City of East Providence, RI

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Trees are still available for purchase for the 16th annual WinterFest celebration on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 3:00-7:00PM at the Robert E. Rock Senior Center located at 610 Waterman Avenue.

Trees are placed along the walkway of the senior center and will be illuminated nightly beginning with Santa’s arrival at 5:30PM on December 12 through January 8th, 2027.

The fee is $45 per tree. Two sets of multi-colored lights are supplied while you provide your own decorations. Application deadline is November 13, 2026.

EAST PROVIDENCE — Chief Michael J. Rapoza is pleased to announce the launch of the East Providence Police Department’s newly redesigned website to give residents a modern and accessible way to connect with their Police Department and showcase the opportunities available to those considering a career with EPPD.

The East Providence 250 Commission presents Revolutionary War Sites in Rhode Island on Monday, October 5th at 6:30pm at Weaver Library.

RI mosquito report: Mosquito samples collected in Newport, East Providence, Pawtucket, and Providence on September 8 have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The current risk level for WNV remains high statewide. No signs of EEE, Jamestown Canyon Virus, or additional WNV were found in other samples statewide.

WNV is the most common mosquito-borne illness in the U.S. While most people don’t get sick, about 1 in 5 may develop fever and other symptoms. There is no vaccine or specific treatment.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites:

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence is excited to celebrate safety this Saturday, September 12 at Grassy Plains Park. After recently cutting the ribbon on a new children’s traffic garden the city is hosting a community gathering where we will be distributing 150 free bike helmets to kids and adults, as well as partnering with RI Bike to teach our youngest residents the rules of the road.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The East Providence 250 Commission is offering free Historic East Providence Bus Tours as part of the city's semiquincentennial celebrations.

The tours will visit homes and cemeteries connected to East Providence residents who supported American independence during the Revolutionary War. Participants will learn about local soldiers and patriots and their contributions to the nation's founding.

The tour was researched and developed by local historian and East Providence 250 Commission Vice Chair Sandra Turgeon.

The East Providence 250 Commission, in partnership with the East Providence Historical Society, Museum of Black Artifacts, and Newman Congregational Church, will present a panel discussion exploring the history and legacy of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment during the Revolutionary War.

City Solicitor: Michael Marcello, mmarcello@eastprovidenceri.gov, (401) 435-7500 x11224
Chief of Fire: Michael Carey, mcarey@eastprovidenceri.gov
Director of Human Resources, Diego Jones, Djones@eastprovidenceri.gov, 401-435-7766
Director of Public Works, Daniel Borges, dborges@eastprovidenceri.gov, 401-435-7701

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence is partnering with Entomologist Lyle Martin to host “Rodent Reality: Prevention, Facts, and What You Can Do’, an informative community presentation designed to provide residents with practical information and resources to help prevent and address rodent activity.

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