On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the installation of new LED lights at Pierce Memorial Stadium. The upgraded lighting will improve visibility and safety for athletes, spectators, and community users while delivering energy-efficient performance and longer usable hours at the historic stadium. This investment supports high school athletics, youth sports, and public events, ensuring Pierce Memorial Stadium remains a high-quality facility for East Providence residents for years to come.
This Is To Notify And Warn The Legally Qualified Electors Of The City Of East Providence, That The Primary Election Shall Be Held On
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
The Polls Will Be Open From 7:00 AM To 8:00 PM
VOTING DISTRICT POLLING PLACE
WARD SEN REP VOTE
DIST. DIST.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced the recipients of the fifth round of Learn365RI grants, awarding $1.629 million to communities across the state to expand access to high-quality afterschool, summer, and out-of-school learning opportunities for Rhode Island students.
The City of East Providence is notifying residents that a large-scale water service interruption is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th through Friday, August 14th beginning at approximately 7:30AM and lasting through 4PM each day.
• The interruption will affect approximately 200 properties in the area of
• North Side – Valleybrook Drive / Kent Avenue
• East Side – Pawtucket Avenue
• South Side – Hazard Avenue / Plymouth Road
• Westerly Side – Brown Street
And
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Recreation Department invites youth ages 5-12 to discover the sport of ball hockey during a free community event at Pierce Field (201 Mercer Street, East Providence, RI 02914) on Saturday, August 22nd from 11 AM-1 PM.
This introduction to hockey will feature four interactive stations, allowing children to rotate through a variety of skill-building activities and drills. No previous experience is required.
Pre-registration is required and can be completed online at eastprovidence.recdesk.com.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Recreation Department announces Kindermotion’s fall session of movement-based classes designed to help children build confidence, coordination, and creativity. Through a combination of music, dance, sports, and imaginative play.
These programs provide a fun and supportive environment for children aged 2-8 to learn, grow, and thrive.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the observance Victory Day on Monday, August 10, 2026 there will be no rubbish, recycling or yard waste collection. Monday’s rubbish, recycling and yard waste will be collected on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. Residents are asked to have containers at the curb by 6 a.m. for collection.
Bulky item collection remains the same, collection Friday, August 14, 2026.
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Please join Rhody Food Truck Events and your fellow neighbor for Food Truck Friday's Community Night at Bold Point Park from 5PM - 9PM!
Please join Rhody Food Truck Events and your fellow neighbor for Food Truck Friday's Community Night at Bold Point Park from 5PM - 9PM!
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this mosquito season. The virus was found in mosquito samples collected by DEM in East Providence, North Providence, and Providence on July 20 and tested by the Rhode Island State Health Laboratories. The other mosquito samples collected statewide showed no signs of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV), or additional WNV.