Ward 14
Councilman David A. Salvatore
Councilman David Salvatore has been a member of the Providence City Council since 2010. He represents the neighborhoods Elmhurst and Wanskuck neighborhoods. Councilman 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
Providence City Council to Hold Virtual Meeting Via Teleconference
Participants Can Call Into the Meeting With Their Phones Providence will be the first Council Body to use this Teleconferencing Technology In light of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak which has affected many of us here in Rhode Island, the Governor issued an executive...
Important COVID-19 Resources for Providence Residents & Businesses
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Meal Distribution Centers During School Closures Due to COVID-19
There are 13 sites across the city where children ages 18 and younger, can access several days worth of “Grab & Go” meals (breakfast and lunch). The locations will be open from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday during the duration of the school...
City Council Update on COVID-19
Dear Neighbors, The Members of the City Council have been in constant communication with the Administration, the Providence Emergency Management Agency, the Providence School Department, and Public Safety officials to assess and ensure the safety of our residents...
PROVIDENCE: THE CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS
The Providence City Council unveils updated website honoring our long and storied history centered on our neighborhoods and community engagement Today, the City Council unveils an updated user-centric website and a rebrand of its communications that pays homage to the...
Providence City Council Creates Special Commission on Recycling
At last night’s City Council meeting Councilors, David A. Salvatore (Ward 14) and Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) introduced a resolution creating a Special Commission on Recycling. The City of Providence spent nearly $500 thousand on rejected contaminated recycling loads in...
