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Established in 1824 under the will of Ebenezer Knight Dexter, the Dexter Donation is a trust “to ameliorate the conditio...
10/21/2026

Established in 1824 under the will of Ebenezer Knight Dexter, the Dexter Donation is a trust “to ameliorate the condition of the poor, and to contribute to their comfort and relief.”

The income from the trust is distributed to eligible non-profits by a Board of Commissioners elected by residents of the City of Providence. Tomorrow, the Board will meet to nominate and elect new commissioners for the 2026-2028 term. Providence residents are invited to come hear the nominations and vote for the new members.

🗓️Thursday, October 22nd, 2:00 p.m.
📍Council Chamber (City Hall, 3rd floor)

Learn more about the meeting at https://providenceri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=16161 and the history of the Dexter Donation at https://www.providenceri.gov/dexter-donation/.

In preparation for the winter season, councilors have scheduled committee meetings with city departments to ensure that ...
10/20/2026

In preparation for the winter season, councilors have scheduled committee meetings with city departments to ensure that Providence is fully prepared for any extreme winter weather events.

Press and public are invited to attend. The first meeting is tonight at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall.

The current agenda:
October 20th
o PEMA: Snow preparation planning; winter weather unified command
o DPW: Snow operations planning, including public right of way, staffing status, equipment, and material status

November 17th
o Public Property: Snow operations planning for municipal buildings
o Parks: Snow operations planning for parks and public right of way
o Housing and Human Services: Warming center and shelter status

December 15th
o TBD

Visit the Public Meetings Portal at https://providenceri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx as committee meeting agenda items are subject to change.

10/19/2026

Amos Cross Brewster and his nephew, Joseph Orin Cross, had a nuanced heritage of African and Native American descent and were swept up in the tumult of war. With ties ... Read More

Join Providence City Councilor Miguel Sanchez this weekend for a mattress and e-waste drive! Dispose of your old mattres...
10/19/2026

Join Providence City Councilor Miguel Sanchez this weekend for a mattress and e-waste drive! Dispose of your old mattress, box spring, cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices!

📅Saturday, October 24th
🕒8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📍George J. West Park, 1276 Chalkstone Avenue

Congratulations to Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), this year's winner of GoProvidence's James McCarvill Leadership Aw...
10/19/2026

Congratulations to Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5), this year's winner of GoProvidence's James McCarvill Leadership Award!

In preparation for the winter season, councilors have scheduled committee meetings with city departments to ensure that ...
10/16/2026

In preparation for the winter season, councilors have scheduled committee meetings with city departments to ensure that Providence is fully prepared for any extreme winter weather events.

Press and public are invited to attend. Visit the Public Meetings Portal at https://providenceri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx as committee meeting agenda items are subject to change.

The current agenda:
October 20th
o PEMA: Snow preparation planning; winter weather unified command
o DPW: Snow operations planning, including public right of way, staffing status, equipment, and material status

November 17th
o Public Property: Snow operations planning for municipal buildings
o Parks: Snow operations planning for parks and public right of way
o Housing and Human Services: Warming center and shelter status

December 15th
o TBD

Ward 9, join the Mattress and E-waste Disposal Drive to get rid of old mattresses, box springs, and small electronics TO...
10/16/2026

Ward 9, join the Mattress and E-waste Disposal Drive to get rid of old mattresses, box springs, and small electronics TOMORROW!

Pick up supplies at the Elmwood Community Center for a street-by-street clean-up starting at 9 a.m.

After the clean-up, neighbors are invited to stop by the Elmwood Community Center for cafe, fresh fruit, and food.

📅Saturday, October 17th
🕒DRIVE: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; CLEAN UP: 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍Elmwood Community Center, 75 Atlantic Ave.

🚫 Tonight, the City Council took an important first step to ban the use of automated license plate readers across Provid...
10/15/2026

🚫 Tonight, the City Council took an important first step to ban the use of automated license plate readers across Providence. Councilors Sue AnderBois, Miguel Sanchez, and Rachel Miller introduced an ordinance banning the use of this technology. Sponsors argue that not only do ALPRs not make us safer, but they endanger our neighbors when sensitive data is misused by bad actors like Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

💰 To support the local economy, councilors passed a resolution encouraging the City to deposit funds in community banks. Participating banks will offer savings accounts with higher interest rates exclusively to Providence residents.

🚶 Councilors also granted first passage to an ordinance making crosswalks safer by prohibiting cars from parking, stopping, or standing within 20 feet of marked crosswalks to enhance pedestrian visibility.

⚾ Councilors unanimously passed a resolution honoring the Providence Grays. The baseball team’s legacy and historic achievements will be celebrated at an upcoming plaque installation and ceremony.

Join us for an interactive session exploring the foundations of healthy relationships, including consent, communication,...
10/15/2026

Join us for an interactive session exploring the foundations of healthy relationships, including consent, communication, trust, and boundaries. Participants (14+) will also learn to recognize red flags, unhealthy patterns, and signs of dating violence, while building practical skills for healthier relationships.

📅Tuesday, October 20th
🕒5:00-6:30 p.m.
📍Providence City Hall, Alderman's Chambers

To sign up, contact Luisa Sarante at [email protected] by October 19th.

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