East Providence public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The East Providence City Council will discuss and possibly vote on funding for school capital improvements and a contract for the Carousel Stabilator Project. The body will also review several business license applications and tax abatements.
- Appropriation of $552,100 from the East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund
- Resolution to contract with Carousel & Carvings Inc. for Phase II of the Carousel Stabilator Project
- Tax abatements totaling $6,962.08 (Board of Review) and $91,221.16 (Tax Assessors Office)
- New business licenses for Beauty by Tabitha (101 Turner Avenue) and La Loncherita Food Truck (108 Congress Avenue)
- Business license transfer for Brazilian Family Market RI (1024 S. Broadway)
Council Meeting
The East Providence City Council will discuss the allocation of ARPA funds and the distribution of $1.2 million in financial relief for businesses affected by the Washington Bridge closure. The body will also consider an ordinance to establish a school department capital improvement revolving fund.
- Ordinance to establish an East Providence school department capital improvement revolving fund
- Discussion on $1.2 million allocated for Washington Bridge closure business relief
- Resolution to purchase a dump truck for DPW Parks Division and two pickup trucks for DPW Highway Division
- Resolution for GPS mapping of the water transmission pipeline via Pure Technologies
- Proposed no-parking ordinance on School Street (north side) from Potter Street to Purchase Street
Council Meeting
The East Providence City Council will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter a contract with W. Walsh Company for the cleaning and lining phase V of the water system upgrade. Two utility ordinance amendments will be considered, changing the grace period for sewer and water payments from seven calendar days to seven business days. The council will also receive updates on ARPA‑funded projects and other routine items.
- Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract with W. Walsh Company for cleaning and lining phase V water system upgrade
- Ordinance amendment to Chapter 17 utilities: change 7‑calendar‑day grace period to 7 business days for sewer (Sponsor Councilwoman Sousa)
- Ordinance amendment to Chapter 17 utilities: change 7‑calendar‑day grace period to 7 business days for water (Sponsor Councilwoman Sousa)
- Ordinance creating East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund (Sponsors Councilman President Rodericks, Councilwoman Sousa)
- Consent calendar notice for new property at 125‑127 Valley Street, East Providence, RI 02914 (Map 105 Block 04 Parcel 002.00)
Council Meeting
The council will consider three license applications for the RI Folk Fest at Crescent Park on August 25, 2024. The applications cover a one‑day entertainment permit, a Class F alcohol permit, and approval for multiple food‑truck vendors. The council will also discuss a resolution that would allow the mayor to purchase two pick‑up trucks for the Water Utilities Division. Votes will be recorded for each item.
- Special Events – One Day Entertainment license for RI Folk Fest, Crescent Park, Bullocks Point Ave, Aug 25 2024
- Special Event Alcohol – Class F license for RI Folk Fest, Crescent Park, Bullocks Point Ave, Aug 25 2024
- Special Events – Food Truck vendor approvals for RI Folk Fest, Crescent Park, Bullocks Point Ave, Aug 25 2024
- Resolution authorizing the mayor to purchase two pick‑up trucks for the Water Utilities Division
Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss and potentially vote on tax abatements and various event and liquor licenses. The meeting includes a public hearing for specific entertainment and alcohol permits and updates on city infrastructure projects.
- Tax abatements totaling $61,567.22 for years 2007-2024
- Liquor license applications for KPOT, Dune Brothers Seafood, and Met Links Golf
- Special event licenses for a Multicultural Soccer Event at Pierce Field and a Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser at 1336 Pawtucket Ave
- Discussion on the impact of the Washington Bridge closure
- Review of the Storefront Improvement Grant applicants and awardees