Government · Other Committee
Templeton Sets Three Farmers Market Dates
Templeton's Agricultural Commission set three farmers market dates tied to summer concerts and reported a thinning Community Garden budget.
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Government · Finance Committee
Committee approves $5,000 for Scout Hall damage
The Templeton Finance Committee warned residents to expect deep town budget cuts after Town Meeting approved a 12.5 percent increase in the Narragansett Regional School District assessment.
Government · Conservation
Commission backs Henshaw farm conservation restriction
The Templeton Conservation Commission voted to support holding a conservation restriction on about 26 acres of Henshaw Road farmland pursued by the North County Land Trust, ahead of a July 13 state grant deadline.
Government · Select Board
Templeton Select Board Unanimously Hires New Public Services Director
Templeton Select Board hires public services director and warns of a potential $2 million budget gap.
Government · Other Committee
Templeton CPC explores Habitat home-repair fund
Templeton's Community Preservation Committee explored a Habitat for Humanity partnership for home repairs and absorbed criticism over a cemetery access project.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves Berry Road lot division
The Templeton Planning Board approved a lot-line split at 179 Berry Road and opened discussion on raising the town's dead-end street cap.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board Approves Dog Boarding Permit, Variance
Templeton's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit and a lot-size variance letting Sandra Adrian run a dog daycare and boarding kennel at her 132 Great Road home.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health advances battery, data center drafts
Templeton's Board of Health advanced draft rules on battery storage and data centers while delaying a tobacco vote. Health Agent Laurie Wiita reported four COVID-19 tests from May 10-16, all negative, and said tick activity is rising, urging residents to use DEET and watch for bullseye rashes.