EAST PROVIDENCE.RI - The City of East Providence will be opening our temporary extreme weather overnight warming shelter located at the Robert E. Rock Senior Center starting Monday, February 17, 2025.

The warming shelter will remain open until Monday, February 24, 2025 pending forecast and volunteer availability.

Overnight shelter space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those planning on utilizing the overnight shelter must sign in and be present between the hours of 7 PM-8:30 PM.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The city of East Providence Dept. of Public Works has announced that due to the Presidents’ Day holiday there will be no rubbish collection on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Monday’s rubbish will be collected on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 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.

Bulky item collection remains the same, collection Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will hold “How to be a Great Babysitter!” on Saturday, March 1,2025 from 9 AM -3:30 PM at the East Providence Sr. Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave. This six-hour course is recommended for youth ages 11-16.

East Providence leaders will travel to Providence for discussion and collaboration on best practices for enhancing the safety of communities and their residents.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - Global Partners LP, who recently acquired a liquid energy terminal from ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in East Providence, is collaborating with the city to give back, giving away 5,000 free gallons of home heating oil to those in need this winter.

East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence, together with Churchill & Banks and its subsidiary Noble Development, as well as the East Providence Waterfront District Commission celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on the sale of the first property at East Point Development.

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.

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.