EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Police Dept. Chief Christopher Francesconi, who was appointed by Mayor Bob DaSilva as Chief in 2021, will retire effective the first week of April.

Francesconi is a 25-year veteran of the Department. He began his career as a patrol officer in 2000, was promoted to sergeant in 2010, lieutenant in 2014, captain in 2016, deputy chief in 2019 and Chief in 2021.

Under the leadership of Chief Francesconi, the East Providence Police Dept has had a number of notable accomplishments including:

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to authorize Mayor Bob DaSilva to enter into a contract extension with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt for city roadway improvements.

The $2.3 million extension funding was previously allocated in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget.

“Our administration is committed to improving our infrastructure, including our city roads and I am grateful that the City Council approved my request for this funding in our prior budget,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said.

Age Well, Get Connected is a monthly computer assistance session hosted by East Bay Community Action.

Drop in and have your computer questions answered as well as learn some new tips and tricks you may have not known before!

No registration required.

As we age, our urinary system changes. Urinary Tract Infections are easier to develop when you age and the symptoms aren't always clear.

Another common urinary complaint amongst seniors is urinary incontinence.

Roughly, 30% of older adults use a pad or brief. There are some things you can do to help strengthen your bladder and reduce incontinence.

Join us for this month's URI Pharmacy Outreach presentation to learn more!

Do you ever just want to grab a coffee or tea and talk with other like minded individuals about topics that interest you?

Well now you can!

Wisdom of Living is a series of monthly gathering to support socialization, challenge your thinking and allow you to engage in meaningful conversation.

East Bay Community Action Program's Office of Volunteer Services offers this workshop series for older adults who want to learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health.

Goal setting, problem solving, group support, nutrition education, self-assessment and management of dietary patterns will be topics of conversation.

Register today by calling 401-435-7800.

Are you living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, pain or COPD? If so, we have a new program that aims to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Join us for a six week program called Tools for Healthy Living.

This evidence-based program runs every Wednesday, Starting March 5th and ending April 9th from 9:30 AM-12 PM.

Registrations is required, please call Nurse Shahnee to sign up today! (401)-270-1792

Please join the City of East Providence in celebrating our communities Irish heritage.
Performances include Irish step dancing from the Kelly School of Irish Dance and bagpiping from Bruce Hutchings.
There will be refreshments and more following the flag raising.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is celebrating the achievements of women in East Providence and throughout the world by proclaiming March Women’s History Month and March 8, 2025, International Women’s Day in East Providence.

“We all have a remarkable woman in our lives, oftentimes they go unrecognized,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “This is a great opportunity to uplift and recognize those remarkable women that we know, that have impacted our quality of life and the quality of life of our residents.”