EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department announces a continuing partnership with Kindermotion to bring comprehensive movement programs to local families. The collaboration will offer six different classes designed for children ages 2-8, combining dance, gymnastics, and sports activities to promote physical development, creativity, and confidence. The new seven-week session runs from October 21 through December 16 (no class 11/11&11/25), with all classes held on Tuesdays at the East Providence Recreation Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave.
Addendum No. 1 forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding Documents dated September 22, 2025, as noted below.
All Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the signature page of the Bid Forms. Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.
CHANGES MADE TO THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1. BID FORM
• Bid opening date is Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:00AM.
PRE-BID MEETING ATTENDANCE LIST
The Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance List is attached as part of Addendum No. 1.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI- The City of East Providence honored the late Avelino “Chappy” Rose with a street dedication ceremony on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Avelino Rose who is affectionately known as “Chappy” was born on March 21, 1924 in the City of East Providence and was the eldest of four children born to Jose DaRosa of the island of Fogo and Annie Brito Rose of the island of Brava (both part of the Cabo Verde archipelago).
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will hold a “How to be a Great Babysitter!” on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9 AM -3:30 PM at the East Providence Senior Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave. This six-hour course is recommended for youth ages 11-16.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
A. June 16, 2025
III. Old Business
IV. New Business
When: Fall 2025 (Scheduled to commence September 29, 2025).
Where: From Narragansett Park Dr. to Newman Ave. and from Don Ave. to Roger Williams Ave. and surrounding areas.
What: Flushing or cleaning in water distribution systems is the process of expelling water through fire hydrants to remove sediments that may have built up over time.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 the East Providence City Council unanimously approved several modifications to the City’s Zoning Ordinance that were required to conform to land use bills approved by the RI General Assembly in 2024. These changes were made in order to promote housing opportunities.
East Providence set to launch RI’s 3rd ‘Situation Table’
City seeks community collaborators to take up the cause
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Following extensive community engagement and a public review process, the 2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan was approved by the City Council on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 and will now head to the State of Rhode Island for final passage.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025 there will be no rubbish or yard waste collection. Monday’s rubbish and yard waste will be collected on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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, September 5, 2025.
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