Saturday, April 13, 2013
Check out these open houses in East Providence this weekend.
The following open houses are being held in East Providence this weekend. Use the MLS numbers below to find more information, including additional photos and broker contact information, on riliving.com. Saturday, April 13 118 Allerton Ave. ML#1037419 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 33 President Ave. ML#1037692 Noon - 2:30p.m. Sunday, April 14 299 Roger Williams Ave, ML#1037843 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 82 Mountain Ave, ML#1031489 Noon - 2 p.m. 88 Riverside Dr. ML#10376350 Noon-1:30 p.m. 157 First St. ML#1027389 Noon-2 p.m. 71 Edward Ave. ML#1035052 Noon-2 p.m. 208 Woodward Ave. ML#1037765 12:30-2 p.m. This report was put together with assistance from Delia Correia of Weichert, Realtors/Tirrell Realty.
Monday, April 1, 2013
For the first time since December, 2011, the City Council will meet without having to get approval for every expense from a budget commission.
The East Providence City Council meets Tuesday, April 2, in complete control of the city's finances for the first time since December, 2011. The meeting in the Council Chamber in City Hall starts at 7:30 pm. The councilors will gather after regaining spending authority from the East Providence Budget Commission last week. That transfer of authority ended almost 16 months of control by the state-mandated budget board. The City Council is not completely out of the shadow of the Budget Commission, however. It still exists and a new member, Christy Healey, deputy director of the RI Department of Revenue, will serve as a liaison to the City Council and keep a close eye on spending. Among the items on the agenda: - Resolution supporting the same…
Friday, February 22, 2013
Do you have a 'quality-of-life' complaint? Call this number anytime.
Write down this number on a post-it note and stick it on your refrigerator. Or put the number on your cell phone. Or program it on your land line. The number: 435-7722. It's the number in the East Providence building inspector's office. You can call it if you have a complaint about "quality-of-life issues" in East Providence. And you can call it anonymously and leave a message anytime. Does your neighbor have a junk car in his driveway? Is another neighbor piling up trash in his back yard? Have you seen a rat scurrying around your neighborhood? Call 435-7722. It's the "Q Alert" system that takes and files complaints for action by the appropriate city official, said City Manager Peter Graczykowski at the most recent City Council meeting. …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
For Valentine's Day, tell us what you love most about the place you call home.
Valentine's Day is the day of love, right? Usually, that means romantic love for your spouse or your partner. But let's go down a different track today. What do you love best about living in East Providence? Yeah, I know. Things have been tough with the city's financial woes. But there is still a lot to love about E.P. Is it your neighborhood? The city's ethnic mix? The schools? The Crescent Park Carousel? Pierce Field? The annual Heritage Festival? Everyone has something they love best about East Providence, right? Something that makes the city special. Since it's a day for love, tell us what you love most about East Providence. Post your comments below or your photos here to tell everyone.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
You are being given some additional time from East Providence to clear your sidewalk of snow, but the clock will start soon.
Have you cleared your sidewalk of snow yet? East Providence has an ordinance that mandates you have 24 hours from daylight after a storm to clear snow off your sidewalk. Or pay a fine. “Is the ordinance in effect?” said City Engineer Eric Skadberg. “Yes, it is.” But everyone is being given some leeway because of the amount of snow that fell during the Blizzard of 2013 – more than 17 inches. “That’s a lot of snow,” said Skadberg, who is charged with enforcing the ordinance. “We haven’t even gotten the snow off the sidewalks at City Hall yet,” he said on Monday. Skadberg said he would not be going out to start enforcing the ordinance until at least today or Wednesday. His primary focus will be sidewalks used by children to get to schools…
Monday, December 17, 2012
An RFP for professional legal services for East Providence draws interest from more than 10 law firms.
More than 10 law firms are interested in providing legal services to East Providence. City Manager Peter Graczykowski said a request for proposals drew interest from a significant number of firms. As a result, a Legal Services RFP Evaluation Committee will be set up to recommend a potential award. Graczykowski asked the East Providence Budget Commission last week to form an evaluation committee. It will include members of the commission, the City Council, the School Committee and other city and school administrators. Deadline for the RFP was Dec. 7, the city manager said. Each response will be “tabulated by the purchasing division as to minimum qualification criteria and eligibility for further evaluation” by the committee, Graczykowski …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Check in with your daily dose of East Providence area information, including news, weather and history notes!
East Providence Weather: Parent's Night Out: East Providence Parks & Recreation to hold Children's Night Out on December 14, 2012 from 6-9pm. Parents can enjoy their night out knowing that their children are at the Rec.Center enjoying a supervised evening full of activities, arts & crafts, games and more. Pizza and drink provided. Space is limited and child must be pre-registered. Fee for this program is $10 per child, per date. To register call the Rec. Center at 433-6360. Winter Wonderland Bazaar: Come join us for this free event Friday! Enjoy the festivities and holiday shopping at the Dean's List Winter Wonderland Bazaar. Custom-made items from local artisans include jewelry, candles, quilts, Christmas cards, pottery, artwork and more…
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Check in with your daily dose of East Providence area information, including news, weather and history notes!
East Providence Weather: Visit with Santa at the Weaver Memorial Library, 41 Grove Avenue in East Providence on Thursday from 2pm-5pm. Bring your camera to take photos with Santa Claus. Kids can also decorate holiday cookies. Snow Plow Drivers: The City of East Providence is looking for snow plow drivers. CDL Class A drivers to plow snow for the City of East Providence operating city trucks. Hourly Rate: $20 per hour. Call 401-435-7701 for more information and an application (AA/EOE) Qualifications: CDL Class A license with clean driving record, subject to BCI check, pre-employment and random drug screening. Prior snow plow experience preferred. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Check in with your daily dose of East Providence area information, including news, weather and history notes!
East Providence Weather: Historic District Commission meets Wednesday night at 7pm at East Providence City Hall. THE VERY MERRY DICKENS CAROLERS present A “HOLLY-JOLLY” FAMILY CONCERT Wednesday, December 12, 6:30-7:30pm. Now in its 9th season, the Very Merry Dickens Carolers is a group of professional singers who love the music of the season and enjoy bringing its festive sounds to audiences. Dressed in Victorian costumes, the carolers sing in rich four-part a cappella harmony performing some of the best music of the holidays. Takes place at the Weaver Library Program Room. Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on East Providence Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click…
Monday, December 10, 2012
Check in with your daily dose of East Providence area information, including news, weather and history notes!
East Providence Weather: Rotary Club: East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club No. 6691 meets weekly at 12:15pm on Mondays at 1149 East in Seekonk. Eleven Forty Nine East Restaurant, 965 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA Teen Community Service: Monday from 3pm to 5pm at the Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence. Earn community service time for High School or Confirmation requirements by performing various tasks at Weaver Library. Contact 401-434-2543 mbonds@eastprovidencelibrary.org Post to Patch Yourself; Try Blogging: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on East Providence Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Just click here and read how easy it is. This Day in History: On this day in 1901, the first Nobel …
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2:40 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The 14th amendment says no state shall "deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." The Ca. Supreme Court: "While retention of the limitation of marriage to opposite-sex couples is not needed to preserve the rights and benefits of opposite-sex couples, the exclusion of same sex couples from the designation of marriage works a real and appreciable harm upon same-… more ›