[Summit] Fw: Holiday Hours, Mayoral announcements & much City-wide news from the S, Prov./Elmwood Crime Watch
David Kolsky
davidjkolsky at yahoo.com
Fri Dec 20 19:57:37 UTC 2019
This is a huge e-mail consisting of only five items:
- Holiday Hours at or on RIPTA
- Holiday Hours at the Jewish Community Center
- Safety workshop for Houses of Worship
- PVD Fest artists’ call
- Weekly news from the South Providence/Elmwood neighborhood crime watch
Although the last is huge in itself, it carries many items of city-wide interest, e.g.
- Snow Clearance laws
- Storm handling resources
- Holiday free-parking streets
- Crime reports for South Providence & the Elmwood
- Nightlife code in Boston that might also be considered for Providence (I think Providence and the owners already have a study committee)
- Joint RIDOT, State Police & Atty-Gen’s initiative against drunk & impaired driving
- Safety tips
- Safety resources
- Next S.Prov/Elmwood crime watch meeting (Jan. 22)
- Fane Tower, Hotel Hive & Groundwork RI initiative
Have a good pre-holiday weekend,
Dave
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Holiday Hours:
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RIPTA to Run Sunday/Holiday Service Schedule On Wednesday, December 25, 2019 And Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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Regular Fixed-Route Service Resumes December 26th & January 2nd
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in observance of Christmas Day and Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of New Year’s Day.
The following service changes will also occur for both holidays:
Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston Flex Service, will not be available; and the statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips. Regularly scheduled Flex and RIde service will resume on Thursday.
RIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in Kennedy Plaza, will not be staffed on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Also, the Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde reservation line (461-9760) will not be staffed on either holiday. RIPTA offices will be open during regular business hours on Thursday, December 26th and Thursday, January 2nd.(b)
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| The Jewish Alliance will be observing the following holiday schedule. We wish you and your family a safe and happy New Year! Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Fitness Center: 5:00am - 5:00pmAquatics: 5:30am - 4:30pmEarly Childhood Center: ClosedJ-Cation: 8:00am - 5:00pm (no J-Space today) Alliance Offices: 8:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday, December 25Christmas Day Fitness Center: 7:00am - 12:00pmAquatics: 7:30am - 11:30amEarly Childhood Center: Closed J-Space / J-Cation: Closed Alliance Offices: Closed Tuesday, December 31New Year's Eve Fitness Center: 5:00am - 5:00pmAquatics: 5:30am - 4:30pmEarly Childhood Center: Closed J-Cation: 8:00am - 12:00pm (no J-Space today) Alliance Offices: 8:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday, January 1New Year's DayFitness Center: 7:00am - 12:00pmAquatics: 7:30am - 11:30amEarly Childhood Center: Closed J-Space / J-Cation: Closed Alliance Offices: Closed | |
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>From the Mayor's Office –
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Active Shooter and Mass Threat Information Session for Places of Worship:
January 7th, 7-8 pm, at the Jewish Community Center (401 Elmgrove Ave.)
On January 7th, the City of Providence is hosting an informational session for the interfaith community on the awareness and importance of developing strategies to address the threat of an active shooter and other mass threat events in places of worship. The following topics will be addressed: Why is it important to create an emergency plan? What is a threat assessment? Learn how other organizations have responded to threats. Integration and communication with law enforcement. If you are a leader of a house of worship and would like to attend this meeting, please email Olinda Urizar for additional details at OUrizar at providenceri.gov.
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This June, the Creative Capital will once again come alive for PVDFest, Providence’s signature summer arts festival. From June 11-14, creatives from across the globe and around the corner will descend on our city for an unforgettable four-day experience. Every year, the PVDFest team puts out an open call for local and international artists, vendors, and merchants to bring their talents to the festival. To make PVDFest 2020 the best yet, we’ve extended the submission deadline to January 10, 2020.
For the last five years, the creative community has sparked our imagination and wowed audiences in extraordinary ways. This year, the sky is the limit, so bring your best projects, creations, and performances to help us curate a world class experience. Whether you are an interactive visual artist or a break-dancing troupe—PVDFest magic starts with you! To apply, visit PVDFest.com today.
While the festival needs creatives, they need something too—an audience! Last year’s crowd topped over 100,000 people and we know that this year’s party will be bigger and better. Show your friends you already have PVDFest on the mind by RSVP'ing to our Facebook event pages, available HERE. While the event lineup is still a blank slate, we’ll be painting in the details over the next couple of months.
PVDFest may come just once a year, but the Creative Capital brings PVDFest flavor all year long. To learn more about our cultural offerings, including two exciting public art calls, visit our Art, Culture + Tourism department’s website. Our talented ACT team personifies the spirit of the Creative Capital and their work—much like PVDFest—is for the people of Providence.
Mayor Jorge Elorza
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----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Doug Victor <doug.crimewatch at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:27:33 AM ESTSubject: Re: Weekly Crime Report (Week 50), Parents Night Off, MLK Awards, DUI Initiative, Nightclub Safety, Affordable Housing, Fane Tower, Hotel Hive, PPD Awards, RIAG, Winter Snow & Shopping, Re-PowerPVD, GroundworkRI Map, Art, Skies, City Walk, Climate Justice, Urban Greens, Garden Plots, HEZ, Safety Tips & Hotlines
Highlight Neighborhood Events of the Week...
Parent’s Night Off PVD
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and the Providence Department of Recreation are spreading holiday cheer for the New Year by offering parents a night off to prepare for the holidays. All Providence recreation centers will be open from 3:00pm until 11:00pm on Friday, December 20 to give parents a safe and secure place for their children to have fun while they’re away either shopping or wrapping gifts. Recreation centers will offer snacks and fun programming to children ages 5-15 including sports activities, arts and crafts, board games and movies at some of the larger recreation centers -- all at no cost to families!Friday, December 20 3:00pm – 11:00pm
For children ages 5-15
https://www.facebook.com/events/2781839408552455/
In the News...
17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards & Hall of Fame Nominations
City of Providence is currently accepting nominations for the 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This event celebrates Dr. King’s powerful legacy by highlighting the work of Providence civic leaders who embody his mission. Letters of nomination will be accepted until January 2. Nominations are welcome of city residents or individuals who have accomplished a significant amount of community work in Providence and have made meaningful contributions to social justice city-wide. Please send letter to: The Providence Human Relations Commission, City Hall, Suite 201, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence RI 02903, ATTN: Theresa Agonia or via email tagonia at providenceri.gov
http://www.providenceri.gov/city-accepting-nominations-seventeenth-annual-mlk-hall-fame-awards/
New DUI Initiative
RIDOT, Rhode Island State Police and Rhode Island Attorney General Partnership
Dedicated State Police unit aims to save lives and prevent serious injuries from impaired driving crashes
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| The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), Rhode Island State Police (RISP) and the Rhode Island Attorney General Office (RIAG) today announced the creation of a new task force dedicated to reducing the number of tragedies associated with impaired driving. This new unit of the Rhode Island State Police, which began its work in mid-November, consists of significantly increased overnight road presence. Funded by RIDOT using approximately $830,000 of federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funding, the unit was expressly created for the purpose of arresting impaired drivers. Each day there are between two and five extra State Police patrols operating statewide between the hours of 5 p.m. and 5 a.m.Though RIDOT has traditionally provided funds to state and local police for specific enforcement periods, typically around holidays and busy travel periods, this marks the first time Rhode Island will have a year-round unit of troopers dedicated to enhancing public safety by enforcing impaired driving laws. According to the RISP, in the first month of operation, the unit has completed 97 shifts, arrested 90 people – 49 of them for driving under the influence – and issued 684 citations. In addition, 56 crashes were investigated – with nearly 30 percent of them involving a suspected impaired driver.“We are attacking impaired driving on many fronts,” RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, Jr. said. “Now we’re putting federal dollars to work to fund year-round patrols with the sole purpose of stopping and arresting drunk drivers before they have a chance to kill or seriously injure someone.”
“Our highest priority is to protect the public. Impaired drivers remain a threat to society and with the creation of this new unit of the State Police, we will continue the excellent work the unit has demonstrated in just its first month. My message to impaired drivers is this: We are looking for you and with the support of the Attorney General and his team, you will be prosecuted,” said Rhode Island State Police Colonel James. M Manni.
“We recognize that impaired driving is a significant threat in Rhode Island that requires a collaborative approach between the agencies on the front lines,” said Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. “Our Office’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor oversees the prosecution of all alcohol-related driving accidents in the state, working closely with the Rhode Island State Police and the Department of Transportation to protect public safety and ensure that justice is served.”
While ongoing efforts to discourage impaired driving and arrest offenders have made some strides in reducing alcohol impaired driving deaths – down from 41 percent in 2017 to 34 percent in 2018 – the numbers remain alarmingly high. Rhode Island still ranks above the national average (29 percent). This puts Rhode Island in the top third of states with the highest percentage of fatalities involving impaired drivers. In 2017 and 2018 combined, over 50 people were killed by impaired driving on Rhode Island roads.
RIDOT and RISP are using a data-driven approach for scheduling these patrols. By analyzing crash data, the unit will be able to target specific areas in Rhode Island where crash rates are high and at the time of the day when most impaired driving crashes typically occur. All State Police members assigned to the unit have been trained and certified in impaired driving detection techniques to include standard field sobriety tests, breathalyzer operation, and drug recognition. |
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Nightclub Safety Best Practices Manual Created in Boston
Is this needed in Providence?
Best Practices in Public Safety for Nightclubs& other Licensed Premises Boston Police Department and Partnersin Licensed Premises Safety 2019
Youtube(start at 14:45):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo8TKaudlQ4
Article:https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2019/12/12/boston-nightclub-safety-report/
Thereport: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5086f19ce4b0ad16ff15598d/t/5df2a8af4e0d57635d12a42d/1576183994195/Nightlife+Best+Practices+Guide+v4.pdf
Federal Affordable Housing Legislation Targets Historic Preservation
There's alarming activity in Congress -- no, not that! Some members of the House and Senate consider historic preservation a barrier to affordable housing and are considering legislation to combat it. Obviously, we disagree.
This 2018 report found preservation to be an economic driver in Rhode Island and explored the benefits of local historic districts and resources. This article by the former president of the National Trust demonstrates that preserving neighborhood character and affordability are usually intertwined.
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Affordable Housing and Historic Preservation Go Hand-in-Hand
Stephanie Meeks
Those old buildings can all be saved.
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Providence Preservation Society encourages you to learn more about this pending, and ill-informed, legislation and to contact our Rhode Island delegation with your support for historic preservation.
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Directory of Representatives | House.gov
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Hope Point Tower Update
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The Fane Organization filed its obligatory tax-treaty application on November 26 along with a non-refundable filing fee to the city for $205,575 prior to the December 1 deadline. The developer now has until October 2020 to file construction and operating permits with the I-195 Redevelopment District. Building Bridges continues to pursue legal action against the tower.
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Building Bridges Providence
Introduction Building Bridges Providence is a nonprofit (501 (c) 3) organization focused on supporting econo...
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Fane applies for tax-stabilization deal, meeting deadline
Madeleine List
PROVIDENCE — The Fane Organization has filed an application for a tax-stabilization agreement from the city of P...
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City Council Approves Hotel Hive Tax Deal
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Two vacant historic landmarks on Westminster Street, the old Providence Journal Building and the Kresge Building, have been purchased by a Washington-based developer, who seeks to transform them into a micro-loft hotel (Hotel Hive). PPS Executive Director Brent Runyon has spoken out in favor of this project.Although developer Jim Abdo's request for tax-stabilization deal was continued indefinitely by the Finance Committee last month, a majority of City Council members signed a petition to schedule the proposal for a vote before the full Council. The deal passed 8-6 at Thursday's Council meeting. The Council is expected to take a second and final vote on Tuesday evening. PPS believes the development of these buildings is vital to the successful redevelopment and repopulation of downtown, and applaud the Council's decision.
Providence Police Detectives Feted by US Attorney General and Department of Justice
Detectives Duarte, Richards and Roberson for Exemplary Police Work
Detectives George Duarte and Jeff Richards’ detailed police work led to the arrest of a 36 year old male who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 14 year old girl in 2017. Six other sexual assaults were filmed on the perpetrator’s cell phone. Duarte and Richards have been invited to speak about this case by The Conference on Crime Against Women in Dallas and Chiefs Conference Investigating and Solving Sexual Assault Crimes presented by the LAPD and the Rape Treatment Center UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.
For many years, Detective Roberson has been active in several community policing initiatives and has been recognized for his positive role as a police officer and as a member of the community. Some examples of his initiatives are:
“Shop with a Cop” Initiative in partnership with Walmart. This year, 25 children participated in the program and split $3200 to go on a shopping spree with a Providence Police Officer at Walmart.
“Public Safety & Walmart Summer Safety: Initiative, where bicycles and helmets are donated and distributed to children throughout the community of Providence.
Community Handshake Initiative, which demonstrates to youth positive male role models who reflect the vast diversity of the City of Providence.
Find the stories here:
https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20191204/us-attorney-general-honors-3-providence-detectives
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/justice-department-honors-rank-and-file-law-enforcement-officers-and-deputies-third
RI Attorney General's Office on Broad St. Supporting a Healthier Southside
At 693 Broad Street Office, the office is open Wednesdays 12:00 - 4:30 and Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00
Check out their website at www.RIAG.gov
This month over 50 individuals seek to have criminal records expunged. Individuals apply and applications get reviewed on a case-to-case basis. The RI Expungement Statute can be found
here: http://bit/ly/347dxLU Forms to apply for expungement can be downloaded at www.RIAG.gov Expungement erases the barriers preventing the return to a full and productive civilian life.
If you, or someone you know want to find out if an offense can be expunged from a criminal record, the resources are in place to support the inquiry.
Getting spam robo calls? Report them to the the AG's Office. Data makes a difference in efforts to curb this practice in Rhode Island.
The Office of the Attorney General has a broad mission - public safety, environmental protection, open government, consumer and worker protection, and more.
Elmwood and South Providence neighborhood window safety placards are now available at the office.
Opening the Archives: US-Dominican relations, 1960s and 1970s
Brown University is working on a major project called Opening the Archives that has digitized eight thousand government documents about U.S.-Dominican relations during the 1960s and 1970s.
The university is making history by making government documents archives accessible to the public.
This is a historic moment for both countries. A recent public forum provided access to official government documents. This comes into reality thanks to Brown Professor James Green, a proud Dominican American; Mr. Rene Cordero, a history PhD Brown student; and Ramona Hernandez, CUNY. For more information, go to: René Cordero, Lauren Derby & Ramona Hernandez — Documenting the Cold War in the Dominican Republic | Watson Institute
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René Cordero, Lauren Derby & Ramona Hernandez — Documenting the Cold War...
The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University supports multidisciplinary researc...
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René Cordero, Lauren Derby & Ramona Hernandez — Documenting the Cold War...
The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University supports multidisciplinary researc...
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Winter has Arrived and with It, Snow
City Ordinances Require Everyone to Clear Snow from Sidewalks
This Includes Businesses
If you see sidewalks not cleared on Elmwood or Broad, call 311 to report to the Mayors Center for City Services
Not clearing snow presents a serious safety issue in the Southside and many other parts of the city
For potholes, signs down and any other condition that compromises the livability of the Southside, call at 3-1-1, follow them on Twitter or download the smartphone app that has been
downloaded 10,000 times by neighbors like you from the Apple App Store or Google Play!
Snow Storm Resources Helpful Information
Emergency Food for Providence Youth Program
In an effort to secure access to food during inclement weather for Providence youth, Mayor Elorza’s Office, the Healthy Communities Office, the Parks
Department and the Department of Recreation partnered with provider Sodexo to create the Emergency Food for Providence Youth Program. This is a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative in Rhode Island and was designed to provide healthy, safe, and adequate food to Providence students most in need during unanticipated school closures. The City will offer a free snack and meal at recreation centers for youth 18 years old and under. Currently all recreation centers which open from 12:00PM-9:00PM and will serve a snack from 12:30PM-1:30PM and a meal from 4:30PM-6:30PM.
Non-emergency issues
To report a non-emergency issues, download the PVD311 application on the Apple Store or Google Play or call 3-1-1.
Up-to-the-minute alerts and updates
To receive up-to-the-minute alerts and updates, residents are encouraged to register for the CodeRED emergency notification system by visiting: https://www.providenceri.com/PEMA/codered
Power outages
Residents experiencing power outages should contact National Grid at 800-322-3223. Individuals are warned never to touch downed power lines and report downed lines to National Grid.
Emergencies
In the event of an emergency, dial 911
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The Steel Yard Joins RePowerPVD and Commits to Cut Energy 20% by 2025, Will we in the Southside Do the Same?
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Welcome to #RePowerPVD, the Steel Yard! With a new 50KW solar canopy and energy efficiency improvements, Providence's award-winning industrial arts center is well on its way to cutting energy use 20% by 2025. Energy use in our buildings accounts for 70% of Providence's climate pollution; by joining the City's voluntary energy challenge program, large buildings are stepping up and taking serious climate action.
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Groundwork RI Maps the Intersection of Housing, Climate and Race
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| What does race have to do with climate change? Which neighborhoods in Metro Providence are most at risk from extreme heat and flooding? What can residents and local government do to make sure their neighborhoods are safe and resilient to climate change? As part of the Climate Safe Neighborhoods (CSN) partnership, Groundwork Rhode Island is working with residents and stakeholders to understand the relationship between the cities’ history of race-based housing segregation and the current and predicted impacts of climate change. |
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Small Business Saturdays and Holiday Parking
Small Business Saturdays throughout the holiday season
Whether you’re dining at the soon-to-be open Dolores on Hope Street, shopping for some plant-based goodies at Plant City, enjoying some classic Italian on Federal Hill or stopping at your favorite chimi trucks on Broad—there is something for everyone to enjoy in our City. One of the best events to showcase all the finest goods and treats that the Creative Capital has to offer is our Winter Lights Market and downtown tree lighting ceremonies.
Holiday Parking
As part of the annual #ThinkPVD campaign, Mayor Elorza once again announced that the City will offer up to two hours of free parking in designated commercial districts throughout Providence. Two hours of free parking will be offered every day from 10:00AM until 9:00PM beginning Friday, November 29, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2019 in the following commercial districts:
Atwells Avenue – Bradford Street to Knight Street
Spruce Street – Dean Street to Acorn Street
Dean Street – Atwells Avenue to West Exchange Street
Acorn Street – Spruce Street to Atwells Avenue
Bradford Street – Atwells Avenue to Jones Street
Bond Street – Atwells Avenue to Spruce Street
Broad Street – Public Street to Montgomery Street
Downtown Providence – bounded by Fountain Street, Memorial Boulevard, Weybosset Street, Empire Street and Friendship Street (from Dyer Street to Dorrance Street)
Hope Street – Rochambeau Avenue to Blackstone Boulevard
North Main Street – Thomas Street to Park Row
Olneyville Square – Route 10 to Sydney Street and Delaine Street to Atwood Street to Magnolia Street
South Main Street – James Street to Packet Street
Point Street – From Eddy to East Franklin Street
Thayer Street – Bowen Street to Waterman Street
Wayland Square – East Angell Street/Angell Street to Gano Street and Wayland Avenue from Angell Street to Pitman Street
Wickenden/Ives – Wickenden Street at Benefit Street to Ives Street at Preston Street
**While parking meter violations will not be issued during free two-hour parking in the specified districts, parking limits will be enforced to allow all residents to take advantage of the campaign.
Shop locally... Urban Greens
90 Cranston Street
Open: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily
What's Happening....
Art display: “TEENVIEW” – Our world seen through young eyes
Through January 13, 2020 8:30 – 4:30 pm
The Gallery at City Hall 2nd Floor, 25 Dorrance Street
Art Sale and Wreath Making
Sunday, December 22 11:00 - 8:00 pm
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Just in time Art Sale. Locally made gifts for the last minute shopper!
Winter Skies View Planetarium Show
December 26 - 30 2:00 pm
Museum of Natural History
A show of stars, planets, and constellations simulating the night sky.
Providence Releases Climate Justice Plan
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Providence Releases Climate Justice Plan!
On Earth Day 2016 Mayor Jorge Elorza set a goal to cut Providence’s harmful carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Providence's Climate Justice Plan not only sets carbon reduction targets to help the City reach its goal, it aims to address the racist, extractive systems that have brought us to the point of global climate crisis. The Climate Justice Plan was co-developed by the City's Office of Sustainability, the Racial and Environmental Justice Committee of Providence, One Square World and Acadia Center and was made possible with support from the Barr Foundation.
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Gardens... want to grow your own vegetables?
To get on a waiting list for a plot in Southside Community Landtrust's gardens contact Andrew at 401-273-9419
For a plot in Peace and Plenty Community Garden contact Doug at doug.crimewatch at gmail.com
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Weekly Crime Report.... 12/9/19 - 12/15/19 (Week 50)
No Report this week.
>From time to time, due to a variety of reasons, the crime report is not issued or is issued after the usual Friday send date. Both districts 2 and 3 are reported as they are both under Lt. Barros' command and, if you look at the map below, the districts abut and overlap.
Car Post
21 – Elmwood
22 – Upper South Providence
23 – Lower South Providence
24 – Elmwood
31 – South Elmwood
32 – Reservoir
33 – Washington Park
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Elmwood and South Providence Neighborhood Crime Watch
Next meeting: Wednesday January 22 6:00 pm, all are invitedThe December meeting, Dominique Resendes (West Elmwood Housing Corporation) discussed the newly created 02907 Health Equity Zone (HEZ). It was a successful meeting with robust conversation and input given which will help to inform the first year, which is an assessment period for this HEZ project. The four existng pillars of HEZ are Housing, Education, Environment and Food Systems. It was recommended that a fifth pillar be added; Criminal and Community Justice.
See below for more information about HEZAt our January meeting, we will have a guest speaker, TBA, and there will be the opportunity to discuss concerns with the commander of Police District 2, Lt. James Barros
who will be giving a crime report for the month.
Attending the meeting is a great way to meet your neighbors and join into the ongoing conversations about crime, safety and quality of life.
6th Floor (YMCA) St. Josephs Hospital Building, 20 Peace Street
(Enter via the security office doors on the side of the building)Join us. All are welcome. Bring your concerns about crime, safety and quality of life with you.
New Health Equity Zone Established in Providence
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation (WEHDC) has been selected by the RI Department of Health to establish a new Health Equity Zone (HEZ) in the 02907 zip code in Providence.
RIDOH’s Health Equity Zone initiative is an innovative, place-based approach that brings people together to build healthy, resilient communities across Rhode Island. The initiative is grounded in research that shows up to 80% of health outcomes are determined by factors outside clinical settings, such as access to affordable, healthy foods; high-quality education; employment opportunities; and safe neighborhoods. WEHDC will work closely with Southside Community Land Trust, Genesis Center, and the City of Providence’s Healthy Communities Office, community members, and others to establish the new Health Equity Zone. Goals for the first year include completing an inclusive community wide health needs assessment and building a cross sector collaborative made up of residents, community-based organizations, and other partners. Following the assessment, the collaborative will work together to develop an action plan to address education, local food systems,environmental conditions, housing and other community priorities identified during the assessment that will contribute to resident’s health and wellbeing.
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Healthy Communities - City of Providence
The Providence Healthy Communities Office (HCO) is the City’s lead agency for health policy, health promotion an...
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Healthy Communities - City of Providence
The Providence Healthy Communities Office (HCO) is the City’s lead agency for health policy, health promotion an...
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Genesis Center
Genesis Center provides adult education, job skills, life skills and childcare to people who want self-sufficien...
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Genesis Center
Genesis Center provides adult education, job skills, life skills and childcare to people who want self-sufficien...
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The new HEZ will build upon a growing list of exciting community initiatives in the 02907 zip code that contribute to individual and community health. These efforts include WEHDC’s Dunamis Synergy initiative designed to support young and expecting parents achieve their post secondary aspirations and its Sankofa development, which includes 50 units of affordable housing, community gardens, a greenhouse, and a commercial kitchen for community use. In addition HEZ partner Southside Community Land Trust is renovating the currently vacant building located at the corner of Broad and Hayward street. The 12,000 sq. ft. building will become the organization's new headquarters and will include; a Farm-to-Market center, expanded youth education programs, and 3,800 sq. ft. of commercial space to be made available for local food-related businesses..Genesis Center serves over 800 individuals in adult education and workforce development and over 100 children in its childcare program.Genesis Center will open a State Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) classroom in fall 2019 as one of almost eighty classrooms selected by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). The Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten Program is entering its eleventh year providing free, high-quality Pre-K classes to eligible children in eleven communities across the state. The 02907 HEZ is one of three new Health Equity Zones statewide and encompasses Providence’s West End, Elmwood, South Elmwood, and Reservoir neighborhoods. The zone also includes the western portion of the Upper South Providence neighborhood.
For more information on how you can be involved in the 02907 HEZ, contact Dominique Resendes at 401-453-3220 or dresendes at westelmwood.org
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Safety, Neighborhood Care Tips, Hotlines and Useful Information
Informational link to the city's web page describes the police districts and introduces the lieutenants in charge.
Our police district is PPD2 with four posts: 21, 22, 23 & 24 Districts - City of Providence
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Districts - City of Providence
The City of Providence is divided into nine districts and consists of five district commanders who serve as comm...
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Districts - City of Providence
The City of Providence is divided into nine districts and consists of five district commanders who serve as comm...
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Report all emergencies 911Report all suspicious activities 272-1111National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Day One Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-494-8100
Reporting Child Abuse: www.dcyf.ri..gov 1-800-742-4453 or 1-800- RI-CHILD
Report hate crimes 877-342-7463
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence: www.ricadv.org
RI SPCA Animal Abuse Hotline: www.rispca.com 401-438-8150
To report potential environmental hazards go to https://www.demri.gov
RI Coalition Against Gun Violence: www.ricagv.orgTo access social support and services (United Way Hotline) call 211. https://www.unitedway..org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1
Remember, if something doesn't seem or feel right, it may not be. Do not second guess but call. Let the professionals decide. Unreported crime impacts us all.
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2-1-1 | United Way Worldwide
United Way supports 2-1-1, a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local...
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Safety Tips...
Winter is upon us and with the season comes snow. Make sure your sidewalks are shoveled for pedestrians and for mail/ parcel delivery.
The earlier darkness requires taking extra care walking, biking and/or driving. If walking, cross major streets at the crosswalks and wear lighter colored clothes. Wearing darker colors makes it hard for drivers to see you. Make sure you lock all garage doors and leave nothing within sight inside your car. Prevention is the best defense.Get a window CW placard to put in your window to give anyone pause to think about creating any mischief. They are available at the Crime Watch meetings.
Research and invest in a home/ apartment security system. Video doorbells are showing up in our neighborhood.
Leave nothing visible in your car that might attract a break in. Do not forget to lock your vehicle.
Make certain all doors, including garage doors, are locked and windows are secured.
Trash cans located under windows can serve as a boost up for burglars. Think about where you place your trash cans.
Make special arrangements for the delivery of packages to your home, perhaps with a neighbor.. Package theft is all too common.
Install motion detector lights in critical areas, like driveways, back and side yards.
Tips for tire and rim theft:
1. It is recommended that you purchase Tire locks and do not keep the key in your vehicle over night.
2. If possible park your vehicle in a well lit areas and visible to the public.
3.. When you park turn your tires in, this makes it harder to remove the lug nuts.
Report problems like broken sidewalks, potholes, graffiti, missing manhole covers, mattresses left on sidewalks, etc.. by calling 311.
Download the App and take photos of things that need attention on your street: http://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/ If things in our neighborhood look uncared for or unattended to, they may be inviting more serious problems.
Pick up litter on your block.
We can all do our part to improve the Southside, our quality of life and increase everyone's safety.
Get to know your neighbors and exchange contact information to create a stronger sense of community and social cohesiveness.
Start a block watch effort. Alert each other about suspicious activities on your block/street or if a crime has taken place.
Attend your neighborhood association meetings.
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