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Council refers transfer of 700 Allens Avenue amid concerns over mattress depot and city services
Summary
Councilors referred a resolution to transfer 700 Allens Avenue to the Providence Redevelopment Agency after multiple members warned the site currently houses municipal services (a mattress depot, trash can storage) and asked for clarity on where those operations would move.
The Providence City Council voted to refer a resolution to transfer 700 Allens Avenue to the Providence Redevelopment Agency for committee review after councilors warned the property currently stores municipal services that residents rely on.
Councilman Vargas urged caution, saying the site supports the mattress depot and storage for trash cans and recyclers and warning that selling or transferring the property without a replacement…
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