A meeting of the Planning Board pursuant to Article 12 ‘Unified Development Review’ of the City of East Providence ‘Land Development and Subdivision Regulations’ will be held in Room 306, City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island, on Monday evening, May 11, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. The following application for Unified Development Review will be heard in accordance with Article 12 and Rhode Island General Law State Law 45-23-50.1.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department announces Kindermotion’s Summer 2026 Kids Morning Out Pop-Up Camps, a series of fun-filled, active mornings designed for children ages 3.5 to 7. In partnership with the East Providence Recreation Department, these drop-off events will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at 610 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence’s 250 Commission will be hosting a Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony in cooperation with the Office of the Rhode Island Secretary of State and Preserve Rhode Island. Liberty Tree plantings have, and will be held, across Rhode Island’s 39 cities and towns to mark the Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Recreation Department announces the 2026 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Shows are weather permitting and take place at Crescent Park located at 701 Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside. Concerts are held on Thursday evenings from June 4 – August 20, 2026 and start at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.
The 2026 “Concerts in the Park” series is sponsored by Navigant Credit Union.
The schedule is as follows:
When: Spring 2026 (scheduled to commence April 27, 2026).
Where: From Dexter Rd to Pawtucket Ave and from Dewey Ave to Pleasant St 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.
Title: Zines! History, Queer Community, and Crafting
Time: Monday, April 13 6:30-7:30pm at Weaver Library
(registration required)
A zine is a small, handmade booklet; a medium making it easy and inexpensive to spread ideas.
In this workshop, we will learn about the history of zines and see examples of these from the trans and nonbinary community. We will then create our own 8-page zine during the workshop.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The community is invited to participate in our upcoming LGBTQ inclusive programming at the East Providence Public Library. We are providing three programs for teen audiences via grant funding, adults also welcome.
Afro-Latinx Dance- An Embodied History
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30-7:30 PM
Fuller Creative Learning Center
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As housing affordability continues to drive conversations across Rhode Island, the City of East Providence is announcing a housing forum to bring municipal leaders, state and local housing organizations, and community members together for an open discussion.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Fire Department celebrated the promotion of 18 members of the fire service during a ceremony held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
While speaking to those in attendance, including those being promoted and their loved ones, Chief Michael Carey said, “Tonight is one of the most important traditions of the fire service. Promotions in our city are not simply about rank, but about responsibility, trust and continued commitment.”
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence, in collaboration with the East Providence Veterans Advisory Committee, is proud to announce the launch of our Military Banner Program.
This new initiative is designed to honor and recognize local veterans and active duty service members for their service and sacrifice.
The program will feature personalized banners displayed throughout the city, each bearing the name of a service member along with their branch of service.