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.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI—The City of East Providence is urging and warning residents to be more mindful of their recycling habits and their detrimental impact on both the environment and their own wallets.
In 2024, the City of East Providence had more than 2 million pounds of rejected recyclable waste, all of which ended up being dumped in the landfill, costing East Providence taxpayers $91,264.92.
East Providence opens overnight warming shelter for residents
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence is partnering with the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness, East Bay Community Action Program and Crossroads Rhode Island to open an overnight warming shelter, as temperatures continue to plummet.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: January 9, 2025
Contact: Chris Hunter, 401-487-7771
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – After a request for proposal (RFP), the City of East Providence has hired Westport, Massachusetts-based company TNT Gravestone Solutions to repair 112 grave markers and two box tombs at Newman Cemetery.
The City of East Providence will use $50,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to pay for the restoration efforts.
Newman Cemetery, owned by the City and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of East Providence’s most valuable historical and cultural resources.