Tag: Mayor Brett P. Smiley
Providence City Council updates zoning rules to streamline housing development
PROVIDENCE – The Providence City Council on Thursday unanimously approved new zoning amendments to bring the city’s code in alignment with statewide regulatory requirements...
Providence City Council can intervene in Chace real estate suit, judge...
PROVIDENCE – A judge on Monday ruled the Providence City Council can intervene in the lawsuit filed against the city regarding a controversial tax...
City begins next phase of Fox Point Hurricane Barrier rehab
PROVIDENCE – City officials are encouraging residents and commuters to “plan accordingly” during the second construction phase to rehabilitate the sewer gates of the...
20 Brown University students arrested during sit-in protesting war in Gaza
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Police Department on Wednesday arrested 20 Brown University students who were demanding university support for a ceasefire in the Gaza...
Smiley unveils $132M capital plan for city
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Tuesday released his fiscal 2024 capital improvement plan, an annual document outlining investments to city infrastructure.
The $132...
Judge orders eviction of Skyline at Waterplace
PROVIDENCE – A state district court judge on Monday ordered the eviction of Skyline at Waterplace LLC, the tenant who has leased the prominent...
Smiley requests United Way’s reparations allocation be increased
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Thursday he will request an amendment to the city’s $10 million "COVID-19 Equities Program," increasing the amount...
Providence launches litter removal initiative for public spaces
PROVIDENCE – In an effort to reduce litter, the city is making grants of up to $25,000 available to local organizations to help clean...
Smiley proposes $20M overhaul of ARPA spending
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Tuesday released a proposed $20 million overhaul of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act budget approved under...
Providence City Council approves PILOT agreements
PROVIDENCE – The City Council Thursday night approved a set of payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements with the city’s four colleges and universities, projected to bring in $223.5...
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