Ward 4
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Councilor Justin Roias
Councilor Justin Roias represents Ward 4 and the North End of Providence, which includes the Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods. He is the Vice-Chair of the Committee on State Legislative Affairs and is a member of the Committee on City Public Works, Committee on Ordinances, the Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE), the Housing Crisis Task Force, and the Special Committee on Environment and Resiliency. Roias currently works as a school social worker and licensed mental health counselor. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Rhode Island College. Roias is also a member of the Providence Housing Authority.
Ward 4 – Charles and Wanskuck (North End)
Ward 4 is considered the North End of Providence, which includes the Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods. At the end of the nineteenth century, an expanding mill industry led to influx of European immigrants, especially Italian immigrants. This expansion of the population led to the further development of the North End. Today, both the Charles and Wanskuck neighborhoods are home to a strong Italian cultural community as well as a rich history of industrial labor.
Recent News
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Narducci Announces Work Beginning on Hawkins Street Bridge Restoration
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) today was on site where work is beginning on the Hawkins Street Bridge Restoration Project. “The closing of the Hawkins Street Bridge has caused many issues in our neighborhood,” stated Senior Deputy...
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Narducci Works with State Officials to Address Canada Pond Dam
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) has been working closely with the Department of Environmental Management and other city and state agencies to work on fixing the Canada Pond Dam. He was joined on the site tour by Lieutenant Michael...
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Welcomes Two New Businesses to Ward 4
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4) last week welcomed two new businesses to the North End neighborhood. “The North End is a neighborhood that is seeing positive growth,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “The...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr.:
I am thrilled to welcome the members of the Providence Police Department who today began foot patrols in the North End of Providence. Having a police presence in our community not only helps to discourage crime, but it also allows neighbors to meet the men and women...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding the Tragic Death of Berta Hudson
My family and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Berta Hudson. The North End is a tight-knit community, and when tragedies like these occur it affects us all. Once again, I find myself asking – How does a man convicted of domestic abuse have...
Statement from Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. Regarding Readiness of Providence Schools
A little over two weeks ago the City Council met and heard from the Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Fran Gallo, along with the COO of the School Department Joe DiPina, President of the School Board Nicholas Hemond, Esq., and the City’s Director of Public...
