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Today, Mayor Smiley released the following statement as the Commercial Tax Legislation, introduced by Representative Nathan Biah and Senator Frank Ciccone and championed by the Smiley Administration, was signed into law by Governor Daniel McKee.
Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Recreation Department Director Stephen Grace and Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson today announced the official reopening of Providence splash pads and pools and the start of summer meal service. Splash pads are officially reopened today, and pools will open on July 3 but will be closed on July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Free, nutritious summer meals will be available at locations throughout the city for Providence youth 18 and under beginning July 3.
The Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) will conduct tests of the Port of Providence Emergency Siren Warning System (PPESWS) at noon on Thursday, June 22, 2023. The primary goal of these tests is to ensure proper functioning of the sirens and the system control panels associated with them.