EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is celebrating the achievements of women in East Providence and throughout the world by proclaiming March Women’s History Month and March 8, 2025, International Women’s Day in East Providence.

“We all have a remarkable woman in our lives, oftentimes they go unrecognized,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “This is a great opportunity to uplift and recognize those remarkable women that we know, that have impacted our quality of life and the quality of life of our residents.”

Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Economic Development, the Community Development Coordinator administers the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement program, housing rehabilitation program, and serves as a liaison to businesses or organizations that wish to grow or develop in the City. In meeting program goals, the Community Development Coordinator plans and carries out development activities and makes technical and administrative decisions while following federal, state and local regulations.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is doubling down on its commitment to supporting new and innovative businesses throughout our community while also saving taxpayers money through the recent purchase of a new utility body from a local manufacturing startup for the Department of Public Works.

The City of East Providence has sent a 2011 Ford F-250 with more than 124,000 miles to receive the new utility body which will help give the vehicle an additional 10 to 15 years of longevity.

EAST PROVIDENCE.RI - The City of East Providence will be opening our temporary extreme weather overnight warming shelter located at the Robert E. Rock Senior Center beginning Monday, February 17, 2025.

The warming shelter will remain open until Monday, February 24, 2025 pending forecast and volunteer availability.

Overnight shelter space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those planning on utilizing the overnight shelter must sign in and be present between the hours of 7 PM-8:30 PM to stay overnight.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The city of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Presidents’ Day holiday there will be no rubbish collection on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Monday’s rubbish will be collected on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 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.

Bulky item collection remains the same, collection Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

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February 9, 2025 Winter Storm Update:

The parking ban is lifted as of 11 AM on Feb. 9 2025. You have one hour from the ban being lifted to remove your vehicle. If your vehicle was towed during the storm, please contact our East Providence Police Department. 

at 435-7600 and Press #1 for information on vehicle retrievaL

February 8, 2025 Winter Storm Advisory & Parking Ban

UPDATE: the Parking Ban has been lifted as of 4 PM on Feb. 6, 2025

If your vehicle was towed please call the East Providence Police Dept. 435-7600 and Press #1 for information on vehicle retrieval

 

Due to the impending storm, a parking ban will go into effect Thursday, Feb. 6 2025 @ 7 AM until further notice. Once the ban is lifted, you will have one hour to remove your vehicle from the lots. Thank you and stay safe and warm. 

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