Combined Planning and Zoning Board – Oct 7, 2026
Minutes (PDF) (opens in new tab)Agenda (PDF) (opens in new tab)
What was decided
The Planning Director presented proposed Community Development Block Grant activities for El Centro, Macomber Stadium, Dexter Plaza, and Housing Authority exterior repairs. Members unanimously certified the activities as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and local development ordinances and regulations. Approval of two sets of minutes was continued to the next regular meeting.
Show all 2 votes in order
- Approved Certified the proposed Community Development Block Grant activities as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and local ordinances and regulations, passed unanimously. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued Approval of the August 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes to the next regularly scheduled meeting, passed unanimously. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved Proposed PY2024 Community Development Block Grant applications Certified the proposed Community Development Block Grant activities as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and local ordinances and regulations, passed unanimously. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Also voted on
- Continued Approval of the August 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes to the next regularly scheduled meeting, passed unanimously. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Agenda
Discussion and possible vote on proposed PY2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications. Review of whether the proposed activities comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development Ordinances and Regulations.
Meeting details
- Where
- The Bessette Building (DPW), 1280 High Street, Central Falls, RI, 02863
Terms used here
- ADA
- Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.
- CDBG
- Community Development Block Grant: federal money, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for housing and neighborhood projects that serve low- and moderate-income residents.
- executive session
- A part of a public meeting closed to the public. Rhode Island's Open Meetings Act (R.I.G.L. § 42-46-5) allows it only for specific reasons, such as lawsuits, collective bargaining, buying land, or personnel matters.
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