Tag: Brett P. Smiley
5-year proposal to lower Providence’s commercial property tax lauded
A special commission's recommendations that the city of Providence revamp its tax structure and lower its "punishing" commercial property tax rate over five years...
City on right track with tax burden shifts
No one likes to see increased taxes but kudos to Providence city leaders for at least trying to raise them in the right places...
Under pressure to meet Jan. 1 deadline, town planners had a...
Since last summer, Warwick Planning Director Tom Kravitz has been racing against the clock. That’s why on a recent day he locked himself in...
Alviti: Bridge bypass lanes could be opened this weekend; traffic snarls...
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr. on Wednesday said the state plans to open bypass lanes on the Washington Bridge...
Five Questions With: Cassandra Thomas
5Q: Cassandra Thomas | Director of economic development, city of Providence
1. What are the greatest economic challenges facing the city and the best...
ProvPort executes lease to develop E.P. port; Waterson Terminal pledges $35M...
EAST PROVIDENCE – More than a year after ground was broken to build a new wind turbine shipping and staging area on the city’s...
Shop owners bracing for theft before holidays
Stressed about the holidays already? You’re not alone.
Every year, shop owners not only worry about stocking shelves with the right products, they also need...
Providence Public Schools partners with First Student to deploy first electric...
PROVIDENCE – Hundreds of Providence Public School District students will soon be riding electric buses to and from school, PPSD and First Student recently...
Construction for Woonasquatucket River Greenway project to begin next spring
PROVIDENCE – Construction for the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Improvement Project is set to begin next spring, Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Tuesday.
The project will...
Skyline at Waterplace appeals eviction, remains open for business
PROVIDENCE – Skyline at Waterplace LLC is back in business.
Michael Mota, the owner of the wedding and events venue, told WPRI-TV CBS 12 Wednesday...
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