Pawtucket City Council approves hazard mitigation plan and key appointments

The Pawtucket City Council convened on May 21, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including resolutions, appointments, and ordinance updates. The meeting commenced with the approval of the 2020 Pawtucket Central Falls multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, which passed unanimously with an 8-0 vote.

Following this, the council confirmed the appointment of Robert E. Benson to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board, filling the unexpired term of Thomas E. Hodge, who was recognized for his long service on the board. This appointment also received unanimous support.

The council then moved to confirm the reappointment of Jason Bacon to the Historic District Commission, which was similarly approved without opposition.

A resolution was passed to change the date of the city council meeting originally scheduled for June 11, 2025, to June 4, 2025, to ensure the timely completion of the budget process. This motion also received unanimous approval.

In a show of community support, the council proclaimed May as Lupus Awareness Month in Pawtucket, which was met with unanimous consent. Additionally, the council welcomed Mayor Gustavo Perez from the sister city of Arjona, Colombia, with another unanimous vote.

The meeting also included the second passage of several ordinances related to the correction and reclassification of pay rates for various local positions, all of which were approved unanimously.

The session concluded with a motion to adjourn, marking the end of a productive meeting focused on community welfare and administrative updates. The council's decisions reflect a commitment to public service and engagement with both local and international communities.