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PawtucketRI averageUS Census ACS
Population
75,280
Per-capita income
$35,558
Median home value
$286,200
Bachelor's or higher
24%
Typical home value $399,302 +1.8% yr/yr · +33.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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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)

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Wed Oct 21, 2026

City Property Committee

Committee to consider parking lease and electric easement

The City Property Committee will discuss and consider two resolutions regarding city-owned property. These include a potential lease for a parking lot and an easement for electrical infrastructure.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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, Esq., City Solicitor                         Chris Crawley, Acting Public Works Director John Marques, Proprietor , Joshua’s LLC d/b/a News Café   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                               October 15, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committee, to be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, 1 st Floor, City Council Conference Room - Ro …
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Wed Oct 21, 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                                        …
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Wed Oct 21, 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 …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

City Council

Pawtucket City Council to vote on pay rate ordinances and board appointments

The City Council will consider several mayoral reappointments to city boards and commissions. The body is also deciding on ordinances to update pay rates for Local 251 and Local 3960.

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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 FIRST FLOOR -- CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 FREIGHT STREET SHOWN LIVE ONLINE https://clerkshq.com/Pawtucket-ri WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 7:00 PM   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     PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA   5:50 PM – CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE 6:15 PM – COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS 6:35 PM – WELCOME TO THE NEW CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:40 PM – PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD – Must Sign-in or Join via Zoom by 6:30 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 o …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board denies kennel license renewal for Harmony Dog Training LLC

The Board of License Commissioners approved several new and renewal licenses for restaurants and a church event. The board denied a kennel license renewal based on zoning violations and nuisance complaints. An inspection update for an auto sales business was reviewed.

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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 FIRST FLOOR -- CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 FREIGHT STREET WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:16 p.m., in the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, 1st floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilors Moran and Moreno.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   THE BOARD TOOK UP THE FOLLOWING:   1.       Previous Minutes ( 09/10/2026 & 09/23/2026 )   THE CHAIR RECOGNIZED COUNCILOR GREGOR.   Upon motion made by Councilor Gregor, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the minutes of   September 10, 2026, were AMENDED as follows, on a unanimous voice vote:   Page 371, fourth paragraph, was amended to read, “Councilor Gregor stated that during the zoning application process, the ball was dropped the process had failed .”   The records of September 10, 2026, were APPROVED AS AMENDED.   The reading of the records of September 23, 2026, was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.     2.       Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unan …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Pawtucket City Council confirms board appointments and approves labor ordinances

The Pawtucket City Council confirmed eight mayoral reappointments to city boards and commissions. The Council also approved a new pay rate schedule for Teamsters Local 251 and passed a first reading for a pay rate ordinance regarding parking enforcement officers. Additionally, the Council addressed various damage claims against the city and requested investigations into traffic and infrastructure concerns on Smithfield Avenue and Moshassuck Industrial Highway.

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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 FIRST FLOOR -- CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 FREIGHT STREET WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, October 7 , 2026 , at 7:59 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilors Moran and Moreno.   President Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of the September 23, 2026 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 Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:               *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED             061 Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP   028 2026 Biannual Report from the Pawtucket Commission on Arts and Culture   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, 2026, through August …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board of License Commissioners to review liquor and business license petitions

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several new and renewal license petitions for food and beverage establishments. The meeting includes public hearings for new liquor licenses and a review of a kennel renewal postponed since April.

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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 FIRST FLOOR -- CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 FREIGHT STREET SHOWN LIVE ONLINE https://clerkshq.com/Pawtucket-ri WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 6:45 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 ( 09/10/2026 & 09/23/2026 )   2.       *CONSENT AGENDA *Denotes all items on Consent Agenda                                                   3.       * PETITIONS FOR LICENSE:   VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class Renewal –   L …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

Claims Committee

Pawtucket claims committee to review 8 claims, including Benefit Street damage totaling $6,268.05

The Pawtucket City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Room 140. The committee will discuss claims related to Benefit Street and vehicle claims against the City of Pawtucket. The meeting is called by Councilor Yesenia Rubio, Chair, and includes a public input period.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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:            October 1, 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, October 7, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, First Floor – City Council Conference Room - Room 140, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.   The purpose of this meeting is for discussi …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

City Property Committee

Pawtucket committee to review News Cafe parking lot lease renewal at 43 Broad Street

The Pawtucket City Council City Property Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:50 p.m. at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Room 140. The agenda lists a public input period and three communications: an easement for Rhode Island Energy to install an electric utility pole at 100 Freight Street in the City Right-of-Way; a parking lot lease renewal for 43 Broad Street from John Marques, proprietor of Joshua's LLC d/b/a News Cafe; and the Pawtucket Planning Department's recommendation on that lease renewal. The agenda states the purpose is discussion and/or consideration; no decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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                         Chris Crawley, Acting Public Works Director                         Joe Morais, Senior Project Leader, Department of Public Works John Marques, Proprietor, Joshua’s LLC d/b/a News Café   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             October 1, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committee, to be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:50 p.m., at the Pawtuck …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

Pawtucket council to weigh school teachers' contract and two litigation matters

The Pawtucket City Council's Committee of the Whole meets jointly with the Finance Committee and the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street. The agenda lists three items: a solicitor's communication on the Pavano v. City of Pawtucket case (CA No: PC-2012-3852), a solicitor's communication on a Firetruck Manufacturer Antitrust Litigation legal services agreement, and a contract between the Pawtucket School Committee and the Pawtucket Teachers' Alliance, Local 930, A.F.T., A.F.L.-C.I.O. for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. Portions of the meeting may be held in Executive Session for pending litigation under Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4 and § 42-46-5 (A)(2). The agenda does not state any dollar amounts or outcomes.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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 Pawtucket City Council                         All Members of the Finance Committee                         All Members of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits                         Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Joanne Bonollo, Chair, Pawtucket School Committee                         Randy A. Buck, Superintendent, Pawtucket School Department                         Stephanie DeMaio, Chief Financial Officer, Pawtucket School Department Carey Edwards, Controller, Pawtucket School Department   …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket License Commissioners weigh a fall carnival, new cafe license, and auto repair shop

The Pawtucket License Commissioners meet on September 23, 2026 to review license petitions and hold public hearings. Items include a carnival at 100 Main Street, a new first-class victualling license for The Bluejay Cafe at 250 Main Street, and a new auto repair shop license for Correia Auto Repair at 102 Esten Avenue that was postponed twice before. The board will also consider a fundraiser and cabaret event with beer and wine sales at 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, plus renewal of a pigeon loft license and approval of prior minutes.

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 Click (audio only) to listen to the entire meeting or click any 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       DOCKET   CONVENED_________________PM     The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:     1.       Previous Minutes (09/10/2026)   2.       *CONSENT AGENDA *Denotes all items on Consent Agenda                                              3.       *PETITIONS FOR LICENSE:   PIGEON LOFT Renewal -   Zervas, Petros, 27 Harrison St. LIC#PGN-24-1   VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –   The Bluejay Café (The Bluejay Café LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#VIC-26-21     4.       PUBLIC HEARING & PETITION FOR LICENSE:   CARNIVAL -   Petition o …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council authorizes $220M bond for new high school

The Pawtucket City Council approved a resolution to issue up to $220,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance the construction of a new high school and related facilities. The council also ratified a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 251 for the Water Supply Board and confirmed two board appointments.

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 Click Audio only available - to listen the entire meeting or click any icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX FIRST FLOOR -- CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 FREIGHT STREET WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Thursday, September 23, 2026, at 7:49 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 Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilor Stachowiak.   President Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of the September 10, 2026 Finance Committee meeting, 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.       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       Communication from Patricia L. Whitford , Interim Exeter Town Clerk, to the Honorable Daniel McKee, Governor (Request for Support in Reviewing, Analyzing, and Responding to the 2025 Affordable Housing Laws)   Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq ., City Solicitor, to the Honorable Terrence E. Mercer, City Counc …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026

City Council

Pawtucket Council weighs $220M bond for a new high school

The Pawtucket City Council meets on September 23, 2026, with a pre-council update on Freight Street and confirmation votes on two mayoral appointments. The main item is a resolution authorizing up to $220,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance a new high school and school facilities, contingent on state housing aid at a reimbursement rate of at least 83.7%. The Finance Committee also returns a Teamsters Local 251 contract with the Pawtucket Water Supply Board and a related pay-rate ordinance for first passage. Several items are correspondence on the consent agenda, including a Public Works communication ending the city's agreement with Bird Scooters for e-scooters and e-bikes.

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 Click Audio only available - to listen the entire meeting or click any 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                       AMENDED DOCKET **Denotes Added Items PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA   6:00 PM – FINANCE COMMITTEE 6:25 PM – PRE-COUNCIL – FREIGHT STREET UPDATE 6:40 PM – PRE-COUNCIL – APPOINTMENT OF NICKI KENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD                                             **APPOINTMENT OF MONIKA ZULUAGA TO THE PRA 6:40 PM – PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD – Must Sign-in or Join via Zoom by 6:30 p.m. 6:45 PM – BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 7:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL     CONVENED__________________PM   The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the foll …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026

Finance Committee

Pawtucket Finance Committee to weigh new parking enforcement officer and teacher contract

The Pawtucket City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a request to establish a Parking Enforcement Officer position, a related ordinance to add the position to the pay schedule for Local 3960, and a three-year contract between the Pawtucket School Committee and the teachers' union. The meeting includes a public input period. No final decisions are made at this meeting; it is for discussion and consideration.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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                         Tina Goncalves, Chief of Police                         Gregg T. Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator                         Joanne Bonollo, Chair, Pawtucket School Committee                         Randy A. Buck, Superintendent, Pawtucket School Department                         Stephanie DeMaio, Chief Financial Officer, Pawtucket School Department                         FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             September 17, 2026 …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026

License Commissioners Session

License board OKs Fall Carnival at 100 Main St. and new auto repair shop on Esten Ave.

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners met Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and approved several license petitions on unanimous voice votes. Approved items included a pigeon loft renewal, a new first-class victualling house license for The Bluejay Café at 250 Main Street, a Fall Carnival at 100 Main Street run by Rockwell Amusement and Promotions, Inc., and a new auto repair shop license for Correia Auto Repair at 102 Esten Avenue with four operating stipulations. A petition by CoLab Studio Theatre Inc. for a fundraiser and cabaret event at 560 Mineral Spring Avenue was withdrawn at the applicant's request. The reading of the September 10, 2026 records was postponed to October 7, 2026.

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 Click (audio only) to listen to the entire meeting or click any icon below to jump to that section of the meeting.   PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX FIRST FLOOR -- CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 FREIGHT STREET WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 7:20 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 Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilor Stachowiak.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of September 10, 2026 was POSTPONED until the meeting on October 7, 2026, on a unanimous voice vote.   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:   PIGEON LOFT Renewal -   Zervas, Petros, 27 Harrison St. LIC#PGN-24-1   VICTUALLING HOUSE First Class New –   The Bluejay Café (The Bluejay Café LLC) 250 Main Street, LIC#VIC-26-21     4.       A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED FOR A HEARING AT THIS TIME, WAS TAKEN UP:   CARNIVAL -   Petition of Rockwell Amusement and Promotions, Inc., to have a Fa …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Pawtucket City Council grants site control for new unified high school

The Pawtucket City Council approved a resolution providing site control of 142 South Bend Street to the Pawtucket School Committee for the construction of a new unified high school. The council also approved a $300 claim for property damage, denied several other damage claims, and referred multiple union contracts and ordinances to the finance committee.

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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 ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Thursday, September 10 , 2026 , at 10:43 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 August 19, 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 Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:               *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED   590       Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien , to Dr. Christina Pacheco, CEO, Blackstone Valley Community Health Care Center (Pawtucket Soup Kitchen)   589       Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien , to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Confirmation of Ann-Marie McGee to the Pension Board)   028       Communication from Megan Havrilla . Associate Direc …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

City Property Committee

Resolution for site control of 142 South Bend Street for new high school

The City Property Committee will consider a resolution to provide site control of 142 South Bend Street to the Pawtucket School Committee. This property is intended for the construction of a new unified high school in Pawtucket.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:             September 3, 2026   SUBJECT:       CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE       You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committee, to be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 , at 6:05 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, Rhode Island.   The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or consideration of the following:   1.       PUBLIC INPUT PE …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket license board approves festival, liquor and auto licenses; postpones kennel and auto repair hearings

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners met on September 10, 2026, and approved a series of license petitions, including the 27th Annual Pawtucket Film Festival, several victualling and firearms renewals, and a one-day expansion for Rock's Bar. A public hearing on a Class A liquor license transfer at 368 Cottage Street was withdrawn at the request of a court-appointed Special Master, and a hearing on Harmony Dog Training's kennel license was postponed after testimony about noise and zoning issues. The board also postponed a decision on Correia Auto Repair at 102 Esten Avenue until September 23, 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 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, September 10, 2026, at 6:46 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 August 19, 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 –   A.     Petition of Pawtucket Film Festival , for license to have 27 th Annual Pawtucket Film Festival, indoors at 175 Main Street, on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-26-80   FIREARMS Renewals -   John Francis d/b/a Competi …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

License Commissioners Session

License board to weigh film festival, liquor, and auto shop licenses

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with several license renewals and new applications, including entertainment, firearms, victualling, and waste hauler licenses. They will also hold public hearings on transfers for an auto repair shop and a liquor store, and take up postponed items involving auto repair and kennel licenses. The meeting includes discussion of zoning inspection reports for Tiki's Auto Sales and a formal hearing for Acruz Events and Art Gallery.

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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 SHOWN LIVE ONLINE https://clerkshq.com/Pawtucket-ri THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 6:45 PM     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 ( 08/19/2026 )   2.       *CONSENT AGENDA *Denotes all items on Consent Agenda                                              3.       *PETITIONS FOR LICENSE:   ENTERTAINMENT – …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider new Teamsters Local 251 contract and pay rates

The Finance Committee will discuss a new collective bargaining agreement between the Pawtucket Water Supply Board and Teamsters Local 251 for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The meeting also includes consideration of an ordinance to update the city's pay rate schedule.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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                         Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Esq., Attorney for the PWSB                         Jim DeCelles, Chief Engineer, PWSB                         Gregg T. Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator   FROM:             Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk   DATE:                                              September 3, 2026   SUBJECT:       FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________   You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on site control for new unified high school

The Pawtucket City Council will consider a resolution to provide site control of 142 South Bend Street to the School Committee for construction of a new unified high school. The agenda also includes referrals to committees for several contracts, ordinances, and claims for damages against the city.

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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 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 7:00 PM     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     PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA   5:50 PM – FINANCE COMMITTEE 6:05 PM – CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE 6:15 PM – COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS 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 discuss …
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Thu Sep 10, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee reviews vehicle and property damage claims

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet to discuss several claims against the city. The agenda includes requests for reimbursement regarding pothole damage, towing, and property damage.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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:            September 3, 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 Thursday, September 10, 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, Rhode Island.   The purpose o …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, pension board appointments

The Pawtucket City Council approved the consent agenda, including communications and claims referrals, and confirmed several appointments to the Pension Board and Arts Panel Review Committee. A new utility pole petition was approved pending DPW approval. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were routine or referred to committees.

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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, AUGUST 19, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, August 19 , 2026 , at 12:15 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moreno, Rubio, and Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilors Moran and Stachowiak.   President Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of the August 5, 2026 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 Coderre, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:   *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED             028 Communication from Megan Havrilla , Associate Director, Colliers Project Leaders, to Pawtucket School Department & Others (Pawtucket High School Construction Report)   **591 Communication from the Honorable Yesenia Rubio , Pawtucket Councilor-At-Large, to His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien (The Elisha Project and Downtown Gateway Development)   1 Communicat …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket Board approves several festival and business licenses

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved various petitions for entertainment, business, and waste hauling licenses. These approvals include permits for upcoming community festivals and new business operations.

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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, AUGUST 19, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 12:10 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moreno, Rubio and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilors Moran and Stachowiak.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of August 5, 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:   ENTERTAIMENT - A.     Petition  of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, for a license to conduct a Dragon Boat Festival, at Festival Pier, Tim Healey Way, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. LIC#EVT-26-73 (PAWTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL)   PUBLIC LAUNDRY New –   So Fresh & Clean Laundry (Handley Pawtucket LLC) 50 Ann Mary Street, LIC#LAU-26-3   SIGN BOARD Renewals – …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026

Claims Committee

Claims Committee to consider vehicle damage claims

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will discuss and consider several vehicle claims related to potholes and tires. The committee will also address claims that are to be postponed indefinitely.

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 Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. 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                                               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:            July 30, 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, August 5, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council confirms two Riverfront Commission appointments

The Pawtucket City Council approved the consent agenda, confirmed Michael A. Lafond and David Sisson to the Riverfront Commission, approved a resolution moving the September 9, 2026 meetings to September 10, 2026, and approved a $281.27 damage claim. A $250.00 pothole claim by Christine King was denied and referred to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board. The council also requested installation of stop signs and traffic lines on Rice 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.   PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd  FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7:44 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilor Gregor.   President Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of the July 22, 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 Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:   *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED   A.     Publication from Megan Khatchadourian , Assistant to the Director, RI ACLU to RI City and Town Councils and School Committees (Remote Access to Public Meetings)   B.      Communication from Jason Pezzullo , Commerce Director, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Reappointment of …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026

License Commissioners Session

License board fines two hookah lounges, approves outdoor seating expansion

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners held a regular session on August 5, 2026, approving several entertainment, sign, and waste hauler licenses. The board also conducted formal hearings for two hookah lounges, accepting nolo contendere pleas that resulted in fines and a one-day suspension. A public hearing was held for an outdoor seating expansion at Pawtucket Patriot Bar & Grill, which was approved.

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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, AUGUST 5, 2026   A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6:52 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2nd 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 July 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 Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.   3.       *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSE WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:   ENTERTAINMENT – Petition of Phillip Marques , for license to conduct a Car Show at 45 Alden Street, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-26-72   ENTERTAINMENT – Petition of Centerville Bank Stadium at Tidewater Landing for a license to conduct Rhode Island Lights Festival at Cen …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Board of License Commissioners to review event and business license petitions

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several petitions for entertainment and liquor licenses for upcoming festivals and community events. The board will also review renewals for sign and waste hauling permits and a victualling house license transfer.

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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 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            …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approves event and business licenses

The Board approved multiple entertainment, liquor, and business licenses for upcoming festivals and local establishments. The Board also scheduled a formal hearing for Picos Restaurant and Hookah Lounge regarding license 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, JULY 22, 2026     A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 12:10 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.   Absent – Councilor Moran.   Chairperson Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of July 8, 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 Centerville Bank Stadium at Tidewater Landing for a license to have Island Rhodes Music Festival at 11 Tidewater Street, on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider Parks Commission reappointments

The Pawtucket City Council will meet to confirm three reappointments to the Parks Commission. The body will also review claims for damages against the city and correspondence regarding 1 Moshassuck 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.   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: &nb …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Pawtucket City Council confirms three Parks Commission reappointments

The City Council confirmed the reappointment of Charles Allen, David Farrell, and William L. Goodwin, Jr. to the Parks Commission. The council also approved the July 8, 2026 meeting records and a consent agenda including claims for damages.

Minutes
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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 22, 2026 12:00 PM   A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, July 22 , 2026 , at 12:28 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.   Present – President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain .   Absent – Councilor Moran.   President Mercer presided.   1.       The reading of the records of the July 8, 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 Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:   *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED   622       ** Communication from Carl Johnson , Director, Zoning & Code Enforcement, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council.   (Response – Council’s Request regarding 1 Moshassuck Street)   THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY TO BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS: Yes …
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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.

Minutes
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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 …
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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 …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$24.9MNAUTILUS DEFENSE LLC
Department of Defense · SMART ELECTRICALLY POWERED AND NETWORKED TEXTILE SYSTEMS (SMART EPANTS
$5.2MEASCRA BIOTECH, INC
National Aeronautics and Space Administr · EASCRA BIOTECH
$5.1MINTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP
Department of the Treasury · NEW REQ FOR 1 OZ SILVER CLAMSHELL PKG - PRICE INCREASE
$4.7MINTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP
Department of the Treasury · FY2024 INTERPAK 19D00004 CASES W/ CLAMSHELL FOR MORGAN, PEACE, MORGAN
$4.5MENCORE HOLDINGS LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · FIRE SAFETY SERVICES
$4.1MINTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP
Department of the Treasury · PRESENTATION CASES- SAN
$3.7MNAUTILUS DEFENSE LLC
Department of Defense · BAA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
$3.0MPROPEL, LLC
Department of Defense · 8509331715!SUIT,STEAM
$1.9MINTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP
Department of the Treasury · PRESENTATION PACKAGING
$1.8MINTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP
Department of the Treasury · PRESENTATION CASES- PHI

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Providence County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-1,371 people (-$97.4M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Snowstorm": 7, "Hurricane": 7, "Severe Storm": 7, "Biologi · last Wed Mar 20, 2024)
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments16,414 (273,731 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,614/mo (2,952 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy26.0% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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159
Recorded votes
$449.1M
Annual budget
$187.0M
Debt outstanding
2
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$449.1M
Spending$364.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$187.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.42×
Debt-load index54 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.454
All kids
0.421
Black kids
0.365

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