Spring Health Fair:
Free health screenings from Chad Brown Health Center!
Face-painting and races for the children
When? Saturday, April 4
What time? 10am- 2pm
Where? Prete Metcalf Field on Hawkins St.
Across from Mariani Funeral Home
Sponsored by Councilman Nick Narducci & Chad Brown Health Center
Erasing and Defacing Initiative:
Smith Hill Community Development Corporation and our partners Mt. Pleasant Hardware, Pittsburg Paints and the City of Providence are proud to announce the launching of our exciting Erasing the Defacing initiative at a Press Conference on Monday, April 6th at 11:30 on 354 Smith St., next door to the Capital City Diner and Post Office. Erasing the Defacing will provide residents and business owners in the Smith Hill and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods free, color-matched paint to cover tagging and graffiti on their property.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.smithhillcdc.org/erasing-the-defacing
Help us to spread the word about this unique anti-graffiti campaign!
Next Congress Meeting:
When? Wednesday, April 15
What time? 12:00 PM
Where? TBD
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Next meeting of the Community Congress
When? March 18, 2009
What time? 12:00 pm
Where? Providence College, Feinstein Building Room 407 (rather than the usual meeting place in room 403)
We hope to see you there! Bring your friends, neighbors, ideas and concerns!
What time? 12:00 pm
Where? Providence College, Feinstein Building Room 407 (rather than the usual meeting place in room 403)
We hope to see you there! Bring your friends, neighbors, ideas and concerns!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Minutes from January 21, 2009 Congress Meeting
Community Congress Meeting
Providence College – Feinstein Institute
January 21, 2009, 12:00 p.m.
I.Greetings and Salutations
II.Appointment of Secretary – Nicole Kenney
III.Old Business
A.Approval of last month’s minutes
B.Selection of representatives for neighborhoods
o Smith Hill Area – Ms. Althea Graves
o Chad Brown - Tom Cotter and Jennifer Eberle
Will work on finding new directions to recruit new community members to build relationships
o Elmhurst discussion of possible point people, will consult with Sue Viau for suggestions and involvement
C.Smith Hill Library Update from Ms. Althea Graves and Allen Gunther
o Friends of the Smith Hill Library Meeting 1/26 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Hill Library
o Providence Public Library has stated they will potentially close five of the nine small branches, leaving four branches and the Providence Central Library open
• Smith Hill Library is one of the libraries at risk to be closed
o Providence Community Library (PCL) Organization has been formed in response to potential closings with the goal to find a solution to keep all branches open
• Visit ProvidenceCommunityLibrary.org for more information and to sign a petition to go to Mayer and city council
o Providence Community Library Organization has proposed a plan for the nine public libraries to concede from the Providence Public Library
• State funding and funding which was designated to branches available to support breakaway
• 10 City Councilmen are in support which is how many are needed to pass vote
o Descision if nine branches will concede from the Providence Public Library and function under the Providence Community Library organization must be made by March 1, 2009.
D. Tom Twitchell Tree Planning
o Two plantings are planned, one in spring and one in fall
• Spring planning proposed to take place either March 28th or April 18th (Final date will be posted on blog when determined)
o Volunteers are needed to adopt a tree to care for it
o Proposed planting sites:
• Jewett street, Orms Street, Duke Street, Esten street, Candace Street, Goddard Street
o For more information contact Rebecca Twitchell rtwichell@hotmail.com for more information.
o Elmhurst Clean and Greet Update from Sue Viau and CDC Director
o Next monthly meeting on Tuesday 2/3 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Feinstein Institute
o Elmhurst Clean and Green is not limiting their involvement to the Elmhurst area
o In April groundwork can begin for community garden plots
o On April 25th will be a clean-up service day sponsored by P.C. Service Board
• P.C. Service Board is a collaborative of all service groups on campus
o Smith Hill CDC and Groundworks supporting Elmhurst Clean and Green to in order to be supported by a 501(C)3 organization so Elmhurst Clean and Green can apply for grants.
o Davis Park (near Nathaniel Green School) revitalization is Elmhurst Clean and Green main focus which will begin in May or June
• Will create more green space, community garden and potential for famers market
• Initiative developed out of increased violence in the park this past summer
o Smith Hill CDC has proposed Community Congresses and/or Providence College students involvement in applying for the Clean and Healthy Living Grant from the Rohde Island Foundation which can be used for Davis Park
• Grant would allow potential to add a play ground to the park
• Grant deadline February 27th
• Ellen Salvatore has information about the grant, contact her for involvement, esalvatr@providence.edu
E. Cemetery Update from Griffin Rouse
o Plans successfully moving forth for ivy planting and head stone restoration
o Dioceses agreed to be a member of the committee which is made up of local organizations
o Proposal will be submitted to bishops and arch dioceses
o Fundraising will be planed in to ensure the project can continue in the future
F. Logo Design
o Smith Hill Library youth and students will participate in logo competition
o Tom Cotter and Allen Gunther will develop competition at the library
IV. New Business
A. Community Congress Day
o Looking to organize a Community Congress Day or a clean-up featuring organizations and assets from each of the three communities
o Logo reveal could take place
B. Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence
o Alyssa Metthe, VISTA at the Institute, spoke about three part, thirty hour, Nonviolence Training-of-Trainers session
o Training talking place at Providence College February 7 -8, February 28 – March 1 and March 21 -22.
o Application information will be mailed out to congress members
o For any further questions about training or the Institute contact Alyssa Metthe Alyssa@nonviolenceinstitute.org
Next Meetings:
Meeting Adjourned 1:30 p.m.
Providence College – Feinstein Institute
January 21, 2009, 12:00 p.m.
I.Greetings and Salutations
II.Appointment of Secretary – Nicole Kenney
III.Old Business
A.Approval of last month’s minutes
B.Selection of representatives for neighborhoods
o Smith Hill Area – Ms. Althea Graves
o Chad Brown - Tom Cotter and Jennifer Eberle
Will work on finding new directions to recruit new community members to build relationships
o Elmhurst discussion of possible point people, will consult with Sue Viau for suggestions and involvement
C.Smith Hill Library Update from Ms. Althea Graves and Allen Gunther
o Friends of the Smith Hill Library Meeting 1/26 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Hill Library
o Providence Public Library has stated they will potentially close five of the nine small branches, leaving four branches and the Providence Central Library open
• Smith Hill Library is one of the libraries at risk to be closed
o Providence Community Library (PCL) Organization has been formed in response to potential closings with the goal to find a solution to keep all branches open
• Visit ProvidenceCommunityLibrary.org for more information and to sign a petition to go to Mayer and city council
o Providence Community Library Organization has proposed a plan for the nine public libraries to concede from the Providence Public Library
• State funding and funding which was designated to branches available to support breakaway
• 10 City Councilmen are in support which is how many are needed to pass vote
o Descision if nine branches will concede from the Providence Public Library and function under the Providence Community Library organization must be made by March 1, 2009.
D. Tom Twitchell Tree Planning
o Two plantings are planned, one in spring and one in fall
• Spring planning proposed to take place either March 28th or April 18th (Final date will be posted on blog when determined)
o Volunteers are needed to adopt a tree to care for it
o Proposed planting sites:
• Jewett street, Orms Street, Duke Street, Esten street, Candace Street, Goddard Street
o For more information contact Rebecca Twitchell rtwichell@hotmail.com for more information.
o Elmhurst Clean and Greet Update from Sue Viau and CDC Director
o Next monthly meeting on Tuesday 2/3 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Feinstein Institute
o Elmhurst Clean and Green is not limiting their involvement to the Elmhurst area
o In April groundwork can begin for community garden plots
o On April 25th will be a clean-up service day sponsored by P.C. Service Board
• P.C. Service Board is a collaborative of all service groups on campus
o Smith Hill CDC and Groundworks supporting Elmhurst Clean and Green to in order to be supported by a 501(C)3 organization so Elmhurst Clean and Green can apply for grants.
o Davis Park (near Nathaniel Green School) revitalization is Elmhurst Clean and Green main focus which will begin in May or June
• Will create more green space, community garden and potential for famers market
• Initiative developed out of increased violence in the park this past summer
o Smith Hill CDC has proposed Community Congresses and/or Providence College students involvement in applying for the Clean and Healthy Living Grant from the Rohde Island Foundation which can be used for Davis Park
• Grant would allow potential to add a play ground to the park
• Grant deadline February 27th
• Ellen Salvatore has information about the grant, contact her for involvement, esalvatr@providence.edu
E. Cemetery Update from Griffin Rouse
o Plans successfully moving forth for ivy planting and head stone restoration
o Dioceses agreed to be a member of the committee which is made up of local organizations
o Proposal will be submitted to bishops and arch dioceses
o Fundraising will be planed in to ensure the project can continue in the future
F. Logo Design
o Smith Hill Library youth and students will participate in logo competition
o Tom Cotter and Allen Gunther will develop competition at the library
IV. New Business
A. Community Congress Day
o Looking to organize a Community Congress Day or a clean-up featuring organizations and assets from each of the three communities
o Logo reveal could take place
B. Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence
o Alyssa Metthe, VISTA at the Institute, spoke about three part, thirty hour, Nonviolence Training-of-Trainers session
o Training talking place at Providence College February 7 -8, February 28 – March 1 and March 21 -22.
o Application information will be mailed out to congress members
o For any further questions about training or the Institute contact Alyssa Metthe Alyssa@nonviolenceinstitute.org
Next Meetings:
Meeting Adjourned 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Urgent News about Branch Libraries
Make your voice heard:
A crucial public forum on the future of the 9 branch libraries will be held on: Wednesday, February 4 at 6PM at the Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace St.
There will be representatives from the newly formed Providence Community Library, the PPL (Providence Public Library) and the Providence City Council.
This is a very important meeting. Show your support for the Smith Hill Branch. Come to this meeting and let everyone know how important our branch libraries are to our communities. Tell your friends and neighbors and bring them with you.
A crucial public forum on the future of the 9 branch libraries will be held on: Wednesday, February 4 at 6PM at the Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace St.
There will be representatives from the newly formed Providence Community Library, the PPL (Providence Public Library) and the Providence City Council.
This is a very important meeting. Show your support for the Smith Hill Branch. Come to this meeting and let everyone know how important our branch libraries are to our communities. Tell your friends and neighbors and bring them with you.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Next meeting of the Community Congress
When? Wednesday, February 18, 2009
What time? 6:00 PM
Where? The Smith Hill Library
What time? 6:00 PM
Where? The Smith Hill Library
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Agenda January 21, 2009
Community Congress Agenda January 21, 2009
Appointment of Acting Secretary
Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2008 meeting
Old Business
Selection of representatives for:
Smith Hill
Elmhurst
Chad Brown
Library Update—Althea Graves and Alan Gunther
Tree planting in memory of Tom Twitchell—Ellen Salvatore
Elmhurst Clean and Green Report—Sue Viau
Cemetery Update--Griffin Rouse
Logo design—Ellen Salvatore
Committee assignments/volunteers—Ellen Salvatore
Future of Congress—all
New Business
Appointment of Acting Secretary
Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2008 meeting
Old Business
Selection of representatives for:
Smith Hill
Elmhurst
Chad Brown
Library Update—Althea Graves and Alan Gunther
Tree planting in memory of Tom Twitchell—Ellen Salvatore
Elmhurst Clean and Green Report—Sue Viau
Cemetery Update--Griffin Rouse
Logo design—Ellen Salvatore
Committee assignments/volunteers—Ellen Salvatore
Future of Congress—all
New Business
Friday, December 5, 2008
Next meeting of the Community Congress
When? January 21, 2009
What time? 12:00 pm
Where? Providence College, Feinstein Building Room 403
What time? 12:00 pm
Where? Providence College, Feinstein Building Room 403
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