SNA presents neighbor objections to library signage
Tonight at 5:30, the Zoning Board of Review will hear Providence Public Library’s request for relief from Zoning Ordinance limits on the size of signs at the Rochambeau Branch. The Library says it has promised this sign in return for a sizable gift. Concerned neighbors and patrons, including board members of the SNA and the Friends of Rochambeau have pressed the Library to move the donor recognition inside the branch without success. SNA will appear to oppose the request at tonights hearing and will present written opposition from 11 neighbors. We encourage other to attend and speak.
SNA’s letter outlining its opposition follows: Read more
Proposed Library sign stirs neighbor dissent
The Providence Public Library has filed for a zoning variance from the Providence Zoning Board of Review to permit a 14 foot-long by 18-inch high sign to be placed outside the glass of the new wing at the level of the second floor. The sign would thank a PPL donor for a very large gift made during the last year.
Reflecting almost universal neighbor dismay with this very large and intrusive new sign, SNA strongly opposes the variance as an extension of the commercial character of Hope Street into the residential neighborhood. The request will be heard by the Zoning Board on Dec. 12. However, we hope that the Library will work with our community to find an acceptable alternative way to thank this generous donor at a meeting on Dec. 6. Read more
Stories Festival visits Summit Dec. 21
The American Story Theater will present a free evening of stories from our neighbor and well-known storyteller Mark Binder and his colleague Carolyn Martino at 7PM on Thursday, December 21 at the Rochambeau Branch Library. As the poster says, “Bring your friends, bring your family. Bring an enemy and make a friend.” Donations will be gratefully accepted.