EAST PROVIDENCE CITY HALL DROP BOX 145 TAUNTON AVENUE MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026 HOURS: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Deadline for Registration of New Voters to vote in the September Primary Election to be held September 9, 2026. Changes of address and name changes may also be made at this time.

A new federal law permits voter registration change of address, and name change to be mailed.

Call our office at 435-7502, or go to VOTE.RI.GOV for a voter registration form and the hearing-impaired, TDD: 431-1633, for a form.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The City of East Providence is heartbroken to announce the passing of Dr. Isadore Ramos, a man whose compassion, generosity and commitment to serving this community has left an indelible mark on our city.

Dr. Ramos died at the age of 89 after a brief illness. Although he earned a doctorate degree from the University of Connecticut, as well as other advanced degrees, he preferred to be called just “Izzy.” Townies and others called him by many titles; Dr. Ramos, Mr. Ramos, Doc, Pops, Poppy and Izzy.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence was joined by members of the community, state, and local leaders to cut the ribbon on over $400,000 in renovations to enhance the care, comfort, and safety of animals while creating a more welcoming environment for residents looking to adopt their furever friends.

The Senior Center will be closed from Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 21 while the parking lot is being repaved.

Many of our activities will continue at EP High School. Please refer to this flyer for the schedule of activities being offered during this temporary closure. Page 4 of the
August 2026 newsletter also highlights the activities offered at the EP High School during the Senior Center shut down.

Lunch will be served daily at 12:00 PM at the High School. During this time, the lunch menu will be limited to the cold meal option (Option #2).

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The City of East Providence is excited to announce that on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the East Providence City Council passed legislation on an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) tax stabilization that will encourage the development of alternative housing opportunities throughout East Providence.

The City of East Providence is urging residents to take precaution during the extreme heat warning which is expected to last through Sunday.

Please look in on your elderly relatives and neighbors to ensure they are hydrated and cool.

East Providence has opened cooling centers at the Senior Center, Weaver and Riverside Libraries.

The Senior Center Cooling Center will be open from 8AM - 4PM, Wednesday - Friday.

The Weaver Library will be open Wednesday July 1st and Thursday July, 2nd from 9AM to 8PM and from 9AM to 5PM on Friday, July 3rd.