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City Issues RFP for Redevelopment of Riverside Square Site

East Providence, RI – The city of East Providence is requesting proposals from development firms for the purchase and redevelopment of city-owned land on the corner of Fenner & Bullocks Point Avenues.

The site is that of the former Vamco jewelry company. The city purchased the property, located at the corner of Fenner and Bullocks Point Avenue, in 2007. The factory, which was in disrepair, was demolished and the city put the vacant property, which abuts the East Bay Bike Path, out to bid in 2016.

Now, in an effort to continue the revitalization of the area, East Providence is putting out the request for proposal to redevelop the Riverside Square site.

Mayor Bob DaSilva, together with the city’s Planning & Economic Development Director Bill Fazioli, plan to work with the community and the Council to find a great use for the site.

“We’ve always seen all parts of our city as a place to live, work, learn and play and this area is no different,” Mayor DaSilva said. “We envision that area of Riverside to be a destination area for our creative community, which would provide an area for live/work spaces, restaurants and galleries.”

The city looks forward to reviewing proposals that meet the expectations of its vision statement.

2020 Candidate Forums Coming Up

Ask the Candidates What They

Will Do if You Elect Them! • Senate District 18 between William

Conley, Jr. v. Cynthia Mendes • Representative District 64 Jose Serodio v. Brianna Henries

School Committee, Ward 2. Anthony Ferreira v. Damian Ramos v. Max Brandle. The top two vote getters in the School Committee race will go on to the general election in November.

As it has done in the last three elections in East Providence, the League of Women Voters will be inviting candidates in East Providence’s three primary races to answer questions from constituents in a debate format, so that voters can compare their priorities and qualifications. While in the past, forums have been live, with live audiences, because of COVID 19 the League will be using oom to record the sessions. These will be posted on the website of the League of Women Voters, lwvri.org, on Facebook, and on YouTube on September 4.

Please submit your questions to: LwvRhodeIsland@gmail.com. All questions used will be asked of both candidates, and should be issue-oriented. Deadline: August 25.

We look forward to your participation.