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Woonsocket City Council meeting summary

WoonsocketMay 4, 20264 min read

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Council granted and denied liquor licenses, approved multiple ordinances and resolutions including floodplain and salary amendments, advanced financing for lead service line replacement, awarded ambulance billing services, and adopted several tax-cancellation and administrative measures; public comment and presentations covered e-bikes, wastewater treatment, parks, and community programs.

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Granted Class BL liquor license to The Garage Restaurant at 102 Rathbun Street.
Denied Class BV liquor license (with hookah) for VS Restaurant and Lounge at 754 Front Street.
Approved renewal/granting of other licenses (LC-13) by voice vote.
Named the River Island Art Park stage in honor of Dave Richards (Resolution 26-R-34).
Adopted Ordinance for Special Flood Hazard Areas (26-O-13).
Adopted amendment establishing salary for Senior Lead Intake Specialist (26-O-15).
Passed first reading of ordinance to finance replacement of lead service lines and authorize Water System Revenue Bonds/Notes up to $990,000 (26-O-16).
Passed first reading of ordinance limiting maximum speed to 30 mph on specified streets (Section 17-55) (26-O-17).
Awarded RFP No. 6339 for ambulance billing and collection services to Coronis (26-R-31).
Adopted resolution supporting state legislation to allow increasing dog license fee to $10 (26-R-32).
Approved multiple resolutions granting city property use and authorizing cancellation of certain taxes (26-R-33, 26-R-35, 26-R-36, 26-R-37).
Approved consent agenda and minutes of April 20, 2026.

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City Council Regular Meeting - May 04 2026

May 4, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

Finance Director.
11.1
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
Public Works.
11.2
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
Public Safety.
11.3
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
Planning Department.
11.4
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
Personnel.
11.5
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
Human Services.
11.6
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
City Clerk.
11.7
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
Library
11.8
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.