The East Providence Public Works Department, Recycling/Refuse Division announces that the Forbes Street compost site will be open to residents to drop of leaves and yard waste on the following Saturdays November 15,22, 29, and December 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents may drop off leaves, grass, branches no larger than two inches in diameter and other vegetative material suitable for composting at the site. Incoming material must be loose; no plastic bags, contaminants, trash, or fencing material.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Public Works Department, Recycling/Refuse Division announces that the Forbes Street compost site will be open to residents to drop of leaves and yard waste on the following Saturdays November 15,22, 29, and December 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents may drop off leaves, grass, branches no larger than two inches in diameter and other vegetative material suitable for composting at the site. Incoming material must be loose; no plastic bags, contaminants, trash, or fencing material.
Date: Monday, November 10, 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
A. Approval of October 14, 2025 official meeting minutes.
4. NEW BUSINESS
For discussion, consideration, and/or action (vote), regarding the following matters:
Date: Monday, November 10, 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
A. Approval of October 14, 2025 official meeting minutes.
4. NEW BUSINESS
For discussion, consideration, and/or action (vote), regarding the following matters:
The City of East Providence is excited to welcome an official delegation from its sister city, Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, Portugal for a special ceremony to unveil a plaque recognizing the two communities’ partnership and cultural ties.
Remarks by Mayor Bob DaSilva, local officials, Vila Franca Do Campo Mayor Dra Graça Melo, Councilwoman Anna Sousa, light Azorean fare and refreshments, live Azorean song and dance, unveiling of newly placed sister city plaque at City Hall and new street signs.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In June of 2025, the City of East Providence was selected to participate in National League of Cities’ (NLC) third Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program. Through this six-month initiative, East Providence received a $20,000 grant to promote economic mobility throughout the city.
CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Personnel Hearing Board
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
A. September 22, 2025
III. Old Business
IV. New Business
A. Review of Employment Lists
1. Assistant City Sergeant – Part Time
a. Eligibility List
b. Certification List
2. Assistant Animal Control Supervisor
a. Eligibility List
b. Certification List
CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Personnel Hearing Board
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
A. September 22, 2025
III. Old Business
IV. New Business
A. Review of Employment Lists
1. Assistant City Sergeant – Part Time
a. Eligibility List
b. Certification List
2. Assistant Animal Control Supervisor
a. Eligibility List
b. Certification List
CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Personnel Hearing Board
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
A. September 22, 2025
III. Old Business
IV. New Business
A. Review of Employment Lists
1. Assistant City Sergeant – Part Time
a. Eligibility List
b. Certification List
2. Assistant Animal Control Supervisor
a. Eligibility List
b. Certification List
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