City of Central Falls

City Council Meeting

Monday November 10, 2025

Second Floor Council Chambers

580 Broad Street,

Central Falls, RI 02863

6:00 p.m.

 

Date Posted: 11/06/2025

Time Poste: 4:00pm

Agenda

 

 

I.       Roll Call

 

II.     Pledge of Allegiance

 

III.    Public Comment

 

IV.    Approval of Records

a.       Meeting minutes of October 15, 2025, City Council Meeting

The Council may vote on this item

 

V.      Executive Communications

a.       Recommended appointments of Current CFHS Student to School Board by Mayor Maria Rivera with a term to expire December 31, 2028

                                                        i.      Crystal De Jesus Lara

Council may vote to appoint one of the above candidates

 

b.      Recommended appointments of Current Parent/Caregiver to School Board by Mayor Maria Rivera with a term to expire December 31, 2029

                                                        i.      Thomas Evans

Council may vote to appoint one of the above candidates

 

c.       Recommended appointments of Alumnae to School Board by Mayor Maria Rivera with a term to expire December 31, 2029

                                                        i.      Ivannah Hazard Perez

                                                      ii.      Dorian Rave

Council may vote to appoint one of the above candidates

 

d.      Recommended appointments of Former Educators to School Board by Mayor Maria Rivera with a term to expire December 31, 2029

                                                        i.      Jordana Ruggeri

                                                      ii.      Danira Vasquez

                                                    iii.      Jeffrey Wright

Council may vote to appoint one of the above candidates

 

e.       Consideration of appointment, by Mayor Maria Rivera of Nelly Hoffens-Vargas, 19 Crossman, Central Falls as the Human Resource Director

The Council may vote on these items

 

f.        Department Financial Reports- September 2025

                                                        i.      City Clerk’s Office

                                                      ii.      Department of Public Works & Code Enforcement.

                                                    iii.      Fire Department

                                                     iv.      Police Department

                                                       v.      Finance

 

VI.    New Business

b.       Presentation by Derek Collamati, City of Central Falls Fund Developer

Recreation Development and Acquisition Grant Program 2025

 

c.       City Council sitting as Board of License Commissioners

                                               i.      Advertise hearing and consideration of 2025-2026 liquor license renewals

Business Name

Address

License Type

3 AMIGOS

735 DEXTER STREET

CLASS BLTD LIQUOR

ABC LIQUORS

390 BROAD ST.

CLASS A LIQUOR

BENJAMIN'S III

722 BROAD STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

CAFÉ RESTAURANT BEIRAO

1374 BROAD STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

CASEY CLUB

20 CLAREMONT STREET

CLASS D LIQUOR

CENTRAL WAREHOUSE LIQUOR

1060 BROAD STREET

CLASS A LIQUOR

COSMOPOLITAN

494 DEXTER ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

COSTA DEL SOL RESTAURANT

502 ROOSEVELT AVE.

CLASS B LIQUOR

EL PAISA RESTAURANT

598 DEXTER STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

EL PASO RESTAURANT

1252 BROAD ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

11 HUNT STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

GRATED MIX

663 Dexter Street

CLASS B LIQUOR

HACKER'S PUB

435 PINE ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

JD'S BAR

137 CENTRAL ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

LA CANTINA BAR AND RESTAURANT

664 DEXTER ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

LA CASONA RESTAURANT

768 BROAD STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

LA COLOMBIANA BAR & GRILL

477 DEXTER ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

LA FRITURA VALENTINA

590 DEXTER ST.

CLASS BLTD LIQUOR

LA HACIENDA RESTAURANT

1270 BROAD ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

LA HERRADURA TAQUERIA MEXICANA

716 DEXTER STREET

CLASS BLTD LIQUOR

LA MILONGA BAR

674 DEXTER ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

LA PALENCIANITA

810 BROAD ST.

CLASS BLTD LIQUOR

LA SORPRESA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

723 BROAD STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

LA TABERNA NIGHT CLUB

695 LONSDALE AVENUE

CLASS B LIQUOR

MADEIRA CLUB

46 MADEIRA AVENUE

CLASS B LIQUOR

MATO GRANDE PUB

534 HUNT STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

MI PEQUENO SALVADORENO

791 LONSDALE AVE

CLASS BLTD LIQUOR

PARADISE LOUNGE

200 CROSS ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

PAYAMPS LIQUOR

551 DEXTER STREET

CLASS A LIQUOR

RESTAURANTE MONTECRISTO

804 BROAD ST.

CLASS B LIQUOR

SHARK'S PERUVIAN CUISINE

1420 BROAD STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

SPLASH SNACK BAR

548 LONSDALE AVENUE

CLASS B LIQUOR

STANLEY'S FAMOUS HAMBURGERS

535 DEXTER ST.

CLASS BLTD LIQUOR

TIO PEPE'S CANTINA

508 DEXTER ST

CLASS B LIQUOR

TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB & RESTAURANT

134 COWDEN STREET

CLASS B LIQUOR

TUXPAN TAQUERIA

355 BROAD STREET

CLASS BLTD LIQUOR

 

                                             ii.      Consideration of 2025-2026 Business Renewals

Business Name

Address

License Type

A.C.S.

679 LONSDALE AVENUE

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

A-1 TIRE & AUTO DETAILING

1289 BROAD STREET

SECOND HAND

ALASKA AUTO REPAIR

19 CROSS ST

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

AULI'S PANDA

863 BROAD ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

B & L SALES

824 LONSDALE AVENUE

SECOND HAND

BENJAMIN'S III

722 BROAD STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

BENJAMIN'S III

722 BROAD STREET

VICTUALING

BENJAMIN'S III

722 BROAD STREET

POOL

BENJAMIN'S III

722 BROAD STREET

AMUSEMENT

BEST EASTERN RESTAURANT

791 LONSDALE AVENUE

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

BRAVA EMPLOYMENT

38 CROSSMAN STREET

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

BRICOR MATTRESS AND SERVICES

881 BROAD ST

SECOND HAND

BROADWAY TRANSMISSION & AUTO REPAIRS

877 HIGH STREET

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

BURGER KING #4983

800 LONSDALE AVE

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

BURGER KING #4983

800 LONSDALE AVE

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

C.F. MINI MARKET

179 ILLINOIS STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

CAFÉ RESTAURANT BEIRAO

1374 BROAD STREET

VICTUALING

CAFÉ RESTAURANT BEIRAO

1374 BROAD STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

CANO'S TOWING AND REPAIRS SERVICES

1190 BROAD STREET

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

CAPITAL FARMS

622 DEXTER STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

CAR WASH & QUICKLUBE

1325 BROAD STREET

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

CASEY CLUB

20 CLAREMONT STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

CENTRAL FALLS PROVISION CO. INC

847 HIGH STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

CENTRAL MART

957 BROAD ST

CLASS C-VARIETY

CHINA HOUSE

555 DEXTER STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

CHIQUI AUTO SALES AND MUFFLER SHOP

601 LONSDALE AVENUE

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

CHIQUI AUTO SALES AND MUFFLER SHOP

601 LONSDALE AVENUE

SECOND HAND

COMPARE FOODS

693 DEXTER ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

COMPARE FOODS

693 DEXTER ST

CLASS C-VARIETY

COSMOPOLITAN

494 DEXTER ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

COSMOPOLITAN

494 DEXTER ST.

SIDEWALK CAFÉ

COSMOPOLITAN

494 DEXTER ST.

VICTUALING

COSTA DEL SOL RESTAURANT

502 ROOSEVELT AVE.

ENTERTAINMENT

COSTA DEL SOL RESTAURANT

502 ROOSEVELT AVE.

VICTUALING

CULTURA MIXTA FAMILY RESTAURANT

915 DEXTER ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

CVS PHARMACY #4096

309 BROAD STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

DEXTER LAUNDROMAT 1

336 DEXTER ST.

LAUNDRY

DEXTER MARKET

874 DEXTER STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

DOLLAR GENERAL (STORE # 19284)

400 BROAD STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

DUNKIN DONUTS 2

957 BROAD ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

EL PAISA RESTAURANT

598 DEXTER STREET

SIDEWALK CAFÉ

EL PAISA RESTAURANT

598 DEXTER STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

EL PAISA RESTAURANT

598 DEXTER STREET

VICTUALING

EL PASO RESTAURANT

1252 BROAD ST.

VICTUALING

EL SALVADOR BAKERY

525 DEXTER ST

CLASS C-VARIETY

EL SALVADOR BAKERY

525 DEXTER ST

CLASS D- BAKERY

ELSY NUTRITION

527 BROAD ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

EXTREME CLEAN LAUNDRY

900 BROAD ST.

LAUNDRY

FALL RIVER PAWN BROKERS

400 DEXTER ST.

PAWN BROKER

FALL RIVER PAWN BROKERS

400 DEXTER ST.

SECOND HAND

FAMILY DOLLAR STORE OF RI # 27972

839 BROAD STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND

10 SIMS AVE

HAWKER

FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND

10 SIMS AVE

PEDDLER/HAWKER BADGE

FIESTA

310  BROAD ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

11 HUNT STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

11 HUNT STREET

AMUSEMENT

GARFIELD SOCIAL CLUB

11 HUNT STREET

VICTUALING

GRATED MIX

663 DEXTER STREET

SIDEWALK CAFÉ

GRATED MIX

663 DEXTER STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

GREAT CHINA CHINESE RESTAURANT

402 DEXTER STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

GUATEMALA GROCERIES

69 WASHIGTON ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

GUATEMALA GROCERIES

69 WASHIGTON ST

CLASS C-VARIETY

HACKER'S PUB

435 PINE ST.

POOL

HACKER'S PUB

435 PINE ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

HACKER'S PUB

435 PINE ST.

VICTUALING

HAPPY COOKIE AND CREAM

870 DEXTER ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

HOLIDAY AUTO

1295 HIGH STREET

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

HOLIDAY AUTO

1295 HIGH STREET

SECOND HAND

HUB'S AUTO SALES

925 BROAD STREET

SECOND HAND

J FURNITURE

1269 BROAD ST.

SECOND HAND

JD'S BAR

137 CENTRAL ST.

VICTUALING

JD'S BAR

137 CENTRAL ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

JD'S BAR

137 CENTRAL ST.

POOL

JOAO GOMES

42 NOTRE DAME ST.

PIGEON LICENSE

JUST LIKE HOME LAUNDROMAT

1322 BROAD STREET

LAUNDRY

JUSTO CARDOSO

48 ILLINOIS STREET

PIGEON LICENSE

KB MOTORS

257 HUNT STREET

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

KING'S MOBIL SERVICE STATION

890 DEXTER STREET

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

LA CANTINA BAR AND RESTAURANT

664 DEXTER ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

LA CANTINA BAR AND RESTAURANT

664 DEXTER ST.

SIDEWALK CAFÉ

LA CASONA RESTAURANT

768 BROAD STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

LA CASONA RESTAURANT

768 BROAD STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

LA CASONA RESTAURANT

768 BROAD STREET

VICTUALING

LA CASONA RESTAURANT

768 BROAD STREET

SIDEWALK CAFÉ

LA COLOMBIANA BAR & GRILL

477 DEXTER ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

LA COLOMBIANA BAR & GRILL

477 DEXTER ST.

POOL

LA COLOMBIANA BAR & GRILL

477 DEXTER ST.

VICTUALING

LA FRUTA LOCA

883 DEXTER ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

LA HACIENDA RESTAURANT

1270 BROAD ST.

VICTUALING

LA MILONGA BAR

674 DEXTER ST.

VICTUALING

LA MILONGA BAR

674 DEXTER ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

LA PALENCIANITA

810 BROAD ST.

CLASS D- BAKERY

LA SORPRESA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

723 BROAD STREET

SIDEWALK CAFÉ

LA SORPRESA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

723 BROAD STREET

CLASS D- BAKERY

LA SORPRESA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

723 BROAD STREET

VICTUALING

LA SORPRESA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

723 BROAD STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

LA TABERNA NIGHT CLUB

695 LONSDALE AVENUE

ENTERTAINMENT

LA TABERNA NIGHT CLUB

695 LONSDALE AVENUE

VICTUALING

LATINO'S FRIED CHICKEN

830 BROAD ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

LEMYRE'S COLLISON CENTER

925 BROAD STREET

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

LITO AUTO REPAIR

503 DEXTER ST.

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

LIVING WELL 114

578 DEXTER

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

LUCKY 7 FOOD MART

156 WASHINGTON

CLASS C-VARIETY

LUCKY 7 FOOD MART

156 WASHINGTON

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

LYSC MINI MART

791 LONSDALE AVE

CLASS C-VARIETY

MAAZ'S CHICKEN

1400 BROAD ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

MADEIRA CLUB

46 MADEIRA AVENUE

POOL

MADEIRA CLUB

46 MADEIRA AVENUE

ENTERTAINMENT

MADEIRA CLUB

46 MADEIRA AVENUE

VICTUALING

MAS CHAMOY

428 DEXTER ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

MATO GRANDE PUB

534 HUNT STREET

AMUSEMENT

MATO GRANDE PUB

534 HUNT STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

MATO GRANDE PUB

534 HUNT STREET

VICTUALING

MATO GRANDE PUB

534 HUNT STREET

POOL

MEJIA'S APPLIANCES

751 BROAD STREET

SECOND HAND

MI PEQUENO SALVADORENO

791 LONSDALE AVE

ENTERTAINMENT

MI PUEBLO MARKETS

528 DEXTER ST.

CLASS C-VARIETY

MI PUEBLO MARKETS

528 DEXTER ST.

CLASS C-VARIETY

MIMI & POP'S ICE CREAM SHOP

1306 BROAD ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

MIRIAM'S TIPICO AND FRIED CHICKEN

744 DEXTER ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

MY FRIEND'S GARAGE

96 BLACKSTONE ST.

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

NEW HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

514 BROAD STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

ON THE GO LAUNDRY

306 BROAD ST.

LAUNDRY

PALAGI BROS

28 DELTA DRIVE

MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

PALAGIS ICE CREAM

55 BACON STREET

MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

PALAGIS ICE CREAM

55 BACON STREET

MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

PARADISE LOUNGE

200 CROSS ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

PICKUP & DELIVERY LAUNDROMAT

155 WASHINGTON ST.

LAUNDRY

PUPUSERIA ROSITA

531 DEXTER ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

RESTAURANTE MONTECRISTO

804 BROAD ST.

ENTERTAINMENT

RESTAURANTE MONTECRISTO

804 BROAD ST.

VICTUALING

ROGERIO L. VEIGA

63 ORCHARD ST.

PIGEON LICENSE

ROSA V. FREITAS-DIAS

123 SYLVIAN ST.

PIGEON LICENSE

SALUD Y VIDA

797 BROAD ST

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

SAMAYOA'S RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

801 BROAD ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

SAMAYOA'S RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

801 BROAD ST.

CLASS D- BAKERY

SHARK'S PERUVIAN CUISINE

1420 BROAD STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

SHARK'S PERUVIAN CUISINE

1420 BROAD STREET

VICTUALING

SHOWCASE LAUNDROMAT

361 DEXTER STREET

LAUNDRY

SPANISH WHOLESALE CENTER INC.

760 DEXTER STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

SPANISH WHOLESALE CENTER INC.

760 DEXTER STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

SPARKY'S RESTAURANT

548 DEXTER ST.

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

SPEED PAY FOOD MART

1051 LONSDALE AVE.

CLASS C-VARIETY

SPLASH SNACK BAR

548 LONSDALE AVENUE

AMUSEMENT

SPLASH SNACK BAR

548 LONSDALE AVENUE

ENTERTAINMENT

SPLASH SNACK BAR

548 LONSDALE AVENUE

VICTUALING

SPLASH SNACK BAR

548 LONSDALE AVENUE

POOL

TAQUERIA LUPITA

765 DEXTER STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

TED'S AUTO SALES

326 BROAD ST.

SECOND HAND

THE WARDE-ROBE

1286 BROAD ST.

SECOND HAND

THREE FLAGS BAKERY

1255 BROAD STREET

CLASS C-VARIETY

THREE FLAGS BAKERY

1255 BROAD STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

TIENDA Y PANADERIA ZACAPA

740 DEXTER ST.

CLASS D- BAKERY

TIENDA Y PANADERIA ZACAPA

740 DEXTER ST.

CLASS C-VARIETY

TIO PEPE'S CANTINA

508 DEXTER ST

ENTERTAINMENT

TIO PEPE'S CANTINA

508 DEXTER ST

VICTUALING

TIO PEPE'S CANTINA

508 DEXTER ST

POOL

TONY MEAT MARKET FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

135 WASHINGTON ST.

CLASS C-VARIETY

TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB & RESTAURANT

134 COWDEN STREET

VICTUALING

TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB & RESTAURANT

134 COWDEN STREET

ENTERTAINMENT

TUXPAN TAQUERIA

355 BROAD STREET

SIDEWALK CAFÉ

U DADDY SMOKE SHOP & FOOD MART

485 DEXTER ST

CLASS C-VARIETY

VILLAGE PIZZA

650 DEXTER STREET

CLASS A- RESTAURANT

XELAPAN BAKERY & FOOD MARKET

904 LONSDALE AVENUE

CLASS D- BAKERY

XELAPAN BAKERY & FOOD MARKET

904 LONSDALE AVENUE

CLASS C-VARIETY

 

                                           iii.      Consideration of Tax Abatement Submitted by the Tax Assessor

Property Owner

Tax Year

Property Information

Paiva, Daniel R & Paiva, Natalia

2025

81 Belmont

 

 

 

                                            iv.      Narragansett Electris and Verizon New England inc.

a.       86-88 Chestnut Street: Relocate P8 across driveway

 

b.      Foundry Street: Install one JP P10-50 to feed new transformer to service 704 Broad Street

 

c.       Blackstone Street: Install midspan p18-50between p18 & p20.  This pole will be used for a 3ph bank OH XFMR.

The Council may vote on these items

 

a.       Hearing and/or consideration of Easement Agreement between the City of Central Falls and RI Energy/Narragansett Electric to construct, reconstruct, repair, replace, add to, maintain and operate an underground distribution of electric current at 702 Broad St (El Centro) Central Falls.  

The Council may vote on these items

 

d.      Petition to the Central Falls City Council

1.       Julian Mauricio Segura, D/B/A La Cantina 664 Dexter Street

Request: Extend hours until #am on December 31st, 2025, for New Years Celebration

 

2.      Giovanni Carmona, D/B/A YPR Properties 63 Hadwin St.

Request; 3 Month extension to complete construction

The Council may vote on these items

 

VII.   Schedule of Bills-Hearing and/or Consideration

 

e.       Ordinance Relating to Noxious Vegetation and Poison Ivy as a Public Nuisance-Introduction (Councilperson Baena)

The Council may vote on this item

 

f.        Ordinance Amending Central Falls Zoning Ordinance -School R 3-Adopted 10-15-2025-SubA-Introduction (Council President Ferri by request)

The Council may vote on this item

 

g.       Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Parking Requirements-First Reading (Council President Ferri by request)

The Council may vote on this item

 

h.      Ordinance Amending FY 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance-Sub A-First reading (Council President Ferri by Request)

The Council may vote on this item

 

i.        Ordinance Amending the Ordinance SUB A pertaining to Salaries of Department Heads & Other in Unclassified Service -First Reading (Council President Ferri by Request) 

The City Council may vote on this item

 

j.        Ordinance Relating to the Mandatory Retirement Age of Police Officers and Firefighters-Second Reading (Council President Ferri by Request)

The Council may vote on this item

 

VIII. Hearing and/or Consideration of Claims

 

k.      Rolando Sequeira

106-108 Tremont Street

Central Falls, RI 02863

Claim: Well-being Check damage to three doors.

Claim Cost: $1,500.00-$2,000.00

The Council may vote on this item

 

l.        Romel Exama

20 Desoto St. Apt 2

Providence, Ri 02909

Claim: Pothole damage

Claim Amount: 500.00

The Council may vote on this item

 

IX.    Adjournment

 

 

 

Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-4, the City Council reserves the right to convene in executive session on any of the aforementioned items for one or more of the purposes listed in Rhode Island General Laws § 42-46-5(1)-(10)

 

To view an electronic version of the agenda with supporting documentation, click on link: https://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=centralfalls-ri

 

City of Central Falls is an equal opportunity employer ADA/EOE. TDD/TTY 401-727-7450. This notice is posted in City Hall, Police Department, Department of Public Works, on www.centralfallsri.us and with the Office of the Secretary of State pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws. To review Notice of Citizen’s Rights, visit the Attorney General’s webpage at www.riag.ri.gov

 

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