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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Recent meetingsOct 1 – Oct 26

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Oct 26Commemorative marker proposed for vaudeville star Ray Cox, 'The Baseball Girl'Oct 21Four tax break deals for Broadway, Douglas Ave & Oak St projects get public airing — no votes yetOct 20Providence officials brace for an El Niño winter: snow prep, plow shortages, and a push for better storm communicationOct 15City Council - Regular Council Meeting — October 15, 2026Oct 8Committee approves tax break for domestic violence nonprofit, waives deadline for injured city workerOct 1City Council - Regular Council Meeting — October 1, 2026

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elected official free speech lawsuitState reimbursement deadline and $46 million bonus incentivemunicipal divestment ordinanceSchool construction schedule delays (Kizirian and RFK)

Development watch

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256 Broadway Tax Stabilization Agreement730 Douglas Avenue Tax Stabilization Agreement239 Oak Street Tax Stabilization Agreement163 North Main Street Rezone

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