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Committee accepts $750,000 state commerce grant for downtown lighting upgrades
2842640 · April 1, 2025
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Summary
The committee approved accepting a $750,000 Rhode Island Commerce grant to replace or repair decorative downtown streetlight fixtures and poles; staff said the state will provide an additional $250,000 in a later round.
The Providence City Committee on Finance voted to accept a $750,000 grant from the Rhode Island Commerce Department to repair and replace decorative streetlight fixtures in downtown and adjacent commercial areas.
Keith, the city presenter on the item, told the committee the state intends to allocate $1 million through its grant cycle; the first…
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