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Good morning, Providence. This is PVD Current, the newsletter as sweet as a bag full of candy. You won’t hear from us again until Friday - so have a Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃 

What to expect in today’s Current:

• New apartments coming to Union Station 🏢 

• 🍽️ 18th Annual Newport Restaurant Week starts

• Updates on PPSD negotiations 🏫 

Let’s get to it.

— Oscar Punchak

October 30th, 2024 - Mini Crossword

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Currents & Waves

🏢 New Apartments Coming to Union Station

The owner of 36 Exchange Terrace (Union Station) in Providence plans to add 16 apartments in 12,000 square feet of former office space above the Union Station Brewery. The project is set to cost about $5.3 million and will be led by Edmund Restivo Jr., who also manages CRISP Restaurant Group. The apartments will occupy the top two floors of the historic building, part of the former Union Station complex. This development aims to increase downtown housing and complement the upcoming Track 15 Food Hall in the adjacent building.

🏫 Update on Providence Council and PPSD Negotiations

The City Council has proposed an additional $1.5 million for the school district, aiming to protect sports programs and bus passes. This offer builds on Mayor Brett Smiley’s previous conditional $1 million commitment which arose earlier this month when PPSD Superintendent, Javier Montañez, said PPSD needed $10.9 million to account for budget gaps. The City Council President Rachel Miller highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing the needs of students as discussions with school officials continue.

🍽️ Newport’s 18th Annual Restaurant Week

Although this isn’t taking place in Providence, I know lots of readers enjoy trying local restaurants so I thought I’d include it. Newport's 18th annual Restaurant Week starts this Friday, November 1. It runs for 10 days with 65 participating restaurants, including 10 new ones across Newport and Bristol counties. Diners can enjoy lunch and dinner menus ranging from $20 to $60, featuring seasonal and locally sourced dishes. If you want to see a list of restaurants participating or learn more you can click here.

Seaside Skies

WEDNESDAY

71°🌡 54° | 🌥️ | 💧 22% | 💨 S 11 mph

THURSDAY

79°🌡 62° | ⛅ | 💧 7% | 💨 SW 12 mph

(The forecast as of the night before this newsletter was published.)

Sound Waves

WEDNESDAY

Nick-a-Nee’s | Bluegrass Throedown | 8:30 pm

THURSDAY

Bar'Lino Pizzeria | Johnny Paris | 7:30pm

Moonshine Alley | Halloween Fright Night | 9 pm

Courthouse Center for the Arts | Halloween Costume Party w James Montgomery & The James Montgomery Band | 7:15 pm

That’s all for today…

Thank you for reading all the way through! Feel free to email us with any questions or suggestions. You’ll hear from us again on Friday.

Thanks,

Oscar Punchak | Publisher, PVD Current