East Providence

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.

11/03/2009

East Providence High School band group racked by dissension
The support organization has been barred from working with the music program until allegations are reviewed

11/02/2009

Agreement brings back 13 officers
City Council must approve deal that includes several police union concessions

10/31/2009

Correction
A story published in Friday’s Journal incorrectly listed one of the recipients who had been copied on a letter that contained white powder sent to East Providence Councilman Brian Coogan’s house. The recipient was Anthony A. Carcieri, School Committee chairman.

11/01/2009

Waddington: A single-family enclave in East Providence with great bike-path access
For many residents, the Alice M. Waddington Elementary School is the neighborhood’s focal point

10/29/2009

Providence man tailed hit-and-run driver to get plate number
Albert Garcia witnessed the Saturday night crash that left three seriously injured.

Candidates from Pawtucket, E. Providence vie for Assembly seat
The candidates are running to replace former state Rep. Elizabeth “Betsy” Dennigan in a Dec. 29 special election

10/27/2009

Appeal of East Providence chief’s hiring to go before arbitrator
EAST PROVIDENCE — An arbitrator will decide whether the city violated the local police union’s contract by opening the search for a new chief to applicants outside the city Department and then hiring an outsider over qualified internal candidates.

Laid-off officers in East Providence to be eligible for work details
The City Council approves the police chief’s request to add them to the list of officers who can be hired by private contractors.

10/24/2009

E. Providence beads with pride
EAST PROVIDENCE — Michael Jackson’s famous “Beat It” song was playing appropriately in the background when the announcement came Friday night that the city had smashed the Guinness world record for the longest strand of beads.

$141.55-million city budget approved on split vote by council
The spending plan is $2.65 million less than what was budgeted this year, but it will raise taxes to the city-mandated maximum of 3.5 percent.

10/22/2009

Birth of mayor’s son delays approval of proposed budget
If it isn’t approved Thursday, the budget proposed by City Manager Richard Brown would take effect, which would close the Recreation Center and two libraries.

E. Providence residents petition for removal of city manager
Richard M. Brown says the residents’ displeasure is a result of the difficult economic choices the city faces.