The August 4th North Providence Town Council Meeting was cancelled due to weather and has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 11th.
Further info and agenda here: https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/OpenMeetingsPublic/MeetingInformation?MeetingID=996659
No Trash Pickup on Monday, August 10th
May 19, 2020
No Trash Pickup on Monday, August 10th, Victory Day.
Trash pickup will be delayed one day for the rest of that week.
RIDOT Closing Greystone Sluiceway Bridge on Johnston/North Providence Line
July 7, 2020
Effective Thursday, July 2, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close the Greystone Sluiceway Bridge on the Johnston/North Providence line to protect public safety after dozens of overweight trucks were observed crossing the structurally deficient bridge, which is weight restricted at only 3 tons.
On a day in late May, the Department conducted a count and witnessed nearly 100 overweight vehicles crossing the bridge. During other spot inspections, RIDOT observed similar numbers of trucks over the 3-ton weight limit. RIDOT added more signs about the bridge posting, ahead of the original signs.
Police in both Johnston and North Providence patrolled the bridge over a two-week period earlier this month and gave out 66 citations and 18 warnings. Approximately one week after the patrols ended, RIDOT did another one-day survey and observed 25 overweight vehicles crossing the bridge.
Based on the condition of the bridge and the number and type of overweight vehicles that continue to ignore the posting signs and pass over the bridge, RIDOT decided to close the bridge until it can be replaced. The structure is currently funded for $2 million for reconstruction in 2022.
The 71-year-old timber bridge carries approximately 3,000 vehicles per day on Greystone Avenue over the Woonasquatucket River, between Riverside Avenue in Johnston and Waterman Avenue/Route 104 in North Providence.
Detour signs will be posted, directing traffic to follow a detour using Waterman Avenue and Putnam Pike (Route 44).
Governor John A. Notte, Jr. Park 2020 Fee Schedule
June 29, 2020
Governor John A. Notte, Jr. Park 2020 Fee Schedule:
NORTH PROVIDENCE RESIDENTS:
(Proof of Residency required – license, tax bill, lease, etc.)
Daily/Weekend $2.00 per person – $4.00 per carload
Season Pass (resident only) $20.00 (Limit 6 people)
NO CHARGE – Sr. citizens 55 yrs, children under 10 yrs. old, & handicapped persons – Sr. Citizen / Handicap Passes for that Individual only.
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NON-RESIDENTS:
Daily/Weekend $10.00 per person – $40.00 per carload
NO CHARGE – Sr. citizens 55 yrs, children under 10 yrs. old, & handicapped persons.
North Providence Town Hall Summer Hours – 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
June 24, 2020
SUMMER HOURS
Effective June 22, 2020 – September 4, 2020, Town Hall hours will be 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Cox Media Offers Free Advertising for Restaurants
April 23, 2020
Mayor Lombardi wants to pass the following information on to local restaurants:
Cox Media offers free advertising to local restaurants to ease COVID-19 impact
WEST WARWICK – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cox Media is offering some local restaurants two weeks of free TV advertising to let diners know they are open, practicing safe food handling, offering special deals and food delivery.
Within 72 hours of the program’s announcement on March 30, 60 restaurants were benefiting from the program, according to Cox Media. Some of the eateries taking part include Warwick’s Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House; Boneheads Wing Bar in West Warwick; Portsmouth Publick House in Portsmouth; and Nikolas Pizza in Newport.
“Restaurants generate 12% of our local economy and make up 6% of our GDP [gross domestic product], making it very important for us to help this industry in any way we can,” Vice President of Cox Media Mike Brostek said in a statement.
Advertising space is limited and based on availability. Restaurant owners interested in this free program can contact to learn more. They are asked to include the name and location of the restaurant in their email.
Information provided by PBN
Attention Voters, Date Change regarding the April 28th Presidential Primary
March 24, 2020
ATTENTION VOTERS
Due to the Coronavirus ( Covid-19) and postponement of the April 28th 2020 Presidential Preference Primary the North Providence Town Hall will not be open from 9am till Noon on Saturday April 28th 2020 Nor will the Service Desk of the Public Safety Complex Police/Fire Complex be accepting voter registration forms on Sunday March 29th 2020
We will be sure to keep you informed of all upcoming changes and dates that pertain to the Presidential Preference Primary.
