Dear Narragansett Residents:
I hope this notice finds you safe during this historic blizzard.
The Declaration of Disaster Emergency issued by Governor Daniel J. McKee remains in place. We continue to ask you to remain off the roads to allow crews to clear the snow and not hinder emergency vehicle responses. The Town-wide parking ban remains in effect until further notice.
I want to thank our Public Works and Public Safety personnel who have been hard at work throughout this event as they worked together to provide access and response to emergency calls throughout our community. With the blizzard conditions now behind us, we are shifting our operations to focus on snow removal on a broader scale to include secondary and neighborhood roads that we were previously unable to get to due to our public safety priorities. We thank you for your patience and your cooperation as this historic storm will take us some time to provide for snow removal and easy access we've come to expect after a storm.
For emergencies, please utilize the 9-1-1 service. Additional connections to resources through Unted Way can be reached by dialing 2-1-1. Please report all power outages directly to R.I. Energy via their website: www.RIEnergy.com/Outage , by texting OUTAGE to 743674, or calling them at 855-743-1101.
Municipal offices for the Town of Narragansett will remain closed on Wednesday, February 25th, with the exception of our emergency/essential personnel. This closure includes recreation programs, senior/community center, and all other departments. The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library is scheduled to resume services at 12:00 PM today, Wednesday, February 25th. Similarly, the Narragansett School Department has announced schools will remain closed on Wednesday, February 25th as well. For additional NSD updates, please visit their website at www.nssk12.org.
We are aware that some residents are without power due to the storm's high winds and heavy snow load. Please report all outages directly to R.I. Energy via their website: www.RIEnergy.com/Outage , by texting OUTAGE to 743674, or calling them at 855-743-1101.
Our Department of Public Works crews have been operating continuously since the storm began, focusing on making all roads passable. On Monday, February 23rd, 30 trucks were deployed. On Tuesday, February 24th, operations continued with 12 drivers, multiple pieces of Town equipment, contracted equipment, supervisory staff, and fleet support. Due to a Town payloader breakdown, a donated payloader was utilized. (I was just informed that our payloader is another piece of equipment back in service after being repaired with parts that were not available at the time of the breakdown, the peak of the storm.)
Today, Wednesday, February 25th, operations will continue with the same resources, supplemented by additional contracted equipment.
Significant progress has been made across all areas of Town, with many roads now passable. Several neighborhoods in the North, Center, and South remain partially completed or unopened, including the Canonchet neighborhood, Riverside Drive, Scarborough Hills, Great Island, and portions of Bonnet Shores and Old Boston Neck Road. At this time, Town Hall access remains restricted. We will be open tomorrow (Thursday February 26, 2026).
Wednesday’s focus will be on completing remaining residential roads, improving access to municipal facilities, and continuing work in Scarborough Hills and Great Island. Additional efforts will include snow pile removal at key locations, identifying secondary snow dump sites, and addressing priority sidewalks, including Safe Routes to Schools and Ocean Road.
DPW crews reported to work at 9:00 PM on Sunday and remain working with brief breaks. They are working in shifts far exceeding 24 hours operating heavy machinery to address this storm which has been recognized by meteorologist as the largest blizzard in RI’s history. Please be patient.
Any emergency need for assistance, such as a life/safety issue, not plowing inquiries, please call the Narragansett Police at 401-789-1091 or 911. We have been addressing these matters promptly.
Every municipality is facing these challenges, especially, the shortage of large pieces of heavy equipment to move this massive amount of snow. All municipalities have been meeting regularly (virtual) seeking extra equipment to clear roads and dispose of the snow, specifically, payloaders, backhoes, and large dump trucks.
The following is the playlist for today (Wednesday February 25, 2026), and much has already been completed.
Wednesday Plan of Operations
North
Crest Avenue
Marian Avenue
1 Patterson Court (private road – medical issue)
Browning Drive
Mushroom Village and surrounding areas
Conanicus and adjacent roads
Mettatuxet
Conanicut and adjacent roads (Bonnet View area)
Hillside Drive and adjacent roads
Old Boston Neck Road – middle section, including Bedford Circle
Middle Bridge area
Riverfront Estates
Star Drive and adjacent roads
Wood Avenue & South Trail
Muratore
Bonnet Shores
Willet & Waterway (status check)
Industrial Park
South
Great Island (continue progress)
Hemlock
Scarborough Hills (remaining 50%; RIDOT assistance pending)
Ashbrook
Longview
Elizabeth
Alexander Court
Clarke Road Office area
Baltimore Avenue
Newport Row
Pennsylvania Avenue (off Newport Row)
Bass Rock
Center
Riverside Drive
Canonchet Neighborhood
Othmar
Wanda
Open West Lot for snow dumping
Restore Town Hall access
Community Center
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Additional Tasks
Snow pile removal at 999 Ocean Road (Narragansett Wastewater Plant)
North Beach Lot (potential second snow dumping location, pending approval)
South Beach Lot
Cabana Lot
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Further Operational Priorities
Safe Routes to Schools – Sidewalk clearing list
Ocean Road Seawall sidewalk
Sincerely,
James R. Tierney
Town Manager
Public Safety Commissioner