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Council President Salvatore to Host Free Youth Basketball Clinic
Providence City Council President David A. Salvatore is partnering with the Providence College men’s and women’s basketball teams and the Providence Recreation Department to host a free youth basketball clinic at Corliss Park on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 10:00 AM –...
Council President Salvatore Takes Part in National Summer Learning Day
Providence City Council President David A. Salvatore participated in National Summer Learning Day today at Young Woods Elementary Schools’ Bell Summer Learning Program. “The summer is a great time for Providence youth to enjoy our parks and recreation centers, but it...
Public Hearing Set for Hope Point Tower
WHAT: City Council’s Committee on Ordinances will hold a public hearing on text change and change in zoning map for the property located on Assessor’s Plat 20, Lot 397 (250 Dyer Street). The proposed development is commonly referred to...
City Council Launches “Be Heard PVD” Campaign
Today City Council President David Salvatore launched the Council’s Be Heard PVD campaign. The campaign is designed to expand community access to and participation in Council-led public hearings by broadening outreach and notification to constituents. “The City...
Statement From Councilman Seth Yurdin
Today I sent a letter to Anton C. Porter, Executive Director, of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission expressing my opposition to National Grid’s proposal to the Fields Point Liquefaction Facility in the Port of Providence. I have requested Mr. Porter extend the...
Councilman Narducci Ensures Opening of Chad Brown Water Park
Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. today ensured the opening of the water park at Chad Brown before its originally scheduled opening of July 2, 2018. The water park will be open today and tomorrow (Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30) from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM....
Providence Ward 15 Parks Receive Upgrades
Providence City Councilwoman Sabina Matos (Ward 15) announces several completed community park projects in her Ward, and several more about to begin. These projects range from building concession stands, to improving current park landscapes. “I believe that recreation...
Councilman Michael Correia to Host National Night Out
An Event to Promote Police-Community Partnerships & Neighborhood Camaraderie On Tuesday, August 7, Councilman Michael J. Correia (Ward 6) will host the 35thAnnual National Night Out Celebration at George J. West Park located at 1279 Chalkstone Avenue. The event...
Statement from David A. Salvatore, Providence City Council President
After more than three years on the job, one would think the mayor and his administration would have a more comprehensive understanding of how the budget works. If this year’s budget isn’t approved, then the previous year’s budget goes into effect. It is my hope that...
