Westerly Town Council Faces Scrutiny Over Fort Road Right-of-Way Decisions
Westerly, RI – The fate of the Fort Road right-of-way and public access to Napatree Point now rests in the hands of four town councilors. As deliberations continue behind closed doors, there are growing calls for transparency regarding the decisions being made. Critics argue the council owes it to the public to disclose the results of executive sessions, including how each councilor voted and the nature of the motions discussed.
Currently, the town charter mandates that "the town shall not convey or abandon any of its interests in the rights of way to the shoreline," highlighting the councilors’ oath to uphold citizen access to Napatree Point from Bay Street year-round. Joy Cordio, a former council member, urges the current council to responsibly fulfill this duty by directing the town solicitor to defend these interests vigorously.
With concerns rising over potential diminished access to local waters, citizens are left questioning the extended discussions occurring in executive session, especially with no impending court hearings scheduled. The transparency demanded by the community is essential to ensure that public interests are prioritized in these critical deliberations.
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