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Providence council approves honorary street renamings, twinning with Athlone and congratulates local champions
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Summary
The Providence City Council approved several ceremonial resolutions Feb. 20 including an honorary renaming of part of Camp Street to Donald Danny Lopes Way, a sister‑city (twinning) agreement with Athlone, Ireland, a resolution honoring Major David A. LePaiton, and recognition of Central High School’s girls volleyball team.
Providence — The Providence City Council on Feb. 20 adopted multiple ceremonial resolutions, including an honorary renaming of part of Camp Street for the late councilman Donald J. "Danny" Lopes Sr., a twinning (sister‑city) resolution with Athlone, Ireland, and a resolution congratulating Major David A. LePaiton on his induction into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. The council also formally recognized the Central High School girls volleyball team for winning the 2024–25 championship.
A resolution read into the record would establish the honorary renaming of Camp Street from Cypress Street to Rochambeau Avenue as Donald Danny Lopes Way and asks the Department of Public Works to manufacture and install one or more honorary signs at appropriate locations. A council member described Lopes as a longtime Ward 3 leader, mentor and coach and asked the council to celebrate his service with family in attendance.
The council also approved a resolution establishing a twinning relationship with Athlone, Ireland. The councilor presenting the item said Athlone delegates will visit the city and that a formal signing of the agreement is planned just before the Providence Saint Patrick’s Day parade; the mayor of Athlone and other delegates were scheduled to visit.
On item 21 the council adopted a resolution congratulating Major David A. LePaiton of the Providence Police Department on his induction into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame and praised his 41 years of service and leadership in investigations and narcotics enforcement.
Members also used the meeting to congratulate Central High School’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball players, coaches and staff after a championship season. The council named student players, assistant coaches and the head coach and invited the teams forward for recognition after the meeting ended.
All ceremonial items were adopted by voice vote or unanimous rising vote and are for honorary/recognition purposes; they do not create legal name changes for streets (the resolutions call for "honorary" signs and direct DPW to install signage).
