Councilman Sanchez Recommends Youth Curfew in Providence
A new ordinance introduced by Councilman Davian Sanchez (Ward 11) would set curfew hours for young people under the age 18. He will be holding meetings throughout the city to get feedback from the public. What do you think of a youth curfew? Share your thoughts at ward11@providenceri.com.
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Council Says Goodbye to Veteran Councilman
Joseph DeLuca, who served on the Providence City Council for 20 years, from 1991 to 2011, passed away after a long illness on July 1, 2012. Council members past and present honored his memory, and the Council made an official minute of his life a permanent record of the city. |
Council Creates Two Special Committees to Focus on Education, Healthy Communities & Women
Two subcommittees were recently expanded to become special committees of the Council-the Special Committee on Education, and the Special Committee on Healthy Communities & Women.
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Ward 1 - Accessible Playground Build On June 9th, Council Majority Leader Seth Yurdin led a group of volunteers in the remodeling of Cabral Park on Wickenden Street to make its playground accessible to children with disabilities. Click here for more information. |
Ward 6 - Streetside Neighborhood Safety Chat Councilman Michael Correia has been holding monthly "neighborhood safety chats" in the Manton, Mount Pleasant, and Olneyville neighborhoods. For the summer months, these meetings have been held outdoors to ensure their presence in the community felt. Click here for more information. |
Ward 14 - Senior Luncheon at Olmsted Gardens On Thursday, July 26th, Councilman David A. Salvatore held a luncheon for the residents of the Olmsted Gardens apartment complex. Click here for pictures from the luncheon. |
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Upcoming Neighborhood Events
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Ward 6 - National Night Out Celebration, 5-8pm George J. West Park, 1276 Chalkstone Avenue more... Wednesdays, August 15 and 22, 2012 Ward 7 - Family Movie Nights, dusk Neutaconkanut Park, 681 Plainfield Street more... Saturday, August 25, 2012 Ward 15 - Community Block Party, 12-5pm Forys Playground/Wallace St. Park more... |
To find out about upcoming Providence City Council meetings, meeting dockets and committee meetings, please visit the link below.
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