East Providence, RI

East Providence Semiquincentennial Commission

The commission is meeting to review budget and committee reports regarding the city's 250th anniversary. Discussions include project updates and commission appointments.

• Bus Tours rescheduled date
• Our Heritage revised & expanded book project
• Crescent Park granite engraving project
• 250 T-shirts
• Commission appointments

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority will meet to conduct business for the general election. Polls are scheduled to be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

• Conducting of the November 3, 2026, general election

East Providence Historic District Commission

The East Providence Historic District Commission will meet to review and comment on draft revisions to the HDC ordinance. The body will also discuss projects to be undertaken in the near future.

• Review and comment of draft revisions to the HDC ordinance
• Discussion of upcoming projects

East Providence Conservation Commission

The East Providence Conservation Commission will meet to receive reports from the Planning Department and Tree Commission. The body will discuss bat boxes and spotted lanternflies with representatives from East Providence High School.

• Discussion with Bob Hanlon and Natalie Tarr regarding bat boxes and spotted lanternflies
• Kiosk signage
• Boyden Heights Raised Walkway water sealing
• Conservation Area Signage

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss ordinances regarding property tax collection and borrowing funds for FY 2027. The body will also consider several special event licenses and resolutions concerning school facilities.

• Ordinance for FY 2027 property tax assessment and collection
• Ordinance authorizing the director of finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes (TANS for FY 2027)
• Resolution to grant an easement to Narragansett Electric Company at the Wolf School
• Resolution requesting a DPW assessment of the Oldham School
• One-day entertainment and alcohol licenses for Ocean State Ballet Foundation and St. Mary Academy – Bayview

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority is meeting to approve the final canvassing and correction of the district list of voters for the November 3, 2026, General Election.

• Approval of final canvassing and correction of district list of voters for November 3, 2026, General Election

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The Waterfront Development Special District Commission will meet to discuss a project approval extension and review financial reports. The body will also consider a new member for the Architectural Review board.

• Metacomet Property LLC request for project approval extension at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Kettle Point Annual TIF Assessment Report
• Presentation of the 2026 Audit
• Consideration of Graham Billings as Architectural Review member

East Providence Economic Development

The Economic Development Commission will meet to continue discussions on the use of UDAG funds and the Washington Bridge. The body will also receive an update on Colonial Mills and discuss commercial and industrial property vacancies.

• Utilization of existing balance of UDAG funds
• Washington Bridge discussion
• Colonial Mills update
• Commercial/Industrial Property Vacancies discussion

East Providence Historic District Commission

The East Providence Historic District Commission will meet to review and comment on draft revisions to the HDC ordinance. The body will also discuss projects to be undertaken in the near future.

• Review and comment of draft revisions to the HDC ordinance
• Discussion of upcoming projects

East Providence Tree Commission

The provided document is a meeting schedule for the East Providence Tree Commission for the year 2026. It does not list specific agenda items or discussion topics for the October 14 meeting.

Budget Hearing

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and possibly vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. This includes reviewing departmental allocations and potential amendments. The session concludes with a possible vote on the budget ordinance.

• Proposed appropriation of $241,508,171 for city government support through October 31, 2027
• Budget review for Public Safety, including Police and Fire Departments
• Budget review for Public Works, including Refuse Disposal and Highway/Parks
• Budget review for Enterprise Funds, including Water Utilities and Wastewater Pollution Control
• Discussion and possible vote on the Capital Budget

East Providence Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss proposed zoning changes regarding the location of cannabis retail, cultivation, and testing facilities. The board will also hold public hearings for two minor land development projects requiring zoning variances.

• Proposed zoning amendments to allow cannabis retail and cultivation in specific districts
• Public hearing for 53-55 School St. to convert a 6-unit building into a 7-unit building
• Public hearing for 0 Taunton Ave. to construct a 5-unit tradesman building
• Request for dimensional variances for parking and trash storage at 53-55 School St.
• Request for dimensional variances for loading, setbacks, and storage at 0 Taunton Ave.

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The East Providence Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY27 library budget. The board will also discuss and vote on policies regarding board recruitment, officer elections, and board acknowledgments.

• FY27 Library Budget
• Vote on board recruitment and nomination process policy
• Vote on board annual officer election process policy
• Vote on board acknowledgments policy

East Providence Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will consider a new request for a signage variance on Boyd Avenue. Several other petitions regarding residential additions and an industrial facility are scheduled for automatic continuation to the November meeting.

• Dimensional variance for free-standing signage at 250–260 Boyd Avenue (Petition No. 7062)
• Six month extension request for 1297 South Broadway (Petition No. 7048)
• Special use permit for residential addition at 100 Sutton Avenue (Petition No. 7055)
• Dimensional variances for residential addition at 100 Sutton Avenue (Petition No. 7056)
• Dimensional variances for a regulator building at 259 Wampanoag Trail (Petition No. 7057)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council meets on 10/06/2026 at 145 Taunton Avenue, starting with an executive session on nine claims totaling $7,180.91, then an open session. The main continued business is a council workshop with discussion and possible vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, with the Finance Director and department heads requested to attend. The agenda also includes routine license approvals, a parking ordinance, handicap parking sign requests, and several resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements.

• Executive session claims totaling $7,180.91, including $2,480.00 for Eduarda Moore and $1,800.00 for Louis Dantuono
• FY2026-2027 budget workshop covering Parks & Recreation, Library, Carousel, Recreation, Office of Municipal Integrity, City Council, Mayor, and City Clerk
• Resolution for a contract with FR Engineering not to exceed $200,000 for Phase II of the Crescent Park Stabilization Project
• Resolution authorizing a contract with Lucianos Excavation Inc. for the Crescent Park Slope Stabilization Project
• Ordinance amending Section 18-308 to place a 60-minute parking sign on Warren Avenue (south side), 65 feet west of South Hull Street, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday

East Providence Personnel Hearing Board

The East Providence Personnel Hearing Board will meet to review promotional, eligibility, and certification lists for several city roles. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 24, 2026 meeting.

• Review of Utility Equipment Operator promotional and certification lists
• Review of Building Custodian (Part-Time) eligibility and certification lists
• Review of Pound Keeper (Part-Time) eligibility and certification lists
• Review of Minimum Housing Inspector eligibility and certification lists
• Review of Recreation Programs and Facility Supervisor, Senior Center Program Coordinator, and EPPC Project Coordinator lists

East Providence Mayor's Community Advisory Board

The Mayor's Community Advisory Board will meet to review and vote on changes to the CAB Manual. The board will also nominate new officers and hold a swearing-in ceremony for new members.

• Vote on changes to the CAB Manual
• Nomination of new CAB Officers
• Swearing-in ceremony for new CAB members

Budget Session 2026-2027

The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The agenda includes a public hearing and a council workshop for discussion only, covering city operations, public works, public safety, and the school department. No votes on the budget are scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
• Workshop discussion on Finance Department operations
• Workshop discussion on Highway & Parks
• Workshop discussion on Police and Fire Departments
• Workshop discussion on East Providence School Department budget

East Providence Semiquincentennial Commission

The commission is meeting to review budget and committee reports regarding 250th anniversary projects. Members will discuss unfinished business including event tabling and t-shirts. The agenda includes a new business item regarding the sunsetting of the commission.

• Archeological Sites Talk
• Bus Tours final date
• Our Heritage revised & expanded book project
• Newman Cemetery event
• Crescent Park granite engraving project

East Providence Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially vote on the 2027 budget, public housing flat rents, and Section 8 payment standards. The board may also enter executive session to discuss a three-year agreement with Local Union 1217.

• Proposal of Budget 2027 (Resolution #603)
• Public Housing Flat Rents 2027 (Resolution #602)
• Section 8 Payment Standards 2027 (Resolution #601)
• Paid bills for June ($153,131.20), July ($137,004.83), and August ($117,875.11)
• Three-year agreement with Local Union 1217 (Oct 1, 2026 - Sept 30, 2029)

The Board approved the proposed operating budget and the 2027 payment standards and flat rents. The Board also approved a three-year agreement with Local Union 1217 and hired two consulting firms. Several administrative and vacancy reports were accepted.

• Approved EJP Consulting Group LLC and Sokoloff Associates as Developer and Consultant (6-0)
• Approved bundled paid bills for June ($153,131.20), July ($137,004.83), and August ($117,875.11) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #601 Section 8 2027 Payment Standards (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #602 Public Housing 2027 Flat Rents (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #603 Proposed Operating Budget (6-0)
• Approved Local Union 1217 three-year agreement for Oct 1, 2026-Sept 30, 2029 (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

East Providence Police and Fire Retirement System Pension Board

The East Providence Police and Fire Retirement Pension Board will meet to discuss disability pension requests in executive session. The board will also review the Q2 2026 performance report and funding recommendations from Wainwright Investment Counsel, LLC.

• Disability pension requests for C. Weeden (Active Fire), P. Taaffe (Police), and Stephen Prew (Retired Firefighter)
• Review of Q2 2026 Performance Report and funding recommendations by Wainwright Investment Counsel, LLC
• Coordination of survivor benefits after death of a member
• Status update on 2025 Annual Disability Income Verification
• Introduction of new pension clerk Michael Oliveira

East Providence Veterans Advisory Committee

The East Providence Veterans Advisory Committee will meet to review old and new business. The agenda includes planning for the 2026 Veterans Appreciation Dinner and the Hometown Hero Banner initiative.

• 2026 Veterans Appreciation Dinner
• Hometown Hero Banner initiative
• 2027 Legislative priorities

East Providence Municipal Integrity Committee f/k/a East Providence Affirmative Action

The East Providence Municipal Integrity Committee is meeting to discuss Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity plans. The body will review the conclusion of the AA/EEO Intern Program and MBE/DBE requirements for the new Community Center.

• Review of the AA/EEO Intern Program conclusion
• MBE/DBE requirements for the construction of the new East Providence Community Center
• Discussion of the Affirmative Action Plan and Non-Discrimination Plan

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including two cybersecurity contracts funded by grants, a park improvement contract, and traffic changes on Bourne Avenue and Rhodes Avenue. The council will also consider several one-day entertainment and alcohol licenses for special events. The meeting includes a presentation on the Sowams National Heritage Area Feasibility Study and a schedule for the FY 2027 budget process.

• Resolution authorizing contract with Oshean Inc. for cybersecurity improvements using $268,450 in grant funds for fiber backbone and $70,670 for hardware.
• Resolution authorizing contract with Starnet Solutions, Inc. for cybersecurity matters in the amount of $197,092.00.
• Resolution authorizing contract with M.E. O'Brien & Sons for improvements to Glenlyon Park and Lyle Bourne Park.
• Ordinance to make Bourne Avenue (westbound) from Brayton Avenue to Frederick Street one-way during school hours.
• Ordinance to place a stop sign at Rhodes Avenue at Burnside Avenue.

The City Council approved two cybersecurity contracts funded by grants and authorized park improvements. New traffic ordinances were passed to establish a one-way street on Bourne Avenue and a stop sign at Rhodes Avenue and Burnside Avenue.

• Approved one-way street on Bourne Avenue (westbound) from Brayton Avenue to Frederick Street during school hours
• Approved stop sign at Rhodes Avenue and Burnside Avenue
• Approved $339,120 in grant-funded cybersecurity contracts with Oshean Inc. and Starnet Solutions, Inc.
• Approved contract with M.E. O’Brien & Sons for Glenlyon Park and Lyle Bourne Park improvements
• Approved 60-minute parking limit on south side of Warren Avenue from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Approved one-day entertainment and alcoholic licenses for Molly Borges, Steve Soltz, and Bryan Benedict
• Accepted the Sowams National Heritage Area Feasibility Study

East Providence Conservation Commission

The East Providence Conservation Commission will meet on September 15, 2026, to review updates on local trails, address spotted lanternfly concerns, and discuss the East Providence Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agenda also includes reports from the Planning Department and Tree Commission, along with updates on kiosk signage and the Boyden Heights Raised Walkway.

• Discussion of trail status and updates
• Review of spotted lanternfly issues
• Discussion of the East Providence Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Update on Boyden Heights Raised Walkway water sealing
• Review of kiosk and conservation area signage

East Providence Planning Board

The East Providence Planning Board will consider recommendations for the City Council regarding zoning ordinance amendments and the FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also review specific land development applications for properties on Ferris Ave. and at Lynn Ave. and Oregon Ave.

• Proposed zoning amendments to exempt residential and non-residential accessibility ramps from dimensional requirements
• Proposed zoning amendments to limit self-storage establishments to I-2 and I-3 industrial districts
• Review of the proposed FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan & Budget
• Request for Master Plan approval extension for Igus Bearings Inc. at 275 Ferris Ave.
• Request for release of improvement guarantee for CT Properties at Lynn Ave. and Oregon Ave.

The Board recommended zoning amendments to exempt accessibility ramps from dimensional requirements and to limit self-storage facilities to specific industrial districts. It also recommended the FY2027 Capital Improvement Budget and approved a project extension for Igus Bearings Inc.

• Approved one-year Master Plan extension for Igus Bearings Inc. at 275 Ferris Ave (4-0)
• Authorized release of $29,050 improvement guarantee to CT Properties (4-0)
• Recommended zoning amendments to exempt accessibility ramps from dimensional requirements (4-0)
• Recommended limiting self-storage to I-2 and I-3 districts, provided they remain permitted in I-1 (4-0)
• Recommended FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and FY2027 Capital Budget of $1,084,667 (4-0)
• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

East Providence Canvassing Authority

The East Providence Canvassing Authority will meet to conduct necessary business for the primary election held on September 9, 2026. Polls are scheduled to be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

• September 9, 2026, Primary Election

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on resolutions authorizing contracts for school safety improvements at East Providence High School and a temporary construction easement for the Washington Bridge Project. The agenda includes a public hearing on a no-parking ordinance for Dover Avenue and the introduction of three new traffic ordinances. Additionally, the council will approve a contract for a large tent at Crescent Park and discuss the building permit process for non-structural work.

• Resolution authorizing a contract with Sperry Fabric Architecture for a 48'x98' Savannah Structure Tent at Crescent Park
• Resolution authorizing contracts with Won-Door Corporation, Synet, and Challenge Electronics, Inc. for East Providence High School safety
• Resolution authorizing a temporary construction easement and land condemnation for the Washington Bridge Project
• Public hearing on an ordinance to place no-parking signs on both sides of Dover Avenue from Warren Avenue to Baldwin Street
• Introduction of ordinances to make Bourne Avenue one-way during school hours and add a stop sign at Rhodes and Burnside Avenues

The East Providence City Council approved a bundle of 13 non-public hearing licenses, including special event alcohol permits, mobile food licenses, and entertainment licenses. The council also passed a no-parking ordinance on Dover Avenue and approved eight resolutions, including contracts for a tent at Crescent Park, school safety improvements at East Providence High School, an easement for Narragansett Electric, and documents related to the Washington Bridge Project. One ordinance regarding a 15-minute parking sign on Warren Avenue was tabled until September 15, 2026.

• Approved bundle of 13 non-public hearing licenses (4-0)
• Approved no-parking ordinance on Dover Avenue (4-0)
• Approved $ contract with Sperry Fabric Architecture for Crescent Park tent (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Natural Forest Protection Act (4-0)
• Approved school safety contracts with Won-Door, Synet, Challenge Electronics (4-0 each)
• Approved easement to Narragansett Electric for Crescent Park (4-0)
• Approved Washington Bridge Project documents (4-0)
• Tabled 15-minute parking sign ordinance on Warren Avenue until Sept. 15

East Providence Waterfront Development - Special District Commission

The East Providence Waterfront Development Special District Commission will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary new business item is an update regarding the Metacomet Development Project.

• Update on Metacomet Development Project
• Vote on approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting. Members received updates on the Metacomet Development Project's environmental and archaeological reviews.

• Approved July 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence Crescent Park Commission

The Crescent Park Advisory Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding a new building and the concession stand. The body will also review 2026 sponsorships and fundraising efforts.

• New Building Update
• 2026 Fundraising: Summerfest, Squantum Association Clam Bake, Food and Wine Pairing, and The Great Townie Pumpkin Festival
• 2026 Sponsorships
• Concession Stand Update
• New Fundraising Ideas

East Providence Semiquincentennial Commission

The commission is meeting to review budget and committee reports. Discussions will include upcoming events and specific commemorative projects.

• September event planning
• Book, 2nd ed, project
• Newman Cemetery event
• Crescent Park granite engraving project
• 250 T-shirts

The Commission approved the July 16 meeting minutes and agreed to order more t-shirts. Members discussed logistics for September and October events, including a presentation on 'From Slaves to Soldiers' and a Newman Cemetery event.

• Approved July 16, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to order additional t-shirts by 8/30
• Approved speaker fees for Robert Geake ($75), Loren Spears ($250), and Jason Roomes ($50)

East Providence Library Board of Trustees

The East Providence Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY27 budget and improvements with City Council member Anna Sousa. The board will also receive a director's report and discuss new board policies.

• FY27 budget and improvements
• Learn365RI RIDE grant, round 5
• New Board Policies