The City of East Providence is implementing a parking ban that will be in effect starting at 8AM on Sunday, January 25, 2026 until further notice.

The East Providence Police will be enforcing the parking ban, with tickets and towing. Please call the regular police dispatch number to report parking ban violations at 401-435-7600.

Please use one of the designated public parking lots if you do not have off street parking.

Vehicles MUST be removed 1 hour after the parking ban has been lifted

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence with the assistance of full-time, part-time employees and volunteers will be opening our temporary extreme weather overnight warming shelter, starting Wednesday, January 21st, through the overnight of Monday, January 26th pending both forecasts and volunteer availability.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the upcoming snow emergency there will be no rubbish collection on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Monday’s rubbish will be collected on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 and rubbish collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
Residents are asked to have rubbish containers at the curb by 6 A.M. for collection.

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For questions or more information, please contact DPW Program Coordinator, Donna McMahon at (401)435-7701 Fax: 434-1725.

East Providence Library receives grant to provide programs for LGBTQ+ residents

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Library is one of 14 organizations serving LGBTQ+ residents that will share $87,000 in grants through the Equity Action Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will underwrite free teen and adult programs that combine education, artistry and social awareness in partnership with Haus of Glitter and Youth Pride Inc.

This federal grant information is being made available for public view and comment. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Detective Lt. Kurt Hawes 401-435-7600 x 20025.

U.S Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance
2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
East Providence Mobile Command and K9 Training
Program Narrative

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence with the assistance of full-time, part-time employees and volunteers will be opening our temporary extreme weather overnight warming shelter, starting Wednesday, January 21st, through Sunday, January 25th pending both forecasts and volunteer availability.

The shelter will be located at the Robert E. Rock Senior Center at 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence and will be open from 7 PM to 7 AM, giving unhoused residents of the City, as well as those without heat an opportunity to take shelter and stay warm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2026
CONTACT: Hayley Gray-Hoehn | hayley.gray-hoehn@mail.house.gov

East Providence lifts parking ban as of 9AM on Monday, January 19, 2026.

On Sunday, January 18, 2026 the City of East Providence is implementing a parking ban that will go into effect starting at 6PM until further notice.

Police will be actively enforcing with tickets and towing's.

Please use one of the designated public parking lots if you do not have off street parking.