Recent News
Statement from Council President Sabina Matos Regarding Reports of Contaminated Soil in Olneyville
I am deeply concerned about the recent allegations of contaminated soil being used in the construction of the 6-10 Connector in Olneyville. This breech of public health and safety puts workers, public safety officials, and residents at risk. As the COVID-19 pandemic...
Statement from Councilman Pedro Espinal Regarding the Fatal Accident on Narragansett Boulevard this Morning
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Brandon Ebert and the whole Johnson and Wales Community. Brandon’s life was tragically cut short in a hit-and-run accident early this morning. This intersection at Narragansett Boulevard and...
Councilman Goncalves and Council Colleagues Introduce Several Resolutions Regarding Returning to School in Providence
At the September 3 City Council Meeting, Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) introduced several resolutions with City Council colleagues regarding the start of the new school year, school improvements and COVID-19 preparedness within Providence schools. “As we approach...
Councilman John Goncalves and Council Colleagues Propose Resolution Supporting City University Mask Policies
At the September 3 City Council meeting, Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1) proposed a resolution supporting the proposed mask policies at local colleges and universities, and encouraging all faculty, staff and students to abide by said policies on and off campus....
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...
