The City of East Providence is lifting its parking ban at 5PM on February 7, 2026

Vehicles MUST be removed 1 hour after the parking ban has been lifted

EAST PROVIDENCE — A bagpiper led the way as the newly promoted East Providence Police officers entered the East Providence High School auditorium.

The crowd was packed with family and friends, retired and current fellow officers.

All 19 officers — a permanent Chief, a Deputy Chief, three Captains, four Lieutenants, six Sergeants and four Detectives — stood on stage Tuesday night. They each took an oath and stood at attention as loved ones pinned their badges on their uniforms.

The City of East Providence has lifted the parking ban effective 10PM on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Vehicles must be removed from public parking lots within an hour of the parking ban being lifted.

City offices, the East Providence Senior Center, and East Providence Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to ongoing snow removal operations.

The City of East Providence's 'Temporary Extreme Weather Overnight Warming Shelter' will continue to be made available and staffed.

The City of East Providence is implementing a parking ban that will be in effect starting at 8AM on Sunday, January 25, 2026 until further notice.

The East Providence Police will be enforcing the parking ban, with tickets and towing. Please call the regular police dispatch number to report parking ban violations at 401-435-7600.

Please use one of the designated public parking lots if you do not have off street parking.

Vehicles MUST be removed 1 hour after the parking ban has been lifted

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence with the assistance of full-time, part-time employees and volunteers will be opening our temporary extreme weather overnight warming shelter, starting Wednesday, January 21st, through the overnight of Monday, January 26th pending both forecasts and volunteer availability.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the upcoming snow emergency there will be no rubbish collection on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Monday’s rubbish will be collected on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 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.

East Providence Library receives grant to provide programs for LGBTQ+ residents

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Library is one of 14 organizations serving LGBTQ+ residents that will share $87,000 in grants through the Equity Action Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will underwrite free teen and adult programs that combine education, artistry and social awareness in partnership with Haus of Glitter and Youth Pride Inc.

This federal grant information is being made available for public view and comment. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Detective Lt. Kurt Hawes 401-435-7600 x 20025.

U.S Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance
2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
East Providence Mobile Command and K9 Training
Program Narrative