The EP Police have obtained these seat belt covers to help identify persons with autism in emergency situations.
These seat belt covers are available to EP residents free of charge. They can be picked up at the police station Monday - Friday from 8AM - 4PM.
Thank you to East Prov resident Attorney David Whitman for allowing us the use of his Ukrainian flag. We will be flying the Ukrainian flag at East Providence City Hall later today at 4pm in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. The public is welcome and encouraged to join us.
Last evening I was sworn in to my second four year term as Mayor of the great city of East Providence with my biggest and hardest working supporter by my side, my beautiful wife Karina.
ARE YOU AN EAST PROVIDENCE BUSINESS IMPACTED BY THE WASHINGTON BRIDGE CLOSURE?
Please fill out the form below to provide documentation of any negative economic impact and/or losses due to the closure.
There are now 32 residents of Orchard View Manor that have lost their lives to COVID-19 virus. Staff put up a memorial display as a procession of hundreds of vehicles with police, Fire, family and community supporters drove by to pay respect to lives lost and nursing home staff
In an effort to deal with this traffic nightmare we have increased rescue coverage to 5 rescues, 10 additional officers are helping move traffic and 15 DPW workers came in early to make and place traffic signs
In solidarity with the brave citizens of Ukraine 🇺🇦 and with freedom defenders here and abroad I would like to fly their flag at East Providence city hall.
If you have a flag that you are willing to loan the city, please contact me at mayorsoffice
@eastprovidence
.gov
In order to get elementary students home as close to on time as possible, we will begin dismissal of East Providence High School at 12:45 pm today. Middle school dismissal is projected for 2:00 pm. We are preparing to dismiss Elementary students on time, at approximately 3:00 pm
This evening I had the honor of observing Iftar with members of our Muslim community and the
@Maple_FDN_RI
located here in East Providence.
It was great to meet these wonderful people, and to learn about everyone’s personal stories, and their immigration from Turkey.
Today I met with Brett Luy, the president of
@RhodeIslandFC
to make the pitch that Pierce Memorial Field would be a great inaugural home pitch for their season next year as they continue to build the Pawtucket Stadium.
#soccerlife
#futbol
#communitypartnerships
As the details of the widespread devastation are revealed, it became clearer that the impact is far worse than imagined: Tens of thousands dead, hundreds of thousands injured, and millions left homeless without access to shelter, warm blankets, clear water and basic hygiene.
Great news to report. I was just informed that our Crescent Park Looff Carousel in Riverside, Rhode Island has passed all inspections and can now be operational. As soon as we have our staff on boarded we will be operational.
Today I filed my declaration papers to run for re-election as Mayor of East Providence. In a short 3 and 1/2 years we have accomplished so much and yet there is so much more to do. I ask for your continued support.
East Providence High School was recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School.
The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change.
Our East Providence Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency working at our regional vaccination pod in collaboration with surrounding communities today vaccinated 1069 people.
TRAFFIC ASVISORY
The two bypass lanes on I-195 going west are open. This will help immensely but you should still expect traffic delays during your travels and plan to add time to your commute.
Spoke with RI Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner. Her office stands ready to assist East Providence businesses adversely economically impacted by this traffic gridlock.
@CommerceRI
I was honored to join Governor Dan McKee, Trek Bicycle Sales Manager Adam Anderson, Interim Energy Commissioner Chris Kearns and Patrick Laverty, longtime partner to Erika Niedowski who passed away in 2020 and was a huge advocate for renewal energy, environmental justice and
Our administration has been working with Governor
@DanMcKeeRI
”s office and the
@RIHEALTH
Department to open a second COVID testing site here in East Providence. We hope to have more information to release later today.
Join me in wishing a Happy 102nd Birthday to World War II Veteran Mr Michael Bedrosian. Mike is an East Providence treasure and his love of life and people bring joy to those who know him.
Had the honor of attending
@GovDanMcKee
State of the State address and hear about proposed port investment in East Providence at the South Quay during his address.
This significant investment in affordable housing will help finance three affordable housing developments in East Providence. Thank you
@GovDanMcKee
and
@Sabina_Matos
for your commitment to making a difference for those looking to have an affordable place to live.
Rhode Islanders need more homes they can afford.
We have a plan to get there.
Today, we announced $80M to create 875+ homes — 800+ will be affordable units.
Not only will this investment increase our momentum in addressing the housing crisis, it will also support 1,200+ jobs.
I want to commend the members of the East Providence Police, East Providence Fire Department & Public Safety Communications Dispatchers for handling a very dangerous and volatile situation that spanned across the city with numerous incident scenes.
Today we honor our Cape Verdean Community as we raise the flag of Cabo Verde in celebration of their 47 years of independence.
We are fortunate to have a very rich and vibrant CV community. They have contributed to our city culture, politics, government, and economic growth.
Today I had the pleasure of starting off my day by reading ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ to Miss Sarah Chamberlain’s class at Kent Heights Elementary School.
Such wonderful students. They helped me with the reading by providing sound effects by roaring like a ‘Wild Thing’
Wow East Providence.
The numbers are strong for early voting in East Providence. We are second in the state for early voting when combining mail ballots and in person early voting. We are first in the state for early in person voting leading Providence by 237 votes.
Today I was honored to celebrate St Patrick’s day and the contributions of our Irish community to our great city and state with
@GovDanMcKee
,
@LGSabinaMatos
and members of our city staff and community. We also celebrated Mary Walsh, a proud Irish American resident of East Prov
Had a great day celebrating some milestone birthdays and visiting with friends at the Brightridge feast. Thanks to
@GovDanMcKee
and
@LGSabinaMatos
for joining me at the feast.
There is absolutely no excuse for people dumping mattresses and furniture on the side of the road. You’re a special kind of person if you do this.
The city offers FREE mattress drop off at 60 Commercial Way on the Saturdays highlighted in yellow on the posted calendar.
Wishing all of our family, friends, neighbors and residents a Happy New Year in 2022. I fully expect 2022 to be a great year and I look forward to working for you and with you to continue moving our city forward. May you have good health and prosperity.
Earlier today I met with Steve Brosnihan, the founder of Good Night Lights. We discussed ways on how we could partner to include our Kent Heights water tower in the nightly show of support for children battling and recovering from illness at Hasbro Children's Hospital.
This morning I joined municipal leaders from around the state at the RI League of Cities & Towns Executive Board meeting to hear from Governor Dan McKee about his education 365 plan.
@GovDanMcKee
I was honored to join
@DanMcKeeRI
,
@LGSabinaMatos
,
@GreggAmore1
, as Governor Dan McKee announced the awards of several take it outside grants. EP to receive two grants totaling $150k to add festive place making lighting to Riverside Sq and place making signs through out the city
Yesterday I was honored to join Susan Cady,
@RIVetsDirector
Kasim Yarn, and Gold Star Families of East Providence Veterans whose names honor the EP Veterans Memorial Expressway overpasses and exits in a rededication ceremony.
What a great event and addition to our community. Thank you to all involved in making this project a reality.
Special thanks to the artist Peter Diepenbrock for this awesome artwork.
EP High School Hall of Fame inducted 6 new members. Inducted were Ronald Rossi Class of 1968; Mark Hayward Class of 1973; Dr Heather I.H. Washington Dos Santos Class of 1994; Jennifer Griffith Class of 1995; John Mark Andrade Class of 1998 and Honorary Inductee Carl Sweeney, Jr.
Honored to have been able to join in the celebration and recognition of East Providence High School’s status as a Special Olympics National Unified Champion School.
Today, I stand before you, to tell you that our best times are ahead of us. Today, I officially declare my run for re-election as mayor of the City of East Providence. Together, let’s continue to make a difference!
Today we joined RI Waterfront Enterprises’ Don Law, David Ting and Melissa Martin to break ground on a beautiful concert venue on a former chemical industrial site. This will create new public access to the waterfront.
@DanMcKeeRI
Updated poster with an older looking toddler so as not to confuse people. Also medical disclaimer listed at bottom of poster. Feel free to print and post at your front door.
Great news. Passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill means RI will be able to make crucial infrastructure investments and create good-paying jobs. Thanks
@POTUS
,
@SpeakerPelosi
and our congressional delegation for getting it done.
We’re ready to put these funds to good use.
Earlier today we toured Buns Bakery a new East Providence business with owner, Guy.
They are a fast growing bakery, that currently sells its baked goods at farmers markets, at wholesale and online.
A great addition to our community. Thank you for choosing East Providence.
East Providence to receive $3,377,831 to help fund the building of a multipurpose community facility for our residents. The city could receive more of an allocation depending on whether other municipalities apply for their share of the funds.
I watched the extremely graphic video of the arrest of Tyre Nichols. My heart breaks for Tyre’s family, friends and community.
The actions of those officers were cowardly and a stain on the police badge and profession.
Honored to join Jennifer Hawkins of
@ONENeighborhoo2
,
@SenJackReed
,
@SenWhitehouse
,
@RIHousing
Deputy Executive Director James Comer, RI housing Secretary Josh Saal, and other community partners to cut the ribbon on 36 renovated affordable housing unit at Sutton Place.
I was honored to welcome
@GovDanMcKee
@LGSabinaMatos
@RhodeIslandEMA
Director Marc Pappas as well as
@RIHEALTH
Director Dr James McDonald to Parkway Towers in East Providence where we distributed Covid19 home test kits to the residents. Governor McKee also held his Covid19 update
Rhode Island has the momentum as we emerge from this pandemic. To ensure we continue our strong recovery, we must make strategic investments in affordable housing and housing stability supports. Let’s start by passing our
#RIRebounds
plan.
Today I joined
@LGSabinaMatos
,
@DonGrebien
,
@gabeamo
and the team from
@BlueMantisIT
as we cut the ribbon on their Blue Mantis Technology Innovation Center located on the Pawtucket/East Providence line. Special note this was congressman elect Amo’s first official ribbon cutting.
East Providence is officially the 3rd community to sign our
#Learn365RI
Municipal Compact.
I’m looking forward to working with
@mayorbobdasilva
to hit our goals of adding 1 million hours of out-of-school learning time per year and raising student outcomes. Let’s keep going.
Residents at our community meeting to discuss upgrades to Kent Park. The city was awarded a
@RhodeIslandDEM
grant of 400k the city committed another 150k. New basketball, tennis, Futsal & pickle ball courts, new walking paths, new trees, new playground equipment and a dog park.
Today I had the honor of recognizing Edward “Ted” Turnbull, his daughter Emeline and Kyle Long for their heroic efforts on April 29, 2020. Together the three helped to save a man in distress and at risk of drowning in the Turner Reservoir. We thank them for their bravery.
Proud to say that our
@EastProvEMA
and
@CityofEastProv
Fire Department have been a key component in the vaccination effort. They go above and beyond. Their work is not done.
91.3% of Rhode Islanders age 18+ have received at least 1
#COVID19
vaccine and 83.1% are fully vaccinated.
Rhode Island is
#2
for population fully vaccinated and
#1
in testing. Get your vaccine ➡️ .
#Vaccinate401
Full vax update:
@DanMcKeeRI
included in his budget $35 million for the proposed improvements to the South Quay Marine Terminal, which will create in East Providence a large, integrated, and centralized hub of intermodal shipping designed to support the blue economy and the offshore wind industry
Today I stopped in to the Senior Center to wish Mr Michael Bedrosian a Happy 101st Birthday. NeighborHood Health sponsored an ice cream social for those in attendance.
Help me wish Mr Bedrosian a happy birthday.
Glad to celebrate the opening of Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Riverside with
@MayorBobDaSilva
— looking forward to bringing Patrick back for some lessons! 💃