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News from June 2023

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Providence Reporter area weekly mass times

By Providence Reporter | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the Providence Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Providence Reporter area weekly mass times

By Providence Reporter | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Providence Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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East Providence Engineering Division And Emergency Management Agency Provide Floodplain Information

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

On this page, residents will find a wealth of information on the City’s Flood Insurance Rate Map, the National Flood Insurance Program, local flood hazard areas, floodplain functions, flood safety tips, and more.

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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!

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Cranston Requests Resident Participation in 2023 Property Revaluation

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 14, 2023

The City of Cranston is undergoing a city-wide Property Revaluation, and has contracted Vision Government Solution, Inc. to complete the project. Data collection is a critical part of the process, and the city is utilizing a Data Mailer Form, sent directly to residential properties, to help verify interior information of individual parcels.

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Mayor Ken Hopkins, Cranston Parks & Rec Announce "Music Around Town" Free Summer Concert Series

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

With summer fast approaching, Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins and the city Parks and Recreation Department have announced a free, six-week summer concert series starting later this month.

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Mayor Hopkins & Cranston Libraries Announce Summer Reading Kick-Off at Sprague Mansion

By Providence Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

The Cranston Public Library, in partnership with OneCranston Health Equity Zone, the Cranston Family Center/COZ, the Cranston Historical Society, the Cranston Fire Department, and the Cranston Police Department invites the community to the Summer Reading Program Kick-off and Free Book Fair.

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Providence employer United Natural Foods, Inc. gets rating of 100 from Human Rights Campaign

By Providence Reporter | Jun 12, 2023

United Natural Foods, Inc.-based United Natural Foods, Inc. was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

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Providence employer IGT gets rating of 100 from Human Rights Campaign

By Providence Reporter | Jun 11, 2023

IGT, which is based in Providence, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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Providence Reporter area weekly mass times

By Providence Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Providence Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Providence-based Gilbane Building Company earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 90

By Providence Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Providence-based Gilbane Building Company a score of 90.