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City Council meeting summary

WoonsocketMay 18, 20262 min read

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Council granted business licenses, approved an ordinance to finance replacement of lead water service lines (up to $990,000), enacted a 30 mph speed limit ordinance for specified streets, and tabled a bundle of FY2027 budget and related ordinances (26-O-18 through 26-O-26). The Council approved minutes and the consent agenda, passed several resolutions including permission to use city property and a proclamation for Ehlers‑Danlos awareness month, and adopted a resolution opposing RI House Bill H-8000 Substitute A related to enforcement of camping bans.

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Granted 1st Class Victualing license to Annapurna Foods, Inc. d/b/a Biryani & Co. at 828 Diamond Hill Road
Granted Secondhand Dealers (Merchandise) license to Cruz Appliances, LLC d/b/a Cruz Appliances at 354 Providence Street
Approved all license renewals submitted to the Board of License Commissioners
Passed Ordinance 26-O-16 to finance replacement of lead service lines and authorize Water System Revenue Bonds/Notes up to $990,000
Passed Ordinance 26-O-17 creating Section 17-55 to set maximum limits on specified streets to 30 miles per hour
Bundled and tabled Ordinances 26-O-18 through 26-O-26 (FY2027 appropriations, tax assessments, personnel/salary ordinances, and related items)
Passed first reading of Ordinance 26-O-27 authorizing quitclaim deed transfers related to Plat 4, Lot 32
Approved multiple resolutions granting permission to use City property
Passed Resolution 26-R-40 proclaiming May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month
Passed Resolution 26-R-41 opposing RI House Bill H-8000 Substitute A and any companion Senate bill regarding enforcement of camping bans on public property
Approved minutes of the May 4, 2026 meeting and approved the consent agenda

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City Council Regular Meeting - May 18 2026

May 18, 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.