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Published by Jef Nickerson May 21st, 2008 in Action Alert, Charity and Other Organizations. 0 CommentsRIPTA Hearings on proposed fare hikes
Published by Aaron Masri May 7th, 2008 in Action Alert, Government and Transit. 0 CommentsPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
Board Votes to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Fare Increases
RIPTA’s board of directors voted at it’s April 7th meeting to hold public hearings on proposed fares increases.
Sharp hikes in the cost of fuel are behind the fare increase proposal.
“Unfortunately, we have to seek fare increases to compensate for some of […]
For Sale: Slightly damaged school house
Published by Jef Nickerson May 7th, 2008 in Action Alert, Buildings, Demolition, Federal Hill and West Side. 0 CommentsPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
Update on the Grove Street School, after all the heartburn, seems the owners are now willing to sell:
Dear Friends,
This was sent today (May 5, 2008) from Deming Sherman regarding the court issues and purchase of Grove St school. There needs to be a buyer offering a bid with serious intentions […]
Why is no one dining outside?
Published by Jef Nickerson May 7th, 2008 in Action Alert, City Council, Food, Government, Neighborhoods, Quality of Life, Walkability and West Side. 0 CommentsPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
Why is no one eating at sidewalk tables on this beautiful spring afternoon (well aside from the fact that Broadway Bistro isn’t open for lunch, I didn’t feel like walking further down the block to illustrate the point fully)? Seems that due to complaints, the city has been cracking down […]
GC:PVD Position on Vista Della Torre Zoning Hearing
Published by Jef Nickerson April 7th, 2008 in Action Alert, Buildings, Federal Hill, Government, Media, Neighborhoods, Planning, Providence Tomorrow and Zoning. 0 CommentsTomorrow night, Tuesday, April 8th at 7:30pm the Zoning Board of Review will hear a petition on variance for the project known as Vista Della Torre on Federal Hill.
TALON REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY, PROPERTY OWNERS AND TALON REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, APPLICANT: 21 & 32 Federal Street at Bradford Street. The […]
April 8, Zoning Board of Review hearing on Vista Della Torre
Published by Jef Nickerson March 31st, 2008 in Action Alert, Federal Hill, Government, Neighborhoods, Planning and Zoning. 0 CommentsThe Vista Della Torre project will have a hearing at the Zoning Board of Review on Tuesday, April 8th at 7:30pm in the Probate Court Room, 5th Floor of Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street.
TALON REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND THE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY, PROPERTY OWNERS AND TALON REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, APPLICANT: 21 & […]
Broadway/Westminster Graffiti Cleanup Saturday 03/01 03/15
Published by Jef Nickerson February 26th, 2008
in Action Alert, Events, Federal Hill, Graffiti, Neighborhoods, Other Cities, Quality of Life and West Side.
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UPDATE: Due to snow expected tomorrow morning, the organizers of this event have decided to go with their snow date, 03/15, same time, same location.
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The WBNA and West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation are hosting a graffiti cleanup on Broadway on Saturday, March 1st. Details are:
We need your help!
Join your friends and neighbors on […]
TOMORROW 02/27 Kennedy Plaza Placemaking Workshop
Published by Jef Nickerson February 26th, 2008 in Action Alert, Downcity, Events, Other Organizations, Parks/Open Space, Planning, Roads, Transit and Walkability. 0 CommentsClick Image to enlarge
If I read my emails I’d have known about this sooner, but here it is now, better late than never I suppose. I’ve called to get on the list to go, sounds interesting. Will post about it tomorrow or Thursday.
Project for Public Spaces
West Side Overnight On-Street Parking Meeting (02/20)
Published by Jef Nickerson February 18th, 2008 in Action Alert, Events, Neighborhoods, Parking, Quality of Life and West Side. 0 CommentsFrom Citizens for Resident Permit Parking
IMPORTANT MEETING “FOR RESIDENTS OF WARD 15
Have you wanted to park on the street without fear of a ticket?
Do you think there is a parking problem in Providence?
Do you love the city and want to help it continue to develop?
If you answer YES to any of these questions now is […]
PADS General Meeting (02/07)
Published by Jef Nickerson February 1st, 2008 in Action Alert, Downtowns, Events, Other Organizations and Pawtucket. 0 CommentsPhoto by Jef Nickerson for gcpvd.org
Pawtucket Alliance for Downtown Success (PADS) are holding a general meeting on February 7th in Downtown Pawtucket:
PADS General Meeting
Thursday, February 7
Refreshments @ 6:30pm / Meeting @ 7:00pm
at Machine with Magnets 400 Main Street, Pawtucket
RIPTA
It has been a while since we all met! As we begin 2008, Downtown Pawtucket faces […]
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