Proposed ProvPort tax, lease agreement extensions advance despite public protest

Nancy Lavin

11/28/2022

THE PROVIDENCE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE gave preliminary approval Monday to a proposed extension on the tax treaty and lease agreements with ProvPort Inc./ COURTESY PROVPORT

PROVIDENCE – Controversial extensions to the tax and lease agreements with the operators of Providence's industrial port received preliminary approval from a city panel Monday despite overwhelming community objections. The City Committee on Finance’s 4-1 vote Monday advances the tax treaty and lease agreements with ProvPort Inc. to the full City Council for a future,…

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