East Providence

11/21/2009

E. Providence School Committee trims $1.3 million from budget
Cuts made to comply with reductions ordered by City Council

11/16/2009

Breakfast in a Classroom a big hit with kids
At Robertson Elementary, 85 percent of students receive a free breakfast, up from 29 percent last month, when program began

11/12/2009

Museum seeks home in city building
EAST PROVIDENCE — Shipwreck artifacts that help tell their story remain boxed in storage and photos, ceramics, books and other objects have had to be turned away.

East Providence fire forces five to flee house
Family of four on first floor also escapes blaze that broke out Wednesday afternoon

11/08/2009

East Providence mayor pleads for return to civil debate
City’s strained finances contribute to raucous council meetings, personal attacks

11/06/2009

Plans progress for waterfront village at blighted East Providence site
The condo and retail development would include a public waterfront park, fishing pier and kayak launch

11/05/2009

Union concessions allow rehiring of E. Providence officers
EAST PROVIDENCE — With the mayor calling it historic, the City Council unanimously agreed to police contract concessions and changes that will give the city enough savings to bring back the 13 officers laid off in October.