Central Falls public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
The Combined Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and possibly vote on Application PZB-2025-03UDR, which seeks Master Plan approval to demolish the existing high school at 24 Summer Street and build a new 67,195‑sq‑ft dual‑language PK‑8 school. The board will also consider proposed amendments to Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances to allow elementary and secondary schools as a special use in R‑3 districts and to add minimum and maximum off‑street parking requirements. A public workshop on the Comprehensive Plan 2045 update will be discussed.
- Application PZB-2025-03UDR: demolish 53,000‑sq‑ft high school at 24 Summer St and construct 67,195‑sq‑ft dual‑language PK‑8 school (major land development, requires ordinance amendment for school use in R‑3 district)
- Proposed amendment to Appendix A (Zoning) to authorize elementary and secondary educational institutions as a special use in R‑3 districts
- Proposed amendment to Appendix A (Zoning) to add minimum and maximum off‑street parking requirements (Articles II, V, VIII)
- Discussion of hosting a public workshop to gather input for the Comprehensive Plan update, Central Falls 2045
TRC Meeting
The Technical Review Committee will discuss and possibly vote on recommendations for Application #PZB-2025-03UDR. The proposal involves demolishing a 53,000 sq. foot high school to build a 67,195 sq. foot school. An ordinance amendment to allow school use in the R-3 residential district is also in process.
- Application #PZB-2025-03UDR: Master Plan approval for 24 Summer Street
- Demolition of 53,000 sq. foot high school building
- Construction of 67,195 sq. foot Dual Language PK–8 school
- Proposed ordinance amendment for school use in R-3 residential district
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review mayoral recommendations for several School Board positions and the appointment of Nelly Hoffens-Vargas as Human Resource Director. The body will also review September 2025 financial reports for city departments and discuss a recreation grant program.
- Appointment of Nelly Hoffens-Vargas as Human Resource Director
- School Board appointments for Crystal De Jesus Lara, Thomas Evans, Ivannah Hazard Perez, Dorian Rave, Jordana Ruggeri, Danira Vasquez, and Jeffrey Wright
- Presentation on the Recreation Development and Acquisition Grant Program 2025
- Hearing and consideration of 2025-2026 liquor license renewals for 38 businesses
- Consideration of 2025-2026 business license renewals for various automotive, restaurant, and retail shops
Combined Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
The Combined Planning and Zoning Board will discuss and possibly vote on a residential development application and a plan extension. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding land development and zoning variances.
- Application PZB-2025-02UDR: Master Plan and Preliminary Plan for a 36-unit residential dwelling at 342 High Street
- Requested dimensional variances for 342 High Street regarding height, front yard, lot area, and parking setbacks
- Possible vote on a one-year extension for Final Plan approval at 518 & 532 Roosevelt Ave and 16-24 Central Street (PB-2024-O7UDR)
TRC Meeting
The Technical Review Committee will discuss adopting the proposed regular meeting schedule for 2025. It will also consider findings and recommendations for Application #PZB-2025-02UDR, a 36‑unit residential project at 342 High Street that seeks dimensional variances from the Central Falls Zoning Ordinance and parking‑setback adjustments. Votes may be taken on these items.
- Adopt proposed regular meeting schedule for 2025
- Review findings and recommendations for Application #PZB-2025-02UDR – 36‑unit residential development at 342 High St
- Consider dimensional variances for maximum height, minimum front yard, and minimum lot area per unit (R‑3 zone)
- Consider parking‑space setback variances (Art. VIII, Sec. 801.3)
- Applicant: Pawtucket Central Falls Development Corp., 204 Broad St., Pawtucket, RI
City Council Meeting
The Central Falls City Council will consider a range of items, including approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, a mayoral appointment to the Personnel Board, departmental financial reports, and several license petitions. A key agenda item is a resolution endorsing construction, renovation, and possible eminent‑domain acquisition for a new high school in the city. The council will also hear resolutions and ordinances affecting community development, zoning parking requirements, the FY 2026 budget, department head salaries, and mandatory retirement ages for police and fire personnel. All items are subject to council vote.
- Appointment of Maria Veronica Cano (502 Hunt Street) to the Personnel Board, term ending Jan 1 2028
- License petition for new Class A‑Restaurant Salud Y Vida (797 Broad Street) by Lidia Ayala Choque
- Resolution endorsing construction, renovation, and eminent‑domain acquisition for a new high school
- Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding parking requirements (introduction)
- Ordinance relating to the mandatory retirement age of police officers and firefighters (first reading)
Zoning Board Meeting
The Combined Planning and Zoning Board reviewed and voted to certify the City’s PY2024 Community Development Block Grant applications, including affordable‑housing work at 518 & 532 Roosevelt Ave, boiler replacement at 93 Tremont St, brick‑veneer repair at 30 Washington St, and an economic‑development program for worker cooperatives. The certification confirms compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and development ordinances. The board also adopted the proposed rules and procedures for the Central Falls Technical Review Committee.
- Certification of CDBG activity for PCF Development at 518 & 532 Roosevelt Ave – demolition of blighted structures for affordable housing
- Certification of CDBG activity for Crossroads RI at 93 Tremont St – replacement of boilers and additional capital work
- Certification of CDBG activity for CFHA at 30 Washington St – funds to secure separating brick veneer
- Certification of CDBG economic‑development activity: Fuerza Laboral supporting transition to worker cooperatives
- Adoption of rules and procedures for the Central Falls Technical Review Committee
Zoning Board Meeting
The Central Falls Combined Planning and Zoning Board met on August 27, 2025. Members discussed adopting new combined board bylaws but took no action. They reviewed proposed amendments to Appendix A (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances, adopted February 10, 2025, and voted to make a positive recommendation to the City Council. No other decisions were made at this meeting.
- Discussion of new Combined Board Bylaws – no action taken
- Presentation of proposed amendments to Appendix A (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances (adopted Feb 10 2025)
- Motion to recommend the zoning amendments to the City Council – passed unanimously
- Discussion of ongoing Comprehensive Plan update workshops – no action taken
- Postponement of approval of meeting minutes to the next meeting
Zoning Board Meeting
The Combined Planning and Zoning Board elected John Marenzana as Chair, Kevin Marchand as Vice Chair, and Dan Klotz as Secretary. It approved the applicant’s requests for relief from minimum side yard and minimum lot‑area‑per‑dwelling‑unit requirements for the 3‑unit project at 9‑11 Hawley Street. The Board also reviewed the 2025 Annual Meeting Calendar and heard a presentation of proposed amendments to Appendix A (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances, but no vote was taken on the amendments.
- Election of John Marenzana as Chair, Kevin Marchand as Vice Chair, Dan Klotz as Secretary
- Approval of relief from minimum side yard requirements for 9‑11 Hawley Street (Application PZB‑2025‑01Z)
- Approval of relief from minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirements for the same project
- Consideration of the 2025 Annual Meeting Calendar (no vote recorded)
- Presentation of proposed amendments to Appendix A (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances (no vote recorded)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review mayoral appointments to the Planning Board and Redevelopment Agency. The body is also considering several liquor license extensions, utility pole installations, and a resolution to acquire 71 Brook Street for a high school track and field complex.
- Tax abatements totaling $72,805.36 for properties including 1304 High St. and 542 Broad St.
- Acquisition of 71 Brook Street for $1.00 for a new high school track and field complex
- Liquor license extension requests for Guaro & TQLA Bar Restaurant and Vanderly Restaurant
- First reading of an ordinance prohibiting rodeos in the City of Central Falls
- Pothole damage claim for $228.81 on Lonsdale Ave
Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board will review an application for a minor subdivision and a 2-unit residential building. The board will also consider recommendations for zoning ordinance amendments and elect its 2025 officers.
- Application #PB-2024-10UDR: Minor Subdivision and Preliminary Plan for a 2-unit residential building at 16-18 New Haven Avenue
- Dimensional Variances for minimum lot size and maximum lot coverage at 16-18 New Haven Avenue
- Proposed amendments to Appendix A (Zoning) of The Code of Ordinances
- Nomination and election of 2025 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Approval of the 2025 Regular Meeting Calendar
City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to conduct organizational business pursuant to Section 2-104 of the Central Falls Home Rule Charter. The session focuses on electing leadership and establishing operating rules.
- Election of the City Council President
- Election of the City Council Pro Tempore
- Consideration and adoption of the Council Rules