EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Dept. invites you to come learn more about LaBlast, Fitness powered by dance and meet instructor, Maura Boragine at our FREE demo class on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 6-7pm at the East Providence Senior Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave.
Register online for the FREE demo class at https://eastprovidence.recdesk.com
Mayor DaSilva reaffirms commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – In response to President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order aiming to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government, Mayor Bob DaSilva signed a proclamation during Wednesday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program affirming the city’s commitment to supporting these programs and the residents of East Providence.
Good afternoon. This is a message from the Office of East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva. Due to the impending storm, a parking ban will go into effect TONIGHT @ 8PM until further notice. Once the ban is lifted, you will have one hour to remove your vehicle from the lots. In addition, our daytime warming center, located at our Senior Center at 610 Waterman Ave., is open Monday 9 AM to 7 PM and the overnight Emergency Winter Hub, will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week from 7 PM to 7AM. Thank you and stay safe and warm.
School Properties:
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City has added 12 new firefighters to the East Providence Fire Department thanks to $3.75 million in federal funding through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday there will be no rubbish collection on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Monday’s rubbish will be collected on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 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.
City of East Providence Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program:
Join us Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM at East Providence City Hall.
Special gusts include Erik Andrade (Poet, Artist, Activist, Organizer) and East Providence High School Student
Waterfront Commission Public Meeting
Thursday January 16, 2025
6:30 PM
City Hall, Room 306
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914
Please be advised that the Commission intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda.
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
2. Old Business
A. Meeting Minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting.
3. New Business
A. 2025 Meeting Calendar
4. Staff Report
5. Vote: Adjournment
Waterfront Commission Public Meeting
Thursday January 16, 2025
6:30 PM
City Hall, Room 306
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914
Please be advised that the Commission intends to discuss and/or act upon each and every item appearing on this agenda.
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
2. Old Business
A. Meeting Minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting.
3. New Business
A. 2025 Meeting Calendar
4. Staff Report
5. Vote: Adjournment
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI—The City of East Providence is urging and warning residents to be more mindful of their recycling habits and their detrimental impact on both the environment and their own wallets.
In 2024, the City of East Providence had more than 2 million pounds of rejected recyclable waste, all of which ended up being dumped in the landfill, costing East Providence taxpayers $91,264.92.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is partnering with the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness, East Bay Community Action Program and Crossroads Rhode Island to open an overnight warming shelter, as temperatures continue to plummet.
