A meeting of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission will be held at the offices of Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode Island, on MONDAY, June 11, 2012...
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Taveras announces new PILOT agreements with Care New England and CharterCARE
From the Mayor’s Office on Care New England (scroll down for announcement about CharterCARE): Mayor Taveras Announces PILOT Agreement with Care New England Taveras administration secures $5.7 million from five of...
Tentative Agreement between City and Retirees, Police, and Firefighters could avert municipal bankruptcy
Taveras Administration, Retirees, Police and Firefighters Reach Historic Tentative Agreement on Pension Reform Tentative settlement heads off high-stakes legal battle, saves Providence from looming bankruptcy...
WPRI: Taveras, retirees strike landmark deal
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras has struck a landmark deal with city workers and retirees that could save the capital from bankruptcy by scaling back future pensions, freezing cost-of-living adjustments and restructuring...
GoLocalProv: House Passes Bill Stiffening Penalties for Leaving Scenes of Car Accidents
The House has passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Joy Hearn (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence) that would instill a mandatory suspension of an operator’s license in the instance that a driver is convicted of...
Transportation Corridors to Livable Communities Project Community Meeting, May 30th
Photo (cc) Trisha Crabb Community Meeting – Transportation Corridors to Livable Communities Project – Broad Street and Elmwood Avenue The City of Providence and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority...
Open Providence Commission Public Hearing, May 21
Open Providence | Public Hearing A Public Hearing and Discussion Meeting organized by The Open Providence Commission for Transparency & Accountability Hosted by the Rhode Island School of Design Monday, May 21 6:00...
Mayor Taveras Creates Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
On Bike To Work Day, Mayor Taveras Creates Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Commission will incorporate bicycle and pedestrian planning in Providence’s Sustainability Action Plan PROVIDENCE, RI –...
ProJo: R.I. Gov. Chafee proposes moving state offices into landmark ‘Superman building’ in Providence
Governor Chafee, as part of a package of budget amendments submitted to the legislature Thursday, proposes using part of this year's revenue windfall to fund the initial planning and engineering to evaluate moving state...
RINPR: Chafee in talks with Colin Kane to lead the EDC
Kane is currently the head of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission.
New Downtown Zoning Regulations Signed
New Zoning regulations for the Downtown, Jewelry District, and Route 195 Land was signed this morning by Mayor Taveras.
195 Redevelopment District Commission Meeting – May 14, 2012
A meeting of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission will be held at the offices of Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode Island, on MONDAY, May 14, 2012...
City Plan Commission Meeting May 15, 2012
Notice of Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – 4:45pm Department of Planning and Development 1st Floor Meeting Room 444 Westminster Street, Providence Opening Session Call to Order Roll Call Approval of meeting...
Robert Azar named Acting Director of Providence Planning Department
Thom Deller recently left his long standing post as Director of Planning and Development for the City of Providence to become the Economic Director for Hartford, Connecticut. Today, the Mayor appointed Bob Azar as the...
Providence FY 2013 Budget Address
Text and information from Providence Mayor Angel Taveras' FY 2013 budget.
State Sen. Tassoni calls for removal of RIPTA CEO
State Sen. Tassoni calls for removal of RIPTA CEO Charles Odimgbe because apparently addressing the real problems is hard.
Primary Election Day, April 24
Photo (cc) myJon Even though the candidates for President from the two major parties seems to be decided by now, there is still a Primary Election scheduled for tomorrow. Though Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have a...