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City rolls out ARPA program to take action against inequality

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

The City of East Providence has rolled out its third of multiple (American Rescue Plan Act) ARPA programs. The City has announced its Action Against Inequality grant and has set a total allotment of $50,000 in ARPA funds for the program.

Mayor Smiley, LISC Awards 24 Early Child Care Providers Over One Million Dollars in Infrastructure Grants

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence City Council Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Local Initiatives Support Corporation Executive Director Jeanne Cola, Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center Executive Director Khadija Lewis-Khan, Derek Daycare Owner Elba Dorrejo Marquez, and community members to announce the City of Providence’s Early Infrastructure Support Program grantees.

Mayor Hopkins Announces Cranston Fire Department Accepting Applications

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

Cranston Fire Department applications accepted

City of Cranston Ward 6 Special Election Notice

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 12, 2023

ou can only vote at your assigned polling place on election day. Please note that early voting for this special election and special primary will take place during business hours at Cranston City Hall, beginning 20 days before the primary/election.

Mayor Smiley, Council President Miller Invite Residents to Participate in PVD Comprehensive Plan Update

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 11, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley and City Council President Rachel Miller today announced a list of opportunities for residents to learn more about the PVD Comprehensive Plan and participate in the feedback and update process, which was launched last month.

Itri Park Grand Opening - Saturday, July 8, 2023

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 11, 2023

Mayor Hopkins said the neighborhood and surrounding area of the park plays host to numerous public events throughout the year, including concerts, art shows, holiday celebrations, and the upcoming St. Mary’s Feast.

Mayor Smiley Announces $1.5 Million Investment in Providence Hurricane Barrier

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 10, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the start of $1.5 million in repairs to the City of Providence’s Fox Point Hurricane Barrier. The investment will replace the underground hydraulics of the sewer gates located at the intersection of Allens Avenue and Henderson Street.

Mayor Smiley Awards $200,000 to Local Arts, Cultural Organizations

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 5, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of Art, Culture, Tourism Joe Wilson Jr. today announced WaterFire Providence, Community MusicWorks, Trinity Repertory Company, Hope Street Merchants Association, The Puerto Rican Professional Association of RI, RPM Voices of RI, West Broadway Neighborhood Association, AS220 and Rhode Island Black Storytellers as the grantees for the Special Events Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Sector funding through the American Rescue Plan Act.

2023 Fireworks Celebration - All You Need To Know

By Providence Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

East Providence Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks - Pierce Memorial Field

Mayor Smiley Statement Regarding Commercial Tax Legislation Signed into Law

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

Mayor Smiley released the following statement as the Commercial Tax Legislation, introduced by Representative Nathan Biah and Senator Frank Ciccone and championed by the Smiley Administration, was signed into law by Governor Daniel McKee

City Of East Providence To Treat Ash Trees, Trunk Injection To Begin In July

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 30, 2023

The City of East Providence is launching an Emerald Ash Borer treatment program in July to save some of its most valuable ash trees. Funded in part by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Division of Forest Environment’s Forest Health Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s United States Forest Service Eastern Region, the goal of this program is to treat specific city-owned ash trees with an insecticide to protect them from the invasive emerald ash borer beetle, which feeds on and ultimately kills all infected ash tree species.

Providence Splash Pads and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Recreation Department Director Stephen Grace and Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson today announced the official reopening of Providence splash pads and pools and the start of summer meal service.

Cranston City Hall closed Tuesday, July 4th

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 28, 2023

If your regularly schedule trasg collection day falls on or after the holiday, pick-up will be delayed one day

Rubbish Collection Change For July 2023 Independence Day

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the July 4th Independence Day Holiday on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 there will be no rubbish, recycling or yard waste collection.

Mayor Smiley Signs FY2024 Budget

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 26, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Council President Rachel Miller, members of the Providence City Council, Chief of Fire Derek Silva, Police Commander Kevin Lanni, Chief Financial Officer Lawrence J. Mancini, Department of Public Works Director Patricia Coyne-Fague, Finance Director Sara Silveria and Deputy Finance Director Krystle Lindberg to sign the FY2024 budget which will go into effect July 1, 2023. T

City of Cranston Special Election Notice

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Cranston Board of Canvassers will meet on Tuesday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 869 Park Ave, in Council Chambers, Third Floor to discuss and approve a polling place plan for the Ward 6 City Council Special Primary and Special Election.

Providence Emergency Management Agency to Conduct Test of Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will conduct tests of the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System (PPESWS) at noon on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks Unveil PVDFest 2023 Headliners

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined FirstWorks Executive Director Kathleen Pletcher, Director of Art, Culture, Tourism Joe Wilson Jr., Pneuhaus co-founder Matthew Muller, local artists and Providence community members to announce civil rights icon and Grammy Lifetime Achievement award-winner Mavis Staples, in addition to the other exciting musical performances, public art, good eats and curated spectacles festival goers can expect to see September 8-10 at Providence’s signature outdoor arts festival.

Calling All Artists And Crafters!

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

The festival features an open-air market from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 9 - Sunday, September 10 that attracts over 12,000 attendees!

East Providence Engineering Division And Emergency Management Agency Provide Floodplain Information