Pawtucket, RI

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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 $403,719 +1.2% yr/yr · +33.3% 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)

Recent meetings

Wed Aug 19, 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.

Review of previous City Council minutes dated 07/08/2026
Claim for damages: Yessenia DeJesus slip‑and‑fall (no amount) and Rayshonda Stokes pothole $4,379.01
Reappointment of Charles Allen, 23 Atwood Avenue, to the Parks Commission (term expires first Monday in August 2029)
Reappointment of David Farrell, 82 Vivian Avenue, to the Parks Commission (term expires first Monday in August 2029)
Reappointment of William L. Goodwin, Jr., 17 Dewey Avenue, to the Parks Commission (term expires first Monday in August 2029)

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ï»¿ Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd FLOOR â 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 cityclerk@pawtucketri.gov until 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA 12:00 PM â PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD â Must Sign-in or Join via Zoom by 11:50 a.m. 12:00 PM â BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 12:00 PM â CITY COUNCIL Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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 Aug 19, 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.

Petition for Island Rhodes Music Festival – entertainment license at 11 Tidewater Street, Aug 15‑16 2026 (LIC#EVT-26-9)
Petition for Katxupa Festival – entertainment & Class F‑1 license at 120 High Street (parking lot), Aug 22 2026, 2‑7 p.m. (LIC#EVT-26-63)
Petition for St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church Feast Day – entertainment & Class F‑1 license at 60 St. Mary Way, Aug 15‑16 2026 (LIC#EVT-26-68)
Petition for Café Ordway outdoor band & classic car show – expansion of Class BV liquor license at 1 Ordway Street, July 26 2026, 1‑5 p.m. (LIC#EVT-26-64)
Waste‑hauler renewals – Lavoie & Son Industrial Waste Removal (41 Diane Drive) and Republic Services of Fall River (1080 Airport Road) (LIC#WST-24-8, LIC#WST-24-11)

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ï»¿ Click to watch the LIVE VIDEO of this meeting on YouTube. PAWTUCKET BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS Â PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd FLOOR â 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 cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â …

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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.

Vehicle claim: Christine King – $250.00 (Pothole)
Vehicle claim: Ashley Mazzucco – $281.27 (Tire)
Postponement of claim: Branden Dyson (Pending Estimates)
Postponement of claim: William Samos (Withdrawn by claimant)

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ï»¿ 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 cityclerk@pawtucketri.gov until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394 AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â July 30, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â 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

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.

Approved $500 fine (stayed 120 days) for Mangos Hookah Lounge, 17 Exchange St., for after-hours operation and refusing official access
Approved $500 fine and one-day suspension (Aug. 7, 2026) for Picos Restaurant & Hookah Lounge, 110 School St., for unapproved premise expansion and outdoor entertainment
Approved outdoor seating expansion for Pawtucket Patriot Bar & Grill, 99 India St., and name change to Pawtucket Patriot Bar & BBQ
Approved Rhode Island Lights Festival at Centreville Bank Stadium, Nov. 27, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027
Issued summons to Acruz Events and Art Gallery, 29 Main St., for Sept. 10 hearing on disorderly crowd incident

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ï»¿ 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 â 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 â President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â 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 â 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 â Petition of Centerville Bank Stadium at Tidewater Landing for a license to conduct Rhode Island Lights Festival at Cen …

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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.

Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
Confirmed Michael A. Lafond to Riverfront Commission (8-0)
Confirmed David Sisson to Riverfront Commission (8-0)
Approved resolution moving Sept. 9, 2026 meetings to Sept. 10 (8-0)
Approved $281.27 damage claim for Ashley Mazzucco (8-0)
Denied $250.00 pothole claim by Christine King, referred to Water Supply Board (8-0)
Requested stop signs and traffic lines on Rice Street (unanimous voice vote)

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ï»¿ 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 â 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 â President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â 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 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.

Confirmation of Charles Allen to the Parks Commission
Confirmation of David Farrell to the Parks Commission
Confirmation of William L. Goodwin, Jr. to the Parks Commission
Damage claim from Rayshonda Stokes for $4,379.01 (Pothole)
Damage claim from Yessenia DeJesus (Slip & Fall/School), amount not specified

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ï»¿ 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 â 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 cityclerk@pawtucketri.gov until 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA 12:00 PM â PUBLIC INPUT PERIOD â Must Sign-in or Join via Zoom by 11:50 a.m. 12:00 PM â BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS 12:00 PM â CITY COUNCIL Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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

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.

Entertainment license for Island Rhodes Music Festival at 11 Tidewater Street (Aug 15-16)
Liquor and entertainment licenses for Katxupa Festival (120 High St) and Feast Day Weekend (60 St. Mary Way)
One-day liquor license expansions for Café Ordway (1 Ordway St) and Zona 7 (682 Roosevelt Ave)
Three-day liquor license expansion for St. Vincent de Paul Festival at 55 Memorial Drive (Sept 11-13)
Waste hauler renewals for Lavoie & Son Industrial Waste Removal and Republic Services of Fall River

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ï»¿ 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 Â PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET 2 nd FLOOR â 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 cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.com Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â …

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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.

Approved Island Rhodes Music Festival at 11 Tidewater Street (August 15-16)
Approved Katxupa Festival at 120 High Street (August 22)
Approved new Victualling House license for Big Bros at 250 Main Street, Suite 6
Ordered waste haulers to cease collection and dumpster pickups before 7:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m.
Scheduled formal hearing for Picos Restaurant and Hookah Lounge (110 School Street) on August 5, 2026

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ï»¿ 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 â 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 â President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â 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

✓ 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.

Approved July 8, 2026 meeting records
Approved consent agenda via unanimous voice vote
Confirmed reappointment of Charles Allen to Parks Commission (8-0)
Confirmed reappointment of David Farrell to Parks Commission (8-0)
Confirmed reappointment of William L. Goodwin, Jr. to Parks Commission (8-0)

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ï»¿ 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 â 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 â President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain . Absent â 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 Â Â Â Â Â ** Communication from Carl Johnson , Director, Zoning & Code Enforcement, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council. Â (Response â Councilâs 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

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.

Renewal of public laundry licenses for Laundromax (479 Mineral Spring Ave.) and Lonsdale Superwash (459 Lonsdale Ave.)
New public laundry license for Laundromax at 504 Central Ave.
Approval of entertainment license for Kretcheu Cultural Center Festival at 21 Tim Healey Way (Sept 6‑7, 2026)
Denial of entertainment license for Valine M. Correia at 248 Weeden Street (July 11, 2026)
Postponement of Harmony Dog Training kennel renewal hearing (65 Patterson Ave.) to Aug 5, 2026

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ï»¿ 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 â 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 â President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â 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 â 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 â Laundromax (Laundry Management Services Inc.) 504 Central Ave. LIC#LAU-26-2 PRIVATE DETECTIVE Renewal â &n …

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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.

Approved tax settlement agreement with Hasbro for 1027 & 1011 Newport Ave (unanimous roll call)
Approved easement agreement with Coxcom, LLC for underground lines at Main Street Plaza (unanimous roll call)
Confirmed Jane Larson appointment to Public Arts Fund Committee (unanimous roll call)
Directed cleanup of trash, mattresses, and dirt piles at 1 Moshassuck Street (unanimous voice vote)
Indefinitely postponed charter amendment referendum to allow mixed appointed/elected school committee (7‑1 vote)
Approved consent agenda communications (unanimous voice vote)
Approved records of June 24 committee meetings (unanimous voice vote)

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ï»¿ 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 â 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 â President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain . Absent â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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 Jun 24, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider $43,552.03 in tax abatements

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

Resolution authorizing tax abatements for January, February, and March 2026 in the amount of $43,552.03

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ï»¿ Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the Finance Committee Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Robert W. Burns, Tax Assessor FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 18, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________ You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:55 p.m . , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor â Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street, Pawtucket, RI. …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City Council to discuss Hasbro Industries litigation in executive session

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

Public Input Period – sign‑in or join via Zoom 10 minutes before the meeting
Communication from Tax Assessor Robert Burns to City Clerk regarding Hasbro Industries v Robert Burns – PC 2023-01367, PC 2024-02131, PC 2023-01370, PC 2024-02144
Executive Session to discuss the Hasbro Industries litigation

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ï»¿ Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the Finance Committee Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the Pawtucket City Council Robert Burns, Tax Assessor Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq, City Solicitor Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 18, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ________________________________ You are requested to attend a joint meeting of the City Council Finance Committee and the Commi …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

License Commissioners Session

Pawtucket approves temporary extended hours for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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

Approved extended hours (liquor until 1:45 a.m.) for 11 establishments for specific dates in June and July 2026
Scheduled formal hearing for Mangos Hookah Lounge (17 Exchange St.) for operating and providing entertainment after hours
Approved entertainment licenses for Palagis Ice Cream Co. (55 Bacon St.) and Centreville Bank Stadium (11 Tidewater St.)
Approved a one-day sidewalk sale permit for The AARI at 243 Main Street for July 25, 2026
Approved a new waste hauler license for All State Waste Inc. (582 Bedford St.)

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ï»¿ 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 â TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:52 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI. Present â President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â Councilor Rubio. Chairperson Mercer presided. 1. The reading of the records of June 10, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk. 2. Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote. 3. *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE: ENTERTAINMENT â Petition of Palagis Ice Cream Co. , for a license to have Palagis Ice Cream Summer Music Series outdoors at 55 Bacon Street on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 2026, and Sundays June 28, and July 12, 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-26-47 & …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

City Property Committee

Committee to consider easement request from Cox Communications

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

Easement request from Scott Perkins of Cox Communications for Main Street Plaza

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ï»¿ Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394 AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the City Property Committee Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jason Pezzullo, Commerce Director Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Chris Crawley, Acting Director, Public Works Scott Perkins, Cox Communications FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 18, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committe …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026

City Council

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

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

Approved $43,552.03 tax abatements for Jan‑Mar 2026 (unanimous AYES, 0 NOES)
Confirmed Joseph Nese to Parks Commission (unanimous AYES, 0 NOES)
Confirmed Fabiola Alikpokou as Planning Commission alternate (unanimous AYES, 0 NOES)
Approved agreement with Osorios Realty, LLC to install stairway at 192 Columbus Avenue (unanimous AYES, 0 NOES)

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ï»¿ 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 â TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, June 24 , 2026 , at 7:26 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI. Present â President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Stachowiak and Wildenhain . Absent â Councilor Rubio. President Mercer presided. 1. The reading of the records of the June 10, 2026 City Property Committee meeting, Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk. 2. Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien , to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following appointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION: PARKS COMMISSION 589 Â Â Â Â Â Joseph Nese, 24 Chestnut St., FL. 1, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the 1 st Monday in August 2028. To fill the unexpired term of Grace Evans Pedanou, WAS READ AND ORDERED FILED, The following nominat …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee reviews vehicle and property damage claims

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

Vehicle claim – Mary Darden – $300.00 (pothole)
Vehicle claim – Melissa Miller – $456.90 (tire)
Property damage claim – Gail Elliott – $400.00 / $595.00
Property damage claim – Jody Norberg – $175.00
Property damage claim – Gregory W. Smith – $1,016.00 (postponed at May 6 meeting)

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ï»¿ Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.gov until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394 AGENDA TO : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 4, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS MEETING ________________________________ You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, to be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026

City Property Committee

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

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

Public Input Period
Easement Request for 192 Columbus Ave.
Meeting at Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street

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ï»¿ Click to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394 AGENDA TO : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the City Property Committee Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Carl Johnson, Director, Zoning and Code Enforcement Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Chris Crawley, Acting Director, Public Works Yenny Rojas, Osorios Realty, LLC FROM : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June 4, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Coun …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026

License Commissioners Session

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

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

Approval of Class A liquor license transfer for Stateline Wine & Spirits (880 Central Ave) – purchase price $650,000, pending settlement of objections
Expansion of hours approved for venues such as 327 Lounge, El Gran Jaguar Restaurant & Lounge, Fire Cantina Grill, High Motor Grille, Jayarl Sports Lounge, Mangos Hookah Lounge, Mimi’s Lounge, and Punto Final Hookah Bar on June 19‑22, 2026
Entertainment licenses approved for Movimiento Pentecostal Monte Sinai festival (155 Power Road) on July 25, 2026 and fireworks at Centreville Bank Stadium (11 Tidewater Street) on July 4, July 10, and August 22, 2026
Renewal of multiple public laundry licenses including Bubble Wash (472 Pawtucket Ave.) and Central Laundry (614 Central Ave.)
Approval of Class B auto repair and second‑hand shop license for Luis Auto & Tire Service (611 Weeden Street) with stipulations prohibiting auto body work and painting

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ï»¿ 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 â TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:50 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2â¢ floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI. Present â President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â Councilors Coderre and Gregor. Chairperson Mercer presided. 1. The reading of the records of May 20, 2026 and May 28, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk. 2. Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote. *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE: ENTERTAINMENT â A. Petition of Movimiento Pentecostal Monte Sinai , for a license to have Christian Festival: Lo Siento , 155 Power Road, (outdoors) on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. LICHEVT-26-27 B. Petition of Centrevi …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026

City Council

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

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

Approved amendment to Chapter 210 (Fire Prevention Code) for outdoor burning and cooking – roll call, all ayes
Approved resolution to file application for 2026‑2027 Community Development Block Grant – roll call, all ayes
Approved motion directing City Solicitor to request School Committee investigation of alleged abuse – roll call, all ayes
Referred Scott Perkins' easement request for Main Street Plaza to City Property Committee – unanimous voice vote
Approved payments for property‑damage claims: Gail Elliott $400/$595, Gregory W. Smith $1,016, Jody Norberg $175 (Councilor Araujo abstained) – roll call, all ayes
Denied and referred Mary Darden $300 pothole claim to RI Energy – roll call, all ayes
Denied and referred Melissa Miller $456.90 tire claim to Manfort Brothers – roll call, all ayes

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ï»¿ 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 â TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 7:00 PM A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 9:06 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2"! Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI. Present â President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â Councilor Coderre. President Mercer presided. 1. The reading of the records of the May 12, 2026 Budget Workshop Session FY 2027 meeting ; the May 20, 2026 Finance Committee meeting , Joint Finance Committee and Committee of the Whole meeting, City Council meeting; and the May 28, 2026 City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk. 2. Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote: *THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED A. Resolutions from the Town of Hopkinton in Support of RI Senate Bill S-2239 Regarding Local Authority Over Unfunded Edu …

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilors Moran and Moreno, was PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:

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â President Mercer yea · Councilors Araujo yea · Gregor yea · Moran yea · Moreno yea · Rubio yea · Stachowiak yea · Wildenhain yea

resolution was APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

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â President Mercer yea · Councilors Araujo yea · Gregor yea · Moran yea · Moreno yea · Rubio yea · Stachowiak yea · Wildenhain yea

ordinance was read for the SECOND time and APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:

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â President Mercer yea · Councilors Araujo yea · Gregor yea · Moran yea · Moreno yea · Rubio yea · Stachowiak yea · Wildenhain yea

that the claimant is his sister. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS DENIED AND REFERRED TO RI ENERGY, ON A ROLL…

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â President Mercer yea · Councilors Araujo yea · Gregor yea · Moran yea · Moreno yea · Rubio yea · Stachowiak yea · Wildenhain yea

that the claimant is his sister. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS DENIED AND REFERRED TO RI ENERGY, ON A ROLL…

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â President Mercer yea · Councilors Araujo yea · Gregor yea · Moran yea · Moreno yea · Rubio yea · Stachowiak yea · Wildenhain yea

Thu May 28, 2026

City Council

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

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

Approved Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2026‑2027 (7‑0)
Approved Capital Budget Ordinance 2026‑2027 (7‑0)
Approved Capital Improvement Program Ordinance 2027‑2031 (7‑0)
Approved amendment to Fire Prevention Code (outdoor burning and cooking) (7‑0)

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

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Thu May 28, 2026

License Commissioners Session

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

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

Approved fireworks license for Centreville Bank Stadium, 11 Tidewater Street, for June 6, 2026, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Read and filed communication from Chair Mercer calling the special session

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

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Wed May 20, 2026

Finance Committee

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

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

Public Input Period: email testimony to cityclerk@pawtucketri.com or Zoom participation (meeting ID 843 8714 4394).
Ordinance to repeal and replace the schedule of pay rates for Local 3960 (Section §88-12), adding a Maintenance Coordinator.

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ï»¿ The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the Finance Committee Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tracey Giron, Director of Administration Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gregg T. Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________ You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor â Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street, Pawtucket, RI. …

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Wed May 20, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

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

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

Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2026-2027
Capital Budget Ordinance 2025-2026
Capital Improvement Program Ordinance 2027-2031

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ï»¿ Click to view the entire meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the Finance Committee Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the Pawtucket City Council Tracey M. Giron, Director of Administration Jeannine S. Bourski, Deputy Finance Director Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May 14, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ________________________________ You are requested to attend a joint meeting of the City Council Financ …

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Wed May 20, 2026

License Commissioners Session

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

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

Consent agenda approved covering an International Children’s Day festival at Payne Park (225 West Ave, June 7 2026) and several victualling licences (Isla Express, The Perch, Power of the Almond) and other permits
Entertainment licence approved for Bolivian Festival at 342 Barton St parking lot, July 11 2026, with alcohol sales until 10 p.m.
Entertainment licence approved for Color Party Festival at 100 Main St on June 13 2026, serving alcohol until 10 p.m.
One‑day Class BV liquor‑license expansions approved for El Gran Jaguar Restaurant at 139 Broad St (June 7 & June 21 2026) and for Rock’s Bar at 451 Prospect St (June 27 2026)
Excelso Café & Bakery Class B victualler licence (LIC#LQB-26-5) postponed until June 10 to determine compliance with the 200‑foot distance rule

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ï»¿ 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 â TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 A regular session of the Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners was held Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 7:01 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd floor, 100 Freight Street, Pawtucket, RI. Present â President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain. Absent â 0. Chairperson Mercer presided. 1. The reading of the records of May 6, 2026 was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk. 2. Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote. *THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR LICENSES WERE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE: ENTERTAINMENT â Petition of RI Cape Verdean Heritage Committee , for a license to have an International Childrenâs Day Festival at Payne Park, 225 West Avenue on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. LIC#EVT-26-26 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â …

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Wed May 20, 2026

City Council

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

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

Approved amendment to Annual Operating Budget 2026-2027 decreasing fixed charges $500,000 and increasing other financing $500,000 (9‑0 roll‑call)
Approved Annual Operating Budget Ordinance 2026-2027 as amended (9‑0 roll‑call)
Approved Capital Budget Ordinance 2026-2027 (9‑0 roll‑call)
Approved Capital Improvement Program Ordinance 2027-2031 (9‑0 roll‑call)
Approved Resolution proclaiming May 2026 National Foster Care Month (9‑0 roll‑call)
Approved Resolution supporting bond legislation for fiscal years 2028 & 2029 (9‑0 roll‑call)
Approved Resolution authorizing acquisition of land at 1139 West Street, Wrentham, MA for Pawtucket Water Supply Board (9‑0 roll‑call)
Approved ordinance repealing and replacing the schedule of pay rates for Local 3960 (8‑1 roll‑call; Councilor Gregor voted no)

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ï»¿ 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 â TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, May 20 , 2026 , at 7:36 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2 nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI. Present â President Mercer ; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain . Absent â 0. President Mercer presided. THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:36 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING: THE MUNICIPAL ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET 2026-2027 THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:44 PM. THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:45 PM TO CONDUCT A JOINT MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:48 PM. 1. The reading of the records of the April 30, 2026 Finance Committee meeting and Joint Finance Committee and City Property Committee meeting; the May 6, 2026 Committee on Claims and Pending Suits meeting, Finance Committee meeting, City Property Committee meeting, Ordinance Committee meeting and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were AP …

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Tue May 12, 2026

Budget Workshop Session

Pawtucket City Council to hold FY'27 budget workshop

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

Budget review for School Department
Budget review for Police and Fire departments
Budget review for Public Works and Engineering
Budget review for Mayor's Office and Law Department
Public hearing on Municipal Budget scheduled for May 20, 2026

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ï»¿ AMENDED NOTICE *Denotes Added Item TO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the City CouncilÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mayor Donald R. Grebien Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jeannine Bourski, Acting Finance Director Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jennifer Legner, Chief Accountant Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Directors and Department Heads FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May 5, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â SCHEDULE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION FYâ27 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The following is the schedule for this yearâs budget workshop session to be conducted by the City Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, and the City Council Finance Committee on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the 100 Freight Street Building, Second Floor, Temporary Council Chambers, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, RI. ____________________________________________________________ Tuesday, May 12, 2026 *School Department Senior Center City Council City Clerk Probate Court Board of Canvassers Library Mayorâs Off …

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Wed May 6, 2026

City Property Committee

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

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

Proposed purchase of 1139 West Street, Wrentham, MA for watershed protection

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ï»¿ Click to view the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394 AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the City Property Committee Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Esq., Attorney for the PWSB Jim DeCelles, Chief Engineer, PWSB FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â April 29, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council City Property Committee, to be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:10 p.m ., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor â Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The purpose of this meeting is for discussion and/or considerat …

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Wed May 6, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider amendment to city pension ordinance

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

Public input period – sign‑in or join via Zoom 10 minutes before meeting
Consider amendment to Chapter 59 of the Code of Ordinances – “Pensions” (mandatory retirement)

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ï»¿ Click to view the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.com until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84387144394 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â All Members of the Finance Committee Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor FROM: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â April 29, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â FINANCE COMMITTEE ________________________________ You are requested to attend a meeting of the City Council Finance Committee, to be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. , at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor â Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street, Pawt …

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Wed May 6, 2026

Claims Committee

Committee to review pothole and property damage claims

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

City road pothole claims ranging from $126.36 to $904.87
Other city pothole and manhole claims ranging from $571.36 to $1,480.00
State road pothole claim for $235.00
Property damage claims ranging from $85.00 to $1,111.39
Firetruck property damage claim from Enterprise Mobility for $1,461.82

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ï»¿ Click to view the meeting. The Pawtucket City Council accepts email testimony for Public Input Period/Public Hearings at cityclerk@pawtucketri.gov until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Â 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 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â MEETING ID: 843 8714 4394 OR Join Online at www.Zoom.us - Click Join a Meeting â Â Â Â Â Â Â PASSWORD: Â CC26 OR Â https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 4387144394 AGENDA TO: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 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: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk DATE: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â April 30, 2026 SUBJECT: Â Â Â 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, May 6, 2026, at 5:20 p.m., at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, 100 Freight Street, Second Floor â Room 204, Parking Lot Entrance at 75 Sabin Street , Pawtucket, Rho …

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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.

$24.9M	NAUTILUS DEFENSE LLC Department of Defense · SMART ELECTRICALLY POWERED AND NETWORKED TEXTILE SYSTEMS (SMART EPANTS
$5.2M	EASCRA BIOTECH, INC National Aeronautics and Space Administr · EASCRA BIOTECH
$5.1M	INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP Department of the Treasury · NEW REQ FOR 1 OZ SILVER CLAMSHELL PKG - PRICE INCREASE
$4.7M	INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP Department of the Treasury · FY2024 INTERPAK 19D00004 CASES W/ CLAMSHELL FOR MORGAN, PEACE, MORGAN
$4.5M	ENCORE HOLDINGS LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · FIRE SAFETY SERVICES
$4.1M	INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP Department of the Treasury · PRESENTATION CASES- SAN
$3.7M	NAUTILUS DEFENSE LLC Department of Defense · BAA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
$3.0M	PROPEL, LLC Department of Defense · 8509331715!SUIT,STEAM
$1.9M	INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING CORP Department of the Treasury · PRESENTATION PACKAGING
$1.8M	INTERNATIONAL 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

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

159

Recorded votes

$449.1M

Annual budget

$187.0M

Debt outstanding

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

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

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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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions

🗺 Interactive map

Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

2025 (91 meetings)
2024 (111 meetings)
2023 (96 meetings)
2022 (109 meetings)
2021 (94 meetings)
2020 (63 meetings)

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