Providence Grays Commemorative Plaque Resolution
At a glance
- What: a resolution honoring the Providence Grays (National League 1878-1885; 1884 champions in what is often called the first World Series) and asking the Department of Public Works to install commemorative plaques on Messer Street between Hudson and Willow Streets in the West End.
- Where it stands: approved as amended by voice vote in the Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning on October 8, 2026.
- Next: full City Council (date not stated in the committee hearing).
Details
- Appears to be sponsored by Council President Rachel Miller, with help from a city recreation department official in drafting.
- Amendment: "on Providence's West Side" became "in Providence's West End" (moved by Councilwoman Graves).
- The hearing also ran long on local baseball and sports history; no cost or timeline for the plaques was discussed.
Sources
- 2026-10-08 - Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning (auto-captions; names may be misheard).
Discussion time
About 23 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 - Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning | 23 |
Log
- 2026-10-08 - Committee on Urban Redevelopment, Renewal and Planning - Resolution read in full; amended on to in and West Side to West End; approved as amended by voice vote.