May 18, 2026Board meeting
Woonsocket City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting included two public hearings regarding applications for a first-class victualing license and a second-hand dealer's merchandise license, both of which were subsequently approved. Discussion during the public comment session focused on concerns regarding gun safety education in schools, the need for additional police staffing, property code enforcement, and the maintenance of public infrastructure and school facilities. A detailed visual audit of the city was presented, highlighting issues such as litter, drug paraphernalia, and homeless encampments, leading to calls for increased municipal action and inter-departmental collaboration.