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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$449.1M (FY2023)
Total spending$364.3M (FY2023)
Taxes$106.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$187.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,832 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($446K)

Recent meetings

Wed Jul 22, 2026

License Commissioners Session

License petition for Island Rhodes Music Festival at Tidewater Landing

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners will review the minutes from July 8 2025 and items on the consent agenda. The meeting includes a series of license petitions, primarily for entertainment events such as the Island Rhodes Music Festival at 11 Tidewater Street on August 15‑16 2026. Additional petitions cover festivals, liquor‑license expansions, sign‑permit renewals, waste‑hauler renewals, and victualling‑house transfers. The board will also receive a communication from the police department regarding a permit issue at Picos Hookah Lounge.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS   PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET SHOWN LIVE ONLINE https://clerkshq.com/Pawtucket-ri WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 12:00 P.M.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com                                        PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394       DOCKET   CONVENED_________________PM     The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:     1.       Previous Minutes ( 07/08/2025 )   2.       *CONSENT AGENDA *Denotes all items on Consent Agenda                                        [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 22, 2026

City Council

Council to consider $4,379.01 pothole claim and Parks Commission reappointments

The Pawtucket City Council will review the minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting. It will consider a claim for damages that includes a $4,379.01 pothole claim and a slip‑and‑fall claim with no amount specified. The council will also vote on the reappointment of three members to the Parks Commission.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET SHOWN LIVE ONLINE https://clerkshq.com/Pawtucket-ri WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 12:00 PM   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com                                        PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394     PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA   12:00 PM – PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD – Must Sign-in or Join via Zoom by 11:50 a.m. 12:00 PM – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 12:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL                     DOCKET   CONVENED__________________PM     The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:   1.       Previous Minut [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board postpones Harmony Dog Training kennel renewal hearing to Aug 5

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved several license renewals, including public laundries and waste haulers, and granted a new entertainment license for the Kretcheu Festival. It denied an entertainment license application for a Cabo Verde event at 248 Weeden Street. The Board also postponed the renewal hearing for Harmony Dog Training's kennel license to August 5, 2026, and set a formal hearing on that date.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 7:05 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – 0.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of June 24, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   3.       *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   PUBLIC LAUNDRY Renewal –   Laundromax (Laundromax-Pawtucket LLC) 479 Mineral Spring Ave. LIC #LAU-25-3 Lonsdale Superwash (Boaz Enterprises LLC) 459 Lonsdale Ave. LIC#LAU-25-1   PUBLIC LAUNDRY New –   Laundromax (Laundry Management Services Inc.) 504 Central Ave. LIC#LAU-26-2   PRIVATE DETECTIVE Renewal – &n [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 8, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved Hasbro tax settlement and Coxcom easement agreements

The Pawtucket City Council approved a tax settlement with Hasbro for properties at 1027 and 1011 Newport Avenue and an easement with Coxcom, LLC for underground lines at Main Street Plaza, both by unanimous roll‑call votes. The council also confirmed Jane Larson to the Public Arts Fund Committee, directed cleanup at 1 Moshassuck Street, and indefinitely postponed a charter amendment referendum on the school committee. All other consent‑agenda items were approved by unanimous voice vote.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, July 8 , 2026 , at 7:32 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – 0.   President Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of the June 24, 2026 City Property Committee meeting, Finance Committee meeting, Joint Finance Committee and Committee of the Whole meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:   *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED             061 Communication from Jeannine S. Bourski , Deputy Finance Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the fiscal period July 1, 2025, through April 3 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

City Property Committee

Committee to consider easement request from Cox Communications

The City Property Committee will meet to discuss a request from Cox Communications. The committee is considering a grant of easement for Main Street Plaza.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –   PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394   AGENDA   TO:                   All Members of the City Property Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor                         Jason Pezzullo, Commerce Director                         Chris Crawley, Acting Director, Public Works Scott Perkins, Cox Communications   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             June 18, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider $43,552.03 in tax abatements

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and consider a resolution regarding tax abatements. The proposal covers motor vehicles, real estate, and tangible personal property for the first quarter of 2026.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –   PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394             AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee                         Robert W. Burns, Tax Assessor   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             June 18, 2026   SUBJECT:       FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:55 p.m . , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street, Pawtucket, RI.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City Council to discuss Hasbro Industries litigation in executive session

The joint Finance Committee and Committee of the Whole will hold a public input period and receive a communication from Tax Assessor Robert Burns concerning several Hasbro Industries cases. The meeting will include an executive‑session segment to consider the pending litigation under Rhode Island law. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –   PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394                 AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee                         All Members of the Pawtucket City Council Robert Burns, Tax Assessor Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq, City Solicitor                         FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             June 18, 2026   SUBJECT:       JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ________________________________   You are requested to attend a joint meeting of the City Council Finance Committee and the Commi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket approves temporary extended hours for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Board of License Commissioners approved extended operating hours until 2:00 a.m. for several establishments on June 26 and July 2, 2026. The board also approved various entertainment, peddler, and laundry licenses and scheduled a formal hearing for a business regarding hours violations.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:52 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilor Rubio.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of June 10, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   3.       *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   ENTERTAINMENT –   Petition of Palagis Ice Cream Co. , for a license to have Palagis Ice Cream Summer Music Series outdoors at 55 Bacon Street on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 2026, and Sundays June 28, and July 12, 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-26-47 & [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 24, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved tax abatements and confirmed two commission appointments

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing $43,552.03 in tax abatements for motor vehicles, real estate and personal property for January‑March 2026. It also confirmed Joseph Nese to the Parks Commission and Fabiola Alikpokou as an alternate member of the Planning Commission, each by roll‑call vote with no opposition. Additionally, the council approved an agreement with Osorios Realty, LLC to install a stairway at 192 Columbus Avenue.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, June 24 , 2026 , at 7:26 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilor Rubio.   President Mercer presided.     1.       The reading of the records of the June 10, 2026 City Property Committee meeting, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien , to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:   PARKS COMMISSION   589       Joseph Nese, 24 Chestnut St., FL. 1, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1 st Monday in August 2028. To fill the unexpired term of Grace Evans Pedanou, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED,   The following nominat [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved amendment to fire prevention code on outdoor burning

The council voted unanimously to adopt an amendment to the Fire Prevention Code covering outdoor burning and cooking. It also approved a resolution to file a 2026‑2027 Community Development Block Grant application and directed the City Solicitor to seek a school‑committee investigation of alleged misconduct. Several property‑damage claims were paid, while two other claims were denied and referred to external agencies.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 7:00 PM     A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 9:06 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2"! Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present — President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent — Councilor Coderre.   President Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of the May 12, 2026 Budget Workshop Session FY 2027 meeting ; the May 20, 2026 Finance Committee meeting , Joint Finance Committee and Committee of the Whole meeting, City Council meeting; and the May 28, 2026 City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:   *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED   A.     Resolutions from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of RI Senate Bill S-2239 Regarding Local Authority Over Unfunded Edu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

City Property Committee

City Property Committee to discuss easement request at 192 Columbus Ave.

The Pawtucket City Property Committee will meet to discuss an easement request for 192 Columbus Ave. The meeting will be held at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex and includes a public input period.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475- 4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting – PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394   AGENDA   TO :                   All Members of the City Property Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor                         Carl Johnson, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement                         Chris Crawley, Acting Director, Public Works Yenny Rojas, Osorios Realty, LLC   FROM :             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE :             June 4, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Coun [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee reviews vehicle and property damage claims

The Pawtucket City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet on June 10, 2026 to discuss and consider specific claims. The agenda includes a public input period followed by review of vehicle claims and property damage claims submitted by individual claimants. One property damage claim (Gregory W. Smith) was postponed at the May 6, 2026 meeting.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475- 4499                                                               MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394     AGENDA   TO :                  All Members of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works Claimants   FROM:           Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             June 4, 2026   SUBJECT:      COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS MEETING   ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 10, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board approves $650,000 Stateline Wine & Spirits liquor license transfer

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved the Class A liquor license transfer for Stateline Wine & Spirits at 880 Central Avenue, with a purchase price of $650,000, subject to settlement of pending objections. The Board also approved expanded operating hours for several venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup dates and denied or postponed other hour‑expansion requests. Additional approvals included entertainment event licenses, multiple public laundry renewals, and a Class B auto‑repair and second‑hand shop license for Luis Auto & Tire Service.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:50 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2™ floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present — President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent — Councilors Coderre and Gregor. Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of May 20, 2026 and May 28, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   ENTERTAINMENT —   A.     Petition of Movimiento Pentecostal Monte Sinai , for a license to have Christian Festival: Lo Siento , 155 Power Road, (outdoors) on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. LICHEVT-26-27   B.      Petition of Centrevi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 28, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2026-27 operating and capital budgets

The council held a special session on May 28, 2026, and conducted a public hearing on budget amendments. They approved the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for 2026‑2027, the Capital Budget Ordinance for 2026‑2027, and the Capital Improvement Program Ordinance for 2027‑2031, each by unanimous roll‑call vote. They also passed an amendment to the Fire Prevention Code concerning outdoor burning and cooking, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

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 Meeting is Audio only. Click to listen the entire meeting or click any icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET SPECIAL SESSION THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026   A special session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 5:43 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilors Coderre and Gregor.   President Mercer presided.     1.       591 Communication from Terrence E. Mercer , Council President, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, calling a special session of the City Council on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. was READ AND ORDERED FILED.     THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 5:44 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:   2.       AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET 2026-2027   THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:45 PM.   The following ordinance was read for the SECOND time and APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:   AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain   NOES – 0 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 28, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board approved fireworks license for Centreville Bank Stadium on June 6, 2026

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners held a special session on May 28, 2026. A communication from Chair Mercer calling the session was read and filed. The board unanimously approved a petition for a license to conduct fireworks at Centreville Bank Stadium, 11 Tidewater Street, after a Rhode Island FC game on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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 Meeting is Audio only. Click to listen the entire meeting or click any icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET SPECIAL SESSION THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026   A special session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 5:40 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilors Coderre and Gregor.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       Communication from Terrence E. Mercer , Chair, Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, to the Honorable Members of the Board of License Commissioners, calling a special session of the Board for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., was READ AND ORDERED FILED.     2.       THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   ENTERTAINMENT –   A.     Petition of Centreville Bank Stadium , 11 Tidewater Street, for a license to conduct fireworks post Rhode Island FC game on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. EVT-26-29       Upon moti [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee will consider repealing and replacing pay rate schedule for Local 3960

The Finance Committee meeting on May 20, 2026 includes a public input period where residents may submit testimony by email or join via Zoom. The committee will consider an ordinance that repeals and replaces the schedule of pay rates for Local 3960 under Section §88-12 of the city code, adding a Maintenance Coordinator position. No other agenda items are listed.

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   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –   PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394             AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee                         Tracey Giron, Director of Administration                         Gregg T. Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             May 14, 2026   SUBJECT:       FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street, Pawtucket, RI.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Excelso Café & Bakery liquor license postponed pending 200‑ft distance check

The Board approved its May 6 record, the consent agenda and numerous entertainment and victualling licenses, including festivals at Payne Park, 342 Barton Street, and 100 Main Street. It approved one‑day liquor‑license expansions for El Gran Jaguar Restaurant and Rock’s Bar. The license for Excelso Café & Bakery (Class B victualler) was postponed until June 10 to verify the required 200‑foot distance from a place of worship. All actions were taken by unanimous voice vote.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:01 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – 0.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of May 6, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   ENTERTAINMENT –   Petition of RI Cape Verdean Heritage Committee , for a license to have an International Children’s Day Festival at Payne Park, 225 West Avenue on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-26-26                                          [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget ordinance (unanimous)

The council adopted an amendment to the 2026-2027 Annual Operating Budget that cuts fixed charges by $500,000 and adds $500,000 in other financing, with a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. It then approved the amended Annual Operating Budget ordinance, the Capital Budget ordinance for 2026‑2027, and the Capital Improvement Program ordinance for 2027‑2031, each unanimously. Several resolutions were also adopted, including National Foster Care Month, bond legislation for FY 2028‑2029, and land acquisition for the water supply board. An ordinance repealing and replacing a pay‑rate schedule passed with an 8‑1 vote.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, May 20 , 2026 , at 7:36 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – 0.   President Mercer presided.     THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:36 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:   THE MUNICIPAL ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET 2026-2027     THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:44 PM.   THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:45 PM TO CONDUCT A JOINT MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.   THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:48 PM.     1.       The reading of the records of the April 30, 2026 Finance Committee meeting and Joint Finance Committee and City Property Committee meeting; the May 6, 2026 Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, Finance Committee meeting, City Property Committee meeting, Ordinance Committee meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were AP [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 20, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City Council to consider 2026-2027 operating and capital budget ordinances

The joint Finance Committee and Committee of the Whole will meet on May 20, 2026 at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex. The meeting will discuss and consider the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for 2026-2027, the Capital Budget Ordinance for 2025-2026, and the Capital Improvement Program Ordinance for 2027-2031. Council President Terrence E. Mercer and Finance Committee Chair Mark J. Wildenhain called the meeting.

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 Click to view the entire meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –   PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394                 AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee                         All Members of the Pawtucket City Council Tracey M. Giron, Director of Administration Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director                         FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                                  May 14, 2026   SUBJECT:       JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ________________________________   You are requested to attend a joint meeting of the City Council Financ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Budget Workshop Session

Pawtucket City Council to hold FY'27 budget workshop

The City Council and Finance Committee will conduct a budget workshop session to review departmental budgets. This session precedes a public hearing on the municipal budget scheduled for May 20, 2026.

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 AMENDED NOTICE *Denotes Added Item     TO:                             All Members of the City Council                                             Mayor Donald R. Grebien                                     Jeannine Bourski, Acting Finance Director                                     Jennifer Legner, Chief Accountant                                     All Directors and Department Heads   FROM:                        Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                         May 5, 2026   SUBJECT:                  SCHEDULE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION FY’27                         The following is the schedule for this year’s budget workshop session to be conducted by the City Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, and the City Council Finance Committee on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the 100 Freight Street Building, Second Floor, Temporary Council Chambers, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, RI. ____________________________________________________________   Tuesday, May 12, 2026   *School Department Senior Center City Council City Clerk Probate Court Board of Canvassers Library Mayor’s Off [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

City Property Committee

Committee discusses purchase of property in Wrentham, MA for watershed protection

The City Property Committee will meet to discuss a request from the Pawtucket Water Supply Board. The board is seeking to purchase property located at 1139 West Street in Wrentham, MA.

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Wed May 6, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee to review pothole and property damage claims

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will discuss and consider various reimbursement claims. These include damages related to potholes on city, state, and other municipal roads, as well as general property damage.

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Wed May 6, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider amendment to city pension ordinance

The Finance Committee will hold a public input period at the start of the meeting. It will consider an amendment to Chapter 59 of the Pawtucket Code of Ordinances concerning the city’s pension (mandatory retirement) policy. The meeting is called by Councilor Mark J. Wildenhain and will be held on May 6, 2026 at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex.

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Wed May 6, 2026

Ordinance Committee

Ordinance Committee to discuss flood hazard and fire prevention rules

The Ordinance Committee will consider amendments to the city's zoning and fire prevention codes. This includes a recommendation from the City Planning Commission regarding flood hazard districts.

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Wed May 6, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved multiple 20‑year tax stabilization agreements for key properties

The council unanimously approved 20‑year tax stabilization agreements for Rise Above All Properties at 258 Pine Street, Fortuitous Tidewater OZ at 45 Division Street and Taft Street, and a second amendment for Tidewater Stadium at 11 Tidewater Street. It also adopted an ordinance amending the Flood Hazard District zoning article and an ordinance amending the mandatory retirement pension provisions. Claims for pothole and property damage totaling $2,380.27 were approved for payment. All votes were 8‑0 in favor.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, May 6 , 2026 , at 8:10 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilor Moreno.   President Mercer presided.     1.       HIS HONOR, MAYOR DONALD R. GREBIEN, GAVE HIS ANNUAL BUDGET ADDRESS.     THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:18 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” ARTICLE IV ENTITLED “FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT”     THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:23 PM.   AT 8:23 PM THE COUNCIL CONVENED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR RISE ABOVE ALL PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 258 PINE STREET (AP55, L567 & L568)     THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:35 PM.   AT 8:35 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 6, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board approves entertainment licenses and continues kennel hearing

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved several entertainment and auto repair license renewals. The board also continued a hearing for a kennel at 65 Patterson Avenue due to resident noise complaints and ordered police monitoring of The Industrial Café.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:28 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilor Moreno.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of April 22, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   3.       *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   ENTERTAINMENT -   A.     Petition of Centerville Bank Stadium at Tidewater Landing for a license to have a Comedy Show at 11 Tidewater Street, on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. EVT-26-8   AUTO REPAIR SHOP Renewal -   Monro Muffler [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 30, 2026

City Property Committee

Joint committee to discuss Fortuitous Tidewater OZ development agreements

The Finance and City Property Committees will meet to discuss and consider several agreements with Fortuitous Tidewater OZ, LLC. These items involve residential and mixed-use development and ground lease amendments.

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Thu Apr 30, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider tax stabilization agreements for three properties

The Finance Committee will discuss and consider tax stabilization requests for projects on Division Street and Taft Street. The committee will also review a second amendment to an existing agreement for a property on Tidewater Street.

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Wed Apr 22, 2026

City Property Committee

Committee to consider parking lease extensions for Pawtucket Public Library

The City Property Committee will discuss two lease extension agreements for parking spaces to be used by the Pawtucket Public Library.

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Wed Apr 22, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved a 15‑year tax stabilization agreement for Lofts 125 Apartments

The council approved several lease extensions for the public library, confirmed a new Juvenile Hearing Board member, and adopted a 15‑year tax stabilization agreement for Lofts 125 Apartments. An ordinance changing the zoning of 264 Weeden Street was also approved. Additional items were referred to committees and a curbside‑damage assessment was ordered.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, April 22 , 2026 , at 7:00 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilor Gregor.   President Mercer presided.     THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:01 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:   RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 15-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR LOFTS 125 APARTMENTS LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 GOFF AVENUE UN#A-1 (PLAT 71, LOT 1011)       THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:04 PM.   1.       The reading of the records of the April 8, 2026 Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, Ordinance Committee meeting. Committee of the Whole meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 22, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to approve $38,696.76 tax abatements for late 2025

The Pawtucket Finance Committee will hold a public input period and consider a resolution authorizing tax abatements totaling $38,696.76 for motor vehicles, real estate and tangible personal property for October‑December 2025. The committee will also review communications from the Tax Assessor and the Commerce Director regarding a twenty‑year tax stabilization request for 258 Pine Street (AP52, Lots 567 & 568). The meeting is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on April 22, 2026 at the Municipal Annex.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –   PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394               AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee                         Jason Pezzullo, Commerce Director                         Robert W. Burns, Tax Assessor                         Francisco R. Cruz Matos, Rise Above All Properties LLC   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             April 14, 2026   SUBJECT:       FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to b [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 22, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board approved multiple entertainment event licenses for venues across Pawtucket.

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners reviewed and approved the meeting minutes and consent agenda. It granted several entertainment event licenses, including fireworks and cultural celebrations, and approved license renewals for auto repair shops and a wholesale junk dealer. Two petitions for license expansions by Mangos Hookah Lounge and one by Irmandade do Divino Espirito Santo were also approved. Several items were postponed to the May 6 meeting.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilor Gregor.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of April 8, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilors Moreno and Rubio, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   3.       *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   ENTERTAINMENT – Petition of Centerville Bank Stadium at Tidewater Landing for a license to have a Boston Legacy FC Soccer Match – Post- game fireworks display, at 11 Tidewater Street, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. EVT-26-11 Petition of Village [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board approves Water Lantern Festival license for June 20 at Slater Memorial Park

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved a petition for a Water Lantern Festival to be held at Slater Memorial Park on June 20, 2026. The board also approved a transfer of the Little Caesar's Pizza license and a new license for The Perch restaurant. Existing kennel licenses, including Friends of Toto, were renewed, while the Harmony kennel renewal was postponed to May 6, 2026. A renewal for Tiki’s Auto Sales Annex was postponed for a show‑cause hearing on May 6, 2026.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 TH , 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:05 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Gregor, Moran, Moreno and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilors Coderre, Rubio and Stachowiak.   Chairperson Mercer presided.     1.       The reading of the records of March 25, 2026 was dispensed with and the records was APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.     THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.   3.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moran, the agenda was amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:   Communication from Mattie Weeden to Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners. (Kennel at 65 Patterson Avenue)   Upon mo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee will reconsider a $2,671.83 property damage claim by Frederick Niles

The Pawtucket Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will hear public input and consider several reimbursement claims. Items include a recomitted tow claim of $144.87, a property damage claim of up to $2,671.83, vehicle damage claims from other cities, and multiple pothole repair claims on state and city roads. The committee will decide whether to approve payment for each claim.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                              MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394     AGENDA   TO:                  All Members of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works Claimants   FROM:            Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:            April 2, 2026   SUBJECT:     COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS MEETING   ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, to be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:10 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves purchase of former VFW property and multiple zoning changes

The council voted to authorize a purchase agreement for the former James A. Ryan VFW post #33 for up to $165,000. It also confirmed Mary Anne Quinn’s appointment to the Public Library Board and approved a settlement with AmerisourceBergen. Several zoning amendments were adopted, including changes for 264 Weeden Street and 10 Newport Avenue. A hearing on a police towing policy issue and a public hearing on a flood‑hazard district ordinance were scheduled for May 6, 2026.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 7:00 PM   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:15 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilors Coderre, Rubio and Stachowiak.   President Mercer presided.     THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:16 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING.” CHANGE IN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR 264 WEEDEN STREET (AP45, L455) FROM RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY (RM) TO CONANT THREAD (CT) DISTRICT     THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:21 PM.     1.       The reading of the records of the March 25, 2026 Snow Removal Committee meeting, Finance Committee meeting, Ordinance Committee meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR ARAUJO.   2.   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 8, 2026

Ordinance Committee

Ordinance Committee to consider rezoning 264 Weeden St from RM to CT zone

The Pawtucket Ordinance Committee will discuss a petition from YPR Properties LLC to rezone 264 Weeden Street (AP45A, L455). The Planning Department will present its recommendation to approve the amendment changing the official zoning map from Residential Multi-Family (RM) to Conant Thread (CT). An ordinance amendment to Chapter 410 of the City Code will be considered to enact the change.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com                                        PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394               AGENDA         TO:                   All Members of the Ordinance Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor                         Jason Pezzullo, Commerce Director Jake V. D'Amico, Esq., representing YPR Properties, LLC                                                                                                 FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 25, 2026

Ordinance Committee

Ordinance Committee to consider rezoning 10 Newport Avenue to commercial

The Ordinance Committee will discuss a petition from Aleppo LLC to rezone a property at 10 Newport Avenue. The committee is considering amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance to change the site from Residential Single Family (RS) to Commercial General (CG).

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Wed Mar 25, 2026

Finance Committee

Discussion of Tax Stabilization Agreement for 125 Goff Avenue

The Finance Committee will hold a public input period at the start of the meeting, allowing in‑person sign‑in or Zoom participation. The committee will review a communication from Tax Assessor Robert Burns to Chair Mark Wildenhain concerning a tax stabilization agreement for the property at 125 Goff Avenue. No other agenda items are listed.

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Wed Mar 25, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approves multiple business licenses

The Board of License Commissioners reviewed and voted on various liquor, auto repair, and entertainment licenses. The body approved several new business applications and transfers of ownership, including a liquor license transfer subject to pending claims.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:15 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – 0.   Chairperson Mercer presided.     1.       The reading of the records of March 3, 2026 and March 11, 2026 were dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.     *THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   PUBLIC SKATING Renewal –   Lynch Arena (Albany Road-Pawtucket LLC) 25 Andrew D. Ferland Way, LIC#SKT-25-1     3.       A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSES, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:          [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 25, 2026

Snow Removal Committee

Snow Removal Committee will receive an update on the snow budget

The Pawtucket Snow Removal Committee meeting will include a public input period, an update on the city’s snow budget, and a report on road conditions after recent storms. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on discussion and information sharing.

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Wed Mar 25, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved zoning change for 10 Newport Ave with new barriers

The City Council approved a zoning amendment for 10 Newport Avenue that adds a six‑foot barrier and bans rear truck deliveries, with an emergency‑access exception. The council also passed a Fire Prevention Code ordinance (8‑1) and an amendment to the 2017 Comprehensive Plan (9‑0). Several small claims for pothole and fire‑vehicle damages were approved for payment, while one property‑damage claim was denied. The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 PM.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET SHOWN LIVE ONLINE https://clerkshq.com/Pawtucket-ri WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, March 25 , 2026 , at 8:17 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – 0.   President Mercer presided.     THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:18 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:   AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” (Amendment to Zoning Map from Residential Single Family (RS) to Commercial General (CG) Zoning District:   10 Newport Avenue, AP40 L1015)     THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:29 PM.   1.       The reading of the records of the March 3, 2026 City Property Committee meeting, Ordinance Committee meeting, Finance Committee meeting and City Council meeting, and the March 11, 2026 City Property Committee meeting, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, and City Council [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee reviews vehicle and property damage claims totaling $6,802.63

The Pawtucket City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will consider a series of individual claims for vehicle damage, pothole repairs, a fire vehicle, towing, and a manhole incident. A miscellaneous property‑damage claim will also be reviewed. The meeting includes a public input period for residents to submit testimony.

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 Click to view the meeting.     The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475- 4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting – PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394     AGENDA   TO :                  All Members of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works Claimants   FROM:           Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             March 5, 2026   SUBJECT:      COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS MEETING   ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:10 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a ground lease with Pennrose, LLC for School Street property

The council voted to continue the session past 11:00 PM. It approved the consent agenda and confirmed Marilee Arsenault as a Democratic alternate on the Board of Canvassers. The council authorized a ground lease with Pennrose, LLC for the School Street property and a five‑year lease extension with Len’s Hot Dog Haven at Slater Memorial Park. Ordinances updating police pay rates and solid waste regulations were also approved, while a fire‑prevention ordinance was postponed.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, March 11 , 2026 , at 11:11 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – 0.   President Mercer presided.     PRESIDENT MERCER CALLED FOR A VOTE TO CONTINUE IN SESSION PAST 11:00 PM, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:   AYES – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak , and Wildenhain   NOES – Councilor Gregor.   THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED IN SESSION.     1.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:               *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED             Resolution from the Hopkinton Town Council in Support of Municipalities Collaborating in Reviewing, Analyzing and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing La [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026

City Property Committee

City Property Committee will vote on a ground lease with Pennrose, LLC for School Street

The Pawtucket City Property Committee will meet on March 11, 2026 at the Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, to consider agenda items. The committee will hear public input and then consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a ground lease with Pennrose, LLC for the property located on School Street as described in the lease exhibit.

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 Click to view the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting – PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394   AGENDA   TO:                   All Members of the City Property Committee Jason Pezzullo, Commerce Director Mark Hayward, Senior Advisor Jeremey Savage, Esq. Savage Law Partners John Simmons, Public Finance Consulting, LLC Karmen Cheung, Pennrose LLC   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             March 4, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committee, to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:50 p.m. , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, Rho [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 11, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approves several business licenses

The Board reviewed license applications for auto repair shops and restaurants. It also issued a fine to a business for multiple regulatory violations and postponed several other petitions.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners March 11, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7:10 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – 0.   Chairperson Mercer presided.     Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   *THE FOLLOWING BOND WAS APPROVED, SURETY NAMED WAS ACCEPTED:   PRIVATE DETECTIVE –   Thomas J. Anter, Surety – Western Surety Company       A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR LICENSES, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:   AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS B – Selling Used Parts)   Woodlawn Auto Service (Woodlawn WR Auto Service Corp) 77 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#AUT-26-1 (Previously:   Woodlawn Auto Service (Gary J. Verduchi))   Speaking was Pedro Figueroa Brito, 636 Lonsdale Avenue, Central Falls, RI.   Mr. Brito stated that he was appearing on behalf of the owner. The owner was in New Jersey, where he lives.   He will [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council ratified police bargaining deal and passed several ordinances

The council ratified the 2024‑2027 collective bargaining agreement with the Pawtucket Lodge No. 4 Fraternal Order of Police. It also confirmed a new member of the Board of Canvassers and approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including an easement for a sidewalk ramp and changes to police pay rates.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2nd FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 7:00 PM   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council, which was postponed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, was held on Tuesday, March 3 , 2026 , at 7:14 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno and Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilors Rubio and Stachowiak.   President Mercer presided.     1.       The reading of the records of the February 11, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting, City Property Committee meeting, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, Finance Committee meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:               *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED             028       Resolution from the Cranston City Council Requesting the General Assembly to Consider Swift Action to Change the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Finance Committee

Committee will consider police union contract and pay‑rate ordinance

The Pawtucket City Council Finance Committee will hold a public input period and discuss the collective bargaining agreement between the city and Pawtucket Lodge No. 4 Fraternal Order of Police for 2024‑2027. It will also consider an ordinance that repeals and replaces the schedule of pay rates for uniformed police members under §88‑12 of the city code. The items are listed for discussion and possible action at the March 3, 2026 meeting.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                               MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394   AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee Tracey Giron, Director of Administration Frank Milos, Esq., City Solicitor Gregg Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator   FROM:              Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:               February 26, 2026   SUBJECT:         FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:25 p.m. , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, Par [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

City Property Committee

City reviews five‑year lease renewal for Len’s Hot Dog Haven at Slater Park

The City Property Committee will hold a public input period at the start of the meeting. It will consider a communication about a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 142 South Bend St. The committee will discuss a five‑year contract renewal and a draft lease for Len’s Hot Dog Haven concessions at Slater Memorial Park, including support from the Recreation Manager.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.       The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                              MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394   AGENDA   TO:                   All Members of the City Property Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works                         Luke McLaughlin, Recreation Manager Leonard Rounds, Len’s Hot Dog Haven   FROM:              Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                                 February 26, 2026   SUBJECT:        CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Approval of 24‑hour public laundry license for Laundromax at 1455 Newport Ave

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners met on March 3, 2026. The board approved the February 11, 2026 records, the consent agenda, and two license petitions. It approved a renewal for a door‑to‑door pedler (Power Home Remodeling Group, Xavier Perez, 299 Lowden Street) and a new 24‑hour public laundry license for Laundromax‑1455 Newport Avenue LLC at 1455 Newport Avenue.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 6:45 P.M.     A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners, which was postponed on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, was held on Tuesday March 3, 2026, at 7:08 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilors Stachowiak and Rubio.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of February 11, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.   2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   *THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   DOOR TO DOOR PEDLER Renewal –   Power Home Remodeling Group (Power Home Remodeling Group LLC) PEDDLER: Xavier Perez, 299 Lowden Street, Pawtucket, RI, DDE-25-22     THE FOLLOWING PETITION FOR LICENSE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WAS TAK [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Ordinance Committee

Ordinance Committee to discuss fire prevention code amendments

The Pawtucket Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss and consider an amendment to the city's fire prevention code. The proposed changes specifically concern outdoor burning and cooking.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                               MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com                                            PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394               AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Ordinance Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor                         John Trenteseaux, Fire Chief                                                                                                 FROM:              Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:               February 26, 2026   SUBJECT:   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 25, 2026

POSTPONED-Feb. 25, 2026 - Ordinance Committee

Ordinance Committee meeting postponed due to Blizzard of 2026

The February 25, 2026, meeting of the Ordinance Committee has been postponed to a date yet to be determined. The meeting was intended to discuss an amendment to the Fire Prevention Code regarding outdoor burning and cooking.

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 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT Please be advised that this meeting has been postponed to a date yet to be determined due to the Blizzard of 2026.   This decision has been made to ensure the safety of the members and invited guests, as well as members of the public who may wish to attend.   The rescheduled date and time will be announced once confirmed.   Thank you for your understanding.               AGENDA   TO :                   All Members of the Ordinance Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor                         John Trenteseaux, Fire Chief                                                                                                 FROM :             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE :                                               February 19, 2026   SUBJECT:       ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Ordinance Committee, to be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., in the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street Building, Second Floor – Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, RI.   Th [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 25, 2026

POSTPONED-Feb. 25, 2026 - City Council

City Council meeting postponed due to Blizzard of 2026

The Pawtucket City Council meeting scheduled for February 25, 2026 was postponed because of the Blizzard of 2026. No agenda items were acted on; the listed items remain pending for a future meeting.

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   NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT Please be advised that this meeting has been postponed to a date yet to be determined due to the Blizzard of 2026.   This decision has been made to ensure the safety of the members and invited guests, as well as members of the public who may wish to attend.   The rescheduled date and time will be announced once confirmed.   Thank you for your understanding.     PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET SHOWN LIVE ONLINE https://clerkshq.com/Pawtucket-ri WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 7:00 PM       PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA   5:40 PM – CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE 6:15 PM – ORDINANCE COMMITTEE 6:25 PM – FINANCE COMMITTEE 6:45 PM – PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD – Must Sign-in or Join via Zoom by 6:35 p.m. 6:45 PM – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 7:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL             DOCKET   CONVENED__________________PM   The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:   1.      Previous Minutes of       02/11/2026          Public Works Committee                                                       City Property Committee                                [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 25, 2026

POSTPONED-Feb. 25, 2026 - License Commissioners Session

License Commissioners meeting postponed due to Blizzard of 2026

The Pawtucket License Commissioners session scheduled for Feb. 25, 2026 has been postponed for safety reasons. No agenda items will be acted on until a new date is set. The original agenda listed license renewals, new licenses, and petitions for various businesses, but those items remain pending.

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 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT Please be advised that this meeting has been postponed to a date yet to be determined due to the Blizzard of 2026.   This decision has been made to ensure the safety of the members and invited guests, as well as members of the public who may wish to attend.   The rescheduled date and time will be announced once confirmed.   Thank you for your understanding.       DOCKET   CONVENED_________________PM     The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:     1.      Previous Minutes ( 02/11/2026 )     2.      *CONSENT AGENDA *Denotes all items on Consent Agenda                                                DOOR TO DOOR PEDLER Renewal   –   Power Home Remodeling Group (Power Home Remodeling Group LLC) PEDDLER: Xavier Perez, 299 Lowden Street, Pawtucket, RI, DDE-25-22     PUBLIC LAUNDRY OPEN 24 HOURS New –   Laundromax (Laundromax-1455 Newport Avenue LLC) 1455 Newport Avenue, LIC#LAU-26-1       3.      PUBLIC HEARING:   AUTO REPAIR & SECOND HAND SHOP LICENSES (CLASS B – Selling Used Parts)   Woodlawn Auto Service (Woodlawn WR Auto Service Corp) 77 Mineral Spring Avenue, LIC#AUT-26-1 (Previously:   Woodlawn Auto Ser [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 25, 2026

POSTPONED-Feb. 25, 2026 - City Property Committee

City Property Committee meeting postponed due to Blizzard of 2026

The meeting scheduled for February 25, 2026, was postponed to a date yet to be determined. The original agenda included discussions on property sales, lease renewals, and a ground lease.

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 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT Please be advised that this meeting has been postponed to a date yet to be determined due to the Blizzard of 2026.   This decision has been made to ensure the safety of the members and invited guests, as well as members of the public who may wish to attend.   The rescheduled date and time will be announced once confirmed.   Thank you for your understanding.     AGENDA   TO :                   All Members of the City Property Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Jason Pezzullo, Commerce Director Mark Haward, Senior Advisor Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works                         Luke McLaughlin, Recreation Manager Leonard Rounds, Len’s Hot Dog Haven Jeremey Savage, Esq. Savage Law Partners John Simmons, Public Finance Consulting, LLC Karmen Cheung, Pennrose LLC   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                               February 19, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committee, to be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:40 p.m. , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, P [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 25, 2026

POSTPONED-Feb. 25, 2026 - Finance Committee

Finance Committee meeting postponed due to Blizzard of 2026

The Pawtucket Finance Committee meeting scheduled for February 25, 2026 was postponed because of the Blizzard of 2026. A new date will be announced later. No agenda items were acted on at this time.

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 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT Please be advised that this meeting has been postponed to a date yet to be determined due to the Blizzard of 2026.   This decision has been made to ensure the safety of the members and invited guests, as well as members of the public who may wish to attend.   The rescheduled date and time will be announced once confirmed.   Thank you for your understanding.   AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee Tracey Giron, Director of Administration Frank Milos, Esq., City Solicitor Gregg Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                               February 19, 2026   SUBJECT:       FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:25 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, RI.   The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:   1.      PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD Must Sign-in at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex or Join via Zoom 10 minutes prior to meeting.   2.   &n [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

City Bldg. Review Committee

City Hall building review committee meets to discuss renovation plans

The Ad Hoc City Hall Building Review Committee will meet to review a preconstruction services report and discuss next steps for the building's future. The meeting will be held at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475- 4499                                                               MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 AGENDA   TO :                   All Members of the Ad Hoc City Hall Building Review Committee                         Peter Wingate, Purchasing Director                                                                                                 FROM :             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk                         DATE :             February 13, 2026   SUBJECT:       AD HOC CITY HALL BUILDING REVIEW COMMITTEE ________________________________   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

City Property Committee

Committee will consider an easement to build a ramp at 3 Exchange Street.

The City Property Committee will hold a public input period at the start of the meeting. It will review a request from Alain Noiset of Demeter, LLC for an easement onto city property to construct a ramp at 3 Exchange Street. The committee will also consider a related communication from Carl Johnson, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement, regarding the same easement.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –   PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394     AGENDA       TO:                   All Members of the City Property Committee                         Carl Johnson, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement                         Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works                         Alain Noiset, Demeter, LLC   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             February 6, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Prope [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider pay rate changes for Pawtucket Water Supply Board

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and consider an ordinance regarding the Pawtucket Water Supply Board. The proposal involves repealing and replacing the schedule of pay rates for Local 1012.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                              MEETING ID: 898 0417 7941 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC25 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89804177941             AGENDA     TO:                   All Members of the Finance Committee Gregg Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator James DeCelles, Chief Engineer, PWSB Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Esq., Attorney for PWSB                         FROM:              Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                                  February 5, 2026   SUBJECT:        FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

Claims Committee

City Council Committee reviews $2,637.36 in vehicle claims

The Pawtucket City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet on February 11, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. at the Municipal Annex. The committee will hear public input and consider three vehicle damage claims totaling $2,637.36: a $127.36 pothole claim, an $824.76 claim from RIPTA for a police vehicle, and a $1,685.24 claim from Performance Food Group. Councilor Yesenia Rubio will chair the meeting.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.       The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                              MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394     AGENDA   TO:                  All Members of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works Claimants   FROM:            Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:            February 6, 2026   SUBJECT:     COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS MEETING   ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, to be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Pawtucket Municipal [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board approves Coastal Cultivator Classic entertainment license at 999 Main St

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved the entertainment license for Coastal Cultivator Classic at 999 Main Street, allowing alcohol sales by a Class P Caterer. Several door‑to‑door and hawker licenses were renewed, and the wholesale junk license for Allied Recycling Center was postponed to March 11, 2026 after a public hearing. The meeting concluded after these actions.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.     Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners February 11, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:27 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – 0.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   The reading of the records of January 21, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.     *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   DOOR TO DOOR COMPANY Renewal -   Power Home Remodeling Group (Power Home Remodeling Group LLC) 2000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI, LIC#DTD-25-4 Trinity Solar (Trinity Solar LLC) 2211 Allenwood Road, Wall, NJ, LIC#DTD-25-2   DOOR TO DOOR EMPLOYEES New –   Power Home Remodeling Group (Power Home Remodeling Group LLC) 2000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI, LIC#DTD-25-4 PEDDLER: Robin Elizabeth Carr, 67 Hope Street #1, Lincoln, RI, DDE-26-1 PEDDLER: Wyatt Joseph Gilm [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

Public Works Committee

City Council Public Works Committee to consider amendment to Solid Waste ordinance

The Public Works Committee will hold a public input period and will consider an amendment to Chapter 347 of the City of Pawtucket’s Code of Ordinances, titled “Solid Waste.” The amendment will be presented for discussion and possible adoption.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                          MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com                                        PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394               AGENDA       TO:                   All Members of the Public Works Committee                         Carl Johnson, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement                         Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works                                                                                                 FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             February 5, 2026   SUBJ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 11, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved a $22.5 million financing resolution for school construction

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $22.5 million in bonds or notes for Samuel Slater Middle School renovations and a new middle school. It also approved a zoning amendment for retail cannabis establishments. Several board appointments and small claims were confirmed or settled.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   City Council, February 11, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, February 11 , 2026 , at 8:33 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – 0.   President Mercer presided.     The reading of the records of the January 21, 2025 Public Works Committee meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:               *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED             028       A.      Resolution from the Town of Hopkinton Requesting the Governor and General Assembly to Restore General Revenue Sharing to Rhode Island Cities and Towns             028       B.      Resolution from the Town of Burrillville in Support of House Bill H-7049 and Senate Bill S-2147 Adjusting Primary Election Day to the Wednesday After Labor Day             589       C.      Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 21, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board denied Coastal Cultivator Classic entertainment license for 999 Main Street

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including renewals for Door to Door, Sunrun Installation Services, and a pedder license for John Soares Fish Truck. The board voted to deny the petition for an entertainment license by Coastal Cultivator Classic Inc. for an event at 999 Main Street on May 16, 2026. Additional actions included approving a Class B license renewal for Hidalgo Restaurant and approving a Valentine’s Day party license for St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8:09 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – 0.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of January 7, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk. 2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   DOOR TO DOOR Renewal –   Sunrun Installation Services (Sunrun Installation Services Inc) 1800 W Ashton Boulevard, Lehi, UT, LIC#DTD-25-7   PEDDLER LICENSE (Miscellaneous) Renewal -   John Soares Fish Truck (Soares, Joao C.) 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI, LIC#PED-24-16 TO PEDDLE: Seafood LOC [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 21, 2026

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee to consider a draft amendment to the city's solid waste ordinance

The committee will hold a public input period where residents can sign in or join via Zoom. It will receive a communication from Acting Director Chris Crawley about a solid waste ordinance change. The body will review a draft amendment to Chapter 347 of the city code titled “Solid Waste” at the Jan 21, 2026 meeting.

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 Click to view the meeting.     The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                          MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com                                        PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394     AGENDA         TO:                   All Members of the Public Works Committee                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor                         Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works                                                                                                 FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                                January 15, 2026   SUBJECT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 21, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council rescinds approval for De La Comunidad charter school

The council approved the consent agenda and confirmed several mayoral appointments, including a historic district commissioner, a pension board member, a zoning board alternate, and a planning commission member, all by roll‑call vote with unanimous support. The proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for retail cannabis establishments was postponed to the February 11, 2026 meeting. The council approved a resolution rescinding the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education’s approval of the De La Comunidad Network Charter School application, with AYES from Mercer, Araujo, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Wildenhain and NOES from Stachowiak.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8:45 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – 0.   President Mercer presided.     1.       The reading of the records of the January 7, 2025 Ordinance Committee meeting, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, and City Council meeting, was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:               *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED             028       Resolution from the Town of Exeter Regarding the Restoration of General Revenue Sharing to Cities and Towns   Communication from Alain Noiset , Demeter, LLC, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucke [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee reviews a $969.70 vehicle tire claim by Boris Sical

The Claims and Pending Suits Committee will hold a public input period at the start of its meeting. The committee will consider a vehicle claim submitted by Boris Sical for reimbursement of $969.70 for a tire. The meeting is called by Councilor Yesenia Rubio and will take place on Jan 7, 2026 at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                              MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us  - Click Join a Meeting –          PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394     AGENDA   TO:                  All Members of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Chris Crawley, Acting Director of Public Works Claimant   FROM:            Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:            December 30, 2025   SUBJECT:     COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS MEETING   ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, to be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council confirmed multiple mayoral appointments and approved agenda items

The City Council approved the records of several committee meetings and the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote. It then unanimously confirmed mayoral nominees to the Personnel Board, Riverfront Commission, Arts & Culture Commission, Juvenile Hearing Board, and Purchasing Board. A public hearing on a zoning amendment for retail cannabis establishments was conducted and adjourned.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 7:00 PM   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, January 7 , 2026 , at 8:20 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, and Stachowiak .   Absent – Councilor Wildenhain.   President Mercer presided.     THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR MORAN   Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the agenda was amended to include the following communication, on a unanimous voice vote:   Communication from the Pawtucket Planning Commission, to the Honorable David P. Moran, 1 st District Councilor, Ordinance Committee Chair (Recommendation on the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Regulate Retail Cannabis Establishments)   Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the following communication was READ AND ORDERED FILED, on a unanimous voice vote:   Communication from the Pawtucket Planning Commission, to the Honorable David P. Moran, 1 st District Councilor, Ordinance Committee Chair [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board approves St. Patrick’s Parade post‑gala beer and wine sales at Pawtucket Armory

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved its consent agenda, including new private detective and tattoo licenses and several victualling house licenses. A tattoo business, Bella Brows and Beauty Salon, was approved to move to 459 Smithfield Avenue. License renewals for Gs Liquors and Pawtucket Wine & Spirits were approved, and the hearing on a new Class B license for JR1 Sports Lounge was continued to Jan. 21, 2026. The board also approved the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee’s request to sell beer and wine at a post‑parade gala in the Pawtucket Armory on March 7, 2026.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 6:45 P.M.     A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:35 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio and Stachowiak.   Absent – Councilor Wildenhain.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of December 10, 2025 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   PRIVATE DETECTIVE New –   Douglas Belknap (Mapfre Insurance Company) 632 Cottage Street, Unit #2, LIC#PVT-25-2   TATTOO Renewals –   Blue Lobster Tattoo (Blue Lobster Tattoo LLC.) 645 Prospect St. LIC#TAT-24-8 Level 7 Tattoo (McCaffrey, Robert) 541 Armisti [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 7, 2026

Ordinance Committee

Ordinance Committee to discuss retail cannabis zoning rules

The Pawtucket Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss an ordinance amending zoning regulations for retail cannabis establishments. The meeting will be held at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex on Freight Street.

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 Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.   Please type COUNCIL INPUT in the Subject box.   The public may also participate at Public Input Period/Public Hearings via videoconference: Must join 10 minutes prior to meeting.   DIAL: 1-888-475-4499                                                           MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com                                        PASSWORD:   CC26 OR   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394               AGENDA         TO:                   All Members of the Ordinance Committee                         Carl Johnson, Zoning Director                         Jason Pezzullo, Director of Commerce                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor                                                                                                 FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Cl [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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