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Council approves final version of East Providence’s FY22-23 budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, via a 3-2 tally at its October 18 meeting, gave final approval to an overall budget of $212,609,094 for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The budget takes effect as of … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/22

East Providence High School's Ricardo Lima makes a play on the ball during a boys' soccer game earlier this fall. Lima scored a goal and assisted on the game winner as the Townies earned a spot in the upcoming Division I state championship playoffs with a 2-1 win over Classical on the road to close last week.

EPHS earns points needed to bolster boys’ soccer bid

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ soccer team stumbled in its first attempt to secure the one point the Townies needed to secure a Division I playoff berth as the … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/22

Officials laud completion of Expressway/Trail resurfacing project

EAST PROVIDENCE — Local, state and federal officials lauded the completion of the East Shore Expressway/Wampanoag Trail resurfacing project via a press release issued Monday morning, Oct. 17. … more

10/17/22

Annual MADD walk honors memory of city resident Gomes

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island chapter of MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, plans its annual “Walk Like MADD” fundraising event for Saturday, Oct. 15, at Pierce Memorial … more

10/14/22

Virtual instruction or snow days? East Providence admins seek committee input

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Education is offering districts the option to once again provide virtual instruction during the winter months instead of incurring a snow day … more

By Mike Rego | 10/14/22

Views of the working currently being done to combat the sink hole around the light post at Townie Stadium on the EPHS grounds.

District takes deliberate approach to fixing EPHS stadium sink hole

EAST PROVIDENCE — The district is taking a measured, deliberate approach toward remedying the situation with the sink hole around the base of a light pole at the athletics stadium on new East … more

By Mike Rego | 10/12/22

Townies continue surprising boys' soccer season

EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s been a bit of a different season off the pitch for the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team so far in 2022, but the Townies continue to post the same … more

By Mike Rego | 10/11/22

Ed Korkuc during his managerial stint of the 1978 Big League All-Stars.

Riverside Little League recognizes revered volunteer Korkuc

Riverside Little League plans a special event in memory of recently deceased coaching luminary Edmund Korkuc on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Ron Silva Baseball Complex off Wampanoag Trail. The public … more

10/10/22

Riverside Middle School lot/field project crosses last hurdle

EAST PROVIDENCE — After years of dilly-dallying caused mostly by internal forces though with a few external ones as well, the City Council, at its October 4 gathering, at last gave final approval to a … more

By Mike Rego | 10/8/22

Some of the upgrades at the Rock/E.P. Senior Center include building a Pickleball court (left) and a walking path (right).

Upgrades to E.P. Senior Center grounds are nearing completion

EAST PROVIDENCE — A multi-faceted project to upgrade the Robert Rock/East Providence Senior Center grounds in nearing completion. Begun in the spring, the improvements included the … more

By Mike Rego | 10/7/22

A view of the new Cumberland Farm convenience store on Newport Avenue from earlier in the summer of 2022.

E.P. Council resoundingly rebuffs Cumberland Farms 24-hour petition

EAST PROVIDENCE — A request heard last week by the City Council from Cumberland Farms seeking to have its latest franchise in city located on Newport Avenue as part of the “Newport … more

By Mike Rego | 10/6/22

Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine gathers with her students after receiving the 2022 Milken Educator Award.

East Providence teacher Rendine receives $25,000 Milken Award

EAST PROVIDENCE — Hennessey Elementary School third grade teacher Emily Rendine received a 2022 Milken Educator Award, presented by the Milken Family Foundation, in the amount of $25,000 during … more

10/5/22

East Providence begins statistical revaluation process in October

EAST PROVIDENCE — The city through its newly-hired private sector appraiser will begin the Statistical Revaluation Project of properties throughout East Providence, a process delayed a year … more

10/4/22

A "Bobcat" plowing a sidewalk with its snowblower attachment similar to the vehicles the East Providence DPW is requesting to purchase as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Budget.

E.P. Council considers Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital projects budget

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, at workshop held the last week of September, took its first in-depth look at the $3,131,725 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital expenditures budget as proposed by … more

By Mike Rego | 10/3/22

Weaver Library unveils new ‘StoryWalk’ outdoor learning path

EAST PROVIDENCE — Weaver Library has added another use for its sprawling lawn, besides its seasonal farmers market and concert venue, with the recent installation of permanent structures … more

10/1/22

Advantage…Townies

EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a day expectedly full of firsts for the East Providence High School girls’ tennis team as the Townies christened the new complex on campus with a resounding 7-0 … more

By Mike Rego | 9/30/22

EPPD Detective Candace Pacheco makes a play in the field

Gallery: EPFD/EPPD Charity Softball Game

EAST PROVIDENCE — "The Battle of the Badges" charity softball game between members of the East Providence Firefighters Local 850 and the East Providence Police Officers IBPO Local 569 took … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 9/29/22

Yusef Abdullah breaks away from a would-be Cumberland tackler for the EPHS football team in the Townies' Division II outing against the visiting Clippers September 24 at Pierce Stadium.

Gallery: EPHS football falls to Cumberland

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School football team, coming off a fine win over St. Raphael in its Division II season opener the week prior, fell to Cumberland last week in … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 9/28/22

Tyler Robinson nears the finish line as the top runner for the EPHS boys' cross country squad in the Townies' recent meet at Tiverton.

EPHS cross country teams step off 2022 seasons

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School cross country teams continued their respective 2022 regular seasons in recent days, the boys’ squad with solid numbers and reasonable … more

By Mike Rego | 9/28/22

The Axon Taser "7" model being purchased by the EPPD.

East Providence Police officers will soon use body cameras

EAST PROVIDENCE — Years in the works, East Providence Police officers will soon join their brethren who use body cameras. The City Council at its September 20 meeting authorized the … more

By Mike Rego | 9/27/22

Fazioli steps aside as East Providence’s Planning/Econ Director

EAST PROVIDENCE — Nearly three years to the day he was named to the job, the office of Mayor Bob DaSilva announced Bill Fazioli would be leaving his position in the administration as the … more

By Mike Rego | 9/26/22

Doug Still, principal of the local company This Old Tree Consulting, explains to Orlo Avenue fourth graders about the importance of trees to the environment during a planting event at the school September 21.

Trees bring much needed shade to Orlo Avenue Elementary schoolyard

EAST PROVIDENCE — Volunteers from the city, the school department and a local non-profit joined students at the Orlo Avenue Elementary School for a tree planting and outdoor classroom lesson on … more

9/22/22

Alex Smuk represents RIFAC at a recent event.

RIFAC athletes complete busy summer, start new season

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new month marked a new season for the athletes at the city-bases Rhode Island Fencing Academy, who took part in the Boston Fencing Club sponsored Regional Junior/Cadet … more

9/22/22

Gallery: Weaver Library Farmers Market

EAST PROVIDENCE — The final Weaver Library Farmers Market of the 2022 season took place on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 15. A special treat at the last two gatherings of the summer for children … more

9/21/22

EPFD earns national notice for efforts to improve severe heart attack treatment

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS GOLD achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, … more

9/21/22