Central Falls, Rhode Island

 CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS COMBINED PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD   City of Central Falls Combined Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting   REGULAR MEETING (PUBLIC HEARING) Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM City Hall, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers – 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863     AGENDA   I.       Call to Order   II.      Roll Call   III.     Pledge of Allegiance   IV.     Approval of Minutes   A.   Special Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2026   V.      Public Comment   VI.     New Business A.   Pursuant to its local and statutory authority as the Zoning Board, discussion and possible votes on Application PZB-2026-06Z : Chad Harris, of 173 West Ave, Seekonk, MA, applicant for 45 Eben Brown Lane (Plat 3, Lot 8), seeks a Use Variance to permit the use of a proposed gazebo and open-air kitchen on the site, located in the C-2 zoning district.   B.   Pursuant to its local and statutory authority as the Zoning Board, discussion and possible votes on Application PZB-2026-07Z : Domingo Gonzalez, of 39 Seneca Ave, Pawtucket, RI, applicant for 63 Foundry Street (Plat 1, Lot 36), seeks Dimensional Variances from Central Falls Zoning Ordinance § 401, R-3 Zone, for minimum lot area, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, minimum lot width and frontage, maximum lot coverage, and minimum front yard, rear yard, and side yard se [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 View the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     City of Central Falls City Council Meeting 580 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Monday, July 13, 2026 6:00 p.m.     Agenda Posted Time:   I.        Roll Call   Councilperson:                        Baena   Kazarian   Peguero   Rosado Martinez   Solano   Rivas-Lugo   Ferri       II.      Pledge of Allegiance                                         III.     Public Comment                                           IV.     Approval of Record Meeting minutes of June 8, 2026, City Council Meeting The Council may vote on these items                                       V.       Executive Communications a.         Department Financial Reports-June 2026      & [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 View the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   City of Central Falls Special City Council Meeting 580 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Monday, June 22, 2026 6:00 p.m.            I.             Roll Call        II.             Pledge of Allegiance     III.             Public Comment      IV.             New Business a.        City Council sitting as Board of License Commissioners                                                                     i.             Hearing, consideration and possible action regarding the following license and license holders:   a.     Paradise Lounge, LLC. D/B/A Paradise Lounge 200 Cross Street, Alcohol Beverage License C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 View the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   City of Central Falls City Council Meeting 580 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Monday, June 8, 2026 6:00 p.m.     Agenda Posted 06/04/2026 Time: 5:09pm   I.        Roll Call   II.      Pledge of Allegiance   III.     Public Comment   IV.     Approval of Record a.    Meeting minutes of April 27, 2026, City Council Meeting b.    Meeting minutes of May 11, 2026, Special City Council Meeting (Budget Address) c.    Meeting minutes of May 11, 2026, City Council Meeting d.    Meeting minutes of May 21, 2026, Special City Council Meeting e.    Meeting minutes of May 28, 2026, Special City Council Meeting f.     Meeting minutes of June 1, 2026, Special City Council Meeting The Council may vote on these items   V.       Executive Communications a.    A proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Central Falls Proclaiming June 19th to recognized as Juneteenth National Independence Day in the City of Central Falls.   b.    Department Financial Reports-May 2026 i .     City Clerk ii.    Police Department   VI.     New Business a.    Consideration of Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Central Falls and the Central Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #2 re: MERS The Council may vote on these items   b [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     City of Central Falls Special City Council Meeting 580 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Thursday, May 28, 2026 5:30 p.m.     I.        Roll Call   II.      Pledge of Allegiance   III.     Public Comment   IV.     New Business   a.    Discussion with Department Directors Regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget i .     Parks and Recreation, Constituent Services & Health, El Centro ii.    Fire Department iii.   Department of public Works and Code Enforcement iv.   Legal Department v.    Mayor’s Office   V.       Adjournment       Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one or more of the purposes listed in Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-5(1)-(10)   To view an electronic version of the agenda with supporting documentation, click on link: https://clerkshq.com/centralfalls-ri   City of Central Falls is an equal opportunity employer ADA/EOE. TDD/TTY 401-727-7450. This notice is posted in City Hall, Police Department, Department of Public Works, on www.centralfallsri.us and with the Office of the Secretary of State pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws. To review Notice of Citizen’ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   City of Central Falls Special City Council Meeting 580 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 Thursday, May 21, 2026 5:30 p.m.     I.        Roll Call   II.      Pledge of Allegiance   III.     Public Comment   IV.     New Business   a.    City Council sitting as Board of License Commissioners Hearing and Consideration of Petition of License License Type   Business Name Sidewalk New   765 Taqueria Lounge D/B/A Vanderley Restaurant 765 Broad Street Central Falls, RI Owners: Ana Goncalves/Felix Semedo     b.    Discussion with Department Directors Regarding FY 27 Proposed Budget i .     Finance Office ii.    Planning Department iii.   Police Department iv.   Human Resource Office v.    City Clerk’s Office   V.       Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or consideration   a)    FY 2027 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance-General Fund (Ferri, by request)-First Reading   b)    Ordinance Pertaining to the Salaries of Department Heads and Others in Unclassified Service (Ferri by request)-First Reading   c)    Ordinance Amending the Wage Schedule Generally (Ferri, by request)-First Reading   d)   Annual Capital Program and Capital Budget Ordinance (Ferri, by request, b [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Video of this meeting is not available   City of Central Falls Special City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2026 5:30 p.m.     I.        Roll Call   II.      Pledge of Allegiance   III.     Budget Address by Mayor Maria Rivera   III.     Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or consideration   a)    FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance-General Fund (Ferri, by request)-Introduction   b)    Ordinance Pertaining to the Salaries of Department Heads and Others in Unclassified Service (Ferri by request)-Introduction.   c)    Ordinance Amending the Wage Schedule Generally (Ferri, by request)-Introduction.   d)   Annual Capital Program and Capital Budget Ordinance (Ferri, by request, by request)-Introduction   e)    Ordinance Updating Tax Classification System (Ferri by Request)-Introduction   IV.     Adjournment     Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one or more of the purposes listed in Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-5(1)-(10)   To view an electronic version of the agenda with supporting documentation, click on link: https://clerkshq.com/centralfalls-ri   City of Central Falls is an equal opportunity employer ADA/EOE. TDD/TTY 401-727-7450. This notice is posted in City Hall, Police Dep [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Video of this meeting is not available   City of Central Falls City Council Meeting Monday May 11, 2026 Second Floor Council Chambers 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 6:00 p.m.   Date Posted: 05/07/2026 Time Poste: 4:30 pm Agenda     I.        Roll Call     II.      Pledge of Allegiance     III.     Public Comment     IV.     Approval of Records a.    Meeting minutes of April 13, 2026, City Council Meeting The Council may vote on this item   V.       Executive Communications   a.    Consideration of appointment by Mayor Maria Rivera of Genesis Moreno of Central Falls, to the Central Falls the Youth Opportunity Council with a term set to expire April 1, 2027. The Council may vote on this item   b.    Department Financial Reports- March 2026 i .     City Clerk’s Office ii.    Fire Department iii.   Police Department   VI.     New Business a.    Proposal to the City Council Street Paving Program — Fiscal Year 2026/2027 presented by DPW Director Tony Vieira.   b.    City Council sitting as Board of License Commissioners i .     Hearing and Consideration of Petition of License License Type   Business Name Peddler License New   Walter Estruado Morales D/B/A Tipical Morales 20 Cleveland St. Central Falls, RI 02863 Class D Bakery [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click AUDIO to listen to the entire meeting.   City of Central Falls Special City Council Meeting Monday April 27, 2026 Second Floor Council Chambers 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 6:00 p.m.   Date Posted: Time Poste: Agenda     I.        Roll Call   II.      Pledge of Allegiance   III.     Public Comment   IV.     Executive Communication   a.    Proclamation by the Mayor of Central Falls of the City of Central Falls Proclaiming April 26-May 2, 2026, as Central Falls Apprenticeship Week.   V.       New Business   a.    Consideration of the Tentative Agreement between the City of Central Falls and Local 1485 International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) The Council may vote on this item   VI.     Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or Consideration   a.    A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and/or the City Solicitor to effectuate the Acquisition of 0 Noel Court, Central Falls, RI 02863 (Assessor’s Plat 3, Lot 3F) by voluntary donation for the purpose of formally designating the property as a public street and right-of-way. (Councilperson Rivas-Lugo) The Council may vote on this item   b.    A Resolution in Support of Legislation Amending R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-21.4-2 Relating to Pension Benefits for Active Central Falls Police Officers and Firefighters. (Councilperson Rivas-Lugo by request) &nb [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

   City of Central Falls City Council Meeting Monday April 13, 2026 Second Floor Council Chambers 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 6:00 p.m.   Date Posted: 04/09/2026 Time Poste: 4:30 pm Agenda     I.        Roll Call     II.      Pledge of Allegiance     III.     Public Comment     IV.     Approval of Records   a.    Meeting minutes of March 9, 2026, City Council Meeting The Council may vote on this item     V.       Executive Communications   a.    A Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Central Falls Proclaiming April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Central Falls   b.    Consideration of appointment by Mayor Maria Rivera of Manny Silva of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the Central Falls the Youth Opportunity Council with a term set to expire April 1, 2029. The Council may vote on this item   c.    Consideration of appointment by Mayor Maria Rivera of Eugene Monteiro of Lincoln, Rhode Island, to the Central Falls the Youth Opportunity Council with a term set to expire April 1, 2029. The Council may vote on this item   d.    Consideration of appointment by Mayor Maria Rivera of Dominga Taveras of Central Falls, Rhode Island to the Central Falls the Youth Opportunity Council with a term set to expire April 1, 2028. The Council may vote on this item   e.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS COMBINED PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD   REGULAR MEETING (PUBLIC HEARING) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM City Hall, 2nd Floor, Council Chambers – 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863     AGENDA   I.        Call to Order   II.      Roll Call   III.     Pledge of Allegiance   IV.     Approval of Minutes   A.   Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025   V.      New Business   A.   Nomination and Election of 2026 Board Officers 1.    Chair 2.    Vice Chair 3.    Secretary   B.    Consideration and possible vote on 2026 Annual Meeting Calendar   C.   Pursuant to its local and statutory authority as the Zoning Board , discussion and possible votes on Application PZB-2026-01Z :   Muhammad Qandil, of 21 Sayles Hill Road, North Smithfield, RI 02896, applicant, and Pink Capital, LLC, of 14 Chipping Stone Road, North Attleboro, MA 02760, owner of the subject property located at 1089 Dexter Street (AP 7, Lot 38), is seeking a use variance to construct a two-unit residential dwelling on the subject property (Art. V, Sec. 511). The applicant is also seeking dimensional relief from lot area per dwelling unit requirements (Art. IV, Sec. 401, R-3), maximum lot coverage requirements (Art. IV, Sec. 401, R-3), minimum parking aisle width (Art. VIII, Sec. 801.2), and minimum required off-stree [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click AUDIO to listen to the entire meeting.   City of Central Falls City Council Meeting Monday March 9, 2026 Second Floor Council Chambers 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 6:00 p.m.   Date Posted: 03/05/2026 Time Poste: 4:58 pm   Agenda   I.        Roll Call   II.      Pledge of Allegiance   III.     Public Comment   IV.        Approval of Records   a.    Meeting minutes of February 9, 2026, City Council Meeting The Council may vote on this item   V.          Executive Communications   a.    Department Financial Reports- February 2026 i .     City Clerk’s Office ii.    Department of Public Works & Code Enforcement. iii.   Fire Department iv.   Police Department   VI.     New Business   a.    City Council sitting as Board of License Commissioners i .     Hearing and/or consideration and possible action regarding the following license and license holders Antonio Reverdes representing Paradise Lounge, LLC, D/B/A Paradise Lounge, 200 Cross Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 holding a Class BV License. The Council may vote on this item   b.    Hearing and/or Consideration of Tax Abatement Submitted by the Tax Assessor Property Owner Tax Year Property Information Reason Sanchez, Eládio 2025 151-155 School Street Board of appeals found that the wind and ra [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   City of Central Falls City Council Meeting Monday February 9, 2026 Second Floor Council Chambers 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 6:00 p.m.   Date Posted: 02/05/2026 Time Poste: 3:00 pm Agenda     I.        Roll Call   Councilperson(s) Tatiana Baena   Kevin Kazarian   Rafael Peguero   Laurilim Rosado Martinez   Anthony Solano   Council President Pro Temp Alberto Rivas-Lugo   Council President       II.      Pledge of Allegiance     III.     Public Comment     IV.     Approval of Records   a.    Meeting minutes of January 29, 2026, Special City Council Meeting The Council may vote on this item     V.       Executive Communications   a.    Consideration of appointment by Mayor Maria Rivera of Leonardo Maldonado of Central Falls, to the Central Falls Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission with a term set to expire February 9, 2029. The Council may vote on this item   b.    Consideration of appointment by Mayor Maria Rivera of Jerson Vargas of Central Falls, to the Central Falls Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission with a term set to expire February 9, 2029. The Council may vote on this item   c.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   City of Central Falls Special City Council Meeting Thursday January 29, 2026 Second Floor Council Chambers 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 6:00 p.m.   Date Posted: January 25, 2026 Time Posted: 12:30pm Agenda     I.        Roll Call   II.      Pledge of Allegiance   III.     Public Comment   IV.     Approval of Records   a.    Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026, Special City Council Meeting The Council may vote on this item   b.    Meeting minutes of January 12, 2025, City Council Meeting The Council may vote on this item   V.       Executive Communications   a.    Consideration of appointment by Mayor Maria Rivera of Richard Taylor as the Central Falls Tree Warden with a term set to expire January 26, 2027. The Council may vote on this item   VI.     Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or Consideration   a.    An Ordinance Regarding Business Hours and Locations for retail Cannabis Establishments-First Reading (Councilperson Rivas- Lugo by Request) The Council may vote on this item   VII.    Adjournment     Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

 City of Central Falls   Special City Council Meeting Monday January 12, 2026 Second Floor Council Chambers 580 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863 5:00 p.m.   Agenda   I.                    Roll Call Council President Pro Tempore Alberto Rivas-Lugo called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and directed the City Clerk Alberto de Burgo to conduct the roll call. Present were Councilpersons Baena, Kazarian, Peguero, Solano and Council President Pro Tempore Rivas Lugo. Council President Ferri was absent, and Councilperson Rosado Martinez arrived at 5:45 p.m. II.                  Pledge of Allegiance Council President Pro Tempore Rivas Lugo led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag   III.               Rhode Island Ethics Commission a.        Introduction to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission and the Rhode Island Code of Ethics. Lynn Radiches, Staff Attorney and Education Coordinator for the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, conducted training on ethics laws for the Council and addressed questions and concerns from Council members related to the training.   IV.             &n [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]