EAST PROVIDENCE, RI—The City of East Providence is urging and warning residents to be more mindful of their recycling habits and their detrimental impact on both the environment and their own wallets.
In 2024, the City of East Providence had more than 2 million pounds of rejected recyclable waste, all of which ended up being dumped in the landfill, costing East Providence taxpayers $91,264.92.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is partnering with the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness, East Bay Community Action Program and Crossroads Rhode Island to open an overnight warming shelter, as temperatures continue to plummet.
Happening Thursday, January 9th from 6-8 PM at Riverside Middle School, The Mayor's Council on Indigenous Affairs and East Providence Police are collaborating for a night of fun and games for the whole family.
As part of the Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, there will be a DJ, pizza, cornhole, as well as a 3-point contest with prizes all happening alongside the brave men and women who fight to keep our community safe every day.
Please take some time out of your night to stop in!
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: East Providence City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, Room 306, 3rd Floor
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Minutes of December 9, 2024 (enclosed)
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: East Providence City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, Room 306, 3rd Floor
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Minutes of December 9, 2024 (enclosed)
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: January 9, 2025
Contact: Chris Hunter, 401-487-7771
2025 HOLIDAY AND RECYCLING COLLECTION
Please note: When your normal trash collection day falls on a holiday, there will be no trash or recycling collected on that day. All collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the holiday week.
2025 Holidays with no trash and recycling collected:
January: Dr. Martin Luther King Day
February: Presidents' Day
May: Memorial Day
June: Juneteenth
July: Independence Day
August: Victory Day
September: Labor Day
October: Columbus Day
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – After a request for proposal (RFP), the City of East Providence has hired Westport, Massachusetts-based company TNT Gravestone Solutions to repair 112 grave markers and two box tombs at Newman Cemetery.
The City of East Providence will use $50,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to pay for the restoration efforts.
Newman Cemetery, owned by the City and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of East Providence’s most valuable historical and cultural resources.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Bob DaSilva and East Providence Police Chief Christopher Francesconi announced a new Police Officer Recruiting Bonus Program in hopes of continuing to make the department more competitive and to help recruit new officers.
The City of East Providence is offering a $5,000 bonus to new police applicants as an incentive to attract more interest.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. –The East Providence Department of Public Works will be collecting and chipping Christmas trees for use as mulch for City projects. Residents have the option of dropping off trees or curbside collection.
Christmas tree drop off dates and locations:
Dec. 26, 2024 - Jan. 17, 2025 at the following locations
Agawam Field
Hull St. Playground
Pierce Field
Central Ave Playground
Silver Spring Playground
Riverside Rec Field
Grassy Plain Park
Sabin Point Park
Carousel Parking Lot
