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Westerly council decides not to rush new bonding proposals onto March 2 state ballot

WESTERLY — Saying they needed more information before they could ask voters to support borrowing for sewer-system upgrades, school repairs, and road work, the Town Council has quashed plans to include the projects on the ballot for the upcoming March 2 statewide election. On Monday, the Town Council considered adding questions on borrowing up to $26 million for the local projects to the ballot, which will ask state voters to approve seven bond issues totaling $400 million for projects ranging from higher education, state beaches, recreational facilities, transportation, early childhood care and industrial infrastructure. Gov. Gina Raimondo certified seven bond issues when she signed the 2021 fiscal year budget on Dec. 18.

Council to discuss infrastructure upgrades at Monday meeting

WESTERLY — The Town Council will receive an overview of proposals to upgrade and repair the municipal sewer plant, district schools and roads during a meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon. If endorsed by the council, voters would be asked to approve borrowing up to $26 million to pay for the work at a referendum envisioned for early March. The council will also discuss proposed amendments to the Town Charter, which would also require voter approval at the referendum. One of the charter changes would reduce the size of the Town Council from seven to five members who would serve four-year, staggered terms. Councilors currently serve two-year terms that all expire every two years.

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