by Michael Florio | Jul 12, 2018 | Community Engagement, Council News, Press Release, Ward-14
Providence City Council President David A. Salvatore is partnering with the Providence College men’s and women’s basketball teams and the Providence Recreation Department to host a free youth basketball clinic at Corliss Park on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
“As a former basketball player and a die-hard Friars fan, this is my favorite event of the year,” stated David A. Salvatore, Providence City Council President. “For the past six years, we have offered this free clinic to provide our youth with a chance to learn from competitive collegiate athletes. I believe this helps college players make deeper connections in our community; they quickly become role models to these young athletes, inspiring them to excel in school and sports. I can’t wait to get on the court next Thursday!”
The youth basketball clinic is open to all residents of Providence, and due to NCAA rules and regulations, collegiate players and coaches can only work with girls entering the ninth grade and younger and boys entering the seventh grade and younger.
by Michael Florio | Jul 12, 2018 | Community Engagement, Council News, Press Release, Ward-14
Providence City Council President David A. Salvatore participated in National Summer Learning Day today at Young Woods Elementary Schools’ Bell Summer Learning Program.
“The summer is a great time for Providence youth to enjoy our parks and recreation centers, but it is also a time to remind students to keep learning,” stated Council President David A. Salvatore. “Learning does not just happen in our schools but can happen all the time. By reading for 20 minutes a day, students can avoid the “summer slide” and be prepared for the next school year. Learning opportunities for our students are very important to me, which is why last month I helped kick off the Providence Schools “Passport to Summer Learning” program, and now am taking part in National Summer Learning Day by reading to students.”
Council President Salvatore read “Diary of a Spider” by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Harry Bliss to rising first graders.
National Summer Learning Day is a national advocacy day aimed at elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer, and ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to succeed in the year. Participations sends a powerful message across the nation that summers matter and offers an opportunity to showcase how summers can make a life-changing difference in the lives of young people. Council President Salvatore encourages families to make every day a learning day and to read every day.
by Billy Kepner | Jul 12, 2018 | Council News, Press Release
WHAT: City Council’s Committee on Ordinances will hold a public hearing on text
change and change in zoning map for the property located on Assessor’s Plat 20,
Lot 397 (250 Dyer Street). The proposed development is commonly referred to as the “Fane Tower” or “Hope Point Tower.”
WHO:
Committee on Ordinances:
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Terrence Hassett, Chairman
Councilman Bryan Principe, Vice-Chairman
Councilwoman Carmen Castillo
Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris
Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan
Petitioner:
William R. Landry, Blish & Cavanagh, LLP
WHERE:
City Council Chamber (Third Floor), Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 beginning at 5:30 PMm (Public Comment Sign-Up will begin on or around 5:00 PM)
Providence, RI (July 12, 2018) – Providence City Council’s Committee on Ordinances will hold a public hearing regarding a text change and change in zoning map for the property located on Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 397 (250 Dyer Street). The proposed development is commonly referred to as the “Fane Tower” or the “Hope Point Tower.”
If any person wishes to make public comment they are asked to sign in prior to the 5:30 PM meeting start time. The chambers will open on or around 5:00 PM and sign ups will begin at the same time.
Constituents who are unable to attend the public hearing may provide written testimony by mail or email to Lori L. Hagen, City Clerk: lhagen@providenceri.gov or City Clerk, 25 Dorrance Street, Room 311, Providence, RI 02903. (Please note, if you submit written testimony you are not required to appear or read your testimony at the public hearing.)
Offices and City Council Chambers are accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of interpreter services for the hearing impaired, please contact the Office of Neighborhood Services at 421-7768 not less than 48 hours in advance of the hearing date.
To see the petition: http://providenceri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=8716&MediaPosition=&ID=18739&CssClass=
by Michael Florio | Jul 11, 2018 | Community Engagement, Council News, Press Release, Ward-14
Today City Council President David Salvatore launched the Council’s Be Heard PVD campaign. The campaign is designed to expand community access to and participation in Council-led public hearings by broadening outreach and notification to constituents.
“The City Council holds several public hearings each year, but often I only hear from residents after the fact,” stated City Council President David A. Salvatore. “They frequently tell me they were not notified or didn’t know it was happening. Although the City follows all state and city statutes to notify the public about hearings, we can do better, and that is what Be Heard PVD is about. I hope that our colleagues throughout the City will follow suit and also examine how they are notifying residents of important community conversations and public hearings.”
The Be Heard PVD campaign is a multi-platform approach to notifying residents about Council-led public hearings. It includes the use of social media, the City Council website, print advertising, media advisories, and other technologies.
Council President Salvatore continued, “We live in the 21st century, yet we are using 20th-century communication outlets to notify residents about these hearings. Our constituents deserve to be heard, and they cannot do that if they aren’t aware they have the chance.”
Community members may be notified about public hearings by following the campaign on Twitter at @BeHeardPVD and Facebook at @BeHeardPVD for notices of public hearings and other information relating to City Council-led meetings. These channels will only have information regarding public hearings or Council-led meetings. For information about City Council events, please follow along on Twitter @ProvCityCouncil and Facebook at @ProvCityCouncil.
Constituents who are unable to attend a public hearing can provide written testimony by mail or email to Lori L. Hagen, City Clerk: lhagen@providenceri.gov or City Clerk, 25 Dorrance Street, Room 311, Providence, RI 02903. (Please note, if you submit written testimony you are not required to appear or read your testimony at the public hearing.)
In 2013, the City Council launched the Providence City Open Meetings Portal to make access to meeting notices, searching agenda items, and viewing attendance and voting records for the City Council and its boards and commissions much easier for constituents. It is a single public access point and can be found online at providenceri.iqm2.com. Community members can also choose to be notified about public meetings and hearings by registering on the Open Meetings Portal and choosing “Public City Council (All Associated Meetings)” on the distribution list.
If anyone has other suggestions as to how the Council can share this information we encourage you to call the City Council office at 401-521-7477 or email us at council@providenceri.gov.
by Billy Kepner | Jul 2, 2018 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-1
Today I sent a letter to Anton C. Porter, Executive Director, of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission expressing my opposition to National Grid’s proposal to the Fields Point Liquefaction Facility in the Port of Providence. I have requested Mr. Porter extend the 30-day comment period to a full 90-days allowing for more time to investigate, and if appropriate, challenge the claims and terms in the Environmental Assessment.
I stand in opposition with numerous environmental advocacy organizations and local community groups including the Sierra Club, the Environmental Justice League of Rhode Island, the Providence Student Union, and with countless residents across the state of Rhode Island.
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Councilman Seth Yurdin, Ward One
6-29-18 LNG Opposition Letter (3)
by Michael Florio | Jun 29, 2018 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. today ensured the opening of the water park at Chad Brown before its originally scheduled opening of July 2, 2018. The water park will be open today and tomorrow (Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30) from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Yesterday, the city announced the early opening of several water parks across the city, but Chad Brown was not on the list. With help from Director Mike Stephens from the Providence Recreation Department and Executive Director Melissa Sanzaro of the Providence Housing Authority – Councilman Narducci was able to add this location to the city’s portfolio of operational water parks.
“I’m very pleased that I was able to ensure the early opening of the Chad Brown water park for today and tomorrow,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “I’m grateful for the assistance of Melissa Sanzaro and Mike Stephens in making sure that the community in Chad Brown was being served. With high temperatures called for all weekend, I wanted to ensure that North End residents were being served like other neighborhoods.”
Waterparks across the city are opening today (Friday, June 29, 2018, at noon). For more information and to find the nearest open recreation center, residents can call the Providence Recreation Department’s main office at 401-680-7300, visit http://www.providenceri.gov/providence-recreation/ or contact the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1 or visiting http://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/.
