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Councilman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. Honors the Life & Legacy of Former Councilman Philip A. Almagno
Today Councilman John J. Igliozzi, Esq. honored the life and legacy of former Councilman Philip A. Almagno, also known as Sharkey to his close friends and family, alongside Council President Sabina Matos, Councilor David A. Salvatore, Senator Frank Ciccone III, the...
Hopkins Field Turf Restoration Completed Today!
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) today was on site where work was completed on the Hopkins Field Restoration Project. “Today, I joined Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Deputy Superintendent of Parks Brian Byrnes, Supervisor Joe...
Councilor David Salvatore Proposes Online Application System for Overnight Parking Permits in Providence
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilor David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) proposed a resolution requesting that the Department of Public Works create an online application process for overnight parking permits in the City of Providence. This resolution has been...
Providence City Council Approves a $20-Million Investment in Affordable Housing
The City Council voted this evening to pass a change to the Code of Ordinances, giving authority to the Providence Redevelopment Agency (PRA) to borrow up to $20-Millon to capitalize the Providence Affordable Housing Trust Fund (Fund). The Council’s Committee on...
City Councilors Call on City to Suspend Tax Sales for Fiscal Year 2021
Councilman James E. Taylor (Ward 8) will introduce an Ordinance that requests the City of Providence and the City Tax Collector to suspend all tax sales for this fiscal year (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) at this evenings City Council meeting. The Ordinance is...
Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia to Propose Multiple Neighborhood Improvement Resolutions
At tonight's City Council meeting, Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia (Ward 6) will introduce four resolutions regarding neighborhood improvements in his Ward. "I continue to fight for important neighborhood upgrades in my Ward. Improvements such as traffic...
Providence City Councilors Propose Resolution Urging Flexible Options for Liquor License Holders
At tomorrow’s City Council Meeting, Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) will propose a resolution requesting that Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence Board of Licenses create a payment plan option for restaurants and bars looking to renew their liquor licenses...
City Council President Sabina Matos and Providence Revolving Fund Director Carrie Zaslow Awarded Three Manton Ave Businesses with Micro-Business Loans
On Friday, September 25, 2020, three Providence businesses were awarded with a Providence Commercial Corridor Micro-Business Loan. This program was created by the Providence Revolving Fund in collaboration with the Providence City Council. The Family Bakery located...
Statement from Councilman James E. Taylor Regarding Review of the City’s Public Safety Division
As a member of the City Council's Committee on Finance, I am uniquely aware of the complexities and the precarious state of Providence's finances. I am disappointed that the administration has contracted with a firm that is not local or not using current staff to do...
