Pawtucket public meetings in 2025

CANCELLED Dec. 17, 2025 - License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners cancelled its December 17, 2025 meeting. The agenda included petitions for tattoo and victualling house licenses.

• Meeting cancelled
• Tattoo license renewal for Level 7 Tattoo
• First Class Victualling House license for Dissent Coffee Company
• Victualling House transfer for Dunkin

CANCELLED Dec. 17, 2025 - City Council

The scheduled meeting for the Pawtucket City Council on December 17, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included several board appointments and claims for damages.

• Appointment of Michael A. Lafond to the Riverfront Commission
• Reappointment of Isaac Amponsah to the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture
• Reappointment of Damont Combs to the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture
• Reappointment of Stevent Cleto Garcia to the Juvenile Hearing Board
• Damage claim for David Elel by GEICO in the amount of $2,870.30

Claims Committee

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet to discuss and consider several reimbursement requests. These include multiple claims for vehicle damage and one claim for lost property.

• Jonathan Raheb vehicle damage claim: $1,664.33
• Scott Rawdon vehicle damage claim: $891.66
• Steven J. Silva tire claim: $791.23
• Andrea Massey vehicle damage claims: $753.54 and $442.53
• Christian Brito lost property claim: $300.00

City Council

The council approved the meeting records and the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote. The October 2025 addendum to the July 1 2024‑June 30 2027 collective bargaining agreement was ratified with a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. Several small claims for damages were approved, while other claims were denied and referred to external entities, each also by a 9‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

• Approved meeting records (no vote recorded)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Ratified Oct 2025 addendum to 2024‑2027 collective bargaining agreement (9‑0)
• Approved claims: Neil Beranbaum $300, Andrea Massey $442.53, Christian Brito $300 (9‑0)
• Denied and referred claims to JR Vinagro: Steven J. Silva $791.23, Jonathan Raheb $1,664.33, Scott Rawdon $891.66 (9‑0)
• Denied and referred claim to RI Energy: Joel Reed $101.48 (9‑0)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Pawtucket Committee on Claims & Pending Suits and Committee of the Whole will meet on December 10, 2025 at the Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor – Room 204. The agenda includes a public input period, a review of a communication from City Solicitor Frank J. Milos, Jr. to City Clerk Richard J. Goldstein about Solibelle, LLC et al. v. City of Pawtucket (case 19-cv-0020-JJM-LDA), and a possible executive session on that pending litigation.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom
• Review of communication from City Solicitor Frank J. Milos, Jr. regarding Solibelle, LLC et al. v. City of Pawtucket (19-cv-0020-JJM-LDA)
• Executive session on the Solibelle lawsuit under R.I. General Laws §§ 42‑46‑4 and 42‑46‑5(A)(2)

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved its consent agenda and a series of license renewals for tattoo and victualling businesses. The board granted a new tattoo license to Ink Lab Tattoo at 500 Armistice Boulevard after a public hearing. It also approved transfers of Class B victualling house licenses to Fire Cantina Grill (176 Columbus Avenue) and Modern Diner (364 East Avenue). The meeting concluded with an adjournment at 7:42 p.m.

• Consent agenda approved by unanimous voice vote
• Renewal of multiple tattoo and victualling house licenses
• New tattoo license approved for Ink Lab Tattoo, 500 Armistice Blvd
• Transfer of Class B victualling house license to Fire Cantina Grill, 176 Columbus Ave
• Transfer of Class B victualling house license to Modern Diner, 364 East Ave

City Property Committee

The joint Finance and City Property Committee will discuss a lease agreement between the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center and the City of Pawtucket for the property at 1202 Newport Avenue (AP11 L790). The meeting also includes a communication from the City Clerk about a Lease in Lieu of Taxes for the same address. Public input will be accepted in person or via Zoom before the discussion.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom 10 minutes early
• Communication from City Clerk Richard J. Goldstein regarding Lease in Lieu of Taxes for 1202 Newport Avenue
• Lease Agreement between Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center and the City for 1202 Newport Avenue, AP11 L790

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public input period at the start of the meeting. It will consider a request from the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center for tax exemptions for the properties at 727 Central Avenue and 1202 Newport Avenue. The committee will also vote to ratify the October 2025 addendum to the collective bargaining agreement covering July 1 2024 through June 30 2027 between RI Council 94, AFSCME Local 3960 and the City of Pawtucket.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in or join via Zoom 10 minutes prior to the meeting
• Tax exemption request for 727 Central Ave. from Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
• Tax exemption request for 1202 Newport Ave. from Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
• Ratification of the October 2025 addendum to the July 1 2024‑June 30 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with RI Council 94 and AFSCME Local 3960

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners held a regular session on November 19, 2025. The board approved a consent agenda and a series of first‑ and second‑class license renewals for local food and retail establishments. It also approved an amendment to the closing‑hour stipulation for Ember Hookah Lounge at 590 Newport Avenue, extending weekday closing to 12 a.m. and weekend closing to 1 a.m.

• Amended Ember Hookah Lounge closing hours to 12 a.m. Sun‑Thu and 1 a.m. Fri‑Sat
• Approved first‑class license renewals for Dunkin Donuts locations and other food vendors
• Approved second‑class license renewals for Vibrant Nutrition and Xalli’s Sweet Fruit Arrangements
• Approved tattoo and cosmetic makeup license renewals for multiple providers
• Consent agenda approved unanimously by voice vote

Finance Committee

The Pawtucket City Council Finance Committee will hold a public input session and consider two resolutions that would authorize tax abatements for motor vehicles, real estate, and tangible personal property for April‑June 2025 ($10,192.45) and July‑Sept 2025 ($133,164.20). The committee will vote on whether to approve these abatements. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025 at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Room 204.

• Public Input Session
• Resolution authorizing tax abatement for April, May, and June 2025 totaling $10,192.45
• Resolution authorizing tax abatement for July, August, and September 2025 totaling $133,164.20

City Council

The council unanimously approved two tax abatements: $10,192.45 for April‑June 2025 and $133,164.20 for July‑September 2025. It also changed the December 2025 council meeting date to December 17 at 6:00 p.m. and confirmed Sandra Cano as a Riverfront Commission member.

• Approved reading of records from prior meetings (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda, including communications and referrals (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $10,192.45 tax abatement for April‑June 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $133,164.20 tax abatement for July‑September 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Changed council meeting date to Dec 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous roll call)
• Confirmed Sandra Cano appointment to Riverfront Commission (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The Pawtucket City Council adopted a resolution authorizing city actions and financing documents for the refunding of Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency revenue bonds tied to Phase 1A of the Tidewater Landing Project. The vote was unanimous, with all eight council members voting aye and no nays. The resolution was recorded as filed after the roll‑call vote.

• Approved resolution authorizing financing for Phase 1A of Tidewater Landing Project (8‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public input session for residents to submit comments. The committee will consider a resolution that authorizes city actions and financing documents to refund revenue bonds issued by the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency for a portion of Phase 1A of the Tidewater Landing Project.

• Public Input Session – residents may provide testimony via email or videoconference
• Resolution authorizing city actions and financing documents to refund revenue bonds for Phase 1A of the Tidewater Landing Project

City Council

The council confirmed Pamela Hughes as a Riverfront Commission member. It approved a mayoral tri‑party agreement that amends a ground lease and creates an affordable site lease on School Street. The council also approved submitting an application for the 2025 Rhode Island Outdoor Recreation Grants and denied two small damage claims against the city.

• Approved appointment of Pamela Hughes to Riverfront Commission (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved resolution authorizing mayor to enter tri‑party agreement amending ground lease with Fortuitous Tidewater OZ, LLC and creating affordable site lease with Pennrose, LLC on School Street (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved resolution to submit application for 2025 RI Outdoor Recreation Grants (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Denied claim by Patricia Rios Russell for $221.49 property damage (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Denied claim by Erica Iavarone for $305.02 tire damage (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Approved records of Oct 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred Tidewater Landing Project bond‑refund resolution to Finance Committee (unanimous voice vote)

License Commissioners Session

The Board approved a large group of Victualling House license renewals for both first and second class establishments. It also approved a tavern renewal for Azul Tequila Bar and two second‑class tavern renewals. A petition was granted for Burbage Theatre Company to hold a beer and wine event on November 10. After a public hearing, the Board removed the midnight‑closing stipulation for The Industrial Café at 120 Webster Street.

• First‑class Victualling House renewals for dozens of eateries (e.g., 5 Star General Store, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts).
• Second‑class Victualling House renewals (e.g., Block Scoop, Eurest Dining Services, Main Oasis).
• Tavern renewals: Azul Tequila Bar & Mexican Grill (2 George St.) and two second‑class taverns (Armistice House, Montgomery Dunham).
• Game Room renewal for ElectroMagnetic Pinball Museum, 881 Main Street.
• Removal of the 12:00 a.m. closing‑hour stipulation for Industrial Café, 120 Webster Street (LIC#LQB‑24‑34).

City Property Committee

The City Property Committee will hold a public input period and hear a communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien about a tri‑party agreement. The committee will consider a resolution that authorizes the mayor to enter the agreement, amend the ground lease with Fortuitous Tidewater OZ, LLC, and create an affordable site lease with Pennrose, LLC for the property on School Street.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom 10 minutes before the meeting
• Mayor Donald R. Grebien’s communication regarding a tri‑party agreement with Fortuitous Tidewater OZ, LLC and Pennrose, LLC
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to enter the tri‑party agreement, amend the ground lease with Fortuitous Tidewater OZ, LLC, and authorize an affordable site lease with Pennrose, LLC for the School Street property

Claims Committee

The Pawtucket City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet on November 5, 2025 to receive public input and consider two vehicle claims. The claims are from Patricia Rios Russell for $221.49 (property damage) and Erica Iavarone for $305.02 (tire). Councilor Yesenia Rubio is chairing the meeting.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom
• Vehicle claim – Patricia Rios Russell – $221.49 for property damage
• Vehicle claim – Erica Iavarone – $305.02 for tire

Ad Hoc City Council Bldg. Rev. Cte.

The Ad Hoc City Hall Building Review Committee will approve the minutes from August 13, 2025, consider three bids for the pre‑construction conceptual estimating study for the City Hall revitalization (Project #26CC‑001), and receive an update on assistance from the Masonry Institute. The meeting also includes a public input period and scheduling of the next committee meeting.

• Approve Committee Minutes from 08/13/25
• Review and consider three bids for Project #26CC-001: Preconstruction Services – Conceptual Estimating Study for City Hall revitalization
• Update on City Hall project assistance from the Masonry Institute
• Set date for the next Ad Hoc City Hall Building Review Committee meeting

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved new auto repair and entertainment licenses during a session on October 22, 2025. The board also approved a consent agenda and a public hearing for a new auto repair business.

• Approved Gear Head Auto Repair at 544 Smithfield Avenue
• Approved Burbage Theatre Company event at 59 Blackstone Avenue
• Approved St. John Paul II Parish event at 745 Central Avenue
• Approved Door-to-Door Employee License for Southern New England Windows
• Approved Peddler License for Jennie Perilene Twyman

City Council

The City Council approved Resolution 588 honoring Dr. Robert Billington with a unanimous roll‑call vote. The consent agenda was approved by voice vote, including communications and two tax‑abatement resolutions that were referred to the Finance Committee. The agenda was amended to add a mayoral communication about a tri‑party agreement, which was referred to the City Property Committee. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

• Approved reading of Oct 8, 2025 Committee on Claims and Pending Suits records (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred tax‑abatement resolution for Apr‑Jun 2025 ($10,192.45) to Finance Committee
• Referred tax‑abatement resolution for Jul‑Sep 2025 ($133,164.20) to Finance Committee
• Referred claims for damages ($221.49, $305.02) to Claims and Pending Suits Committee
• Amended agenda to include mayoral communication on Tri‑Party Agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred Tri‑Party Agreement communication to City Property Committee
• Approved Resolution 588 honoring Dr. Robert Billington (AYES all, NOES 0)

Claims Committee

The Pawtucket City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet on October 8, 2025 at the Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street. The agenda includes a public input period and review of vehicle damage claims submitted by Joao Fernandes (windshield) and Lidia Trejo (pothole) with the listed dollar amounts.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom
• Vehicle claim – Joao Fernandes – $801.69
• Vehicle claim – Joao Fernandes – $1,128.68 (windshield)
• Vehicle claim – Lidia Trejo – $325.88 (pothole)

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved petitions for new door-to-door peddler, sign, and victualling house licenses, along with several entertainment permits. The meeting also amended an existing entertainment license.

• Approved new door-to-door peddler licenses for Nicholas Kopacz, Ian Penfield, and Alysha Greene
• Approved transfer of victualling house license for Matilda Empanadas to 1005 Main Street
• Approved entertainment license for Katxupa Festival at 120 High Street on Oct 26
• Amended entertainment license for Couture of the Shadows Event at 249 Main Street
• Approved entertainment license for St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church Holiday Bazaar

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting and the consent agenda by unanimous vote. It passed an ordinance authorizing up to $50 million in water revenue bonds to fund water‑system improvements, with an 8‑0 roll‑call vote. The council also denied two external claims—one from Ricci Drain‑Laying Company and another from the RI Department of Transportation—each by an 8‑0 vote, and approved a petition for a joint pole at Montgomery Street pending further approval. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting records (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved ordinance issuing up to $50M water revenue bonds (8‑0 roll call)
• Denied Ricci Drain‑Laying Co claim and referred to company (8‑0 roll call)
• Denied RI Department of Transportation claim and referred to department (8‑0 roll call)
• Approved petition for joint pole at Montgomery St., pending Director of Public Works approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Wildenhain, seconded by council, 8‑0)

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved several license petitions and a business name change. Decisions included a one-day entertainment license for a football game and various food and firearms licenses.

• Entertainment license for Rhode Island Football Club Game at Centerville Bank Stadium, 11 Tidewater Street, on October 5, 2025
• Firearms license renewal for Lost Treasures LLC, 242 Middle St.
• Holiday licenses for Flor Di Brava Food Market (593 Weeden Street) and Harss Express (694 Broadway)
• First Class Victualling House licenses for Flor Di Brava Food Market, Harss Express, and Oliver’s Diner (240 Main St.)
• Name change approval for Public Laundry License at 113 Power Road from Maria Tolentino to AM Taylor and Dry Cleaning LLC

City Council

The council approved the September 10 meeting records and the consent agenda items. It ratified an employment agreement with the Water Supply Board and passed an ordinance authorizing up to $50 million in water revenue bonds for system improvements. The discussion on school bonding was continued to the October 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved September 10 Finance, Claims, and Council meeting records (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items, including audit and vehicle reports (unanimous voice vote)
• Ratified employment agreement with Russell L. Houde, Jr., P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer (8-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing up to $50 million water revenue bonds for water system improvements (8-0)
• Continued discussion on current and future school bonding needs to Oct. 8, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Pawtucket City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and consider pending litigation. A portion of the meeting may be held in executive session regarding a legal case involving several pharmaceutical companies.

• Executive session regarding City of Pawtucket vs. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation, et al. (Case 1:18-cv-00139-WES-LDA)

License Commissioners Session

The Board approved several license petitions, including entertainment events at 390 Pine Street, 190 Exchange Street, and 175 Main Street. It approved a transfer of Samantha’s Auto Service to 347 Broadway with specific zoning conditions. The Board also added an extra rain date for the Convite Guatemala festival at 354 Pine Street and approved a Fall Carnival at 100 Main Street.

• Approval of entertainment licenses: Shri Spectacular at 390 Pine Street, Pawtucket Film Festival events at 190 Exchange Street and 175 Main Street
• Approval of new hawker license for Ditrium Industries LLC at 707 Broadway
• Transfer approval of Samantha’s Auto Service to 347 Broadway with seven special zoning conditions
• Addition of an extra rain date for Convite Guatemala festival at 354 Pine Street
• Approval of Rockwell Amusements Fall Carnival at 100 Main Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public input session for residents to submit testimony. The committee will review an employment agreement with Russell L. Houde, Jr., P.E., and consider an ordinance authorizing up to $50 million in water revenue bonds and notes to finance improvements to the Pawtucket water supply system.

• Public Input Session for resident testimony (email or videoconference)
• Employment Agreement between Pawtucket Water Supply Board and Russell L. Houde, Jr., P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of water revenue bonds and notes not to exceed $50,000,000 for water supply system improvements

Claims Committee

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet to discuss and consider a specific vehicle claim. The meeting includes a period for public input.

• Vehicle claim for Myrna George in the amount of $208.98 for a tire

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the Purdue bankruptcy plan and authorized the city to sign the Sackler Participation Agreement, the Global Entity Settlement Agreement, and a settlement with the Group of Eight manufacturers. Three mayoral nominations to the Public Library Board and Historic District Commission were confirmed by roll‑call vote. The council denied a $208.98 claim by Myrna George and postponed discussion of school bonding needs to the September 20 meeting.

• Approved Purdue Bankruptcy Plan (unanimous roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Authorized signing of Sackler Participation Agreement and Global Entity Settlement Agreement (unanimous roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Authorized settlement with Group of Eight manufacturers (unanimous roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Confirmed Sandra J. Brasil to Public Library Board of Trustees (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Confirmed Rashonda Hosendove Brown to Historic District Commission (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Confirmed Zachary Russell as alternate member of Historic District Commission (roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Denied Myrna George claim for $208.98 (unanimous roll call, all AYES, 0 NOES)
• Continued discussion on school bonding needs to Sept 20, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

Jt. Recr./City Prop.

The joint Recreation and City Property Committee met to hear updates on Slater and Sunset Parks. Members reviewed concerns about speeding, illegal parking, alcohol use, and unhoused residents, and heard police and public works reports on patrols and speed‑reduction measures. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; participants only exchanged information and suggested possible future actions.

City Council

The council approved the August 6 Finance, Claims, and City Council meeting records as prepared. A unanimous voice vote approved the consent agenda, which included several communications and referrals. The council approved a petition to install conduits on Taft Street, pending the Director of Public Works' approval. An ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 40 to establish a Technology Surcharge Fund was approved on a 6‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved August 6 Finance, Claims, and City Council meeting records as prepared
• Unanimously approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Approved petition for conduit installation at Taft St. pending Director of Public Works approval
• Approved ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 40 to create Technology Surcharge Fund (6-0 roll call)
• Referred water revenue bond ordinance (up to $50M) to Finance Committee
• Referred Assistant Chief Engineer employment agreement to Finance Committee
• Referred AmerisourceBergen lawsuit communication to Claims Committee and Committee of the Whole
• Adjourned meeting at 12:12 p.m.

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved a series of petitions for event and entertainment licenses. Items included outdoor festivals, a dragon boat festival, a liquor license expansion with safety stipulations, and a corporate name change. All approvals were made by unanimous voice vote.

• License approved for Phillip Marques to hold "Throttle for Kyle" at 50 Alden Street on Aug 24, 2025 (LIC#EVT-25-64).
• License approved for Blackstone Valley Tourism Council to hold a Dragon Boat Festival at Festival Pier, Tim Healey Way on Aug 30, 2025 (LIC#EVT-25-66).
• License and one‑day Class BV liquor expansion approved for Fidjos DjDjabraba at 682 Roosevelt Avenue on Sep 13, 2025, with stipulations on glass use and cleanup (LIC#EVT-25-65).
• License approved for Mangos (Princess Investments, LLC) to sell alcoholic beverages at the City’s Empanada Fest at Main St, East Ave & High St on Aug 31, 2025 (LIC#EVT-25-67).
• Corporation name change approved for BTS Tire & Service Store, 580 Pawtucket Avenue, to 113 Broadway LLC (approved by vote).

Ad Hoc City Council Bldg. Rev. Cte.

The Ad Hoc City Hall Building Review Committee will meet on August 13, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Room 204. The agenda includes public input, approval of minutes, and discussion of selecting vendors from the Rhode Island Master Price Agreement to request bids for an estimate to restore city hall on Roosevelt Avenue. The committee will also set dates for its next two meetings.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom (must join 10 minutes prior)
• Approval of Committee Minutes dated 01/30/25
• Discussion and selection of vendors from the RI Master Price Agreement (MPA) for bids to estimate restoration costs of city hall on Roosevelt Avenue
• Scheduling of the next two committee meetings

City Council

The Pawtucket City Council approved a consent agenda by unanimous voice vote and directed the clerk to request all permits for New England Construction Co. at 1 Moshassuck St. Council members confirmed Mark T. McLaughlin to the Redevelopment Agency, appointed Roberto H. Moreno to the Arts Panel Review Committee, and reappointed Tammie Worthington‑Witczak and two Riverfront Commission members. The council passed a resolution urging RIPTA to retain Route 71 and enacted an ordinance establishing a Technology Surcharge Fund.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous voice)
• Clerk instructed to request all permits for New England Construction Co. at 1 Moshassuck St (unanimous voice)
• Mark T. McLaughlin confirmed as member of Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Roberto H. Moreno appointed to Arts Panel Review Committee (term expires June 1 2028)
• Tammie Worthington‑Witczak reappointed to Arts Panel Review Committee (AYES all, NOES 0)
• John J. Barry III reappointed to Riverfront Commission (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Resolution urging RIPTA to retain Route 71 passed (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Ordinance creating Technology Surcharge Fund passed (AYES all, NOES 0)

Claims Committee

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet to discuss and consider a vehicle claim. The meeting includes a period for public input.

• Vehicle claim for Shandra Ferreira in the amount of $268.81 for a tire

Finance Committee

The Pawtucket Finance Committee will hold a public input session and discuss an ordinance amendment to Chapters 26 and 40 of the 1996 Code of Ordinances. The amendment would address the municipal court and establish a technology surcharge fund. The meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2025 at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex.

• Public Input Session
• Ordinance amendment of Chapters 26 and 40 to establish a technology surcharge fund for the municipal court

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved several license petitions, including a new convenience‑store license for Seasons Corner Market at 71 Cedar Street. It also approved entertainment licenses for a food‑truck festival at 11 Tidewater Street, a Guatemalan Festival at 354 Pine Street, and a feast‑day event for St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church at 60 St. Mary Way. A kennel‑license renewal was postponed to September 10, 2025.

• Food‑truck festival license for Centerville Bank Stadium at 11 Tidewater Street (LICHEVT-25-60)
• Seasons Corner Market (Colbea Enterprises LLC) convenience‑store license at 71 Cedar Street (LICHVIC-25-16)
• Guatemalan Festival and beer‑wine license at PRA Parking lot, 354 Pine Street (LICHEVT-25-59)
• Feast‑day and alcoholic‑beverage license for St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church at 60 St. Mary Way (LICHEVT-25-62)
• Kennel‑license renewal for Harmony Dog Training LLC at 65 Patterson Ave. postponed to Sep 10, 2025 (LICHKNL-25-2)

City Council

The council confirmed Brian M. Greene as a full member of the Historic District Commission by roll‑call vote (8‑0). An ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 40 to create a municipal court technology surcharge fund was laid on the table and referred to the Finance Committee. The agenda was amended to include a police communication and the ordinance, and the consent agenda and meeting records were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Confirmed Brian M. Greene as full member of Historic District Commission (8-0)
• Ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 40 (technology surcharge fund) laid on table and referred to Finance Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Agenda amended to include police communication and ordinance (unanimous voice vote)
• Consent agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Records of July 9 Committee on Claims meeting approved as prepared (unanimous voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous voice vote)

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved the consent agenda and a series of entertainment license petitions. The Kretcheu Festival license (LIC#EVT-25-48) was amended and approved with stipulations that music end at 8:30 p.m. and all patrons must leave by 9:00 p.m. The board also approved several other event licenses and passed a motion to request a legal opinion on proposed kennel ordinance changes.

• Amended and approved Kretcheu Festival license (LIC#EVT-25-48) with music and patron‑clearance stipulations
• Approved three‑day liquor‑license expansion for Holy Ghost Feast at 27 Forest Avenue (LIC#EVT-25-53)
• Approved one‑day liquor‑license expansions for Saint Ann Fest at 682 Roosevelt Avenue (LIC#EVT-25-54 and LIC#EVT-25-57)
• Approved Drop‑in Classic Car Show license at 1 Ordway Street (LIC#EVT-25-56)
• Motion passed to seek legal opinion on kennel ordinance changes affecting Harmony Kennel license

City Council

The council unanimously approved two ordinances that amend several chapters of the city code governing license and other fees. It also approved payment of three $300 pothole claims and denied a $265.52 tire claim. All votes were AYES by every present member and NOES were zero.

• Approved ordinance amending chapters 108, 112, 193, 251, 260 and 302 (various license fees) (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending chapter 202 (various zoning and planning fees) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $300 pothole claim for Ronald Baccala, Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $300 pothole claim for Lorena Rivera (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $300 pothole claim for Luis Rosario (unanimous)
• Denied $265.52 tire claim by Gail Robinson and referred to Dimeo Construction Company (unanimous)
• Approved resolution celebrating Colombian Independence Day (unanimous)
• Approved the reading of records and consent agenda items (unanimous)

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved a series of license petitions, including a new Class B victualler license for Café Bistro at 3 Exchange Street. The board also approved new victualler and entertainment licenses for Ember Hookah Lounge, Café Ordway, and Aloha Restaurant Lounge, and renewed several existing licenses. Communications from the police department and animal control were read and filed, and a request was made for the zoning director to attend the next meeting regarding a kennel renewal.

• New Class B victualler license approved for Café Bistro, 3 Exchange Street (LIC#LQB-25-5)
• New Class B victualler license approved for Ember Hookah Lounge, 590 Newport Ave. (LIC#LQB-25-4) with closing time and music stipulations
• Entertainment & expansion of premise licenses for Café Ordway, 1 Ordway Street on July 19, July 25, and August 8, 2025 (LIC#EVT-25-49, LIC#EVT-25-50, LIC#EVT-25-51)
• Entertainment & Class F-1 license for Aloha Restaurant Lounge, 354 Pine Street on July 26, 2025 (LIC#EVT-25-52)
• Renewal of public laundry license for Laundromax, 479 Mineral Spring Ave. (LIC#LAU-25-3)

Claims Committee

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet to discuss and consider four vehicle claims. These claims are related to potholes and tire damage.

• Ronald Baccala, Jr. claim: $900.00 (Pothole)
• Lorena Rivera claim: $524.00 (Pothole)
• Luis Rosario claim: $350.00 (Pothole)
• Gail Robinson claim: $265.52 (Tire)

City Council

The council approved the prior meeting records and the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote. Two mayoral nominations—Kinnan Dowie to the Juvenile Hearing Board and Mimo Gordon Riley to the Public Arts Fund Committee—were confirmed with all councilors voting aye. Resolutions authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application and adopting a Vision Zero (Safe Streets for All) policy were approved on roll‑call votes with all eight councilors in favor. Ordinance amendments updating various license and fee schedules were also passed unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting records (no vote tally recorded)
• Consent agenda approved by unanimous voice vote
• Confirmed Kinnan Dowie to Juvenile Hearing Board (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Confirmed Mimo Gordon Riley to Public Arts Fund Committee (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Approved resolution to file CDBG 2025‑2026 application (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Adopted Vision Zero (Safe Streets for All) policy (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Passed ordinance amending license fee chapters (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:04 PM (motion passed unanimously)

Finance Committee

The Pawtucket Finance Committee will hold a public input session and consider two ordinance amendments. One amendment revises Chapters 108, 112, 193, 251, 260 and 302 of the city code to modify various license fees. The second amendment revises Chapter 202 of the city code to adjust fees charged by the Zoning, Code Enforcement, and Planning departments.

• Public Input Session
• Ordinance amendment of Chapters 108, 112, 193, 251, 260, 302 – changes to various license fees
• Ordinance amendment of Chapter 202 – changes to fees for Zoning, Code Enforcement, and Planning departments

License Commissioners Session

The Board of License Commissioners approved several special event permits for fireworks and music, as well as business license renewals. The board also decided on outdoor seating expansions and location transfers for local businesses.

• Approved fireworks licenses for Centerville Bank Stadium at 11 Tidewater Street for July 5 and August 9, 2025
• Approved outdoor seating for Tugas Restaurant & Catering at 110 Mineral Spring Ave
• Approved location transfer for Sacred Traditions Tattoo to 200 Main St., Suite 4
• Approved liquor license transfer for Pollo Royal at 214 Columbus Avenue with an 11:00 p.m. closing time
• Postponed license application for The Ember Hookah Lounge at 590 Newport Ave until July 9, 2025

City Council

The council approved a 15‑year tax stabilization agreement for Pine Street Development LLC for the property at 327 Pine Street. The Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for 2025‑2026 (amended) was approved by a 7‑1 vote, and the Capital Budget Ordinance for 2025‑2026 was approved unanimously. Appointments to the Parks Commission (Grace Evans Pedanou) and Planning Commission (Lee Esckilsen) were confirmed unanimously. The council also approved a $2,338.80 claim payment to Safeco Insurance and a joint pole installation request pending further approval.

• Approved 15‑year tax stabilization agreement for Pine Street Development LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2025‑2026 (amended) (7‑1)
• Approved Capital Budget Ordinance 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Confirmed Grace Evans Pedanou to Parks Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Lee Esckilsen to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $2,338.80 claim payment to Safeco Insurance (unanimous)
• Approved joint pole installation at Weeden St. pending Director of Public Works approval (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

Claims Committee

The Pawtucket Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will hold a public input period before considering a vehicle claim filed by Denise Woodard against Safeco Insurance for $2,338.80. The committee will also hold an executive‑session hearing on the Gloria Robledo v. City of Pawtucket lawsuit (case 6SC‑2025‑00345). Finally, members will discuss the process for filing future claims, including estimates and documentation requirements.

• Vehicle claim: Denise Woodard/Safeco Insurance – $2,338.80 (police collision)
• Executive session on Gloria Robledo v. City of Pawtucket (6SC‑2025‑00345)
• Public input period (sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom)
• Discussion on process for filing claims (estimates, documentation)
• Communication from City Solicitor Frank J. Milos, Jr. to City Clerk

Claims Committee and Committee of the Whole Meeting

The joint Committee on Claims and Pending Suits and the Committee of the Whole will hold a public input period, hear a communication from City Solicitor Frank J. Milos, Jr., and consider the pending case Solibelle, LLC et al. v. City of Pawtucket (C.A. No. 19‑cv‑00020). Part of the meeting may be held in executive session because of the litigation.

• Public input period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom
• Communication from City Solicitor Frank J. Milos, Jr. to City Clerk
• Discussion of Solibelle, LLC et al. v. City of Pawtucket et al., C.A. No. 19‑cv‑00020
• Possible executive session under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42‑46‑4 and 42‑46‑5(A)(2)

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved license renewals for laundromats and detective agencies, and granted permits for multiple summer festivals and one-day events with specific restrictions. The board denied two outdoor event permits for Aloha Restaurant Lounge due to concerns about noise and parking.

• Renewals for 6 laundromats and 1 private detective agency
• Festival Pier event 'Latino Summerfest' approved with music cutoff at 8:30 p.m.
• Saint Anthony Feast event approved for 3 days at 27 Forest Avenue
• Two outdoor event permits denied for Aloha Restaurant Lounge
• Request sent to police for reports on Aloha Restaurant Lounge

City Council

The council approved the meeting records and the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote. An amendment to the 2025‑2026 Annual Operating Budget was defeated. A $500,000 reduction in fixed charges was approved. The amended budget ordinance was defeated and the council returned to the original budget.

• Approved May 7, 2025 Finance Committee and related records (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda with listed communications (unanimous voice vote)
• Defeated first amendment to the Annual Operating Budget 2025‑2026 (ayes: Wildenhain; noes: Mercer, Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak)
• Approved amendment decreasing fixed charges by $500,000 (ayes: Mercer, Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Wildenhain; noes: Gregor, Rubio, Stachowiak)
• Defeated the amended Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2025‑2026 (ayes: Mercer, Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Wildenhain; noes: Gregor, Rubio, Stachowiak)
• Returned to the original Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2025‑2026

Finance Committee

The joint Finance Committee and Committee of the Whole will meet on May 21, 2025 after the public hearing on the municipal budget. The meeting will discuss and consider the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance for FY 2025-2026. It will also discuss and consider the Capital Budget Ordinance for FY 2025-2026.

• Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2025-2026
• Capital Budget Ordinance 2025-2026

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved the meeting minutes and consent agenda, then voted on numerous license petitions. They approved several entertainment event licenses, granted auto‑repair shop renewals, denied one entertainment license, and approved the St. Anthony Fest license with specific stipulations. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Little Mx. Burbage Amateur Drag Pageant – 59 Blackstone Avenue, June 7 2025
• St. Anthony Fest – 682 Roosevelt Avenue (indoors & outdoors), June 15 2025, with stipulations: no glass outside, cleanup by 10 a.m. next day
• Aloha Restaurant Lounge – Festival Pier, 21 Tim Healey Way, June 15 2025 – license denied
• Summer Soiree Adaptive Dance Party – 390 Pine Street, July 12 2025
• Leer’s Auto Body – 15 York Ave – Class A & B auto‑repair & second‑hand shop renewal

Budget Workshop Session

The Pawtucket City Council will hold a budget workshop on May 12, 2025, to review departmental budgets. The session is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the 100 Freight Street Building. A public hearing on the municipal budget is set for May 21, 2025.

• Budget workshop scheduled for May 12, 2025
• Public hearing on Municipal Budget set for May 21, 2025
• Workshop to cover Finance, Planning, Zoning, and Public Works
• Workshop to cover Police, Fire, and School Department budgets
• Workshop to cover Parks, Recreation, and Animal Shelter budgets

City Council

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing tax abatements for motor vehicles, real estate and tangible personal property for January‑March 2025 totaling $59,574.01. They also confirmed Carlos Spinola to the Juvenile Hearing Board. The council passed three ordinances updating pay‑rate schedules for Local 1012 and Local 3960 and approved a $190.74 claim payment. Several items, including the capital budget ordinance, annual operating budget ordinance, and a hazard‑mitigation plan, were postponed to the Finance Committee or a later public hearing.

• Approved Resolution authorizing $59,574.01 tax abatements (unanimous)
• Confirmed Carlos Spinola to Juvenile Hearing Board (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance updating pay‑rate schedule for Local 1012 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance updating pay‑rate schedule for Local 1012 – Accountant II (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance “Substitute A” for Local 1012 – Accountant II (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance updating pay‑rate schedule for Local 3960 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $190.74 claim for Diane Croteau Tordoff (DPW Vehicle) (unanimous)
• Postponed Capital Budget Ordinance 2025‑2026 to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Claims Committee

The Pawtucket City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet on May 7, 2025. The meeting includes a public input period for residents to submit testimony. The committee will consider a vehicle claim for $210.74 submitted by Diane Croteau Tordoff concerning a Department of Public Works vehicle.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom 10 minutes before the meeting
• Vehicle claim by Diane Croteau Tordoff for $210.74 (DPW vehicle)

Finance Committee

The Pawtucket Finance Committee meeting on May 7, 2025 includes a public input period and discussion of several communications requesting tax exemptions. Items include a charitable tax exemption request for 182 Cottage Street and 105 Beechwood Avenue, tax exemption requests for 727 Central Ave. and 1202 Newport Ave., a TSA request for 327 Pine Street, and a fifteen‑year tax stabilization proposal for that property. The agenda lists these items for consideration but does not indicate any decisions.

• Request for charitable tax exemption for 182 Cottage Street and 105 Beechwood Avenue (Vanderburgh Foundation)
• Request for tax exemptions for 727 Central Ave. and 1202 Newport Ave. (Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center)
• Pine Street Development LLC TSA request for 327 Pine Street
• Fifteen‑year tax stabilization proposal for 327 Pine Street (Tax Assessor)
• Public input period (sign‑in or Zoom) at start of meeting

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners met on May 7, 2025 to approve a series of license renewals and petitions. The board approved the Victualling House Class 1 license for El Warike LLC at 240 Main Street with a stipulation that closing time be 12:00 a.m. and opening time 12:00 p.m. It also approved entertainment licenses for Café Ordway and Aloha Restaurant Lounge and reaffirmed the closing‑time stipulation for the Industrial Café at 120 Webster Street. Additional communications from Pawtucket Police and an animal‑shelter report were filed.

• Victualling House Class 1 license approved for El Warike LLC, 240 Main Street, closing 12 a.m., opening 12 p.m.
• Café Ordway entertainment petition approved for music and alcohol at 1 Ordway Street on May 31 2025; no glass outdoors, outdoor area to be cleaned by noon next day.
• Aloha Restaurant Lounge entertainment petition approved for DJ and alcohol at 902 Main Street on May 24 2025 (rain date May 25 2025).
• Industrial Café (AC Property Management LLC) at 120 Webster Street retains closing‑time stipulation of midnight with last call at 11:30 p.m.; re‑evaluation scheduled in six months.
• St. John Paul II Parish entertainment & Class F license approved for International Night Festival at 745 Central Avenue on May 18 2025, allowing beer and wine sales.

City Council

The council approved the meeting records and the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote. It approved the installation of conduits on existing poles at Taft Street, subject to the Director of Public Works’ sign‑off. The council also adopted resolutions proclaiming the week of May 4‑10, 2025 as Rhode Island Small Business Week and May 3, 2025 as Pawtucket Soccer Day.

• Approved meeting records (April 9 Finance Committee, Claims & Suits, City Council) – approved as prepared
• Consent agenda approved by unanimous voice vote
• Approved installation of conduits on existing poles at Taft St., pending Director of Public Works approval
• Resolution proclaiming May 4‑10, 2025 as Rhode Island Small Business Week approved (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Resolution proclaiming May 3, 2025 as Pawtucket Soccer Day approved (AYES all, NOES 0)
• Postponed Blackstone Distribution Center communication until May 7, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a resolution for tax abatements and several ordinances regarding pay rate schedules for city employees. The meeting includes a public input period.

• Resolution for tax abatements for motor vehicles, real estate and tangibles for Jan-March 2025 in the amount of $59,574.01
• Ordinance to update pay rates for Local 1012
• Ordinance for Local 1012 reclassification of Accountant II
• Ordinance for Local 1012 reclassification of Accountant II Substitute A
• Ordinance for Local 3960 reclassification of Senior Appraisal Technician/Tangible Property Specialist

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved the meeting minutes and consent agenda by voice vote. It granted numerous license petitions, including a new entertainment license for a Christian festival at 155 Power Road on July 26, 2025, and approved a transfer of an automobile repair and second‑hand shop license to 24/7 Collision and Sales at 626 Main Street. A public hearing on a new Victualling House 1st Class license at 240 Main Street was postponed to the May 7 meeting. The board also postponed a police department communication until May 7 before adjourning.

• Approved entertainment license for Movimiento Pentecostal Monte Sinai festival at 155 Power Road, July 26, 2025
• Approved transfer of Class A & B automobile repair and second‑hand shop license to 24/7 Collision and Sales, 626 Main Street
• Postponed public hearing for Victualling House 1st Class new license (open until 4 am) at 240 Main Street to May 7, 2025
• Renewed holiday licenses for businesses such as Gorma Star Market (198 Mineral Spring Ave.) and McCoy Market (171 South Bend St.)
• Approved transfer of public laundry license to Lonsdale Superwash, 459 Lonsdale Ave.

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution creating a fifth tax class for non‑owner‑occupied residential properties of five units or less. It confirmed Monica T. Contreras as an alternate member of the Board of Canvassers, Robert W. Castle as a member of the Board of Canvassers, and James Hoyt as a member of the Riverfront Commission. The council also approved pending installations of AMF Radio Network poles at five locations, adopted two ordinance amendments, and authorized payment of five pothole damage claims.

• Approved resolution creating a 5th tax class for non‑owner‑occupied residential property (8-0)
• Confirmed Monica T. Contreras as alternate Board of Canvassers member (8-0)
• Confirmed Robert W. Castle as Board of Canvassers member (8-0)
• Confirmed James Hoyt as Riverfront Commission member (8-0)
• Approved pending AMF Radio Network pole installations at Norton St, Monticello Rd, Carter Ave, Magnolia St, and Armistice Blvd (pending Public Works approval)
• Approved ordinance repealing Article X of Chapter 50 and amending Article VI of Chapter 63 (Sealer of Weights and Measures) (8-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 388 (Vehicles & Traffic – Tidewater Stadium Zone Parking) (8-0)
• Approved payment of pothole claims for Maiara Cardoso Duarte ($300), Elizabeth Cox ($222.97), Kenneth McGill ($114.64), Savith Sanchez ($300), Virginia Sendian ($300) (8-0)

Claims Committee

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will meet to discuss and consider several vehicle damage claims. These claims primarily involve damages attributed to potholes.

• Domingas Bates: $578.76 (Vehicle Damage)
• Maiara Cardoso Duarte: $337.44 (Pothole)
• Elizabeth Cox: $222.97 / $359.10 (Pothole)
• Savith Sanchez: $402.19 / $536.33 (Pothole)
• Virginia Sendian: $586.70 (Pothole)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss requests for tax exemptions for 727 Central Ave. and 1202 Newport Ave. The meeting includes a response from Tax Assessor Robert W. Burns regarding these requests.

• Tax exemption request for 727 Central Ave.
• Tax exemption request for 1202 Newport Ave.

License Commissioners Session

The Board of License Commissioners met to approve a series of license renewals and new petitions. Decisions covered entertainment events, automotive services, door-to-door sales, and retail operations.

• Approved entertainment license for Aloha Restaurant Lounge at 904 Main Street for April 26, 2025
• Approved athletic event licenses for The Stadium at Tidewater Landing for May 4 and May 11, 2025
• Renewed numerous automobile repair, second-hand shop, and junkyard licenses
• Approved new door-to-door pest control licenses for Eptive Environmental and 17 associated peddlers
• Approved new Victualling House licenses for Al Aseel Mini Mart and Aunties House

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Pawtucket City Council Committee of the Whole will hold a public input period and consider a communication from City Solicitor Frank J. Milos, Jr. regarding the City’s lawsuit against Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation (Case 1:18-cv-00139-WES-LDA). Part of the meeting may be held in executive session to discuss the pending litigation. The meeting is called by Council President Terrence E. Mercer.

• Public Input Period – residents may submit testimony via email or Zoom before the meeting
• Communication from City Solicitor Frank J. Milos, Jr. to City Clerk about City v. Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp (Case 1:18-cv-00139-WES-LDA)
• Executive Session to discuss the pending litigation involving Amerisourcebergen Drug Corp and related parties
• Meeting called by Council President Terrence E. Mercer

Special City Council Meeting

The council approved an ordinance repealing Article X of Chapter 50 and amending Article VI of Chapter 63 of the city code concerning the Sealer of Weights and Measures, with all members voting aye. Councilors approved an amendment to the Vehicles & Traffic ordinance (Chapter 388) that adds § 388‑69 defining a Stadium Zone and authorizes the Public Safety Director, after consulting the Public Works Director, to expand the zone as needed. The amended Vehicles & Traffic ordinance was then adopted, also unanimously.

• Approved ordinance repealing Article X of Chapter 50 and amending Article VI of Chapter 63 (Sealer of Weights and Measures) – unanimous vote
• Approved amendment adding § 388‑69 Stadium Zone to Chapter 388 (Vehicles & Traffic) – unanimous vote
• Adopted the amended Chapter 388 Vehicles & Traffic ordinance – unanimous vote

Ordinance Committee

The Pawtucket Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss repealing an ordinance regarding the Sealer of Weights and Measures and amending traffic rules for Tidewater Stadium.

• Repeal ordinance on Sealer of Weights and Measures
• Amend traffic rules for Tidewater Stadium Zone
• Public input period via Zoom or City Hall
• Meeting at City Hall, Room 303, 137 Roosevelt Avenue

City Council

The council approved the police pay plan ordinance and two one‑year lease extensions for parking lots used by the public library. It also confirmed appointments to the Board of Canvassers, three members of the Juvenile Hearing Board, and a member of the Public Arts Fund Committee. The Tidewater Stadium Zone Parking ordinance was laid on the table and referred to the ordinance committee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved police pay plan ordinance (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved one‑year lease extension with Core Collaboratives, LLC ($150/month) for the Main Street parking lot at 217 Main Street (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved one‑year lease extension with Nexus Property Management, LLC ($600/month) for the Summer St parking lot (AP43 L629) (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Confirmed John J. Barry III to the Board of Canvassers (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Confirmed Kevin Whalen to the Juvenile Hearing Board (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Confirmed Oscar B. Libreros to the Juvenile Hearing Board (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Confirmed Gaetan Kashala to the Public Arts Fund Committee (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Laid on table and referred to the ordinance committee the Tidewater Stadium Zone Parking ordinance (unanimous voice vote)

City Property Committee

The City Property Committee will hold a public input period at the start of the meeting. It will hear a communication from Library Director Susan L. Reed about library parking lease renewals. The committee will consider two resolutions to extend one‑year leases for library parking: $150 per month for the lot at 217 Main Street (Lot 594) and $600 per month for the lot on Summer Street (AP43 L629), both ending February 28, 2026.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom
• Communication from Library Director Susan L. Reed regarding lease renewals
• Resolution to extend a one‑year lease with Core Collaboratives, LLC at $150/month for the parking lot on Main Street, 217 Main Street, Lot 594
• Resolution to extend a one‑year lease with Nexus Property Management, LLC at $600/month for the parking lot on Summer Street (AP43 L629)

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved a series of entertainment and holiday license renewals and a private detective bond. The board also amended and approved a specific entertainment license for an open house event.

• Approved 17 entertainment and holiday license renewals
• Approved private detective bond for Thomas J. Anter
• Amended and approved entertainment license for CACD Open House
• Postponed kennel license renewal for Harmony Dog Training LLC
• Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.

Finance Committee

The Pawtucket City Council Finance Committee will hold a public input period at the start of its March 5 meeting. The committee will review communications from the Tax Assessor and the Vanderburgh Foundation requesting charitable tax exemptions for properties at 182 Cottage Street and 105 Beechwood Avenue. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom
• Tax Assessor communication: tax‑exempt request for 182 Cottage Street & 105 Beechwood Avenue
• Vanderburgh Foundation communication: charitable tax exemption request for 182 Cottage Street & 105 Beechwood Avenue

Claims Committee

The Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will discuss and consider several individual claims for reimbursement. These include a postponed claim regarding a tree and new claims for vehicle and property damage.

• John Fortes: $1,949.13 / $2,437.54 (Tree)
• Konrad Kondras: $2,348.00 (Tow)
• Justin Penardo: $464.06 (Vehicle Damage)
• Gloria Robledo: $1,746.91 / $2,285.56 (Vehicle Damage)
• Larry Monastesse: $100.00 (Property Damage)

License Commissioners Session

The Board of License Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing multiple license petitions. The body also requested a follow-up report regarding Harmony Kennel.

• Entertainment license for Coastal Cultivator Classic at 999 Main Street on April 5, 2025
• 29 holiday license renewals for various businesses including CVS, Dollar General, and local markets
• Peddler license renewal for John Fish Truck
• New pool table license for Mangos Hookah Lounge at 17 Exchange St.
• Request for an update on Harmony Kennel at 65 Patterson Avenue by April 23, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public input period at the start of the meeting. It will consider ordinances that repeal and replace pay rate schedules for Local 1012 and Local 3960 under §88-12 of the city code. It will also discuss the collective bargaining agreement with Pawtucket Lodge No. 4 Fraternal Order of Police and adopt a new pay plan for police uniform members, repealing Chapter 3138.

• Ordinance repealing and replacing the schedule of pay rates for Local 1012 (§88-12 of the Code of Ordinances, 1996)
• Ordinance repealing and replacing the schedule of pay rates for Local 3960 (§88-12 of the Code of Ordinances, 1996)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pawtucket and Pawtucket Lodge No. 4 Fraternal Order of Police for 2023‑2024
• Ordinance establishing a pay plan for police uniform members and repealing Chapter 3138 (July 1 2023 – June 30 2024)
• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom 10 minutes before the meeting

License Commissioners Session

The Board of License Commissioners approved a series of license renewals and new applications. The board also held a public hearing regarding a new beer and wine license for a local business.

• Approved new Class B Limited (Beer & Wine) license for A Guy and His Pie at 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Unit#2-114
• Approved new First Class Victualling House license for Thee Alexander at 881 Main Street
• Approved new Door-to-Door licenses for Verizon and employee Michael Edward Keeley
• Approved license renewals for New England Novelty (Hawker and Peddler), Friends of Toto (Kennel), and Lynch Arena (Public Skating)
• Postponed report from Pawtucket Police Department regarding Harmony at 65 Patterson Avenue until March 5, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a resolution for tax abatements and a labor agreement. The committee is considering the abatement of motor vehicle, real estate, and tangible taxes from late 2024.

• Resolution for tax abatements of motor vehicles, real estate, and tangibles for Oct-Dec 2024 totaling $65,573.40
• Agreement between Pawtucket School Committee and RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Local 1352 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027)

License Commissioners Session

The Board of License Commissioners held a formal hearing regarding Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge. The board accepted a plea of no lo contendere and imposed a fine and suspension for failures to maintain control of patrons and endangering public welfare.

• Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge (110 School St.): $500 fine and 1-day suspension stayed for 90 days
• Approved new door-to-door employee license for Trinity Solar (Santiago Arias)
• Approved new waste hauler license for Rhody Disposal (Rhody Disposal LLC)

Ad Hoc City Council Bldg. Rev. Cte.

The Ad Hoc City Hall Building Review Committee will hear public input, review minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting, and discuss presentations on rehabilitation estimates for City Hall and possible alternative funding sources. An update on the International Masonry Institute will also be provided. No formal decisions are noted for this meeting.

• Public Input Period – email testimony to [email protected] and Zoom participation
• Review of Committee Minutes from 10/24/24
• Presentation by Downes Construction on estimates for building rehabilitation
• Presentation by Rosewood Consulting on potential alternative funding sources and rehabilitation quotes
• Update from Jason Pettinato regarding the International Masonry Institute

License Commissioners Session

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved minutes from the January 8 meeting and authorized several license transfers and new licenses. Public hearings were held for an automobile junkyard license transfer, a theatre license transfer, and a new victualler license with acoustic‑only entertainment. The Board also approved a beer and wine permit for the St. Patrick’s Parade post‑gala. Finally, the Board issued a summons to Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge to appear at a formal hearing on February 5, 2025.

• Automobile Junkyard & Wholesale Junk License transfer to Full Circle Recycling, 160 Grenville Street, with stipulations on metal removal and battery storage
• Class T (Theatre) license transfer to Kismet Improv (Cartoon Cat Improv LLC), 1005 Main Street, Unit #2205
• New Class B Victualler license for Zona 7 (BMT 7 LLC), 605 Broadway, with acoustic‑only entertainment stipulation
• Entertainment and Class F (Beer & Wine) permit for Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Parade Committee post‑parade gala at Pawtucket Armory on March 1, 2025
• Summons issued to Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge, 110 School Street, to appear at formal hearing Feb 5, 2025 for multiple violations

Ordinance Committee

The Pawtucket City Council Ordinance Committee will meet on Jan. 22, 2025. The committee will hear public input and consider two ordinance amendments: one to Chapter 263 concerning littering, and another to Chapter 388‑41.2 concerning parking restrictions during street cleaning. The meeting is called by Councilor David P. Moran.

• Public Input Period – sign‑in at City Hall or join via Zoom
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 263 – "Littering"
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 388‑41.2 – "No Parking During Street Cleaning"

Claims Committee

The Pawtucket Claims Committee will meet to discuss and vote on claims for pothole damage and property loss. The meeting will be held at City Hall and is open to public input.

• Domingas G. Dacosta – $239.62 (Pothole) – Rescheduled from Dec 11, 2024
• Sharlene Goyette – $50.49 (Pothole)
• Monica Guzman – $901.10 (Pothole)
• John Fortes – $1,949.13, $2,437.54 (Tree)
• German E. Santos – $975.00, $1,317.00 (Tree)

City Property Committee

The City Property Committee is meeting to discuss and consider a resolution that would authorize the Mayor to execute a sublease agreement. The agreement is between the City of Pawtucket and Project Health CV Inc. for a portion of the property at 100 Main Street.

• Sublease agreement for a portion of 100 Main Street (Plat 23, Lot 553) with Project Health CV Inc.

License Commissioners Session

The Board of License Commissioners held a public hearing and voted on license transfers and a business name change. The board approved a liquor license transfer for a restaurant at 908 Main Street and a name change for a business on Newport Avenue.

• Approved Class B (Victualler) license transfer with outdoor seating for La Rumba at 908 Main Street
• Approved Victualling House First Class Transfer for La Rumba at 908 Main Street
• Approved name change from Pak Afghan Cuisine to Royal Fried Chicken at 293 Newport Avenue