[Summit] Councillor Gonçalves’ newsletter --- 1st Ward Meeting, Homestead exemption, Park improvements, Xmas trees, Housing & zoning
David Kolsky
davidjkolsky at yahoo.com
Mon Jan 4 05:05:07 UTC 2021
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Sent: Sunday, January 3, 2021, 2:04:42 PM ESTSubject: Ward 1 Updates - Meeting, Homestead Recertification & More
Keeping you informed about the neighborhood
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| Dear David,
I hope this message finds you and your family well. I want to first start off by sending my best wishes as we enter a new year. As you know, 2020 has tested us in unimaginable ways but I can only remain hopeful and optimistic that once we turn the corner, 2021 will be an opportunity for unity, healing, and rebuilding.
Wishing you a 2021 full of health, wellness, and unimaginable blessings. Happy New Year.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this newsletter.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if I can ever be of any assistance or help to you.
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| This e-mail covers several important items in our community:
1) Next Community Meeting: January 25th, 2021, at 6 PM
2) Homestead Exemption Extension
3) Covid Testing Locations
4) Feedback Needed On The City's Anti-Displacement and Comprehensive Housing Strategy Draft
5) Christmas Tree Pick Up
6) Councilman Goncalves - Legislation Update
7) Ward 1 Parks Slated For FY 2021 Improvements
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Ward 1 Monthly Community Meeting
In an effort to strengthen consistent communication and get the most up to date information throughout the entire Ward, we will continue hosting Ward 1 Monthly Community Meetings (virtually due to COVID) every last Monday of the month.
Our next community meeting will include:
- Caroline Skuncik, the Executive Director of the I-195 Redevelopment District will join us to tell us about developments in the Ward. It will also be an opportunity for neighborhood residents to ask about current and future proposed developments that will impact the neighborhood
- Lt. Dufault and O'Brien from the Providence Police Department will discuss public safety in the Ward
Ward 1 Monthly Community Meeting
(Last Monday of Each Month)
January 25, 2021 at 6 PM
Please RSVP below to receive the agenda/ZOOM link.
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| Homestead Recertification Application Deadline Extended
We have received lots of calls and e-mails regarding the City's very challenging rollout of the Homestead Recertification Application. We have communicated our feedback to the City administration and conveyed the challenges and frustrations residents are experiencing due to their rollout. As such, the City’s homestead recertification application deadline has been extended a month from Friday, January 15 to Friday, February 12, 2021, to accommodate residents who received notifications via mail later than expected.
The homestead exemption provides residential homeowners a 40% reduction on their annual property taxes. Providence residents claiming the homestead exemption must demonstrate proof of residency and identification in order to qualify for the exemption, which will be applied to your July 2021 tax bill.
To do so, you can file an application online or apply in person in the City Assessor’s Office, Room 208 of Providence City Hall. You can also download a copy of the application online
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Local COVID Testing Locations
CIC Health
CIC Health in Ward 1's Innovation District is conducting $80 PCR tests on individuals 2 years of age and older. According to CIC Health, results are delivered in 24 hours, on average.
Rhode Island Convention Center Parking Garage
Drive-up Testing Available Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, Weekends 9AM-3PM. English, Spanish, and Portuguese Available.
114 West Exchange Street
401-222-8022, 2-1-1 after hours and on weekends
For a list of local Covid testing sites, click here. |
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Feedback Needed on The Anti-Displacement and Comprehensive Housing Strategy
In late December, the City of Providence unveiled the City’s Anti-Displacement and Comprehensive Housing Strategy.
The draft report can be accessed, here.
Many of my Council colleagues and I have expressed concerns about parts of the report. Several neighborhood groups have also expressed concerns about parts of the report. If you are able, I'd love to hear directly from you about your thoughts or concerns in order to advocate effectively on behalf of our constituency.
Additionally, the public is encouraged to review the draft report and provide feedback, comments or questions via email before Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM to Jess Pflaumer at jpflaumer at providenceri.gov.
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Christmas Tree Pick-Up
The City of Providence announced that free, curbside pick-up of Christmas trees will take place from Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 29 on regularly scheduled trash pickup days. All trees collected by the City will be delivered to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and recycled into compost.
Any Providence resident wishing to take advantage of this free service must place their tree at their curb on the day of the week that trash and recycling pick-up is normally provided in their neighborhood. Trees must be free of all contaminants, such as garland, tinsel, lights, ornaments and should not be placed in a bag.
If you have trouble with your pickup for any reason, please let me know and we will notify the appropriate City parties on your behalf.
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Councilman Goncalves -
Lead Sponsor On The Following Policy Items
This week, I have several legislative items that will be voted on during our full-body Council meeting, and thus far, I've introduced and been the lead sponsor on the following passed items supported by my Council colleagues:
- Resolution Requesting the Providence Retirement Board to assess the viability of a voluntary early retirement program.
- Resolution Regarding a Security Plan for the Michael S. Van Leesten Bridge
- Resolution Encouraging all residents to vote "Yes" on the November Ballot Referendum to approve the $140M Bond for School Improvement Projects.
- Resolution Requesting the Rhode Island Department of Education ensure that every Providence Public School has a School Nurse available during the school day.
- Resolution Requesting the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Providence Public School District provide a Remote Learning Best Practices Workshop for parents
- Resolution Recommending the Rhode Island Department of Education utilizes Disaggregated Data in their School Operations Decision Making.
- Resolution Supporting local Colleges and Universities Mask Policies and encouraging all Students, Faculty, and Staff to abide by said policies both on and off-campus.
- Resolution Endorsing and Urging Passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of H.R. 8015, Delivering for America Act
- Resolution Establishing a Ceremonial Designation at the intersection of Ives Street and Wickenden Street as "Britto Way."
- Resolution Requesting Periodic Workshops on Zoning Practices and Procedures
- Resolution in Honor of Veterans Day
- Resolution Commemorating and Honoring the life of the late United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Resolution Recognizing International Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Resolution Recognizing and Congratulating Secretary of State Gorbea, the Rhode Island Board of Elections, and the Providence Board of Canvassers for Ensuring that every vote cast in Providence and Rhode Island was counted
- Resolution Regarding the Downtown Providence Overdose Hotspot Assessment and Plan
Additionally, I've been a co-sponsor on countless other items with my colleagues. City Council agendas and minutes are posted on the City of Providence Open Meetings Portal.
I want to thank my colleagues for their hard work and for continued support/collaboration on these legislative items. There are several legislative items that we continue to work on and I look forward to continuing my legislative work to push for meaningful change for quality of life issues, education, social and environmental justice and public safety for the people in our Ward and in the City of Providence. |
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Ward 1 Parks Slated For FY 2021 Improvements
There are several places in the Ward slated for improvement in FY 2021.
Among them include Brassil Memorial Park on 41 Arnold Street, which is named for the first woman elected to the Providence City Council who served from 1975-1989.
The park includes a small hill for toddler sledding and bike riding and it is currently used as a recess area for local schools.
Additional improvements in FY 2021 are also coming to:
- India Point Park (Fox Point)
- Gano Street Park (Fox Point)
- Waterplace Park (Downtown)
- Burnside and Biltmore Park (Downtown)
I look forward to these improvements that will strengthen our neighborhood. |
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Recent News
City Councilors Pass Resolution Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance |
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| Councilman John Goncalves Partners with The Avenue Concept and The Vartan Gregorian Elementary School and VG PTO For a Pilot Program to Bring Art to Campus |
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City Council Urges Governor to Assist Restaurants Seeking License Renewals |
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| Councilman Goncalves Proposes and City Council Passes Resolution Requesting Public Workshops on City Zoning Practices |
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| Councilman Goncalves and Council Colleagues Introduce Several Resolutions Regarding Returning To School In Providence |
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| Councilman Goncalves and Colleagues Propose and Pass Resolution Supporting University Mask Policies |
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| Councilman Goncalves and Colleagues Propose and Pass Resolution Supporting University Mask Policies |
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| Providence Councilors, Residents Fed Up With Illegal Videos On Streets |
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| A Promise Made, A Promise Delivered
Brown University Announces $10 Million Endowment for Providence Public Schools |
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| Councilman John Goncalves and Community Partners Announce “Produce in The Park”
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Thank you for reading. I'm incredibly grateful to have committed folks like you who read our newsletters and stay informed on what's happening in the neighborhood. Please share this information with a neighbor who may need it and please reach out at any time.
Thank you,
Providence City Councilman, Ward 1
www.johnforward1.com
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| Please reach out: (401) 227-5056
Email John: info at johnforward1.com |
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