EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence held its fifth annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the Garden of Flags Memorial, founded and maintained by the East Providence Battle Monuments Foundation.

During the event, U.S. Army Lt. John Wolf and U.S. Army Sgt. Clarence Butler Jr., both East Providence residents, were presented with proclamations from Mayor Bob DaSilva and Governor Dan McKee.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Public Works Department, Recycling/Refuse Division announces that the Forbes Street compost site will be open to residents on the following Saturdays in November 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents may drop off leaves, grass, branches no larger than two inches in diameter and other vegetative material suitable for composting at the site. Incoming material must be loose; no plastic bags, no contaminates, no trash or fencing material. Residents must show a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID card as proof of residency.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Veterans’ Day Holiday on Monday, November 11, 2024 there will be no rubbish or yard waste collection. Monday’s rubbish and yard waste will be collected on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. Residents are asked to have containers at the curb by 6 a.m. for collection.

Bulky item collection remains the same, collection Friday, November 15, 2024.

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City Of East Providence

State Of Rhode Island

NOTICE OF GENERAL  ELECTION

This Is To Notify And Warn The Legally Qualified Electors Of The City Of East Providence, That The Primary Election Shall Be Held On

                       TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Polls Will Be Open From 7:00 AM To 8:00 PM

WARD      SEN         REP       VOTE DISTRICT           POLLING PLACE

East Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo visited PACE Organization of Rhode Island to highlight additional prescription drug savings on the way for Rhode Island seniors thanks to Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. The delegation also encouraged seniors to maximize their savings by taking advantage of the Medicare open enrollment period, which runs through December 7.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva vetoed an amendment made by the East Providence City Council during their October 15 meeting.

In the original proposed Capital budget, $3 million was set aside to purchase a new tower ladder truck and a rescue vehicle for the fire department, as well as 2 frontline plow vehicles and other vital day-to-day equipment for the Department of Public Works.

Last Week, East Providence High School transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration as the Foundation of Indian Americans - New England (“FIA-NE”) hosted its Grand Diwali Celebration.

The event featured a spectacular music concert by renowned singer Kailash Kher as well as a massive food donation drive inaugurated by East. Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva and Consul General of India, New York Binaya S. Pradhan
to spread the bounty and joy of Diwali to the broader American community.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI- The City of East Providence, Mayor Bob DaSilva and members of the East Providence Fire Department welcomed the family of former firefighter Arthur H. Ring to Bold Point Park for the rededication of Marine 3 on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Arthur H. Ring, a former member of the East Providence Fire Department passed away on October 21, 1938, as a result of injuries sustained while attempting to save three people swept into high waters during the Great New England Hurricane of 1938.