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 "city": "East Providence",
 "state": "Rhode Island",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/EastProvidence-ri/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers $482,545 for City Hall window replacements",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will consider a $482,545 appropriation for City Hall window replacement",
   "summary": "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.",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers electric bike rules and construction start times",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/jun02_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers changing construction start time to 6:30 a.m.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/may19_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/may19_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers ordinances on unregistered vehicles and nuisance removal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/may05_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/may05_26cc.htm",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $1.7 million utility improvement ordinance for South Broadway and Martin Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/apr21_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/apr21_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on updating property tax exemptions for veterans and seniors",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/apr07_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on zoning changes for housing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/mar17_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/mar17_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider alcohol license for Matos Cafe and Mercado",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/mar06_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers funding for police substation and park improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/mar03_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/mar03_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider parking changes and stadium engineering contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/feb17_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/feb17_26cc.htm",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers updating property tax exemptions for veterans and seniors",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/feb03_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/feb03_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider labor agreements and new business licenses",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/jan27_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/jan27_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote on a contract to upgrade the Weaver Library elevator",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/jan06_26ag.htm",
   "minutes_url": "https://clerkshq.com/Content/EastProvidence-ri/council/2026/jan06_26cc.htm",
   "source": "https://clerkshq.com/EastProvidence-ri"
  }
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