its use by any other person permitted to use it. Any
obstructions or impediments to the use of the Easement Property may be removed,
without notice, by the Landowner or Easement Holder and the cost of such removal shall
be borne by the party causing or responsible for such obstruction.
7. Enforcement of Agreement. The Easement Holder and the Landowner shall
have the right to legally enforce this Access Easement and the covenants, conditions and
restrictions set forth herein, by whatever action or actions are legally available, including,
without limitation, enjoining any violation or threatened violation hereof.
8. Amendments. This Access Easement may not be modified, amended or
terminated except by execution and recording of a written instrument signed by both the
Landowner and Easement Holder.
9. Successors. All of the terms, covenants, conditions, and obligations set forth in
this Access Easement shall inure to the benefit of and bind the Landowner and Easement
Holder, and their respective personal representatives, heirs, successors, transferees and
assigns, and shall continue as a servitude running in perpetuity with the Landowner’s
Property.
10. Severability. If any provision or specific application of this Access Easement
is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions or
specific applications of this Access Easement shall remain valid and binding.
11. Governing Law. This Access Easement shall be governed by and construed
under the laws of the State of Rhode Island.

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12. Indemnification. The Easement Holder shall indemnify and hold Landowner
harmless for any and all claims, demands, causes of actions and damages that may arise
from the Easement Holder's use of the Access Easement. The Landowner shall have no
liability for any actions that arise due to the Easement Holder’s use of the Access
Easement. Easement Holder shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Landowner
if any party to this agreement or any other person or entity attempts to hold the
Landowner liable for any actions that arise due to the Easement Holder’s use of the
Access Easement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, have agreed to and executed this
Access Easement this _____ day of _______, 2024
Witness:
_______________________

TOWN OF LINCOLN
BY:

_____________________________
EASEMENT HOLDER

_______________________

_____________________________

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
COUNTY OF PROVIDENCE
In the Town of Lincoln on this ____ day of ______________, 2024 before me, the
undersigned notary public, personally appeared ________________ in his/her capacity as
____________________ of the Town of Lincoln, personally known to the notary or proved
to the notary through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was
_________________________, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or
attached document, and acknowledged to the notary the (he/she/they) signed it voluntarily for
its stated purpose.
_____________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
PRINT NAME:
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
COUNTY OF PROVIDENCE
In the Town of Lincoln on this ______ day of _____________, 2024 before me, the
undersigned notary public, personally appeared
,personally known
to the notary or proved to the notary through satisfactory evidence of identification, which
was _________________________, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding
or attached document, and acknowledged to the notary the he signed it voluntarily for its stated
purpose.
_____________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
PRINT NAME:
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:

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§ 260-32 Additional Residential Requirements
A.
In any residential district, the parking or storage of commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds
of gross vehicle weight and/or storage is directly related to an accessory or a permitted use or legal
nonconforming use on the premises. The parking or storage of any commercial vehicles labeled for
a business use shall not be allowed in any residential district, unless permitted by a nonconforming
use, except when registered to the property owner.
A. In any Residential District, the parking or storage of commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds of
gross vehicle weight and/or commercial trailers or house trailers shall not be permitted except
where such parking or storage is directly related to an accessory or a permitted use or legal
nonconforming use on the premises. The parking or storage of any commercial vehicles labeled
for a business use shall not be allowed in any residential district, unless permitted by a legal
nonconforming use, except when registered to the property owner.

COMMENT: It appears that there may be a scrivener’s error in letter A. This paragraph
should revert to the original that is in the Zoning Ordinance. It appears that the highlighted
phrase in the above may have been accidentally omitted.
B.
No unregistered, unserviceable, discarded, worn-out or junked automobile, truck or trailer of
any kind or type, or body, engine, part or accessory shall be parked or stored in excess of 30 days on
any residentially zoned property other than in a completely enclosed building in excess of three
months.

COMMENT: Although not the subject of the proposed revisions, the Planning Board
recommends reducing the time allowance for junk and unregistered vehicles from 3 months
to 30 days. They also recommend a slight rewrite to move that clause earlier in the
paragraph.
C.
Parking or storage of any vehicle or the storage of any temporary or permanent structures by
residents shall not be permitted on Town owned property, utility easements, or any other nonprivately owned land except for that parking or storage that is permitted by that property’s intended
use.

COMMENT: The Planning Board wanted to remove the “by residents” reference as it was
mentioned that a non-resident should not be able to park or store. They also wanted the last
line above to be added because they noted that there are many Town-owned properties
where people do park, i.e., at schools, parks, Town Hall, etc., and this appears to prohibit it.
D.
“Parking Areas” and “Parking Facilities” as set forth in § 260-31 are prohibited in all
residential zones.

COMMENT: The Planning Board did not discuss this at their August 27, 2025 meeting, but
it seems to preclude parking for residential uses, i.e. multi-family developments, singlefamily homes and so forth. I don’t think it’s necessary with all the above language.

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Ordinance No. ____
Section 1. Definitions
Chapter 183, amending by addition of §183-5.1 as well as amendments to 183-6 and
183-8
§183-5.1
Class 1: A bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the
rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches
twenty miles per hour.
Class 2: A bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated electric motor that ceases to provide
assistance when the electric bicycle reaches twenty miles per hour.
Class 3: A bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the
rider is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches
twenty-eight miles per hour.
Electric bicycle (e-bike): A bicycle that qualifies as a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric
powered bicycle under this section.
Wheelchair: A manually operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by
an individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of indoor or both indoor and
outdoor mobility.
Mobility Device: A manually operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use
by an individual with a mobility disability for the purpose of mobility, including, but not
limited to, an electric wheelchair, power wheelchair, mobility scooter, or other powerdriven mobility device used by an individual with a disability.
§ 183-6
A) No person shall ride, or drive, or operate any animal, electric bike, motor vehicle, or
power-propelled vehicle, or any other vehicle within any park or recreation area, except
for the purpose of entering, leaving, or parking those vehicles in the designated
roadways, driveways, or parking areas.
B) Mobility devices. Nothing in this section shall prohibit:
1) An individual with a mobility disability from using a wheelchair or manually
powered mobility aid in any area open to pedestrian use; or
2) An individual with a mobility disability from using another power-driven mobility
device in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable
federal and state regulations.
§ 183-8
Any violation of this article shall be punished by a fine of not more than $20 or
imprisonment of 10 days, or both. The penalty for a violation of this article shall be forfeiture of
the vehicle. If the defendant does not own the vehicle and the owner did not know and could not
have reasonably known that the E-bike or vehicle would be used in violation of this article, a
civil penalty of $100.00 in addition to any subsequent fines or penalties associated with the
illegal operation of such vehicle shall be imposed upon the owner/operator. If this is the first
offense committed knowingly, the owner/operator shall pay a $200.00 civil penalty along with
any subsequent fines or penalties or forfeitures. If the penalty is the second penalty committed

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knowingly, the owner/operator will be fined $300.00 in addition to any subsequent fines or
penalties or forfeitures. If this penalty is the third penalty committed by the owner/operator, they
shall pay $500.00 along with any other subsequent fines or penalties or forfeitures. The Lincoln
Police Department shall be therefore empowered to seize or impound the E-bike or motorized
vehicle, or any other vehicle previously listed, in order to enforce this amendment.
1) Commencement of forfeiture proceeding and notice.
a) The Town shall bring an action by filing a complaint to the [court].
b) The Town shall give notice of the forfeiture proceeding by mailing a copy of the
complaint and a notice for hearing to each person who’s right, title, or interest is
known and/or to the address of the person who operated the E-bike or other
vehicle. If the operator at the time is a minor, notice shall be given to the parent(s)
or guardian(s) of the operator. Such person or persons shall henceforth be referred
to as the “owner(s)”
c) The owner of the property shall, within 30 days of the mailing the complaint and
notice, file a verified answer to the complaint. The owner shall also appear at the
hearing on the action for forfeiture.
2) Forfeiture hearing.
a) If the owner fails to appear at said hearing, the court may enter an order for
forfeiture by default.
b) If the owner appears at said hearing, the [judge] shall show evidence that the
property was used in violation of this article.
c) If the [judge] does not made the showing required in (2)b of this section, the
property shall be released to the owner.
d) If the [court] finds that the required showing was made, the owner may offer
evidence as to why the owner was not in violation of, did not know of, or had no
reason to know of illegal use of the property. For the sake of this article, the
owner shall be deemed to have knowledge of the provisions of §183-6.
e) If the owner rebuts the Town by showing a preponderance of the evidence, then
the complaint for forfeiture shall be denied and dismissed. The Town shall then
determine whether the owner be responsible for any fines or penalties based on
the circumstances.
f) Where the Town has made the required showing of evidence, the owner has not
rebutted by showing a preponderance of evidence, or where the court enters
forfeiture by default, the court may order:
1) The property to be destroyed by the agency who seized it or another
municipal agency
2) The property be delivered and retained for the use of the agency or
another municipal agency who seized it

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OFFICE OF THE
TOWN PLANNER

100 Old River Road
P.O. Box 100
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 333.8433

September 3, 2026
Town Council
Town of Lincoln
100 Old River Road
Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Re:

Rezoning Application of Robert Gaudette, Jr and Lynne Gaudette

Dear Honorable Members,
On August 26, 2026, the Planning Board met to review the proposed rezoning of property located at
0 Carrington Street, specifically AP 5 Lot 92, from ML-0.5 to RG-7. According to §260-93 of the
Town of Lincoln’s Code of Ordinances, the Planning Board must study and offer recommendations
to the Town Council for all proposals for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a zoning ordinance
or zoning map(s). The Planning Board’s recommendation must be made in accordance with §26093A and B of the Code of Ordinances.
The Planning Board discussed the proposed rezoning and finds that it is consistent with the
following goals and objectives of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan:
•

Chapter 12: Land Use identifies the Lonsdale Bleachery Mill Complex as having significant
potential for redevelopment.
➢ Land Use Goal 6.1 for Lonsdale is to “preserve the character of historic residential areas
while providing zoning flexibility for adaptive reuse of mill buildings.”

•

Chapter 13: Implementation, Action HO 3 “support infill and rehabilitation development, along
with affordable housing, in higher density areas where public infrastructure and environmental
conditions can support a density increase.”

In support of these findings, the Planning Board noted that while the property at 0 Carrington Street
is vacant, it does sit at the Front Street entrance to the Lonsdale Bleachery Mill Complex and could
help support future residential development. Further, the Planning Board felt that the lot is so
narrow, it would not likely be developed for industrial use. The Planning Board also noted that the

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subject parcel immediately abuts the former mill housing on Lonsdale Main Street, which is zoned
RG-7, and therefore would be consistent with surrounding zones.
In addition, the Planning Board finds that the proposed rezoning is in line with the general
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, most significantly:
•
•

Providing for orderly growth and development.
Promoting a balance of housing choices.

Therefore, in a 6-0 vote, the Planning Board offered a positive recommendation on the proposed
rezoning of 0 Carrington Street from ML-0.5 to RG-7. The Planning Board notes that the proposed
residential development will be subject to Minor Land Development and Unified Development
Review should the Town Council approve the rezoning.
Respectfully Submitted,

Stephanie Davies, AICP
Town Planner
Administrative Officer to the Planning Board

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August 12, 2026
To: The Honorable Town Council Members
From: Christine Thompson, Human Resources Director
Date: August 12, 2026
Re: Amendment to Salary Ordinance for Non-Union Personnel
FY 27 Wage Increase
The attached amendment to Salary Ordinance No. 07-011 reflects an annual adjustment of
current base wages and the corresponding salary ranges for non-union personnel for the 20262027 fiscal year.
Current salaries have been adjusted by a 3% increase and, with your approval, will be
retroactively effective July 1, 2026. A 3% increase has also been applied to the minimum,
midpoint, and maximum of each non-union salary range.
Please let me know if you require additional information. I can be reached at 401.333.8434 or
[email protected].
Sincerely,

Christine Thompson, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Director
Town of Lincoln

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An Amendment of that Ordinance Establishing the Compensation and Salaries for Non-Union
Employees of the Town of Lincoln
The Town Council of The Town of Lincoln Ordains:
ARTICLE 1
Section 1-1-1 The Employees and Officials herein shall receive Salaries and/or Compensation as
indicated.
FY 27 - 2026.2027
Town of Lincoln
Position
Van Driver

Current
Salary
45,353

Min
41,057

Salary
Mid
Max
47,215 53,374

Senior Center Program Director
Mealsite Coordinator
FLC Assistant (30 hours)

53,045
47,741
41,375

43,762
43,762
43,762

50,327
50,327
50,327

56,891
56,891
56,891

2
2
2

Human Resources & Payroll
Coordinator

54,283

51,533

56,800

62,068

2.1

71,876
62,063
68,959
66,571
64,980
69,489
68,428

62,063
62,063
62,063
62,063
62,063
62,063
62,063

71,372
71,372
71,372
71,372
71,372
71,372
71,372

80,681
80,681
80,681
80,681
80,681
80,681
80,681

3
3
3
3
3
3
3

62,063

71,372

80,681

3

Assistant to Planner/Grants
Administrator
Assistant To Town Administrator
Engineering Aide
Deputy Town Clerk
Assistant Parks & Recreation
Purchasing Agent
Building Maintenance Coordinator
Substance Abuse Coordinator (Grant
Funded)

Grade
1

FLC Coordinator (30 hours)
Assistant Library Director
Assistant Highway Superintendent
Zoning Official
Senior Center Director

62,063
72,937
75,854
68,959
72,345

68,959
68,959
68,959
62,063
68,959

79,302
79,302
79,302
80,681
79,302

89,646
89,646
89,646
89,646
89,646

4
4
4
4
4

IT Support Technician

79,413

68,959

79,302

89,646

4

Parks & Recreation Director
Highway Superintendent

77,711
85,933

74,369
74,369

85,524
85,524

96,680
96,680

5
5

92,845

104,95
5

6

Assistant Finance Director

90,022

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80,734

An Amendment of that Ordinance Establishing the Compensation and Salaries for Non-Union
Employees of the Town of Lincoln
The Town Council of The Town of Lincoln Ordains:
Tax Assessor

85,933

80,734

92,845

Personnel Director

95,481

80,734

92,845

Town Clerk

91,237

80,734

92,845

Library Director

86,994

80,734

92,845

Building Official

89,116

80,734

92,845

104,95
5
104,95
5
104,95
5
104,95
5
104,95
5

IT Director

104,499

92,404

Town Planner

111,395

92,404

Engineer

113,300

92,404

106,26
5
106,26
5
106,26
5

120,12
6
120,12
6
120,12
6

Finance Director

122,004

102,589

DPW Director

123,600

102,589

Rescue Chief

113,516

102,589

Police Chief

113,516

102,589

117,97
7
117,97
7
117,97
7
117,97
7

133,36
6
133,36
6
133,36
6
133,36
6

SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: This ordinance will take effect on July 1, 2026

SECTION. 2-5-8
This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed.
Filed with the Town Clerk
Introduced by

Town Administrator
Philip Gould

Introduced on

Referred to

Ordinance Committee

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6
6
6
6

7
7
7

8
8
8
8

An Amendment of that Ordinance Establishing the Compensation and Salaries for Non-Union
Employees of the Town of Lincoln
The Town Council of The Town of Lincoln Ordains:

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN
OUTDOOR BURING BURNING
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Town Council of Lincoln, Rhode Island, that the Code of the
Town of Lincoln, Rhode Island is hereby amended to read as:

OPEN OUTDOOR BURINGING BURNING
I.

Outdoor Fires Prohibited.
No person shall kindle, maintain, or permit any outdoor fire within the Town of Lincoln except
as expressly authorized in this chapter. Every person who kindles or maintains any outdoor
fire within the Town that is not expressly authorized or permitted as described herein may be
found to be in violation of the Town Code.

II.

Authorized Burning
A.
Recreational Burning/Fire Pits
1.
The purpose of this Section is intended to promote and safeguard the public
health, living conditions, safety and welfare of the Town’s residents related to
the use of outdoor fire for recreational purposes.
2.
The outdoor burning of clean, dry, and authorized fuels for the purpose of
cooking, warmth, or aesthetic enjoyment, such as in a chiminea, grill, outdoor
fireplace, fire pit, or campfire. Recreational burning shall only be authorized
under this section from the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Burning in fire pits
and campfires must occur in devices/areas no larger than nine square feet (9
sq.ft.). All recreational burning is prohibited within 10 feet of property lines,
except for recreational burning in permanent and fixed devices legally
constructed prior to the adoption of this ordinance. This exception shall not
apply to fire pits or campfires.
3.
Only the following fuels are authorized for use in recreational burning:
a)
Dry Wood: Wood that has been protected from the elements and that
has not been saturated with water.
b)
Clean Wood: Natural wood, which has not been painted, varnished or
coated with a similar material, has not been pressure treated with
preservatives and does not contain resins or glues as in plywood or other
composite wood products.
c)
Seasoned logs or branches: Wood that has been removed of moisture
content, feels light in weight, and is pale in color with some visible
cracks.
d)
Wood Pellets
e)
Propane or Natural Gas
f)
Charcoal
4.
Nuisance
a)
Nuisance shall mean a situation as seen by the fire official in charge on
scene in which a fire creates an environment on or in a property, other
than the property where the fire is occurring, which is considered to be
unhealthy, hazardous, reasonably annoying, uncomfortable, unsafe,
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B.

C.

II.

creating a traffic hazard, creating a persistent odors or would cost
resources to eliminate the odors from the property. This shall apply to,
but not be limited to smoke, soot, fumes, odors, vapors, noxious gases,
products of combustion, heat and incomplete products of combustion.
b)
The Fire Department shall have the authority to discontinue any fire pits
based not following the ordinance and for concerns of the fire being a
“Nuisance”.
c)
Should a fire be determined a nuisance it shall be extinguished
immediately.
Fires Requiring Permits
Permits may be issued by the Fire Department for land clearance and yard waste
burning so long as the required guidelines below are met:
1.
Permit applications are available through the Town website and shall be
submitted in accordance with the procedures set up through said portal.
2.
Permits shall specify the location, the name and address of the permittee, and
shall be issued by the Fire Department solely at their discretion.
3.
There shall be no burning as authorized under this section from September 1
through December 31.
4.
Permits shall only authorize burning under this section from the hours of 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5.
Permits may be issued only for the burning of brush and tree limbs that originate
from the permittee's property upon which the burning will take place. Burning
of all other materials is expressly prohibited, including but not limited to leaves,
oils, paints, trash, furniture, pressure treated lumber, painted wood, construction
debris, rubbish, tires, gasoline, or other hazardous substances.
6.
Maximum size: Five (5) feet high x five (5) feet wide. The total burning area
shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet.
7.
Must be located at least 50 feet from any structure and 50 feet from any property
line in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association standards.
8.
Adult supervision required at all times.
9.
An adequate water supply must be available for extinguishment.
10.
Seasonal Permits may be obtained for lots 40,000 sq. ft. or larger.
Training Fires
Fires authorized by the Fire Department for training or other fire department purposes
are permitted under the oversight of the Department.

Restrictions and Enforcement
A.
No burning of any kind shall be permitted on Red Flag days or during periods of high
wind as determined by the Fire Department or the Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (RI DEM). or National Weather Service
B.
All fires must be immediately extinguished if requested by the Fire Department or
Police Department.
C.
Burning permits may be revoked at any time without warning by the Fire Department
should the Fire Department determine that the burning is creating or will create a
nuisance or fail to comply with the permit and all other legal requirements.

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III.

Penalties
A.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as provided as follows:
1.
First Offense = Warning
2.
Second Offense = $250.00
3.
Third and Subsequent Offenses = Up to $500 or ten (10) days in jail or both.
B.
The Fire Department shall have primary enforcement authority for fire-related
violations under this chapter. The Police Department shall have authority to issue
citation enforce civil fine and take further action as necessary under Town Ordinance.
The above violations are appealable to the Town of Lincoln Municipal Court.

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