You can read more about the issue as reported on RIPR (http://ripr.org/post/raimondo-staff-meet-open-government-groups-transparency-concerns).
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Saturday, October 31, 2015
Providence Parks + Recreation
Find Upcoming Activities and Programs
Reserve Parks and Recreation Facilities
The City of Providence has parks, athletic fields, and recreation centers that are available for group use or rental throughout Providence. Permits are required for all reservations.
Reserve Parks and Recreation Facilities
The City of Providence has parks, athletic fields, and recreation centers that are available for group use or rental throughout Providence. Permits are required for all reservations.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Economic Analysis of Truck Toll Plan
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jonathan Womer announced the findings of the RhodeWorks economic impact study conducted by Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI).
Economic Impact Study
Economic Impact Study
Constitutional Amendment Study
For anyone interested:
The LWVUS Constitutional Amendment Committee will study the process of amending the U.S. Constitution. Study website
Additional material is being shared on a Yahoogroup. The suggested readings from members of the Yahoogroup may be found here. Materials from the Yahoogroup are often updated as group members find new materials, so check back frequently.
The LWVUS Constitutional Amendment Committee will study the process of amending the U.S. Constitution. Study website
Additional material is being shared on a Yahoogroup. The suggested readings from members of the Yahoogroup may be found here. Materials from the Yahoogroup are often updated as group members find new materials, so check back frequently.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Elorza seeking applicants for Providence School Board
By Linda Borg
Journal Staff Writer
www.providencejournal.com
Posted Oct. 7, 2015 at 3:32 PM
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Wednesday that the Providence School Board Nominating Commission is seeking applicants to serve on the Providence School Board.
“The Providence School Board is essential for making our school system the best that it can be,” said Elorza. “If you are passionate about improving our public schools, then I ask you to apply to serve the city and the students of Providence on the School Board.”
The nine school board members are each appointed to three-year terms. Terms are staggered to have three positions up for renewal every year. School board members whose terms are expiring may apply and be considered for reappointment. This year’s applicants are being considered for appointment to a term beginning in 2016 and going through 2019.
The School Board application deadline is 4 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2015. The School Board job description and online application are available at: providenceri.com/schools/nominating-commission-application.
The School Board Nominating Commission will conduct a public forum with selected applicants once the application period has closed. The commission then makes recommendations to the mayor, whose nominees will be reviewed by the City Council.
Journal Staff Writer
www.providencejournal.com
Posted Oct. 7, 2015 at 3:32 PM
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Wednesday that the Providence School Board Nominating Commission is seeking applicants to serve on the Providence School Board.
“The Providence School Board is essential for making our school system the best that it can be,” said Elorza. “If you are passionate about improving our public schools, then I ask you to apply to serve the city and the students of Providence on the School Board.”
The nine school board members are each appointed to three-year terms. Terms are staggered to have three positions up for renewal every year. School board members whose terms are expiring may apply and be considered for reappointment. This year’s applicants are being considered for appointment to a term beginning in 2016 and going through 2019.
The School Board application deadline is 4 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2015. The School Board job description and online application are available at: providenceri.com/schools/nominating-commission-application.
The School Board Nominating Commission will conduct a public forum with selected applicants once the application period has closed. The commission then makes recommendations to the mayor, whose nominees will be reviewed by the City Council.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Hurricane Joaquíin - useful links and phone numbers
RIEMA:
Know your local emergency evacuation routes by visiting the RIEMA website at www.riema.ri.gov/prepare/evacuation.
Visit www.riema.ri.gov to Register with CodeRed and receive free emergency notifications from local and state officials.
RIDOH:
Individuals with special healthcare needs should consider enrolling in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry either online at www.health.ri.gov/emergency/about/specialneedsregistry or by calling 211.
RIDPUC:
Have ready access to utility contact information to report outages and other emergency situations:
Remember to treat all downed utility lines as live and dangerous.
Know your local emergency evacuation routes by visiting the RIEMA website at www.riema.ri.gov/prepare/evacuation.
Visit www.riema.ri.gov to Register with CodeRed and receive free emergency notifications from local and state officials.
RIDOH:
Individuals with special healthcare needs should consider enrolling in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry either online at www.health.ri.gov/emergency/about/specialneedsregistry or by calling 211.
RIDPUC:
Have ready access to utility contact information to report outages and other emergency situations:
- National Grid - (800)-465-1212
- Pascoag Utility District - (401) 568-6222
- Block Island Power Co. - (401) 466-7754
Remember to treat all downed utility lines as live and dangerous.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
September 16 Providence LWV Conversation
A Providence Conversation:
Come here his experiences as he grapples with charter schools, budgets, contracts, and testing.
For more information, e-mail: joan.retsinas@gmail.com, or phone (401) 272-0422
A New Voice on the Providence School Board
The Providence League of Women Voters
Invites you for
Conversation over coffee and dessert with:
Mark Santow, PhD
historian, parent, and
new member of the Providence School Board
Come here his experiences as he grapples with charter schools, budgets, contracts, and testing.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
49 Humboldt Avenue, Providence, 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
For more information, e-mail: joan.retsinas@gmail.com, or phone (401) 272-0422
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