On March 16 at about 11:15pm, after 4 hours of testimony and discussion, the Providence Zoning Board voted 4 to 1 to deny an application for a variance that would allow a drive-thru coffee shop at 398 Hope Street, the most recent location of Clarke Florist. This property has been used as a florist since the 1880s.
The Board said that they had received the third-highest number of opposing letters ever for any zoning application regarding this variance request. Sixty-one folks showed up to speak in opposition.
Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living is accepting applications for Executive Director.Please forward this notice to people who might want to apply. Position Description
The Executive Director (ED) is
responsible for leading Apeiron's effort to fulfill its mission and
uphold its organizational values, strategic plans, policies and
procedures. The ED assumes executive responsibility for all
organizational operation, including development, budgeting, programming
and staff management. The ED represents the organization publicly, and
works to create partnerships with businesses, government agencies,
education institutions, and other non-profit organizations. The ED
actively assists the board and appointed committees with fundraising,
strategic planning, board development and staff development. The ED
reports to the board on a regular basis on all areas of organizational
operation.
