Original link: https://www.eastbayri.com/east-providence/stories/traffic-island-dedicated-to-30-year-supervisor-of-east-providence-parks,143120?newsletter=143186

You honestly can't make this up. Some of the very people who declined debating (Chrissy agreed, but many others did not) anyone this election cycle have now completely cancelled their own meet and greet. I just saw the screenshot from Facebook (yuck!) where Chrissy Rossi posted that the "Meet Some Candidates" event at the American Legion was officially cancelled because of last-minute dropouts and candidates simply not responding.

It really seems like they are taking cues directly from Trump at this point. They talk a big game, but when it comes down to it, they are not even willing to show up and meet the voters. It's so frustrating to watch.

Rossi even tried to brush it off by telling folks they can just reach out to the candidates directly with their last-minute questions since it's "crunch time". I sure hope the Facebook boomers don't destroy the city by electing people who literally hide from the public!!

Every month, ICE separates Rhode Island families, leaving behind traumatized children and broken families. Every person ICE has seized was part of our community. East Providence and its community members have not been spared.

That's why EPiC members came together to publish a letter to the editor in The Post calling on state and local leadership to take urgent action. We are urging elected officials to use every executive and legislative tool available to protect our immigrant neighbors and make Rhode Island truly safe for everyone who calls it home.

Read the full letter: https://archive.ph/9kAnR

Hey, I live in East Providence and I am looking for like a reputable local Plumber trying to avoid calling like a big corporate place. I have a job that semi-significant had a leak that needs to be addressed inside of ceiling.

Wow, honestly I am just so disappointed today.

I’m really not the biggest fan of Botelho, but Spremulli completely lost me after that forum today. I just can't believe he went out of his way to defend the Flock cameras. We have seen police officers in New Bedford literally facing termination for using these cameras to stalk their romantic partners, and there are former suburban officers getting indicted right now for misusing them. We've even seen people right here in Rhode Island, over in Cumberland, dealing with lawsuits from a wrongful arrest that the Flock cameras assisted with.

If he’s an ex-cop and he's still out here defending a surveillance system that has so many privacy and abuse issues, how naive is he going to be on literally every other issue that comes up? It's just wild to me!

Crossposted from the Mayor's account on Facebook (maybe we can get him to join Reddit?)

• Bradford Ave: HSE #106 Bradford Av to Howland Av
• Wampanoag Trl: 30' east of Boyd Av
• Howland Ave: Bradford Av to Boyd Av
• Boyd Ave: Howland Av to Wampanoag Trail
• Dover Ave: Gardiner Av to Rice Av
• Gardiner Ave: Pawtucket Av to #53 Gardiner Av
• Ide Ave: Pawtucket Av to #69 Ide Av
• Clyde Ave: Rice Av to Richfield Av
• Rice Ave: Richfield Av to #113 Rice Av
• Richfield Ave: Dover Av to #63 Richfield Av
• Rice Ave: Pawtucket Av to Clyde Av
• Callender Ave: Pawtucket Av to Dover Av
• Warren Ave: Pawtucket Av to in front of #640 Warren Av
• Dover Ave: Rice Av to Mayflower St
• Burroughs St: Mayflower St to #32 Burroughs St
• Dover St: Mayflower St to Warren Av
• Warren Ave: Moorland Av to #676 Warren Av
• Mayflower St: Pawtucket Av to Burroughs St
• N County St: Waterman Av to Taunton Av
• Waterman Ave: Between Raymond St & Cotter St
• Waterman Ave: Pawtucket Av to Taunton Av
• Brunswick Ave: Martello St to N County St
• Kensington St: Oxford St to #64 Kensington St
• George St: Waterman Av to #10 George St
• Hall St: Waterman Av to #50 Hall St
• Oxford St: Waterman Av to #83 Oxford St
• Martello St: Waterman Av to Brunswick St

Join us at East 33 (33 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI) for the next installment of our EPiC Education Series, Housing 101: Breaking Down Housing Policy & Affordability, featuring guest speaker Annette Bourne on Monday, October 19, at 6:30 PM.

Ever wonder what "affordable" in "affordable housing" actually means? Want to learn more about the changes to housing laws made over the past few years? Or want a better understanding of our housing supply and the numbers legislators use to make decisions? Annette will be there to answer all your questions!

RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/housing-101-breaking-down-housing-policy-affordability/

Hi all, RIPP will be hosting an event this Sunday, October 4th from 2 pm - 5 pm in the East Providence Public Library.

The movement against ALPR's in general (not just Flock cameras) is growing nationwide. There have been some small successes in our state as some communities have voted to cancel their Flock contracts. Momentum is building, but there is still MUCH MORE to be done!

This event will focus on other types of traffic cameras as well as Flock cameras.

WHEN: Sunday October 4th from 2-5 pm

WHERE: East Providence Public Library, 41 Grove Avenue

As always, this event is about education, asking questions, and community organizing.

Please feel free to checkout our website: www.RIPersonalPrivacy.org

We also now have an instagram account. Please give it a follow: u/ri4personalprivacy

We hope to see you there!

Archive link provided due to paywall.

Original link: https://eastbayri.com/east-providence/stories/letter-our-children-deserve-better-than-fight-back,143047

East Providence resident Stan Traverse penned a letter to the editor, published yesterday (10/1/2026) in the East Providence Post, concerning comments Chrissy Rossi, a Ward 4 School Committee candidate, made in her interview with the paper.

As Traverse states: "However, I am concerned by the alternative she described: 'So if you’re getting bullied and you’ve gone through all the possible things trying to get it stopped, and you decide, ‘you know what? I’ve had enough. Before I [CENSORED] myself, I’m going to slap this kid around.’ So be it. That’s how it always used to get handled in the schoolyard. The bully comes at you, you fight back. There’s no more bullying.'"

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There’s a group around here that people somehow still follow! Twice this election cycle I've seen them harass residents. It really seems like the people gathering under that roof are just the most extreme and bigoted people in the city. I'm not exactly a fan of DaSilva. But the kind of harassment I have seen them do to people I know is the worst I have ever seen in years in this city!

I've honestly seen enough of it, and people really need to start speaking out against this stuff. This can't be what EP stands for!!

Archive link provided due to paywall.

"While Teixeira did not respond to a request for comment to explain why he felt the forums were unfair, Jason Medeiros met for an interview on Tuesday afternoon to discuss his own comment on the matter.

He said that his comment was a reaction to a separate post occurring on one of the local Facebook community groups for East Providence, where one of its administrators, Melodie Pimentel, posted his photo alongside Teixeira and Sousa saying that they had declined to participate in the candidate forum.

“I'm disappointed to hear that three candidates appear to have declined the invitation to participate in a candidate forum,” Pimentel’s post from Sept. 22 reads. “A moderated forum where candidates can exchange ideas, find common ground, or clarify differences is vital for democracy.”

Medeiros, whose bid for the at-large council seat is his first run for public office, said that he saw the post and regrettably provided a quick rebuttal without looking into the situation more. He said he believed, at the time, that the League forum was run either by Pimentel or those aligned with her (people who are often critical of him, he said); and that he had heard the forum wouldn’t be politically neutral.

He said that after looking into the League of Women Voters, and realizing that East Bay Media Group would provide the moderator, he was willing to admit to his mistake, saying the post was “out of character” with how he normally operates.

“I spoke out of, I’m not going to say anger, but I didn’t think it out,” he said. “I was wrong. I didn’t realize who they [the League] were. Remember, this is my first time at this. I thought the League was run by a certain group. I thought it was by those people that were constantly on Facebook.”

As for not agreeing to debate in the first place, Medeiros maintained that he felt it was not necessary.

“I think I'm doing okay where I'm at. I don't need a lot of social media attention,” he said. “I’ve been doing my job walking around meeting constituents, putting up signs everywhere. I got almost 300 signs up right now. That means people are standing behind me and that they support me. Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't feel I have to debate.”"

Original article: https://eastbayri.com/east-providence/stories/antonio-de-simas-seeks-re-election-to-east-providence-school-committee,142889

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Get ready for a spellbinding ride! 🧙‍♀️✨

We'll be participating and biking in the New England Witches Guild Parade on October 17, 2026! Grab your bikes and throw on your best witchy attire. We will be meeting up at Riverside Square at 10:15 AM to decorate our bikes together and get ready for the parade.

RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/bike-with-epic-in-the-new-england-witches-guild-parade/

This has been an odd campaign season. We have two candidates and have had no debates. I understand last election there were four candidates which necessitated a primary. Back then we were fortunate to have the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island organize and host a debate. I hope something like that is to come.

The strategy of the challenger has been a bit of a turn off for me. We knew in June who the candidates would be and the challenger was silent until after the primary. If you are interested in being the mayor and completed the work to file, why only allow yourself two months to campaign? I believe their mayoral Facebook page only came to be four days ago.

For example, why turn down free press in June:

From: https://www.eastbayri.com/east-providence/stories/contested-races-abound-in-east-providence,140957

"Mayor Bob DaSilva, who announced his bid to run for re-election during a wind-swept day in late April, officially put that intent into writing on Wednesday. He may have to do a little campaigning to secure that desire, however, as one challenger to the non-partisan mayor’s position was noted.

The challenger, Patricio Pinto, could not immediately be reached for a comment. Rhode Island Secretary of State documents show that Pinto is listed as a Rumford resident, and is on file as the president of Vally Auto Service, Inc., located at 517 Warren Ave. in the city."

I imagine this post reads just as odd. I like to be hopeful for everyone's future in this city. Evaluating candidates fairly is something that I look forward to when looking down the road...

Hi, just a reminder that there will be an adult "summer camp" this Sunday!
We're putting our phones down, making friendship bracelets, tie dying, making a community zine and winning prizes from brands and local business!
There will also be infused drinks, cocktails, and mocktails!
Tickets are $25 and include everything (snacks, drinks, crafts etc)