Councilman Kevin Jackson said that he has selected 250 applications for sidewalk replacements in his Ward 3 district, using just under $1 million in funds put at the City Council’s disposal from a bond issue some years ago. Ward 3 includes the Mt. Hope and Summit neighborhoods. (more…)
General News
Old Hillside Health Center’s fate still in the air
An attorney for the receiver in charge of the bankrupt Hillside Health Center described inquiries from two housing developers interested in the former nursing home and assisted living buildings between Chace and Hillside Avenues. The Center has been empty since being shut down by the RI Health Department a year ago. (more…)
SNA
2006 Annual Meeting Q&A
March 9 – After the formalities at our Annual Meeting, we opened the floor to questions for our guests and experts from the city. Here’s what neighbors wanted to know and what we were able to learn about sidewalks, trees, zoning regulations and (more…)
Parks
City Forester promotes street tree inventory
March 9 -Doug Still, City Forester came to our Annual Meeting to describe the inventory of street trees his Department is doing this year and to ask for volunteers. He also encouraged groups of Summit neighbors to apply for free and low-cost trees through the Providence Neighborhood Planting Program. (more…)
SNA
SNA 2006 Annual Meeting Reviews 2005, elects new Board
Thursday, March 9 – About 65 neighbors and guests from government filled the Community Room at Rochambeau Library on Thursday March 9 for Summit Neighborhood Association’s 2006 Annual Meeting. Trees and sidewalks received a lot of attention with City Forester Doug Still on hand and fresh news that some sidewalks in Summit will be repaired this summer was welcomed. (more…)
General News
Big crowd at Sandwich Hut looks at No. Main future
A Walgreen’s is almost certain to go up on the site of the former Sears Automotive store at the corner of Frost and North Main according to the city planner responsible for our neighborhood. But whether that’s a flash inthe pan or the first step toward a developed commercial area is not clear. (more…)
North Main Street
March 16, 2006 – Neighbors tackle North Main Street
The following neighbors volunteered to do additional research and fact-finding at the March 16 SNA meeting on North Main Street. Each team will meet once before the large group gathers again at Sandwich Hut on North Main Street on Thursday, April 27. (more…)
Environment
Neighbors Champion Pocket Park on Morris
The Parks Department agreed to several immediate improvements to the little park on Morris Avenue at a meeting on March 8 at the home of Megan Gardner and Tim Merrish. The City will wait for more advice from a meeting of residents planned for April on a number of additional changes to be made this year Summit Neighborhood Association will also spread the word and stands ready to help as requested. (more…)
General News
Historic Preservation Faces Threat
The historic tax credit program that has been so instrumental in both preserving Providence’s historic buildings and generating 100’s of millions of dollars of economic development is under threat of repeal.
The link below from Grow Smart RI provides more information about the program and how to take action to help preserve its future:
http://www.growsmartri.com/special%20pages/taxcredit021706.html
Regards,
Jack Templin
Local Businesses
Help wanted with Citizens Bank lot upgrades
Are you interested in improving the parking lot of the Citizens Bank on Hope Street?
If so, please join us!
What: An informal, initial meeting of neighbors to discuss potential parking lot improvements (traffic flow, security, landscaping, etc.) to suggest to Citizens. It has come to our attention that Citizens is considering upgrading the parking lot, so this is the perfect time to give our input!
Who: This event is sponsored by the Summit Neighborhood Association. All are invited.
When: Thursday, February 9th at 7pm – 9pm
Where: Rochambeau Library Public Room (Downstairs)
Contact: Jack Templin, 47 Lauriston St., Email: jtemplin@gmail.com, Phone: 401-709-4433
We look forward to working with you to improve our neighborhood!
Thank you for your support!