Tiverton
6 stories from Tiverton, Rhode Island
'Not in the Slightest': Tiverton Residents Say Nobody Told Them Their Wells Were Contaminated
Residents whose private wells tested positive for PFAS told the Tiverton Town Council on July 27 that they waited more than a month for word from anyone, and a state official conceded he is not confident everyone in the affected area has been notified.
By Adriana Vossari | August 4, 2026
Tiverton Council Approves Flock License Plate Cameras Without Seeing the Actual Contract
The Tiverton Town Council approved a license plate reader contract July 27 after an hour of public opposition — but the document in front of members was a purchase order, not the service agreement. "I have a hard time approving a contract I haven't seen," one councilor said.
By Adriana Vossari | August 2, 2026
Proposed Four-Year Council Terms Draw Some Pushback
A Tiverton resident challenged a charter commission proposal to double town council terms from two to four years, arguing it weakens voter accountability, but the council advanced the measure toward the ballot anyway.
By Adriana Vossari | July 21, 2026
Tiverton Council Advances Slate of Charter Changes for November Ballot, Updates Residents on Well Contamination
The Tiverton Town Council voted Monday to send more than a dozen charter amendments to the November ballot, covering council terms, appointed offices, and several town boards, while also briefing residents on PFAS testing in private wells.
By Adriana Vossari | July 21, 2026
Manufactured Home Proposal for Stafford Road Draws Fire, Access Concerns from Tiverton Reviewers
Fire, public works and zoning officials flagged a single access point on Stafford Road, hydrant and load-bearing gaps, and the burden of age-restricted housing on emergency services during a technical review of a proposed 97-unit manufactured home community in Tiverton.
By Adriana Vossari | July 17, 2026
Tiverton Planning Reviewers Flag Fire Access, Parking and Drainage Issues on Two Major Projects
Tiverton's Technical Review Committee raised fire-access, parking and drainage concerns about a large manufactured-home proposal off Stafford Road and a Souza Road gas station and convenience store, ahead of planning board public hearings.
By Adriana Vossari | July 16, 2026