KEY INFORMATION from Mayor Elorza for the City of Providence
Posted 5/8/2020
- Restaurants must continue to offer only takeout, deliver, pickup and drive-thru options; however outdoor dining plans are being developed in anticipation of providing safe dining options at world-renowned restaurants in Providence. Applications for seasonal expansion of premises opportunities and a survey for interested businesses will be released next week.
- In addition to opening these public spaces, farmers’ markets and some non-essential retail establishments will be permitted to reopen with certain restrictions beginning Saturday, May 9 as well. It is important now more than ever that every resident and business continue to follow the social distancing practices and hygiene guidelines that will prevent a second wave of cases. All venues including gyms, spas, fitness centers, health clubs, and aquatic centers must remain closed.
- Announced today that we are working closely with State partners and health officials to reopen parks and greenspaces, including bike paths and of-road trails to active use by local residents beginning Saturday, May 9. Fields, courts, playgrounds, and parking at parks however will remain closed and gatherings of any kind in these spaces will not be permitted. Residents must continue to observe social distancing guidelines by remaining at least six feet apart from one another and should also wear masks whenever they leave their homes.
The Providence Business Loan Fund (PBLF) is providing up to $1.5 million in capital to Providence-based businesses impacted by COVID-19.
These loans will be provided with zero interest for up to 12 months, closing costs are capped at $500, and payments can be deferred for 6-12 months.
CARES Act and supplemental City supports for our small business community.
Resource guide to help businesses, employees and employers understand and navigate the supports available to them.
The City is also seeking feedback from business owners to better address their needs. Please complete this short PVD OEO survey; responses will be collected until Thursday, April 30th.
If you’re not sure what City services are currently operating, check out our city seNEWWrvices page. As a reminder, local resources are available as defined on our website. The City and Providence Public Schools will continue to offer grab and go breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for all Providence youth 18 and under.
For more information on COVID-19 and best practices you can share, residents can visit our website, call to connect to the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1 between 8am-8pm, visit www.PVD311.com or download the PVD311 mobile app on your smart phone for 24/7 access.
These loans will be provided with zero interest for up to 12 months, closing costs are capped at $500, and payments can be deferred for 6-12 months.
CARES Act and supplemental City supports for our small business community.
Resource guide to help businesses, employees and employers understand and navigate the supports available to them.
The City is also seeking feedback from business owners to better address their needs. Please complete this short PVD OEO survey; responses will be collected until Thursday, April 30th.
- Effective 4/7/2020: The City of Providence Announced Additional Restrictions on Parks and Public Spaces
- Providence Public Parks, Green Spaces, Dog Parks, Sports Fields and Courts and Off-Road Trails Closed to parking and gathering until May 1st. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2RzsKl1 State to help enforce.
- Effective 3/30/2020: The City will accept all non-escrowed and current-taxpayer fourth quarter tax payments until June 30th without 4th quarter interest or penalty. All residents who are able are encouraged to pay their taxes via mail or online.
If you’re not sure what City services are currently operating, check out our city seNEWWrvices page. As a reminder, local resources are available as defined on our website. The City and Providence Public Schools will continue to offer grab and go breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for all Providence youth 18 and under.
For more information on COVID-19 and best practices you can share, residents can visit our website, call to connect to the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1 between 8am-8pm, visit www.PVD311.com or download the PVD311 mobile app on your smart phone for 24/7 access.