DRC to review restoration of the Narrow Building at October 17 meeting.
Category - Government
Overnight parking ban repeal information
Information about the city's plan for overnight residential parking permits.
Providence City Hall to be open late two evenings per month
City Hall will be open until 7pm the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces high speed rail money for New England
FRA announces funding for New England high speed rail projects including work at Kingston and Providence Stations.
RIPTA submits service/jobs cuts plan to board of directors
RIPTA presents plan for service reductions and budget cuts while Congress threatens 30% reduction in Federal funding to transit agencies.
City Plan Commission Meeting, September 20
Changes to the Zoning Ordinance and a street abandonment on the agenda for the CPC Sept. 20.
Capital Center Commission Meeting, September 14
The Capital Center Commission reviews signage at the Vets, a new restaurant at Union Station, and an enhancement grant for Station Park.
RI receives $1.6 million in grants from the Federal Highway Administration
Rhode Island receives federal funds for mixed-use planning in Warwick, bridge repairs, and jobs training in the highway construction industry.
Application to demolish Atlas and Sheppard’s Warehouses
Permission to demolish the Atlas & Sheppard's Warehouses on Allens Avenue is being sought at this afternoon's Historic District Commission Meeting.
The passing of Councilman Miguel Luna
Ward 9 City Councilman Miguel Luna has died. He was 53.
State House Rally for RIPTA, August 17
RIPTA Riders will be holding a rally at the State House in Providence next Wednesday August 17th. We want to let Smith Hill know: Rhode Island cannot afford to cut bus service.
Nominees for the Route 195 Redevelopment Commission
Mayor Taveras’ nominees: Mayor Taveras Submits I-195 Commission Candidates to Governor Chafee Mayor Angel Taveras has submitted six candidates to Governor Lincoln Chafee for consideration and appointment to the I...
Save RIPTA Change.org petition
Sign the Change.org petition urging the Governor and the Assembly to Save RIPTA.
We STILL can’t get overnight parking done
Apparently some terrible tragedy will befall our fair city if we allow cars to park on the streets between 2am and 5am.
City Plan Commission Meeting, July 19
City Plan Commission Meeting, July 19
RIPTA proposed service reductions and public hearing schedule
Schedule of public hearings on RIPTA service reductions and list of services proposed to be cut.
Passed legislation supporting the City of Providence
A number of bills passed this year which will help the City of Providence address its budget deficit.
Rumor: tree removal?
July 6, 2011 – 2pm: We are pulling this story for 24 hours. Waiting on a response from the city. In 2004, the City passed a regulation in its Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 425.1, “Removal of Significant...