Press Releases
08/16/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
Providence City Council Preserves Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption
08/04/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
Council Leader Vows Changes in City’s Property Tax Structure
07/20/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
HASSETT TO PROPOSE ALTERNATIVE TAX RATE FOR TAX EXEMPT INSTITUTIONS
07/16/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
Council Approves Local Questions for November Ballot
07/06/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
New Road Construction Closes Pleasant Valley Parkway
06/14/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
Hassett to Propose No Increase in Motor Vehicle Taxes
05/25/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMISSION REPORTS PLAN FOR CITY ARCHIVES – SUGGESTS RE-LOCATION
05/19/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
Smith Hill Shopping Plaza Adds Family Dollar, Subway Eatery
02/17/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
HASSETT TO PROPOSE ELIMINATING HOUSING COURT JUDGE SLOT TO BE VACATED BY TAVERAS
02/04/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
PROVIDENCE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SUING STATE OVER WITHHOLDING VEHICLE TAX PAYMENTS
02/03/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCIL LEADER VOWS VETO OVERRIDE ON POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
02/03/2010 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCIL LEADER VOWS VETO OVERRIDE ON POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
02/01/2010 -
from Ward(s)
1, 9, 12
Council Seeks to Uphold Reform of Independent Police Review Board (PERA)
12/02/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
ALDI Food Market Plaza on Smith Hill Boost Employment, Services
11/18/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT DISTRIBUTING RECYCLING BINS FREE OF CHARGE FOR WARD 12 RESIDENTS
10/26/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
SPEEDING CARS & SCHOOL SAFETY ARE TARGETS OF TWO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN WARD 12
08/06/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Hassett Urges Action on Impact Fee for Large Tax Exempts
06/11/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Hassett Objects to Protester Registration Rules
06/09/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Hassett Urges Mayor, Union President to Meet, Negotiate Resolution to Contract Dispute
05/29/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Nathanael Greene Middle School Slated for Improvements this Summer
05/22/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Vacant Capitol Cove Condo Project Under Review, Says Council Majority Leader
05/07/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Council to Consider Ordinance Requiring Treasurer to Verify all City Expenditures
04/06/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Innovative Graffiti Removal Program Announced
02/19/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
PROPOSAL WOULD REQUIRE COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR STIMULUS PROJECTS IN PROVIDENCE
02/18/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
HASSETT BACKS MUNICIPAL JUDGES’ DISPENSING OF JUSTICE – COLLECTION OF FINES
01/28/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Releases Statement on the Dismissal of Robert Ceprano
01/27/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Proposals Would Remove Extra Interest on Unpaid City Property Taxes
01/02/2009 -
from Ward(s)
12
Statement from Council Majority Leader Hassett On the Passing of Senator Claiborne Pell
12/08/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Announces Opening of New Supermarket
11/24/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
Commentary: When Does the Cost of Electricity Follow the Cost of Oil?
10/21/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
Majority Leader Wants PUC to Lower Electric Rates After Oil Price Dive
09/30/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Seeks Freeze on Utility Permits for National Grid
09/23/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
100 Year-Old Tree to Fall as New Tree Plantings Ready at Nathanael Greene School
09/10/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
SMITH STREET HOUSE DEMOLITION UNDERWAY TODAY
09/04/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
SMITH STREET HOUSE FIRE LEADS TO DEMOLITION NEXT WEEK
07/22/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCIL FUND OF PERA TIED TO SAVINGS, BOARD CHANGES
06/23/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett proposing 24-hour board-up of unsafe buildings
05/21/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Announces Dedication of Aram Garabedian Way
05/21/2008 -
from Ward(s)
7, 12
City Council Proposes City “Go Green for the Future”
04/25/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
Ward 12 Neighborhood Safety Day
04/23/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12, 5
ANTI-LITTER EFFORTS MOVE TO DOUGLAS & CHALKSTONE AVENUES, DECORATIVE TRASH RECEPTACLES TO BE INSTALLED
04/16/2008 -
from Ward(s)
5, 12, 14
Providence City Council Prepares for Television Debut
04/01/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
MEMORANDUM - Safety Conditions at Douglas Avenue and Fillmore Street
03/27/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
PROVIDENCE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 29th AT 12:00 NOON
03/17/2008 -
from Ward(s)
4, 12
Council Members Urge School Board to Withhold New Contract for School Superintendent
03/05/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT SEEKS GRAFFITI REMOVAL FROM TWO NEIGHBORHOODS
02/26/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
12th Ward Neighborhood Meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
01/08/2008 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT SEEKS HEARING ON LIVING WAGE
11/26/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Announces Supermarket Plans for Smith Street
11/13/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Seeks Freeze On School Jobs
10/22/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
Parties Come to Agreement on Capitol Cove Development
09/28/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
CANCER MEASURE FOR CITY FIREFIGHTERS WILL RECEIVE EXPEDITED COUNCIL HEARING
09/28/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW TAX TREATY INVOLVING BLUE CROSS BUILDING
09/17/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
FOLLOWING AUGUST RECESS, CITY COUNCIL TO PURSUE AMBITIOUS INITIATIVES THROUGH '08
09/06/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Requests Compliance Report on Tax Treaty
08/09/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Targeting Foreclosed & Boarded Houses For Safety And Code Violations
07/20/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCIL HONORS TWO OFFICERS FOR QUICK WORK IN TWO VIOLENT INCIDENTS
07/17/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
12th ANNUAL JOE HASSETT DAY SET FOR SATURDAY, JULY 21st ON SMITH HILL
07/11/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
Cesar Chavez Statue On Display At City Hall As Park Continues To Be Built On Smith Hill
06/27/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
Council Leaders Poised to Slash Millions Following State Budget Failures
06/22/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
PROVIDENCE COUNCIL WANTS EXTENSION FOR APPEALS FOR RE-VALUED PROPERTY
06/12/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
PROVIDENCE CITY COUNCILORS TO TAKE MAJOR STEPS OVER STATE EDUCATION PACKAGE
05/17/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN SEEKS SAFETY REVIEW OVER DOWNED UTILITY LINE IN CITY
05/11/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
PLANS FOR CHALKSTONE AVENUE INCLUDE DESIGNER TRASH RECEPTACLES, SIDEWALK REPAIRS & STREET SIGNAGE
04/23/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
SMOKE DETECTORS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY DAY
02/15/2007 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCIL COMMITTEES TO TIGHTEN WITNESS TESTIMONY, ADMINISTER ‘OATH’ UNDER NEW RULES
10/27/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
LOCAL OFFICIALS TO WELCOME NEW TIM HORTON’S RESTAURANT TO DOUGLAS AVENUE
10/17/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
HOUSING GROUP TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM TAX TREATY
10/04/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
PROJECT PLANS UNDERWAY TO OVERHAUL SMITH STREET
09/06/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT WANTS SHARED USE FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL LEAGUES IN DAVIS PARK ON SMITH HILL
06/29/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
NEW WALKING PATH IN LENNON PARK ON SMITH HILL A BIG HIT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS
06/01/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
PARK ROW WEST TO BE CLOSED FOR UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
05/18/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
SMITH STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT PICKS UP NEW TRASH CONTAINERS TO START ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN
03/31/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN WARNS OVER VOTER FORMS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
03/27/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
Cesar Chavez Memorial to Break Ground at Davis Park
02/28/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT ANNOUNCES $50,000 GRANT FOR CESAR CHAVEZ MEMORIAL GARDEN
01/04/2006 -
from Ward(s)
12
TAX TREATIES ARE PAYING OFF SAYS COUNCILMAN HASSETT
12/28/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN PLOTS AGENDA FOR NEW YEAR WITH NEIGHBORHOOD AND CITY-WIDE TASKS
12/15/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR CESAR CHAVEZ MEMORIAL
11/20/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
HASSETT TO STEP DOWN FROM PROCAP BOARD
09/14/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO HEAR REPORTS ON HURRICANE BARRIER, TRASH HAULING
09/09/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
LOCAL OFFICIALS TO DEMAND CLOSURE OF SMITH STREET BAR AT EMERGENCY SESSION TODAY
08/05/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN LAUNCHES COMMENTARY COLUMN ON CITY COUNCIL WEB SITE
07/29/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT SEEKS TO RE-OPEN CAMP CRONIN AS A FULL TIME SUMMER CAMP IN SUMMER 2006
07/13/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
ANNUAL JOE HASSETT DAY SET FOR SATURDAY, JULY 16TH ON SMITH HILL
06/20/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Seeks to Create Loan Fund for Local Businesses
06/14/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Urges Marathon Negotiations Toward Agreement in the Sale of Dunk Center
06/14/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett to Seek City Council Approval to Sell Civic Center (Initially Released 7-13-04)
05/24/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR TIM HORTONS IN SMITH HILL
04/07/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT TO TEND BAR - DONATE TIPS FOR MARCH OF DIMES - APRIL 12th AT PATRICK'S PUB
03/31/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT WANTS CHALKSTONE AVENUE CLUB SHUT DOWN PERMANENTLY
03/30/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT MOVES TO REPEAL TAX TREATY ON AMERICAN EXPRESS BUILDING
03/23/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Announces Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Davis Park on Saturday, March 26th
02/23/2005 -
from Ward(s)
12
COUNCILMAN HASSETT ANNOUNCES LEAD HAZARD CLASSES
12/10/2004 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Backs Mayor's School Board Choices
07/14/2004 -
from Ward(s)
12
Councilman Hassett Proposes $1 Million to Combat Rats in City
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