No Trash Pickup on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day
Trash pickup will be delayed one day for the rest of that week.
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.
COVID-19 Virus Update
March 3, 2020
March 3, 2020
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been identified in Rhode Island. There are 3 presumptive positive cases that have been identified by the Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) and 38 individuals self-quarantined do to 2nd contact. All cases arrived from the same trip to Italy which points out the need to find out a person’s travel history and contact history during patient survey. Outreach to the people who were in direct contact with any of these three individuals is ongoing. These direct contacts will be self-monitoring for symptoms at home for 14 days with public health supervision. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is managing contact tracing for people on the return flight that these three individual took back to the United States.
North Providence has been monitoring COVID-19 since its first discovery in China. The same Infectious control practice should be followed as for the flu of any other communicable disease. Because human coronaviruses most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, Rhode Islanders are reminded to take the same measures that healthcare providers recommend annually to prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses.
• Get your flu shot, and make sure the people around you do the same.
• Wash your hands often throughout the day. Use warm water and soap. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand gel.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Viruses can spread by coughing or sneezing on other people or into your hands.
• Stay home from work or school if you are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
• Keep surfaces (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, and toys for children) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant.
The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. You should only wear a mask if a healthcare professional recommends it. A facemask should be used by people who have COVID-19 and are showing symptoms. This is to protect others from the risk of getting infected.
At this time, we are at low risk and monitoring the situation. If COVID-19 escalates we are prepared to provide Town wide safety measures.
Director Emergency Management
John A Silva
Employment Opportunity: Lifeguards
February 26, 2020
The North Providence Pool and Fitness Center is hiring lifeguards.
Skill and knowledge required:
- 16 years of age or older
- American Red Cross CPR/AED and First aid for professional rescuers.
- American Red Cross lifeguard certification.
Available shifts morning and afternoon, part-time hours.
Anyone interested should contact John Angelone at 353 7007
Employment Opportunity: Bus Driver (Part-time)
February 26, 2020
JOB SUMMARY
The Salvatore Mancini Resource & Activity Center, a department of the Town of North Providence, is hiring a Part-Time Bus Driver. Driver will be responsible for transporting North Providence senior members to and from the senior center. Some additional local trips will also be included in this position as needed. Approximately 20-25 hours per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Operate a 21 Passenger Van.
- Operate a Wheelchair Lift, ability to secure elder passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize while in transit.
- Maintain accurate records and logs of trip information as required.
- Perform vehicle inspections. Report mechanical issues or defects of the assigned vehicle prior to all departures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must pass BCI Background Check
- Satisfactory driving record
- Ability to safely operate a passenger vehicle following a schedule
- Good customer service skills preferred
- Knowledge of North Providence roads and streets helpful
CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
- Valid Class C CDL drivers’ license with passenger endorsement required
- First aid & CPR certification preferred, but not required.
To apply please email resume to or apply in person at:
North Providence Mancini Center
Two Atlantic Blvd.
North Providence, RI 02911
