Hillside Health building still in limbo
John Smithers and neighbors near the former Hillside Health Center continue to monitor the bankruptcy court process that will determine whether and when the facility can be sold and re-developed.
This week John spoke with Attorney Rick Land of the receiver, Winograd, Shine & Zacks, P.C. and learned the following:
1) The Hillside Center has not been sold;More…
2) The unconditional offer (no use specified) from Davenport is the offer that is presently before the Court;
a) The original Davenport bid was for 3.2 million dollars, it was never acted upon because of the Suburban Mortgage issue;
3) Davenport and other bidders do not have to indicate their intended use, if zoning variances are required for their proposed business model then they are required to go before the Zoning Board for those variances, this would typically occur AFTER the sale (thus the “unconditional” bids);
a) Previously other Nursing Home operators were interested but one cannot speculate as to their current level of interest nor their desire to compete with the Davenport bid;
4) Instead of the Hearing scheduled for May 1st the Judge will hold a Conference with the Receiver (Winograd, Shine & Zacks, P.C.);
a) During which the Judge will hear the Receiver’s recommendation to solicit bids for the property;
b) Attorney Land suspects this will result in an auction type setting at a later date where all bidders will openly compete for acquisition of the property;
John will speak with Attorney Land on May 2nd to learn the outcomes of the Conference and provide an update.
News from the Graffiti Taskforce
This is a cross-post from the moderator of the Urban Planet Rhode Island discussion group, who had the Graffiti Taskforce present at their Greater City: Providence meeting this week. Apparently community watches are being organized (10 around the city to start) to address graffiti.
The Graffiti Taskforce started last May and had a very successful summer and fall as they ramped up and increased public awareness. They are getting ready to announce several $500 rewards for information that lead to the apprehension of an offender.
There will also be penalties put in place for private property owners who don’t clean graffiti within 10 days of being notified by the city. however, as bad as that sounds, the city will offer their resources to help in the clean up during those 10 days. after those 10 days, the city will do it and the owner will be responsible for the cost of removal.
Their online form was down and suggested people call 1-800-TAGGERS until it gets fixed.
Read moreSNA Response to Library Sign Discussions
Since a public discussion has ensued regarding SNA’s position on the zoning variance for the Rochambeau public library that was recently denied, the neighborhood association has submitted a letter to the editors of East Side Monthly, responding to a published letter in the April issue. The April letter to the editor can also be found here on our website.
Dear Editors,
I am writing on behalf of the Summit Neighborhood Association (SNA) to address concerns in the Letters to the Editor about SNA’s opposition to a zoning variance for signage at the Providence Public Library, Rochambeau branch.
As a neighborhood association funded by member dues and legislative grants, SNA’s goal is to sustain the residential fabric of the neighborhood that gives Summit its unique and vibrant character. We strive to do this in as transparent, inclusive, and open way as possible – and we are always open to suggestions as to how to include more voices in the discussion.
Read moreMiriam moves date of parking meeting
Miriam Hospital has moved the date of the neighborhood Parking Meeting (see below) to April 19 to avoid conflicts with public meetings on the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
The hospital has provided this schedule of upcoming events:
Landscaping Meeting
Tuesday, April 17th 6:30-8:30pm in the Fain Building second floor Lecture Hall.
This meeting is being held solely to discuss the landscaping that will accompany the completion of the new Clinical Services Building.
Please call 401 793 4040 to RSVP your attendance at this meeting.
Neighborhood Parking Meeting
Please join us on April 19th at 6:30pm at the Rochambeau Library Community Room to discuss issues related to parking. The Miriam Hospital has hired Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc as parking consultants to help us plan for our future parking needs in an effort to reduce hospital parking that affects the neighborhood.
Representatives from the firm of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) will lead this meeting. Members of The Miriam Hospital Parking Committee will also be present.
Neighborhood Tree Planting
Our newest and leafiest members of the neighborhood will be planted on Friday, April 27th. New trees are being placed on sections of Third, Seventh and Eighth Streets beginning at 9am on that Friday. Please call Monica Anderson @ 401 793 4040 if you are available to lend a helping hand!
Questions or comments?
Please call the Miriam Hospital Neighborhood Hotline at 401 793 4040 or email us at tmhneighbors@lifespan.org