Mayor DaSilva reaffirms commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – In response to President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order aiming to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government, Mayor Bob DaSilva signed a proclamation during Wednesday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program affirming the city’s commitment to supporting these programs and the residents of East Providence.

Good afternoon. This is a message from the Office of East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva. Due to the impending storm, a parking ban will go into effect TONIGHT @ 8PM until further notice. Once the ban is lifted, you will have one hour to remove your vehicle from the lots. In addition, our daytime warming center, located at our Senior Center at 610 Waterman Ave., is open Monday 9 AM to 7 PM and the overnight Emergency Winter Hub, will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week from 7 PM to 7AM. Thank you and stay safe and warm. 

School Properties:

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday there will be no rubbish collection on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Monday’s rubbish will be collected on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 and rubbish collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.

Residents are asked to have rubbish containers at the curb by 6 a.m. for collection.

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For questions or more information, please contact DPW Program Coordinator, Donna McMahon at (401)435-7701 Fax: 434-1725.

Waterfront Commission Public Meeting
Thursday January 16, 2025
6:30 PM
City Hall, Room 306
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914

Please be advised that the Commission intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda.
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks

2. Old Business
A. Meeting Minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting.

3. New Business
A. 2025 Meeting Calendar

4. Staff Report

5. Vote: Adjournment

Waterfront Commission Public Meeting
Thursday January 16, 2025
6:30 PM
City Hall, Room 306
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914

Please be advised that the Commission intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda.
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks

2. Old Business
A. Meeting Minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting.

3. New Business
A. 2025 Meeting Calendar

4. Staff Report

5. Vote: Adjournment