Updates & News
Save the Date!
Please join the Providence Preservation Society and the Providence Revolving Fund for a conversation with the mayoral candidates to discuss preservation issues critical to Providence’s economic vitality and sense of place. This forum will take place on Thursday, September 9, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street. Mark S. Murphy, Editor of Providence Business News, will be the moderator.
Send your questions in advance to kphilp@ppsri.org. Get to know the candidates’ position on issues that impact the quality of life in Providence’s neighborhoods.
Free Energy Audits from National Grid
As we get closer to fall, you may want to be sure your home is as energy efficient as possible before the winter months. National Grid is offering free energy audits for its customers. The auditor will show you ways to cut your energy costs - examining your insulation, lightbulbs, windows, etc. Call the EnergyWise Program at 1-888-633-7947
Interested employers or job seekers can call 462-WORK, stop by netWORKri at 1 Reservoir Ave Providence, or apply online at www.jobsnowprovidence.com.
Graffiti on College Hill has abated, due to the coordinated efforts of Lt. Ryan, Officer Darling, CHNA’s Graffiti Task Force, and neighbors who have reported graffiti and taggers. Timely reporting is crucial. If you see a fresh tag, or one in the making, call the substation, 243-6990, and report it to Officer Darling. Tips can also be reported anonymously by calling 1-800-TAGGERS.
Please carry a bag when you are walking your dog! In addition to being messy, dog waste poses serious hazards to human and canine health, and can contaminate groundwater with dangerous bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella. Biodegradable plastic bags made specifically for pet waste are available, and may be ordered online if they’re not in stock (though they often are) at local grocery and pet supply stores.
Free Large-item Disposal Service
To schedule a pick-up, contact the Waste Management call center at 800-972-4545 twenty-four hours before your scheduled trash collection day and let them know what you’d like to have removed. You may dispose of up to three large items at a time, such as mattresses, televisions, and large household appliances. Alternatively, you may want to donate your gently used items to a charitable organization such as the Salvation Army, or try posting your item to Free Exchange RI: http://www.freexchangeri.org/.
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