Free performance returns to Roger Williams Park on Thursday, August 1 From the Office of Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Rhode Island Foundation, and Citizens invite the public to a free performance of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra’s Summer Pops in the Park at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music. Due to this[Read More…]
Sixty-Day Amnesty Program Waives Interest for Eligible Taxpayers Residents of La Prov! An opportunity to “get right” with those fine folks at Providence City Hall. And yes, we’ve got questions. We’ll be reaching out to Mayor Smiley’s Office to get additional details …. From The Office of Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced[Read More…]
From The Brett Smiley Mayoral Administration: “Community safety has been a top priority of my administration and in order to keep our neighborhoods safe, we need to support the officers on our streets,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “This agreement includes competitive compensation for our Providence police officers, while making significant investments in the Providence pension system that has too[Read More…]
Statement From Aniece Germain …Developing …. I am regretfully tendering my resignation to the President of Cranston City Council effective immediately. It has become clear that the ongoing power dynamics at play in Cranston politics and recent challenges for our organization Hope and Change for Haiti prevent me from continuing in my role on the Council. It is important[Read More…]
From: The Office of Mayor Brett P. Smiley Mayor Brett P. Smiley today introduced a new FY24 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), outlining $132 million of infrastructure investments over the next two fiscal years that will improve the local quality-of-life of residents and help make Providence the best-run city in America. Most investments included in this plan touch upon[Read More…]
From The City of Providence-Mayor Brett Smiley: Today Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by City Council President Rachel Miller, City Council Pro Tempore Pedro Espinal, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson, Rhode Island School of Design President Crystal Williams, Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., Johnson & Wales University Chancellor Mim L. Runey, LP.D, Local 1033[Read More…]
Officials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions From The City of Providence Police Department: Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that due to extreme heat conditions expected July 27, 28, and 29 pools and water parks will operate with extended hours. Water parks and[Read More…]
Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Recreation Department Director Stephen Grace and Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson today announced the official reopening of Providence splash pads and pools and the start of summer meal service. Splash pads are officially reopened today, and pools will open on July 3 but will be closed on July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Free, nutritious[Read More…]
From The Providence Public Schools: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is pleased to announce its upcoming hiring event, hosting an impressive roster of over 190 candidates and 19 schools, which promises to be a remarkable opportunity to witness PPSD’s commitment to providing excellent education in the community. The appointment-only hiring event is taking place on Saturday, June 3 from[Read More…]
Mayor Smiley and Colonel Perez Demolish and Donate Illegal Forfeited Vehicles Community Response Team cautions use ahead of Memorial Day weekend Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. held a press conference today to destroy a dozen recreational vehicles that were seized by police and subsequently deemed property of the City through a Municipal Court forfeiture[Read More…]
Cranston Mayor Schedules Presser to Challenge City Council Chair … Retribution? or Good Governance? He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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