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City Council Approves WaterFire Lease, Advances Mile of History Project
At tonight’s City Council meeting, councilors unanimously voted to approve the City’s lease of the WaterFire Arts Center back to WaterFire Providence, and advanced an ordinance supporting the Mile of History project. “This vote is about protecting the heartbeat of...
City Council to Hear Mile of History Project, WaterFire Lease Agreement
Today, December 4th, at 6 p.m., Providence City Council will convene for a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend. After being voted out of the Committee on Finance with a recommendation to pass,...
City Council Debuts New Tech, Creates Working Group on Nightlife Enforcement
Providence, RI – At tonight’s regular City Council meeting, the body unveiled a series of technologies to improve accessibility in the chamber. Six monitors have been installed throughout the room: two on the walls flanking the Council President's dais, two on rolling...
City Council to Vote on Mile of History Project, WaterFire Lease Agreement, and a Working Group to Review Enforcement of Ordinances Related to Nightlife
Tomorrow, November 20 at 6 p.m., Providence City Council will convene for a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend. After being voted out of the Committee on Finance with a recommendation to pass...
City Council Passes Immigration and Policing Reforms and Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban
Tonight, the Providence City Council unanimously passed proposed changes to the immigration sections of the Community-Police Relations Act and passed a citywide ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers by the year 2033 with a vote of 9-3-1-1. Councilors passed into...
City Council to Vote on Immigration and Policing Reforms, Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban, and Updates to Entertainment Regulations
Today, November 6 at 6PM, Providence City Council will convene for a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend. Councilors will consider second and final passage of amendments to the immigration...
Finance Committee Advances WaterFire Lease and Benefit Street Sidewalk Upgrades
Last night, the Providence City Council Committee on Finance voted to advance the City’s lease of the WaterFire Arts Center back to WaterFire Providence. This follows council approval of the $3.75 million purchase of the building. The conditional deal requires...
Committee Advances Entertainment Law Updates that Expand Opportunities for Local Artists, Preserve Quality of Life in Neighborhoods
Tonight, the Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances approved proposed updates to the city's entertainment regulations to expand opportunities for local businesses, artists, and neighborhoods to thrive. The updates ensure the law reflects the current needs and...
Council President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo Releases Statement on Gilbert Stuart
As the demolition of Gilbert Stuart Middle School continues, Council President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo issued the following statement: In recent months, I have maintained active oversight of the Gilbert Stuart School demolition and reconstruction project,...
