EAST PROVIDENCE, RI—Mayor Bob DaSilva has announced Capt. Michael Rapoza has been promoted to Deputy Chief of the East Providence Police Department.

Captain Rapoza is a 20-year veteran of the department. Rapoza first joined the department in 2005 and was assigned to the patrol division, where he served as a patrol officer until being transferred to the Special Investigations Unit in 2014.

The City of East Providence, in accordance with Rhode Island State Statute 44-5-11.6, is in the process of completing the final stage of the property revaluation. The purpose of this state-mandated revaluation is to align the assessed values of properties city-wide with current market values and ensure that property assessments are fair and equitable.

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Personnel Hearing Board
Monday, March 31, 2025
Special Meeting
4:30 p.m.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes

A. No minutes to approve
III. Old Business
IV. New Business

A. Review of Employment Lists

1. Payroll Coordinator
a. Certification List
b. Eligibility List

2. Assistant Superintendent of Highway

a. Certification List
b. Eligibility List

B. Other New Business

V. Adjournment

Date Posted: March 27, 2025

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Personnel Hearing Board
Monday, March 31, 2025
Special Meeting
4:30 p.m.

AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes

A. No minutes to approve
III. Old Business
IV. New Business

A. Review of Employment Lists

1. Payroll Coordinator
a. Certification List
b. Eligibility List
2. Assistant Superintendent of Highway
a. Certification List
b. Eligibility List

B. Other New Business

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.

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