East Providence public meetings in 2025

CANCELLED Dec. 16, 2025 - Council Meeting

The scheduled City Council meeting for December 16, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included items regarding tax assessor settlements, business licenses, and city resolutions.

• Proposed settlement agreement: Mansion House Trust and Pawtucket House Trust vs. Sarah Frew
• Tax cancellations and abatements totaling $36,966.26
• New business licenses for Sav Store 970LLC (970 Willett Avenue), Crook Point Brewing Company (120 Waterfront Drive), and Kelly Pizza (324 Waterman Avenue)
• Proposed ordinance to repeal holiday sales licenses
• Resolutions for Otis Elevator Company upgrades at Weaver Library and a police mutual aid agreement with Seekonk, Massachusetts

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will approve meeting dates for 2026 and consider ordinances regarding traffic stops, parking, and electric bicycles. The body will also discuss a Community Choice Electricity option and authorize contracts for city projects.

• Approval of 2026 regular meeting calendar
• Ordinance to require stops at Ferris Avenue and David Street
• Ordinance to prohibit electric bicycles on sidewalks
• Resolution to authorize HVAC contract with Automatic Temperature Controls
• Resolution to authorize construction contract for John Lewis Park

The East Providence City Council introduced and voted on multiple motions and resolutions, including a calendar change, property designation, licensing approvals, traffic ordinance amendments, and several contract authorizations. Votes were recorded for each item, but the minutes do not state the final outcomes of the motions. No substantive approvals or rejections were documented in the record.

• Motion to delete November 3 from the 2026 council calendar – vote recorded, outcome not indicated
• Motion to adopt new property number for 66 Fraser Street – vote recorded, outcome not indicated
• Motion to approve non‑public hearing licenses C1‑C2 – vote recorded, outcome not indicated
• Ordinance amendment adding stop‑and‑yield at Ferris Avenue & David Street – vote recorded, outcome not indicated
• Motion to table indefinitely the parking prohibition amendment for Fisher Street – vote recorded, outcome not indicated
• Motion to table the electric‑bicycle regulation amendment until January – vote recorded, outcome not indicated
• Resolution establishing the Sowams National Heritage Area – motion to withdraw and then motion to approve amended resolution; vote recorded, outcome not indicated
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to purchase two fire‑department replacement vehicles – vote recorded, outcome not indicated

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the abandonment of a 1,350 sq. ft. portion of Breeze Avenue. The body will also vote on tax abatements, various event licenses, and a new appointment to the Waterfront District Commission.

• Public hearing for abandonment of 1,350 sq. ft. of Breeze Avenue abutting 82 Crescent View Avenue
• Tax abatements totaling $25,982.76 (Tax Assessor) and $2,337.68 (Board of Review)
• Appointment of Jeremy Licht, Esq. to the Waterfront District Commission
• Resolution for a left-turn signal and lane at Pawtucket Avenue and Waterman Avenue
• Proposed ordinance to repeal holiday sales licenses (Sec. 8-31(b))

The East Providence City Council approved several tax abatements, bundled and approved non‑public hearing licenses, appointed Jeremy Licht to the Waterfront District Commission, and adopted resolutions for a grant application and a left‑turn signal at Pawtucket and Waterman. All motions passed by majority vote.

• Approved $25,982.76 Tax Assessor abatement (motion passed)
• Approved $2,337.68 Tax Assessment Board of Review abatement (motion passed)
• Approved bundle of non‑public hearing licenses C1‑C4 (motion passed)
• Approved non‑public hearing licenses C1‑C4 (motion passed)
• Appointed Jeremy Licht, Esq., to Waterfront District Commission (term 11/19/2025‑11/20/2029, motion passed)
• Approved resolution to submit grant application to RI Dept. of Environmental Management Recreation Development Grant (motion passed)
• Approved resolution requesting left‑turn signal and lane at Pawtucket Ave & Waterman Ave (motion passed)
• Approved ordinance amendment repealing holiday sales licenses (motion passed)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will consider ordinances for property tax collection and the appropriation of $134,795 from the School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund. The body will also discuss a tentative agreement with the Fire Fighters Local 850 and various business license renewals.

• Appropriation of $134,795 from the East Providence School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund
• Ordinance for the assessment and collection of property tax on real estate and tangible personal property
• Tentative Agreement with East Providence Fire Fighters Local 850 IAFF (2025-2030)
• Proposed $750 donation to the East Providence Historical Society
• New stop sign at Ferris Avenue (northbound) at David Street

The East Providence City Council passed four ordinances: borrowing authority for FY 2026, a pension‑benefits language amendment, a $134,795 appropriation from the School Department Capital Improvement Revolving Fund, and a property‑tax assessment ordinance. All four votes were 3‑0 in favor. The council also confirmed two new members to the Conservation Commission and approved contracts for city auditing services and police‑department social‑media work.

• Ordinance authorizing Director of Finance to borrow funds for FY 2026 – passed 3‑0
• Ordinance amending pension‑benefits language – passed 3‑0
• Ordinance appropriating $134,795 from School Department Capital Improvement Fund – passed 3‑0
• Ordinance ordering assessment and collection of property tax – passed 3‑0
• Appointment of Michael David Nelson to Conservation Commission – approved
• Appointment of Chester Levine to Conservation Commission – approved
• Resolution authorizing contract with CBIZ CPA for auditing services – approved
• Resolution authorizing contract with John Guilfoil PR for police social‑media services – approved

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will consider an amendment to the city’s traffic ordinance that adds a 50‑foot segment on both sides of Providence Avenue north of Sunset Avenue and a 50‑foot segment on the east side south of Sunset Avenue. Council members will also vote on a resolution to authorize the purchase of a mini excavator for the Department of Public Works water utilities division, and on a resolution concerning the preservation and future development of the Veterans’ Memorial Parkway. In addition, the council will review several licensing applications, including a special‑event entertainment license for an event at 37 North Blossom Street and a liquor license for United Skates of America at 75 New Road.

• Ordinance amendment adding Providence Ave sections (50 ft north and south of Sunset Ave) to the “vehicles and traffic” chapter
• Resolution to authorize purchase of a mini excavator for the Public Works water utilities division
• Resolution related to preservation and future development of the Veterans’ Memorial Parkway
• Special‑event entertainment license for JNS Associates LLC at 37 North Blossom Street (Oct 26, 2025, 4‑6 pm)
• Liquor license application for United Skates of America Inc. at 75 New Road

The council approved pending claims and sewer charge abatements totaling $8,718.57. It adopted a traffic‑ordinance amendment adding sections of Providence Avenue. The council also authorized the mayor to purchase a mini excavator for the public works water utilities division and approved several licenses, including a liquor license with service restrictions.

• Approved claims: Paula DeMelo $1,177.24, Anthony Estrela $395.00, and sewer abatements Kevin Miller $306.00, 50 Amaral LLC $7,236.33 – all present voted aye
• Approved council journals for 10/7/2025 – all present voted aye
• Approved bundling of non‑public hearing licenses C1‑C2 – all present voted aye
• Approved non‑public hearing licenses C1‑C2 – all present voted aye
• Approved liquor license for United Skates of America with serving restrictions – all present voted aye
• Approved amendment to traffic ordinance adding Providence Ave sections – all present voted aye
• Approved purchase of a mini excavator for public works water utilities division – all present voted aye
• Approved amendment to Veterans’ Memorial Parkway resolution to send copies to state agencies – all present voted aye

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider changes to the Mayor's FY26 proposed budget across multiple city departments. The body will also review various claims, tax abatements, and business licenses. Public hearings are scheduled for traffic and parking ordinances and a park improvement appropriation.

• Appropriation of $115,824.50 for improvements at Vintner Avenue Park
• Tax abatements totaling $123,360.00
• Proposed stop and yield intersection at Providence Avenue and Sunset Avenue
• Proposed 'No Parking' zone on Lincoln Avenue (north side) from Crescent Ave westerly 175 feet
• Discussion and possible vote on a settlement agreement for Bank of America NA vs. Sarah Frew

The East Providence City Council moved into executive session, sealed the executive session minutes, and approved the consent‑calendar tax abatements. It also bundled and approved several special‑event and business licenses. Finally, the council adopted two amendments to the city traffic code concerning stop‑and‑yield intersections and a no‑parking zone.

• Moved into executive session (passed)
• Sealed executive session minutes (passed)
• Approved consent‑calendar tax abatements totaling $123,360.00 (passed)
• Bundled licenses for upcoming events and businesses (passed)
• Approved individual licenses for special‑event and business permits (passed)
• Amended traffic ordinance to add stop‑and‑yield at Providence Ave at Sunset Ave (passed)
• Amended traffic ordinance to prohibit parking on north side of Lincoln Ave from Crescent Ave for 175 ft (passed)

Budget Hearing

The East Providence City Council held a special budget session to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. Topics included community development, public safety (police and fire departments), and the Providence School Department. The meeting was for discussion only; no budget decisions were made.

• Discussion of Community Development budget – Planning & Economic Development (Keith Byrnes)
• Discussion of Police Department budget (Michael Rapoza)
• Discussion of Fire Department budget (Michael Carey)
• Discussion of EP Providence School Department budget (Susan Forand)

The East Providence City Council met on September 30, 2025 to review the proposed fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. Presentations covered a $89,000 personnel budget reduction in Community Development, police recruitment efforts, fire department updates, and the school department’s enrollment of 5,257 students with $878,000 health‑care, $3.1 million salary, and $350,000 federal funding changes. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded, and the meeting adjourned without any formal actions.

Budget Hearing

The East Providence City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget, followed by a council workshop to discuss the budget. Topics include city government operations, finance, community development, public works, public safety, and enterprise fund services. The budget documents are available online and at the City Clerk’s office.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget (available online and at City Clerk’s office)
• Council workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Review of City Operations budget items such as finance controls, tax collection, and human resources
• Discussion of Community Development and Services budget including planning, recreation, library, and senior center
• Examination of Public Works, Public Safety, and Enterprise Fund budget components

The council met on September 24, 2025 for a special budget session. Administration presented the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and city officials discussed it. No motions or approvals regarding the budget were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on ordinances to set the Mayor's salary at $120,000 and increase Council member salaries to $9,000, effective January 1, 2027. The body will also receive the proposed FY 2025-2026 municipal budget and discuss park improvements.

• Appropriation of $115,824.50 for improvements at Vintner Avenue Park
• Proposed salary of $120,000 for the Mayor and $9,000 for Council members
• Purchase of eight new police vehicles and one new K-9
• Contract with JR & Sons Construction Inc. for basketball court improvements at Providence Avenue Park
• Tax abatements totaling $39,046.20 for 2025

The council voted 4‑1 to raise the annual salary of each council member to $9,000, with the council president receiving an additional $1,000, effective Jan. 1 2027. A separate ordinance raising the mayor’s salary to $120,000, also effective Jan. 1 2027, passed 4‑1. Councilman Lawson was appointed to the East Providence Conservation Commission for a three‑year term. The council unanimously approved an amendment to the Exxon Mobil settlement agreement and approved a $666.16 tax‑abatement payment.

• Approved council members' salary increase to $9,000 (+$1,000 for president) (4‑1)
• Approved mayor's salary increase to $120,000 (4‑1)
• Approved appointment of Councilman Lawson to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Exxon Mobil settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement payment of $666.16 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution honoring Vila Franca do Campo (renaming Grove Avenue)
• Approved resolution honoring Avelino “Chappy” Rose (renaming Carlton Avenue)
• Approved resolution authorizing contract for basketball court improvements at Providence Avenue Park

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will meet to discuss and vote on a zoning ordinance amendment and approve various licenses and public works requests. The session includes an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Vote on zoning ordinance amendment (Chapter 19)
• Approve non-public hearing licenses (road race, alcohol, food truck)
• Approve residential handicap parking sign at 95 Ivy Street
• Executive session on tentative agreement with Council 94, AFSCME
• Public comment on backyard hen ordinance

The council voted to amend multiple sections of Chapter 19 Zoning to align with state legislation, passing the ordinance amendment with three ayes and no nays. The council also approved the bundling and approval of several non‑public hearing licenses, each passing 3‑0. The executive session minutes were sealed and the council reconvened in regular session, both motions passing unanimously.

• Approved zoning ordinance amendment (3‑0)
• Approved bundling of non‑public hearing licenses (3‑0)
• Approved non‑public hearing licenses (3‑0)
• Sealed executive session minutes (2‑0)
• Moved into executive session (3‑0)
• Re‑convened into regular session (3‑0)
• Approved council journals for Aug 19 2025 (3‑0)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss several ordinances, including the adoption of the 2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan and a funding allocation for police station improvements. The body will also review various business licenses and a proposed settlement regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation in executive session.

• Appropriation of $275,000 for unanticipated police station renovation costs
• Adoption of the 2025-2035 East Providence Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance to allocate 50% of speed and red-light camera revenue to the School Department capital revolving fund
• Tax abatements totaling $26,847.71
• Contract extension for refuse/recycling collection with MTG Disposal, LLC

The August 19, 2025 East Providence City Council meeting discussed several ordinances, license applications, and reports, but the minutes do not show any vote tallies or final approvals. Motions were made on a traffic‑only sign, allocation of camera‑revenue, fire‑scene solicitation rules, adoption of the 2025‑2035 Comprehensive Plan, and a $275,000 police‑station renovation, yet no outcomes are listed. License applications and various departmental updates were also reviewed without recorded decisions.

• No vote outcomes or approvals were recorded for any motions presented

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on an ordinance allocating $275,000 for unanticipated police station renovation expenses. It will also consider three resolutions: two awarding contracts for HVAC ($999,200) and electrical work ($938,130) at the East Providence Community Center, and one moving $7,716.90 from the Live Nation Recreation Fund to cover a Food and Wine Pairing event. Additional agenda items include motions to bundle and approve non‑public hearing licenses C1‑C11.

• Ordinance appropriating $275,000 for police station renovation costs
• Resolution awarding $999,200 contract for HVAC/mechanical work at the East Providence Community Center
• Resolution awarding $938,130 contract for electrical work at the East Providence Community Center
• Resolution to transfer $7,716.90 from the Live Nation Recreation Fund to the Carousel account for a Food and Wine Pairing event
• Motion to bundle and approve non‑public hearing licenses C1‑C11

The council voted 3-0 to approve the Class B liquor license transfer from Good Venture Holding Inc. to TRC Restaurant Corp. dba Midici Italian Kitchen. Council Vice President Rego recused himself from the vote. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved Class B liquor license transfer to Midici Italian Kitchen (3-0)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on an ordinance adopting the 2025‑2035 Comprehensive Plan. It will also consider several resolutions, including office‑space leases with East Bay Community Action Program and the James L. Maher Center, and a tax abatement of $18,478.44. Additional items include amendments to traffic stop‑and‑yield rules on Irving Avenue and to parking time limits on Bullocks Point Avenue.

• Ordinance adopting the 2025‑2035 East Providence Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution to lease office space at Sweetland House with East Bay Community Action Program
• Resolution to lease office space at the senior center with the James L. Maher Center
• Amendment to stop‑and‑yield intersections on Irving Avenue at Whatcheer Avenue
• Amendment to 15‑minute parking time limits on Bullocks Point Avenue

The council approved two insurance claims, paying $1,509.98 to Allstate and $2,466.47 to Michael Reyes. It adopted a lease agreement with the James L. Maher Center for a two‑year term with minor legal amendments. A motion to table a public hearing liquor license was carried 3‑1, with Council Vice President Rego abstaining. Other items were discussed but no final votes were recorded.

• Approved Allstate Insurance claim $1,509.98 (motion passed)
• Approved Michael Reyes claim $2,466.47 (motion passed)
• Approved lease with James L. Maher Center – 2‑year lease, amended (motion passed)
• Motion to table public hearing liquor license passed 3‑1 (Rego abstained)

Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the update of the City of East Providence Comprehensive Plan for 2025 to 2035. The body will also consider various one-day entertainment and alcohol licenses for local events and churches.

• Public hearing for the City of East Providence Comprehensive Plan 2025 to 2035
• Road race license for Ocean State Multi Sport at Pierce Field on June 8, 2025
• Alcohol licenses for Sacred Heart Church, St. Francis Xavier Church, and RI Day of Portugal
• Private Detective license application for Christopher D. Francesconi
• Discussion of April Capital and Finance Reports

The council discussed a bundle of special‑event entertainment licenses and listed items for a non‑public hearing. No vote totals or approval/denial outcomes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting otherwise covered updates on the Comprehensive Plan and routine public comments.

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will hold a work session to review proposed zoning amendments and discuss a new inclusionary zoning article. The session includes a presentation by Libra Planners regarding state law compliance and a mark-up of various zoning code provisions.

• Presentation by Libra Planners on zoning amendments
• Review of zoning code provisions (Articles II, III, IV, V, VII, IX)
• Discussion of new Inclusionary Zoning Article XII
• Work session on zoning code changes
• Review of Special Use Permits and Variance processes

The council met in a work session to hear presentations from Libra Planners and community stakeholders about proposed changes to the city zoning ordinance. Council members discussed and marked up numerous zoning code provisions to align with recent state law updates. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss a settlement agreement regarding the Tax Assessor and review various business and entertainment licenses. The body will also consider tax abatements and new property addresses.

• Settlement agreement discussion: S-BNK East Providence Call LLC vs. Sarah Frew, Tax Assessor
• Tax abatements totaling $21,590.00 for the year 2024
• Public hearings for liquor license transfers for Lee’s Chinese Restaurant & Lounge and Taconeando
• One-day entertainment licenses for Summer Concert Series, East Providence Pride, and various feasts
• New property address requests for multiple locations on Waterfront Drive and East Point Drive

The council approved the full consent calendar, which included a $21.590.00 tax abatement. It also approved the bundling and approval of licenses 1‑19 and bundled licenses 20‑23. All executive‑session motions and the consent‑calendar vote passed unanimously or with no opposition.

• Motion to enter executive session (Rego) passed 4-0
• Motion to reconvene to open session (Fogarty) passed 4-0
• Motion to seal executive‑session minutes (Lawson) passed 4-0
• Motion to approve full consent calendar, including tax abatement, (Lawson) passed 4-0
• Motion to bundle licenses 1‑19 (Lawson) passed 4-0
• Motion to approve licenses 1‑19 (Lawson) passed 4-0
• Motion to bundle licenses 20‑23 (Lawson) passed 3-0 (Rego recused)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss a settlement agreement and a resignation acknowledgment, consider a range of one‑day entertainment and mobile food licenses, hold a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update, and vote on several resolutions including the purchase of a tower ladder truck for the fire department.

• Discussion and possible vote on Settlement Agreement S‑BNK East Providence Call LLC vs. Sarah Frew (C.A. No. PC2024-00775 and PC2024-06491)
• Consent calendar item: acknowledgment of resignation of Steve Hardcastle from the Waterfront Commission (term ending 5/7/2025)
• Licenses: approval of multiple one‑day entertainment licenses for Crescent Park Carousel events at 684‑700 Bullocks Point, plus mobile food and pest‑control solicitations
• Public hearing on the update of the City of East Providence Comprehensive Plan 2025‑2035
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to purchase a Tower Ladder Truck from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the Fire Department

The council voted to table the consideration of the City of East Providence Comprehensive Plan 2025‑2035 update until the June 3, 2025 meeting. Council members affirmed support for a modest funding commitment (≤$5,000) for the Weaver Beach Tree treatment. The council also moved to table a settlement agreement with S‑BNK East Providence Call LLC and Sarah Frew until May 20, 2025 and acknowledged the resignation of Steve Hardcastle from the Waterfront Commission.

• Comprehensive Plan update tabled until June 3, 2025 (motion to table)
• Council affirmed support for ≤$5,000 funding for Weaver Beach Tree treatment (affirmative)
• Settlement Agreement (S‑BNK East Providence Call LLC vs. Sarah Frew) motion to table until May 20, 2025 (outcome not recorded)
• Acknowledged resignation of Steve Hardcastle from Waterfront Commission (no vote recorded)
• Motion to bundle licenses (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve licenses (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution in support of 2025‑H‑5746 and 2025‑S‑0113 (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution to table Solid Waste and Recycling Services Agreement until May 20, 2025 (outcome not recorded)

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will discuss and potentially vote on a contract for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system upgrades. The body will also review numerous one-day entertainment, liquor, and food truck licenses for upcoming events. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions regarding pupil passenger limits and state highway sidewalk maintenance.

• Resolution to contract Woodard & Curran for SCADA system upgrades
• Resolution supporting Senate bill S-57 and House bill H-5393 regarding state highway sidewalk maintenance
• Resolution requesting General Assembly enact 2025-H 5420 and 2025-S 0636 to increase pupil passenger limits from 8 to 10
• One-day liquor licenses for St. Mary Academy-Bayview and Sons of Liberty Spirit
• Multiple one-day block party and entertainment licenses for Bullocks Point, Taunton Avenue, and Pavilion Avenue

The council voted not to approve the special‑event one‑day liquor license (item 14) for Sons of Liberty Spirit at 201 Mercer Street, scheduled for May 18 2025. No other license approvals or denials were recorded. The meeting also announced the appointment of Police Deputy Chief Michael Rapoza and Acting Deputy Chief Andy Benoit.

• Denied one‑day liquor license for Sons of Liberty Spirit (item 14)
• Announced appointment of East Providence Police Deputy Chief Michael Rapoza
• Announced appointment of East Providence Police Acting Deputy Chief Andy Benoit

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will meet to approve police vehicle purchases, consider a parking ordinance amendment, and discuss various community projects and public hearings.

• Police vehicle purchase authorization
• Parking ordinance amendment on Washington Avenue
• Tax abatement totaling $38,533.64
• New convenience store license at 665-669 N. Broadway
• New restaurant license at 376 Bullocks Point Ave

The council voted to authorize the mayor to purchase two police vehicles using funds from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund. It approved tax abatements of $217.00 for 2021 and $56.64 for 2022, while the 2024 abatement failed to pass. Three city claims totaling $2,436.59 were approved unanimously. A motion to bundle licenses also passed.

• Approved $217.00 tax abatement (2021) – vote 4-0
• Approved $56.64 tax abatement (2022) – vote 4-0
• Tax abatement for 2024 denied – vote 2-2
• Approved claim for Jorge Kenny Porras $115.99 – vote 4-0
• Approved claim for Stacy Simmons $1,346.00 – vote 4-0
• Approved claim for Patricia Anthony $984.60 – vote 4-0
• Approved resolution to purchase two police vehicles – vote 2-0
• Approved motion to bundle licenses – vote 2-0

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will consider a resolution to award a structural steel contract for the East Providence Community Center. The resolution is sponsored by Council President Bob Rodericks. Council members will vote on the resolution during the open session following the executive session.

• Resolution authorizing award of structural steel contract for the East Providence Community Center (sponsored by Council President Rodericks)

The council discussed a resolution to award a structural steel contract for the East Providence Community Center, sponsored by Council President Bob Rodericks. The minutes show a motion, a second, and members' votes, but they do not state the final vote tally or whether the resolution was approved. No other substantive actions were recorded in this meeting.

• Resolution to award structural steel contract for East Providence Community Center – outcome not recorded

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a parking prohibition on the east side of Washington Avenue. The body will also review several business licenses and resolutions regarding city infrastructure and police equipment.

• Ordinance to prohibit parking on Washington Avenue (east side) from 260 feet north of Bullocks Point Ave northerly 30 feet
• Resolution to purchase 45 portable radios for the police department
• Resolution to contract with CDM Smith for phase I of a sanitary sewer evaluation study
• Resolution to grant an easement to Narragansett Electric Company for gas service at Martin Middle School
• Licenses for The Message Fairy, Keystone Novelties Distributors LLC, UOI Kettle Point LLC, East Providence Arts Council, and East Providence Library Foundation

Council Meeting

The council will consider an amendment to the city’s traffic ordinance that designates Ivy Street as a Resident Parking Only zone with specific time restrictions. They will also vote on several resolutions authorizing extensions and new contracts for red‑light enforcement, roadway improvements, storm‑water analysis, and water‑facility rehabilitation. Additional items include a contract for animal‑control facility upgrades and routine license approvals.

• Ordinance amendment adding Resident Parking Only on Ivy Street (Sec. 18-317)
• Resolution extending red‑light enforcement and school zone speed enforcement services
• Resolution extending contract with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. for roadway improvements
• Resolution contracting Fuss & O'Neill for citywide stormwater hydraulic analysis
• Resolution contracting Arcadis U.S., Inc. for assessment and rehabilitation of final clarifiers at the water pollution control facility

Council Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances to establish municipal parking lot regulations and a $60.00 fine for violations. The body is also discussing several business licenses, a new rescue vehicle for the Fire Department, and resident-only parking on Ivy Street.

• Proposed $60.00 fine for municipal parking lot regulation violations
• Resolution to purchase a new rescue vehicle for the Fire Department
• Proposed resident-only parking on Ivy Street from Waterman Avenue to Blanding Street
• Total abatement of $4,931.77 for previous years and 2024
• Resolution to extend agreements for red light and school zone speed enforcement

CANCELLED - Jan. 21, 2025 - Council Meeting

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers was cancelled. Because the meeting was cancelled, no agenda items were discussed or decided.

Council Meeting

The East Providence City Council will vote on a $552,100 capital improvement fund for elementary school safety upgrades and several traffic-related ordinances, including parking restrictions and fines. The body will also consider resolutions for police mutual aid and public works equipment.

• Ordinance appropriating $552,100 for school safety improvements
• Ordinance adding parking restrictions on School St. and Ivy St.
• Ordinance establishing municipal parking lot regulations and $60 fines
• Resolution authorizing police mutual aid with Barrington, Bristol, and Warren
• Resolution requesting traffic control devices on Waterman Avenue