by Billy Kepner | Nov 5, 2019 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) today learned that the contractor awarded the job to repair the Hawkins Street Bridge will begin to load in their work materials and this will potentially cause delays and will close off part of the area to pedestrians for safety.
“Today, I learned that the contractor awarded the job to rebuild the Hawkins Street Bridge will begin to load in their equipment in the next several days,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “This process is going to take time, but it’s great to see momentum. I want to thank the City and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for keeping this project moving. Please be advised that this area will be an active construction site and as such some areas will be cordoned off for the safety of pedestrians and residents.”
Hawkins Street Bridge was closed to traffic in October of 2017 after the Rhode Island Department of Transportation found significant deterioration on several of the support beams. Narducci continued, “Today marks another step closer to restoring this bridge so that the community is no longer divided.”
As work progresses Senior Deputy Majority Leader Narducci will provide updates on the status of the project.
by Billy Kepner | Nov 4, 2019 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
City Council Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Joined His Colleagues in State Government
at the Chad Brown Recreation Center for the Signing of Legislation to Protect Workers
Providence City Council Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) last week joined Governor Gina Raimondo, Senator Maryellen Goodwin, Representative Christopher Blazejewski and other members of the Rhode Island General Assembly for the signing of legislation that bans non-compete agreements for low-wage workers, nonexempt employees, undergraduate and graduate students, and employees age 18-years or younger.
“We are a working-class city, and we need to support our laborers and workforce at all cost,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “This legislation will ensure that our workforce has the ability to move up within their chosen careers without fear of violating non-compete agreements that they were forced to sign in previous positions. The law goes into effect in January of 2020 and will protect the diverse workforce and economy of our great city and state.”
Rhode Island House Bill 6019, which updated the General Laws in Title 28 “Labor and Labor Relations” by adding Chapter 28-58 “Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act.” The law does not affect a business’ ability to enter into noncompetition agreements with properly classified independent contractors or place limits on the use of non-solicitation provisions, forfeiture agreements or nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements.
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Narducci Jr. continued, “I was honored to be included in the signing ceremony of this important protection for workers in Rhode Island. I thank the lead sponsor Representative Christopher Blazejewski for pushing this forward.”
Narducci will be introducing a resolution at the November 7, 2019 meeting of the City Council in support of the newly enacted Rhode Island Noncompetition Agreement Act.
by Billy Kepner | Oct 16, 2019 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
It was alarming to hear a public official condoning an act of vandalism.
An act of vandalism is not political discourse, it is not freedom of speech, and it is not a form of dissent. It is a crime.
As elected officials we have a sworn duty to uphold the law and not waste precious resources cleaning up the mess that vandalism leaves behind.
As City Councilors we don’t represent just our Wards; we represent the City as a whole – including factions of constituents we may disagree with.
I believe wholeheartedly in one’s right to their freedom of speech and expression, but I will not and can not condone vandalism of any kind.
Nicholas J. Narducci Jr., Senior Deputy Majority Leader
Providence City Council
Councilman – Ward 4
by Billy Kepner | Oct 7, 2019 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
This past Friday, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) was notified by a concerned neighbor regarding a large amount of dead fish on the perimeter of Canada Pond. He visited the location, and sent pictures to his office that were then shared with the appropriate partners.
“It appears to me that the pond was drained to low,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “As soon as I learned of the issue on Friday I had my staff reach out to the Department of Environmental Management and the City’s Department of Public Works to get answers. There are several theories, and I have invited members of the team involved to join me at tonight’s community meeting to brief my constituents. I have been told that this is an unfortunate side-effect of doing this kind of work.”
The pond was drained to make much-needed repairs to the gates and the dam itself, which will keep the dam in working order for the foreseeable future.
Canada pond is located off Branch Avenue next to Route 146 and is roughly a mile long. Narducci continued, “There have been no significant repairs to the damn since the early part of the last century, and this is an important safety fix for our residents. However, I was assured that the aquatic life would not be harmed. I am deeply disappointed that this happened, and I have been assured that the DEM is working to solve the issue and remove the dead fish.”
As the pond has been drained, workers have come across a great deal of debris. “One of the reasons so many of the fish have died could be because of the disturbance from removing these large items. It’s a reminder that we need to be better stewards of our natural areas,” continued Narducci.
Senior Deputy Majority Leader will be holding his community meeting this evening at 5:30 PM at the DaVinci Center, which is located at 470 Charles Street in Providence. Members from the City’s team working on this project will be on hand to give an update to the project and remediation efforts.
by Billy Kepner | Oct 7, 2019 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
On Saturday, September 28, 2019 Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr., Senator Maryellen Goodwin, and the North End Community Action Committee held their 13th Annual Septemberfest.
It was a wonderful day in the North End with kids winning bikes, playing on the bounce houses, and even enjoying the petting zoo. Thanks to all the community partners that made the day such a success!
The Councilman was also joined by Mayor Elorza to dedicate the Valentino “Val” Innocente Fitness Area.
Check out this great video that highlights some of the days activities:
by Billy Kepner | Oct 1, 2019 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) today was on site where work is continuing on the Hawkins Street Bridge Restoration Project.
“Today, National Grid was on-site to begin the removal of power lines along the Hawkins Street Bridge,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “This process is going to take time, but it’s great to see momentum. I want to thank the City and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for keeping this project moving.”
Hawkins Street Bridge was closed to traffic in October of 2017 after the Rhode Island Department of Transportation found significant deterioration on several of the support beams. Narducci continued, “Today marks another step closer to restoring this bridge so that the community is no longer divided.”
As work progresses Senior Deputy Majority Leader Narducci will provide updates on the status of the project.
