Prudence Island Ferry, Wind Turbine and Tolls Top Council Agenda

There's no shortage of big topics slated for discussion at this Monday's Portsmouth Town Council meeting. 

Prudence Island Ferry

The Portsmouth Town Council will hear a proposal to draft a RFP and go out to bid for a new ferry service for Prudence Island. 

As of Dec. 1, the current Prudence Island Ferry service will end, leaving Prudence Island without access to the mainland. 

Taxing Medical Marijuana Center

Portsmouth Town Councilor David Gleason will discuss a proposal to tax a medical marijuana center expected to open later this month. 

The Greenleaf Compassion Center, owned and operated by CEO Seth Bock, is expected to open in May as the state of Rhode Island's second medical marijuana center. 

The medical marijuana center will open at a location on West Main Road in Portsmouth. 

The item, listed on the agenda, reads, "Request Discussion Related to the Potential Taxingof Marijuana Sales at the soon to be opened 'Compassion Center.'" 

Proposed Tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge

The Portsmouth Town Council will also discuss an update on bridge tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge. 

The council previously agreed to submit a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation executive director and the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. 

Update on Portsmouth Wind Turbine Generator

The Portsmouth Town Council will also hear a request to issue a RFP for the broken wind turbine generator.

The Portsmouth wind turbine at Portsmouth High School has been broken for more than a year. 

Meeting Details

The Portsmouth Town Council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Portsmouth Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. 

To view the full Portsmouth Town Council agenda, click here or view the pdf at right. 

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