Recent News
City Councilors Call on the City for a List of the Valuation of All City-Owned Properties
Tonight, Councilman James E. Taylor (Ward 8), along with Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4), and Councilor Rachel Miller will introduce a resolution requesting the valuation of all city-owned properties. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created...
Council President Sabina Matos and President Pro Tempore Michael Correia to Introduce Resolutions Calling on the City to Address Nuisance Issues
City Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) will introduce a resolution at tonight's City Council meeting calling on the City Solicitor’s office to reconvene the Providence Nuisance Task Force. The Task Force was initially established to identify and address...
Council President Sabina Matos and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. to Introduce Resolution Honoring Officer Jose Deschamps
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) will introduce a resolution recognizing Officer Jose Deschamps of the Providence Police Department. On August 13, Officer...
Statement from Councilman Pedro Espinal Regarding the Passage of the Change to the Zoning Code of Ordinances Eliminating Waste Incinerator or Waste Facilities from the City of Providence
In February of this year, there was a proposal for a waste facility on Allens Avenue that would have been able to accept, process, and haul 2,500 tons of construction and commercial waste per day. This would have caused an increase in industrial traffic and would have...
Councilwoman Helen Anthony Leads Council Colleagues in Opposition to Proposed Multi-Hub Bus System in Downtown Providence
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilwomen Helen Anthony and Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3), and John Goncalves (Ward 1) put forth a resolution in opposition to the proposed multi-hub bus system Downtown Providence. This resolution is also co-sponsored by Councilor...
City Council President Sabina Matos and the Members of the City Council Call on the Administration to End Furlough Days for Department of Public Works Employees
The Department of Public Works is classified as an essential city department and for good reason. The hard work this department performs everyday to keep our streets and sidewalks in good shape, keep trash off of our streets, and our environment safe is vital to the...
Statement from Majority Leader Jo-Ann Ryan Regarding Yesterday’s Shootings on Smith Street
Late yesterday afternoon and then again later last night, two separate shooting incidents took place on Smith Street. The first took place at the intersection of Smith and River, where it is believed that two cars were chasing each other, and shots were fired. Neither...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Congratulating the Providence Parks Department on the Rebuilding of their Facility at Roger Williams Park
In 2016, we were all saddened to hear that a fire destroyed the Parks Department Grounds Maintenance Facility at Roger Williams Park. Today, the Parks Department Grounds Maintenance Facility will officially be opened along with the renovated Carriage House. Roger...
Statement from Councilor David Salvatore Calling on Mayor Elorza and the Providence Police Department to Address the Illegal Use of ATVs on Our City Streets
I am calling on Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence Police Department to take action regarding the illegal and dangerous use of ATVs on our City Streets. Over the past week, I have received numerous phone calls and emails from constituents who are concerned about...
