Tag: Providence Department of Public Works
Providence launches revamped PVD311 online platform
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Tuesday announced the launch of the administration’s newly revamped PVD311 online platform, which he says will improve...
Panel OK’s plans for new Department of Public Works complex
PROVIDENCE – Plans for a new Department of Public Works complex were approved by the Providence City Plan Commission Tuesday.
The building will stand two...
Panel to consider proposal for new Providence Department of Public Works...
PROVIDENCE – City officials are making progress on plans for a new Department of Public Works complex.
Plans for the building, which would be located...
Providence mayor seeks to streamline approval process for new developments
PROVIDENCE- Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s administration is making major changes to the development review process for new residential and commercial construction that should shorten...
New parking meters being installed across Providence
PROVIDENCE – All the single and multi-spaced parking meters across the city are now being replaced under an initiative unveiled on Wednesday by Mayor...
Smiley unveils $598.6M city budget, vows ‘a new culture in City...
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday presented a $598.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025, a 3% increase that targets investments in...
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...
City Council greenlights resident refunds for mistakes in trash can fines
PROVIDENCE – Nearly 1,000 city residents could be getting refunds for fines charged for leaving their trash cans out too long under a bill...
Providence issues regulations on electric scooters, plans pilot program
PROVIDENCE - The Providence Department of Public Works has issued a policy regarding electric scooters in the city, following the unannounced appearance of motorized...
NWS issues Friday flood warning for R.I., Mass.
PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for all Rhode Island and Bristol County, Mass., due to impending rain and warm...