Fox Point Councilman Seth Yurdin to Hold Neighborhood Safety Meeting
Councilman Seth Yurdin (Ward One) announced a neighborhood meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 25th, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, 455 Wickenden Street. The meeting will address public safety concerns in the wake of the shooting on Saturday night on
Providence City Council Preserves Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption
Council Majority Leader Terrence M. Hassett clarified to constituents today that, unlike more than two thirds of Rhode Island's cities and towns, the Providence City Council voted to maintain the $6,000 motor vehicle excise tax exemption. Over the last few weeks, the City Council office ha
Councilman Igliozzi announces Family Movie Nights
Ward 7 Councilman John Igliozzi is pleased to announce he is sponsoring three (3) movie nights this month. Each night will feature a popular family film. "Our neighborhood parks will once again be lit up by the big screen," Councilman Igliozzi said. This is the second year Igliozzi ha
Council Leader Vows Changes in City's Property Tax Structure
Off the heels of an active week discussing Mayor David Cicilline's elimination of property tax exemptions for landlords, City Council Majority Leader Terrence M. Hassett has vowed to re-visit the issue for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, his office announced today. Hassett said that the manner
Tejada Announces Kick-Off of Roadway Improvement Project
Earlier this week, Ward Eight City Councilman Leon F. Tejada held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new roadway improvement project in the West End neighborhood. The project will include a new sidewalk and street curbing on Benedict Street, road resurfacing, and improved drainage. "For too l
Taxes Will Decrease for Most Homeowners
Most owner-occupied residential properties in Providence will owe less in taxes this year. That is the message City Council leaders are sending to Providence homeowners today, after the Council voted on Monday to pass a new tax levy. "Seventy percent of owner-occupied residential p
HASSETT TO PROPOSE ALTERNATIVE TAX RATE FOR TAX EXEMPT INSTITUTIONS
City Council Majority Leader Terrence M. Hassett will push for an alternative property tax rate for tax exempt institutions in an effort to stem Providence's waning tax capacity, it was disclosed today. Following a comprehensive property re-evaluation, most of the City's residential propert
Council Approves Local Questions for November Ballot
Charter changes proposed by Majority Leader Terrence M. Hassett (Ward 12) were approved by the City Council on Thursday, July 15, 2010. The questions will appear on the November ballot for consideration by Providence voters. According to Hassett, the proposals to amend the Providence Home Rule Chart
Tax Relief for Providence Residents: Finance Committee approves levy that will bring tax relief to most
Finance Chairman John J. Igliozzi (Ward 7) announced that the Committee on Finance last night approved a new tax rate for the city. The levy ordinance, which sets the City's tax rate for real estate, tangible personal property, and motor vehicles, will be voted on by the full Council at a special me
New Road Construction Closes Pleasant Valley Parkway
As part of the Neighborhoods First Program, a portion of Pleasant Valley Parkway will be shut down in order for the city to reconstruct the roadway from Oakland Avenue to Covent Street, according to the City Council Office. The roadway has been the complaint of motorists for large potholes
PROVIDENCE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT URGES MOTORISTS TO USE CAUTION DURING COMMUTE
Wet roads and freezing temperatures will result in icy roads and a slow commute during rush hour
MAYOR CICILLINE TO DELIVER HIS ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
State of the City Address will be held on Tuesday, February 2 at 7pm
ANIMAL LOVER DONATES MAJOR GIFT TO THE PROVIDENCE ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER
$223,670 gift will be used to enhance operations including soundproofing at the new Animal Control facility now under construction
