Terrence Hassett

Providence City Council overrides Mayor’s Veto of Hope Point Tower zoning variance

Providence City Councilor Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) became the deciding vote to override Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza‘s veto of the zoning variance requested by developer, Jason Fane, of the Hope Point Tower, thus granting the developer’s request for height...

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote
February 27, 2020

20-year, $18 million tax break for luxury downtown apartments under fire ahead of Providence City Council vote

The Providence City Council is planning to decide on the fate of an $18 million, 20-year Tax...
Dominion lawyer says $150,000 tax stabilization reduction is actually an increase
March 2, 2020

Dominion lawyer says $150,000 tax stabilization reduction is actually an increase

The Providence City Council Finance Committee met Monday evening to hear testimony of the alteration of a...
Report: Manchester Street Power Station for sale by owner
March 2, 2020

Report: Manchester Street Power Station for sale by owner

Hot on the heels of the revelation that the Providence City Council is seeking to give Dominion Energy...
Contentious testimony before the Providence City Council on Fane Tower
October 31, 2019

Contentious testimony before the Providence City Council on Fane Tower

In the end, the Providence City Council Ordinance Committee voted 3-1 against recommending a spot zoning map...
The Providence City Council wants to give Manchester Street Power Station a $150,000 tax break
March 2, 2020

The Providence City Council wants to give Manchester Street Power Station a $150,000 tax break

The Providence City Council Finance Committee is set to hold a public hearing on Monday, July 23...
Candidates for Providence City Council meet make their case to downtown residents
January 19, 2020

Candidates for Providence City Council meet make their case to downtown residents

The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) held an “interactive discussion with candidates” running for Providence City Council in...
Providence wants to regulate firearms, so the state needs to repeal preemption
January 19, 2020

Providence wants to regulate firearms, so the state needs to repeal preemption

Providence City Council President David Salvatore and the crest of the city council today announced their intention...
Providence City Council considering plastic bag ban
February 16, 2018

Providence City Council considering plastic bag ban

“The production, use, and disposal of single-use plastic bags have significant adverse impacts on the environment and...
Community groups say CSA implementation is being delayed, PVD Mayor and City Council say it’s on track
October 31, 2019

Community groups say CSA implementation is being delayed, PVD Mayor and City Council say it’s on track

Both Mayor Jorge Elorza and the office of the Providence City Council deny that the implementation of...
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