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
Waterfront Commission Public Meeting
Thursday December 19, 2024
7:30 PM
City Hall, City Council Chambers
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
2. Old Business
A. Vote: Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 17, 2024 meeting.
Waterfront Commission Hearing Panel
Public Meeting
Thursday December 19, 2024
7:00 PM
City Hall, City Council Chambers
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
2. Old Business
A. None
Waterfront Commission Hearing Panel
Public Meeting
Thursday December 19, 2024
7:00 PM
City Hall, City Council Chambers
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
2. Old Business
A. None
Waterfront Commission Public Meeting
Thursday December 19, 2024
7:30 PM
City Hall, City Council Chambers
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914
Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
2. Old Business
A. Vote: Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 17, 2024 meeting.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to further improve upon and alleviate stormwater flooding issues, East Providence has been awarded a $225,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant.
This grant will be used to conduct a hydraulic analysis to see what changes must be made to avoid flooding in vulnerable parts of the City.
What you need to know!
How this impacts YOU!
Dec.18, 2024 , 11AM
Rob Rock Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence
