Ward 14
Councilor David A. Salvatore
Councilor David Salvatore has been a member of the Providence City Council since 2010. He represents the neighborhoods Elmhurst and Wanskuck neighborhoods. Councilor Salvatore has been a strong advocate of financial and pension reform in the city. As the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Pension Sustainability during his first term, he oversaw the drafting of a report that made recommendations designed to stabilize the pension system and reduce the system’s unfunded liability.Ward 14: Elmhurst and Wanskuck
Covering the neighborhoods of Elmhurst & Wanskuck, Ward 14 is located on the northwestern quadrant of the city. Here you’ll find Providence College and the ever-popular LaSalle Bakery. The Wanskuck Historic District was once the location of a thriving mill village built along the West River. The mills have since closed but many of the buildings are still there, located, including The Wanskuck Public Library. This historic building is located on Veazie Street. The current building replaced the original library that was built by the Wanskuck Mill Company for its workers. Though the mill is closed, the library is still a going concern. In 1983, the historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Recent News
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Statement from Councilor David A. Salvatore on the Passing of Former United States Congressman Edward “Eddie” P. Beard
I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, mentor, and former United States Congressman Edward P. Beard, or as those of us who knew him, Eddie. When I was considering running for the City Council, one of the first people I spoke to was Congressman Beard. He...
Providence City Council Hires Paul J. Fox III as Chief of Staff
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City Council President Sabina Matos, Chief Judge Frank Caprio, and Mayor Jorge O. Elorza Announce Amnesty Program for Non-Moving and Environmental Violations in the City of Providence
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Councilor David A. Salvatore Proposes Green and Complete Streets for Providence
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