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HopeEcoCenter ~ A Greenhouse Dream for Providence!

 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 Seeking Executive Director ~ Apply through August 15, 2010

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.