Infrastructure Bank Announces $4.9 Million for Municipal Resilience Program Action Grants and Names 6 Municipalities to Participate in 2022 Program Round

Cities and towns will implement specific projects to address impacts of climate change

PROVIDENCE, R.I – Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank today announced $4.9 million in Action Grants for participants of the Municipal Resilience Program (MRP). Communities prioritized local actions through the program and will use grant funds to implement projects that will increase their climate resilience.

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April 4, 2022

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Office of the Mayor

Patricia Resende

(401) 529-3207

presende@eastprovidenceri.gov

East Providence-based wine distributor to build new tasting room

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Patricia Resende                                                                                 

Dir. Of Comms & Project Management                                                                                  

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Patricia Resende                                                                                

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presende@eastprovidenceri.gov                           

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March 21, 2022 

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Patricia Resende 

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presende@eastprovidenceri.gov 

Forbes Street compost area open for leaf and yard waste drop offs 

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Department of Public Works/Refuse & Recycling Division, announces that the Forbes Street Compost Site will be open to residents on from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: 

City of East Providence hops to it, installs new sculptures at Riverside Square 

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – City of East Providence has unveiled three family-friendly sculptures at Riverside Square which will bring smiles to the faces of residents for generations to come, thanks to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Grant.

The city unveiled three bunny sculptures today and three patio areas with pavers. Bike racks will be installed and landscaping in the area will be completed in the spring.

East Providence Recreation Dept. announces 2022 summer day camp registration

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Dept. will hold a six-week summer day camp for East Providence youth ages 6-12 (age as of September 1, 2022). Camp will run from June 27, 2022 – August 5, 2022 (no camp July 4, 2022), at Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St. East Providence, RI 02914.

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March 14, 2022

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East Providence Police Department

Lieutenant Michael Rapoza

Public Information Officer

(401)-435-7600

East Providence Police arrest three in catalytic converter thefts

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March 10, 2022                                                                                  

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