Just as the sign promised, there was two-way traffic on Hope Street as of July 25. The flow extends from the Pawtucket line to Rochambeau, but is paved on both sides only to Fifth Street. More paving is scheduled for Friday.
Hope Street 
Hope Street Construction
This sign appeared on Hope Street at Rochambeau on Wednesday, promising two-way traffic on Thursday, July 25. However, a construction worker said they were going to pave on Friday. Whichever date is right, the Hope Street ordeal is almost over.
Events
The Hope Street Spring Block Party 2013
Join Providence Monthly and the Hope Street Merchants Association for our annual Hope Street Spring Block Party on Saturday, May 18th from 12 – 6 pm-Rain or Shine and All Around the Construction.
Bigger and better this year with – Beers for the Ballet will feature FIVE great local breweries: Foolproof Brewing Company, Grey Sail Brewing of RI, Trinity Brewing, Narragansett Brewing Company and Newport Storm Brewery. New this year – WIN AN IPAD or a GRAND PRIZE GIFT CERTIFICATE PACKAGE in the Street Scavenger Hunt.
City Government
Narragansett Bay Commission update invitation
Dear Neighbor:
Work has begun on the installation of pipes in the area surrounding Miriam Hospital for Phase II of Narragansett Bay Commission’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Abatement Program. These pipes are helping to keep our water clean.
To date, they’ve stopped close to 5 billion gallons of sewage from entering Narragansett Bay.
Additionally, with the completion of Phase II pipe installation along North Main St., we’ll soon be starting curb-to-curb repaving on North Main St. This repaving work will begin in May and is expected to take a few weeks to complete.
We appreciate your patience as local traffic and accessibility will be impacted during this time. We also understand you will likely have questions about how this activity will affect your area, and we’d like to update you about the construction and street improvements that will be taking place to help minimize disruption.
We’ll be having a one-on-one informational meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Summit Commons on 99 Hillside Ave., and we hope you’ll join us. If you’re interested in learning more about the project, please visit www.narrabay.com, www.Facebook.com/narrabay, twitter.com/narrabay, or call the Narragansett Bay Commission at 401-461-8848.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to keep our water clean.
Sincerely,
Vincent Mesolella, Chairman
Narragansett Bay Commission
City Government 
Firing of Librarian Protested
Picketers in front of the Rochambeau library protest the firing of librarian Tom O'Donnell. More information and an avenue for action are on the "Friends of Tom O'Donnell" Facebook page. Here is a link to the Providence Journal coverage - http://www.facebook.com/l/kAQFPpTP-AQGzX5PyWeNgE7GokbJPINkDUan76yh1o7s9hQ/news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/03/video-providence-residents-want-their-librarian-back.html and http://www.facebook.com/l/2AQEKRpRcAQHNJdfxKPhffuLtLhUyAZqS4rORkW1xahDckA/digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/ProJo/LandingPage/LandingPage.aspx?href=VFBKLzIwMTMvMDMvMDY.&pageno=NA..&entity=QXIwMDQwMA..&view=ZW50aXR5
Events
Summit Neighborhood Discount for Festival Ballet Providence
AGON & ORCHIS, an evening of groundbreaking ballets. Then and Now.
Presented by Festival Ballet Providence
Dates
March 8, 8:00pm
March 9, 7:30pm
March 10, 2:00pm
Location
The Vets in Providence, RI.
Festival Ballet Providence is pleased to offer our friends and neighbors in the Summit Neighborhood a 15% off discount to our upcoming production of Agon & Orchis. The code for this discount is BALANCHINE and is good for 15% off all shows and all price points excluding VIP seating ($65 seats). This code can be used online (www.TheVetsRI.com), by phone (401-421-ARTS), or in-person at the PPAC box office.
We look forward to having our neighbors in the Summit Neighborhood in our audience for this incredible evening of groundbreaking ballets.
Events
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Hope St. Merchants Association at Pizzico – Nov. 13
Our friends at Hope Street Merchants Association are hosting a fundraiser to back some of the exciting projects they have in the pipeline. Looks like a great time for a great cause at a great restaurant for a great price!
Local Businesses
2nd Annual Summit Fall Cookoff featuring….Pumpkins!
Come out and bring your best pumpkin dish.
No entry fee. Families Welcome!
– Prizes for best dishes
– Judges from local eateries
– People’s choice awards
– Awards for best costume
– Wine and Beer Tasting
Sponsored by the Summit Neighborhood Association
No Dish? No Problem. Come taste everyone else’s!
Tuesday Oct. 30th 6:30 p.m. at Seven Stars Bakery
Local Businesses
Business profile – Runners’ store moves into neighborhood
By Howie Gladstone
SNA board member
Rhode Runner, a store dedicated to supporting athletes on foot, has recently opened in the Summit Neighborhood.
Principal owners Bob Beschoff and his wife, Colleen, moved the business to 657 North Main St. from South Main Street, where it had been since 2001, to better serve customers on the East Side. It has a grand opening sale running through April 21.
Both Beschoffs have been involved with local road races and marathons, plus Bob has been a footwear developer with Brooks and now with New Balance. Their staff members all have extensive backgrounds in local events as well.