East Providence residents are invited to bring up to two boxes of paper to the Weaver Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon.
Morning hours will be reserved for those considered "at-risk" for coronavirus complications, masks and social distancing required.
The masks, which were sewn by a group of East Providence women, were donated to Linn Health & Rehabilitation.
The East Providence program provides assistance to homeowners in need of emergency and general repairs or safety improvements.
East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva said park operators have started to construct the temporary play area.
East Providence residents will have city-issued, 95-gallon trash carts issued for the start of collection on Aug. 3.
East Providence is conducting a survey to help determine how to spend $3.8 in expected block grants over the next five years.
Gov. Gina Raimondo said travel restrictions into Rhode Island will accompany new social gathering limits and additional business openings.
Despite promising coronavirus numbers, Gov. Gina Raimondo said she will wait until Monday to announce if RI can further ease restrictions.
The city has $448K in grants for 2020 for the prevention, preparedness and response to the coronavirus.
The Mayor's Office said savings will occur under short-term agreement with Green Development LLC through renewable energy faclities.
The Weaver Library Family Farmers Market will return in East Providence July 9 through Sept. 24.
City Councilor Bob Rodericks said at Saturday's event "many residents of all ages and race had sincere, meaningful comments."
The board is designed to increase communication within the city, address systemic racism, and increase diversity and inclusiveness.
The Pawtucket Avenue building, which has been abandonded for 20 years, was declared hazardous and unsafe.
The proposed contract extension with waste management company would include dedicated secure trash carts for East Providence residents.
Blake Costa, who battled cancer most of his life, died last Thursday.
The Elisha Project and East Providence Boys and Girls Club are helping host the soup giveaway Thursday at Riverside Middle School.
While courts remain closed, and gatherings severely limited, the parks are open as of Friday to passive exercise.
Sophomore Lily Bolarinho plays national anthem on her trumpet for East Providence first responders, Linn Health and Rehabilitation nurses.
East Bay Community Action Program's Health Services will open two testing sites for people with symptoms. Tests are by appointment only.
The state senate delegation representing East Providence announced the $100,000 matching grant on Monday.
Nancy MacDonald, 62, is the first staff member of the 41 deaths tied to the East Providence nursing home.
The Mayor's Office said the latest development will consist of 12 townhomes in two buildings that overlook Squantum Woods.
East Providence DPW will delay pickup of bulk items immediately and suspend yard waste pickup starting next week.im
East Providence has closed city playgrounds to help enforce social distancing orders amid the coronavirus crisis.
East Providence has $762,169 in community block grants available for Fiscal 2020-21.
The Watershed will hold training in conjunction RI Fish and Game Department of Environmental Management.
People 60/+ years old can get dine out vouchers from East Bay Community Action Program’s Restaurant Program, good at IHOP & Newport Creamery
The program will make grants and loans available for homeowners and landlords seeking to make general repairs.
The AFSCME food worker's union recognized Mark Simonson for his dedication to the residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.
The East Providence February Soup Collection is going on through the end of the month.
East Providence Major Bob DaSilva looks to clear up "misinformation" about plans for neglected park.
East Bay Community Action Program is taking appointments now
Local groups have until Jan. 31 to apply for a second round of grants. At least $125,000 in funding is available.
See what's happening in East Providence - check out the Patch Calendar.
A public forum to share ideas on the transformation of Watchemocket Square will be Jan. 15.
Reps. Liana Cassar, Terri Cortvriend: "This is what’s right for the future of our children's health, economic success and their lives."
julia Dempsey picked up the keys to her new rental home courtesy of the East Providence Community Development Office Monday.