Recent News

Statement from Council President Sabina Matos
Today our City lost a great community advocate in John “Johnnie” Britto. For over 60 years, Mr. Britto served the community as a mentor and friend to countless young people that came into the Fox Point Boys and Girls Club. I extend my sympathies to his wife Eufemia...


Statement from Councilman John Goncalves On the Passing of John “Johnny” Britto
As a lifelong resident of the Fox Point neighborhood, Johnny Britto was not just a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, but he was a fixture in the community and an inspiration. He was a coach, friend, and mentor to every single young person that came through the...


Statement for Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding the Providence Police Narcotics Bureau
I wish to commend the Providence Police Narcotics Bureau for their excellent work this past weekend. I want to personally thank Captain Kevin Lanni and his team for their diligence in getting these weapons and drugs off our City streets. Over the past many months our...


Providence City Council Endorses Creation of An Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
At last week’s City Council Meeting, the Providence City Council passed a resolution requesting the Office of Sustainability collaborate with the Purchasing Department, the Healthy Communities Office, the Providence Public School Department, and the school district's...


Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore on the Passing of Former United States Congressman Edward “Eddie” P. Beard
I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, mentor, and former United States Congressman Edward P. Beard, or as those of us who knew him, Eddie. When I was considering running for the City Council, one of the first people I spoke to was Congressman Beard. He...






Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding this Weekend’s Homicide
As many have learned, the first homicide in RI of 2021 occurred in Providence this past weekend. It is a painful reminder that we, as a City, need to continue to work together to address the systemic issues that lead to these crimes. We know families thrive when...






Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Governor Gina Raimondo
On behalf of myself and my family, we extend our thanks and congratulations to Governor Gina Raimondo, the nominee for United States Secretary of Commerce for her friendship and her service to our State. As Rhode Islanders, we should all be proud that our State’s...






Providence City Council President Sabina Matos Announces Decennial Ward Boundary Committee
Providence City Council President Sabina Matos Announces Decennial Ward Boundary Committee The Committee Will be the Most Diverse in the Council’s History Providence City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) tonight announced the creation of the Decennial Ward...






Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding the Tragic Incident of Jhamal Gonsalves
As a mother, my heart aches for Jhamal, his family, and his friends, as they continue the healing process – both physically and emotionally. I ask that we give him and his family the space and peace they need to heal. As an elected official, my heart aches for our...