Controversial rezoning proposal draws packed house at Middletown meeting

Controversial rezoning proposal draws packed house at Middletown meeting

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Middletown residents packed a public hearing Thursday night for a proposed zoning change regarding a long-discussed town center project. The proposal would redevelop a corner of West Main Road, but it requires zoning adjustments, sparking renewed concerns from residents—many of whom have opposed the plan for years. BACKGROUND: Middletown postpones meeting to discuss proposed town center Though the project was form…

Meridian Township Board approves final adoption of controversial rezoning proposal

The Meridian Township Board voted 4-3 to approve a rezoning proposal for a vacant parcel along Dobie Road. Neighbors along the road have previously voiced concerns about the proposal, from drainage issues to traffic concerns. Video shows reactions from one neighbor, as well as the developer of the proposal.(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)Thursday night, the Meridian Township Board voted 4-3 to adopt a rezoning that'…

On 13 March 2025, the local guidance scheme No. 50 bis, known as "Espérance et Bonne Fortune", was adopted by ministerial decree. The adoption of the guidance document finalises the reflection on the rehabilitation of an old industrial site and will allow the development of a new housing district. The document focuses on a balance between building areas and areas reserved for biodiversity.