East Providence, Rhode Island

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on funding for Pierce Softball Field improvements and City Hall window replacements. The body will also discuss tax stabilization for accessory dwelling units and review several special event licenses.

• Contract with Red Oak Remodeling for $482,545.00 for City Hall exterior replacement windows
• Ordinance appropriating $340,035.00 for Pierce Softball Field improvements
• Proposed tax stabilization amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
• Easement for Narragansett Electric company on Mercer Street to power the Police substation at Pierce Field
• Public hearing for East Providence Fuel at 69 Taunton Avenue regarding additional hours (1 a.m. – 6 a.m.)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss items on the consent calendar, including minutes and a $7,117.60 cancellation payment. Council members will vote on several non‑public hearing licenses for special events, a new solar license, and mobile food trucks. A public hearing will consider a liquor license for 95 Holdings LLC at 95 Warren Avenue. The council will also consider an ordinance appropriating $482,545 for exterior window replacement at City Hall and a resolution authorizing a contract with Red Oak Remodeling for the work, plus an amendment to the tax stabilization ordinance for qualified businesses and ADUs.

• Ordinance appropriating $482,545 from unallocated capital funds for City Hall exterior window replacement
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to contract Red Oak Remodeling for installing exterior windows at City Hall
• Cancellation/abatement payment of $7,117.60 listed in the consent calendar
• Approval of multiple one‑day entertainment licenses (e.g., Pereira Summer Party at 187 Waterman Ave, RI Folk Festival at Crescent Park, Hot Potato Food Truck block parties at 555 Waterman Ave)
• Public hearing for a liquor license application for 95 Holdings LLC dba Tin Tin at 95 Warren Avenue

The council voted 4-0 to approve a liquor license application for 95 Holdings LLC dba Tin Tin. Council Vice President Rego recused himself from the vote. The motion was recorded as passed during the public hearing segment of the meeting.

• Approved liquor license for 95 Holdings LLC dba Tin Tin (4-0 vote)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss several ordinance amendments, including regulations for electric bikes and changes to nuisance laws. The body will also review multiple one-day entertainment licenses and a land lease amendment for The Wolf School, Inc.

• Ordinance to regulate electric bikes and enforcement (Chapter 18)
• Ordinance to change construction start time from 7 am to 6:30 am (Sec. 10-51(10))
• Proposed temporary extended alcohol service hours for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament
• First Amendment to Land Lease for The Wolf School, Inc. at 215 Ferris Avenue
• Claims and litigation payments including $2,347.54 for Paulo & Maria DeSouza

The ordinance amending licensing rules to allow extended service hours for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tabled, with a future date to be set. A motion to adjourn the council meeting was made at 7:27 p.m.; votes were recorded as two ayes (Councilmembers Fogarty and Sousa) and one nay (Councilmember Rodericks). Other items, such as a stop‑sign request and several ordinance amendments, were discussed but no final actions were recorded.

• Ordinance to extend service hours for 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament tabled (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn meeting moved; votes: 2 ayes, 1 nay

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss an ordinance to change the construction start time from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. The body will also review several special event licenses and a contract for engineering services in the Six Corners area.

• Proposed ordinance to change construction start time from 7:00am to 6:30am
• Contract with Beta Group Inc. for Safe Streets and Roads for All Supplemental Action Plan (Six Corners Area)
• Tax roll cancelations/abatements totaling $8,195.28
• Special event licenses for Cruise Night, road races at Pierce Field, and various block parties
• New business licenses for Emerald Realty Corp, Joe’s Clam Shack, and Pollo Campero

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss and possibly vote on ordinances regarding the parking of unregistered vehicles and the removal of nuisances. The body will also review several special event and mobile food truck licenses and consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Review.

• Ordinance to add Sec. 18-318 regarding parking of unregistered vehicles
• Ordinance amending Section 10-29 regarding nuisance removal notice to owners
• Special event and alcohol licenses for Braga Club Feast and Sacred Heart Church
• New business mobile truck licenses for PCTA Good Eats & Treats, GG’s Pretzels, A Taste of Central Falls, and Pretty in Pink
• Zoning Board of Review appointments for Gary Pascoa, Michael Beauparlant, and Brenda Lee Lister

The East Providence City Council considered several motions, including license approvals and other appointments. The council approved the appointment of Brenda Lee Lister to the Zoning Board of Review by a 3‑2 vote. Other motions were made (e.g., moving a lease discussion, appointing Julie Harrington, delaying a Subway closure) but the minutes do not record vote outcomes.

• Appointment of Brenda Lee Lister to Zoning Board of Review – passed 3‑2
• Motion to move lease discussion with Wolf School Inc. to May 19, 2026 – motion made, vote not recorded
• Appointment of Julie Harrington to Crescent Park Carousel Commission – motion made, vote not recorded
• Motion to delay Subway closure for two weeks – motion made, vote not recorded
• Re‑appointment of Gary Pascoa to Zoning Board of Review – motion made, vote not recorded
• Re‑appointment of Michael Beauparlant to Zoning Board of Review – motion made, vote not recorded
• Motion to bundle non‑public hearing licenses – motion made, vote not recorded
• Motion to approve non‑public hearing licenses – motion made, vote not recorded

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on an ordinance that appropriates $1,700,000 for utility upgrades and paving on South Broadway and Martin Street. The meeting also includes a show‑cause hearing for a Subway location on Willett Avenue, a consent calendar of routine items, and several special‑event and alcoholic license applications. Council members will consider resolutions to lease the Looff Carousel concession stand to Joe’s Snack Shack and to enter a contract for the same utility improvement project. Additional agenda items cover communications, public comment, an appointment to the library board, and a possible vote to schedule a RIDEM meeting on SAGE environmental findings.

• Ordinance appropriating $1,700,000 for South Broadway and Martin Street utility improvements and paving
• Resolution authorizing a lease with Joe's Snack Shack to operate the Looff Carousel concession stand
• Resolution authorizing a contract for the South Broadway and Martin Street utility improvements and paving project
• Show cause hearing for Subway business license at 1086 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI
• Multiple one‑day entertainment and alcoholic license applications for community events (e.g., Holy Ghost Beneficial, Trinity Brotherhood, St. Francis Xavier Church)

The April 21, 2026 East Providence City Council meeting covered claims, sewer abatements, a slate of special event and business licenses, a $1,700,000 utility‑improvement ordinance, and a lease resolution for the Looff Carousel concession stand. Motions were made and seconded, but the minutes do not show any recorded vote totals or final approvals. Consequently, no substantive decisions are documented as approved or denied.

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will consider updating property tax exemption amounts for veterans and residents aged 65 and older. The body will also review several special event licenses and resolutions regarding public infrastructure and safety.

• Proposed tax exemption updates for veterans, including a Disabled 100% Service Connected increase from $16,460.00 to $28,600.00
• Resolution to purchase a new rescue vehicle for the Fire Department
• Resolution for Fuss & O'Neill to provide stormwater infrastructure design and flood mitigation analysis
• Proposed ordinance regarding the parking of unregistered vehicles
• One-day entertainment and alcoholic licenses for events at 201 Mercer Street, 640 Bullocks Point, and 59 Brightridge Avenue

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will meet to ratify a labor agreement, approve entertainment and business licenses, and vote on a zoning ordinance that would add rules for portable inclusionary housing.

• Ratification of I.B.P.O Local 569 collective bargaining agreement (2025-2029)
• Approval of special event entertainment licenses (Hennessey Color Run, Summer Concert Series)
• Approval of new business licenses (Carousel Tattoo Club, Dari-Bee)
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance for portable/inclusionary housing
• Resolution supporting Blue Wave Bond for coastal preparedness

The East Providence City Council ratified the I.B.P.O Local 569 collective bargaining agreement covering 11/1/2025‑10/31/2029. The council also considered motions to table the March 3 minutes, approve new address letters, and approve several non‑public hearing licenses. A resolution supporting House Bill H8151 (Blue Wave bond for coastal preparedness) was discussed. Vote outcomes for these items were not recorded in the minutes.

• Ratified I.B.P.O Local 569 collective bargaining agreement (outcome recorded as ratified, vote tally not shown)
• Motion to table minutes dated 3/3/2026 (outcome not recorded)
• Approval of new address letters for 69 and 73 Locust Street, Riverside, RI (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to bundle non‑public hearing licenses (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve non‑public hearing licenses for special events and new businesses (outcome not recorded)
• Consideration of zoning amendment for portable/inclusionary housing (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution supporting House Bill H8151 – Blue Wave bond for coastal preparedness (outcome not recorded)
• Adjournment of the meeting (outcome not recorded)

Special Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will discuss and possibly vote on a liquor license application.

• Public hearing for Alcohol Class B Victualler license for Matos Cafe and Mercado at 227-233 Warren Avenue

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on funding for a police substation and John Lewis Park. The body will also discuss business licenses, board appointments, and updates to veteran property tax exemptions.

• Ordinance to allocate $486,710 for a police substation and recreation storage facility at Pierce Memorial Stadium
• Ordinance to allocate $94,000 for paving and site improvements at John Lewis Park
• Contract with Dubon Masonry Construction, LLC for the Pierce Memorial Stadium police substation
• Proposed updates to property tax exemption assessment amounts for veterans
• Public hearing for an Alcohol Class B Victualler license for Matos Cafe and Mercado at 227-233 Warren Avenue

Council approved two funding ordinances, allocating $94,000 for improvements at John Lewis Park and $486,710 for a police substation and recreation storage facility at Pierce Memorial Stadium, each passing 3‑0. The council also confirmed appointments of Matthew Shumate to the Waterfront District Commission and Errol Danehy to the Juvenile Hearing Board, both approved 4‑1. Additionally, non‑public hearing licenses for a traveling farmers market, a frozen‑yogurt shop, and an ice‑cream shop were approved by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved $94,000 allocation for John Lewis Park paving (3-0)
• Approved $486,710 allocation for police substation at Pierce Memorial Stadium (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Matthew Shumate to Waterfront District Commission (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Errol Danehy to Juvenile Hearing Board (4-1)
• Approved non‑public hearing licenses for Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 16 Handles, and Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream (4-1)
• Motion to table show cause hearing for Dune Brothers was made and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will meet to discuss and vote on ordinances regarding parking restrictions on Dover Avenue and a tax exemption for live/workspace properties. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize engineering services for Pierce Memorial Stadium improvements.

• Ordinance to ban parking on Dover Avenue (both sides)
• Ordinance adding tax exemption for live/workspace deed restricted properties
• Resolution to authorize engineering services for Pierce Memorial Stadium
• Resolution to purchase turnout gear for the 37th fire training academy
• Public hearing for a new tattoo shop license at Revia Studio LLC

The council confirmed several appointments to the Juvenile Hearing Board, with the appointment of Patricia L. Resende to the Planning Board passing by a 3‑1 vote. An appointment to the Crescent Park Carousel Commission was also approved, though the outcome was not recorded. A motion to amend the parking ordinance on Dover Avenue was voted on, but the result was not stated in the minutes.

• Appointed Robert Baptista III to Crescent Park Carousel Commission (term 2/17/2026‑2/16/2029); vote recorded, outcome not stated
• Appointed Shannon Massaroco to Juvenile Hearing Board (3‑yr term); motion approved
• Appointed Sandra Forand to Juvenile Hearing Board (3‑yr term); motion approved
• Appointed Kendal Martes to Juvenile Hearing Board (3‑yr term); motion approved
• Appointed Jason Rafferty to Juvenile Hearing Board (3‑yr term); motion approved
• Appointed Sandra Gauthier to Juvenile Hearing Board (3‑yr term); motion approved
• Appointed Patricia L. Resende to Planning Board (5‑yr term); motion passed 3‑1
• Amended parking ordinance to prohibit parking on Dover Avenue (west side) for 250 ft; vote taken (2 ayes, 2 nays); outcome not recorded

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss an ordinance to update property tax exemption amounts based on the most recent revaluation. The body will also review several business and liquor license applications and hold show cause hearings for businesses with missing documentation.

• Proposed tax exemption updates, including increasing Veteran/Widow assessment from $8,250 to $14,340
• Public hearing for a Class B-Victualling liquor license for Society Coffee Bar, Inc. at 50 North Broadway
• New business license applications for Tasca Nissan East Providence and Honey’s Cafe
• Special event licenses for an Arts Festival and a fundraiser at the East Providence Elks Lodge 2337 BPO
• Reappointment of Wayne Barnes and John Carney to the Conservation Commission

The council voted unanimously to continue the Dune Brothers business license matter, moving the hearing to March 3, 2026. Existing liquor licenses for Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of RI, Contenders Sports Bar, and Town Liquor LLC were renewed on the dates noted. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Continued Dune Brothers business license hearing to March 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Renewed Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of RI liquor license on 2/3/2026
• Renewed Contenders Sports Bar liquor license on 2/2/2026
• Renewed Town Liquor LLC liquor license on 2/2/2026

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will meet to discuss the ratification of collective bargaining agreements for paraprofessionals and police. The body will also review several new business licenses and a bicycle and pedestrian master plan presentation.

• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements with East Providence Paraprofessional Association and IBPO #569
• New business licenses for Society Coffee Bar, Inc (500 North Broadway) and Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot (1925 Pawtucket Avenue)
• Resolution for exterior window replacement at Weaver Library by Bill Lizotte Architectural Glass & Aluminum Inc.
• Resolution to purchase a long range acoustic device (LRAD) speaker for the police department
• Proposed ordinance for tax exemptions for Live/Workspace Deed Restricted Properties

The City Council approved the collective bargaining agreement with the East Providence Paraprofessional Association and the tentative agreement with IBPO #569, each by a 5‑0 vote. The council also passed an ordinance repealing holiday sales licenses by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the council confirmed appointments to the Planning Board and the Board of Assessment Review.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with East Providence Paraprofessional Association (5-0)
• Approved tentative agreement with IBPO #569 (5-0)
• Passed ordinance repealing holiday sales licenses (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Phillip I Tirrell to Planning Board
• Approved reappointment of Maria Luci Stoddard to Board of Assessment Review

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss and possibly vote on four resolutions that authorize the mayor to enter contracts for a library elevator upgrade, a police mutual aid agreement with Seekonk, a stormwater retrofit at Sabin Point, and the purchase of two heavy‑duty public works trucks. An executive‑session discussion of a settlement agreement involving the Mansion House Trust, Pawtucket House Trust, and the city tax assessor will also be considered. Additional items include license approvals, new business appointments, and several proclamations and announcements.

• Resolution authorizing a service contract with Otis Elevator Company to upgrade the Weaver Library elevator (introduced by Council President Rodericks)
• Resolution authorizing a police mutual aid agreement between East Providence and the Town of Seekonk, MA (introduced by Council President Rodericks and Vice President Rego)
• Resolution authorizing a contract with C.B. Utility for the Sabin Point stormwater quality improvement retrofit project (introduced by Council President Rodericks)
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of two replacement heavy‑duty trucks for the Department of Public Works (introduced by Council President Rodericks)
• Executive‑session discussion of a proposed settlement agreement in case PC-2024-006490 between Mansion House Trust, Pawtucket House Trust and Tax Assessor Sarah Frew

The January 6, 2026 meeting included motions to enter and exit executive session, a consent calendar, approval of three new business licenses, and four mayoral resolutions. The minutes list the motions and seconders but do not record any vote tallies or final approvals. Consequently, no substantive decisions are documented in the record.