PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of the 2024 Community Satisfaction Survey, which asks Providence residents, business owners, and community members to gauge their satisfaction with city services. This survey was first launched last year as part of Mayor Smiley’s commitment to ensuring City Hall is meeting the needs of […]Read More
Rhode Island is Ready: Governor McKee Outlines State’s Storm Preparedness
PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island is fully prepared to respond to the first significant winter storm of the season that is expected to impact the state this weekend. Today, Governor Dan McKee provided an update on his Administration’s preparedness efforts. A winter storm watch is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night. The latest models […]Read More
ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS: The parking ban has been lifted as of 1:00 PM this afternoon. It is imperative that you remove your vehicles from any city parking lots without any delay in order to avoid the risk of them being towed. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to navigate through this inclement weather! […]Read More
A citywide parking ban begins on Saturday, January 6 at 3:00pm until further notice. Broad Street and Dexter Street are exempt until 2:00am on Sunday, January 7. This time allows our crews to begin pre-treating our roads before the storm. We have dedicated parking lots throughout the city listed below where you can leave your […]Read More
CITY OF PAWTUCKET ANNOUNCES WARMING CENTERS FOR 2024 WINTER SEASON
PAWTUCKET – Due to the impending storm this weekend, the City of Pawtucket would like to remind residents of the available warming centers throughout the community. The following local buildings will be open to the public during the times listed below: Open Doors Shelter 1139 Main Street 24 hours a day Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters Lobby […]Read More
PAWTUCKET ANNOUNCES PARKING LOCATIONS IN CASE OF SNOW 2024
PAWTUCKET – With the incoming winter months, the City of Pawtucket has provided rules for a snow-ban parking advisory that will take effect in the event of a snowstorm, including a list of public parking locations where residents may leave their vehicles while on-street parking bans remain in effect. “It is important for residents to be […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today officially marks the first complete year of the Smiley Administration. Since taking office last January, the Smiley Administration has prioritized creating improvements to city services, public safety, housing and climate resiliency that have had tangible impacts on the quality-of-life of residents. “I am incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources 2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – In 2023, the Office of Energy Resources (OER) made significant progress toward achieving the objectives outlined Rhode Island’s Act on Climate. OER has been focused on creating programs and policies that respond to Rhode Island’s evolving energy needs and growing the state’s clean energy economy. “Our team at OER is continuing to make […]Read More
New Construction, Port of Davisville Investments, and Offshore Wind Development PROVIDENCE, RI – Momentum at Quonset continued throughout 2023. Within the Business Park, work began on over 465,000 square feet of new construction, representing over $361 million in private investment. “With over 13,000 jobs at more than 225 companies Quonset is the leading engine of job […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Expanding Access, Opportunities for Rhode Island Beneficiaries PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today highlighted a number of key priorities and successes accomplished throughout the year. Successes include improved access for beneficiaries, providing enhanced benefits for certain eligible populations, the launch of new document scanning centers, and a […]Read More