# City Life: Providence

Updated Fri Nov 6, 7:17 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Providence superintendent to step down Nov. 18](/providence/stories/eb5bfc966f.md): School Board president Ty'Relle Stephens said Superintendent Javier Montañez's final day in the position will be Nov. 18. (WPRI 12, 2026-11-06 10:35 EST)
- [Rhode Island DEM revisits its odor rules](/providence/stories/c91fb42599.md): The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management began revisiting its odor rules in 2023, after a community-scale air toxics study near the Port of Providence. (ecoRI News, 2026-11-06 13:55 EST)
- [Johnston Elementary reorganizes recess after student altercations](/providence/stories/61d56af7a9.md): Johnston Elementary School has reorganized recess and is strengthening student supervision after several student altercations, the Superintendent said. (NBC 10 WJAR, 2026-11-05 20:20 EST)
- [Trinity Rep begins 50th season of A Christmas Carol](/providence/stories/93bc1cdf89.md): Trinity Repertory Company is starting its 50th season of A Christmas Carol. (WPRI 12, 2026-11-06 16:25 EST)
- [Walter Gilmore has been Silver Spring crossing guard for seven years](/providence/stories/64f1aa50f9.md): Walter "Stubby" Gilmore has been a crossing guard at Silver Spring Elementary School in East Providence for the past seven years. (WPRI 12, 2026-11-06 18:00 EST)
- [Class ring lost in Puget Sound 47 years ago is returned](/providence/stories/0f4ca9183e.md): A St. Raphael Academy class ring lost in Washington's Puget Sound nearly 47 years ago has been returned to its owner, a Pawtucket graduate. (NBC 10 WJAR, 2026-11-05 18:17 EST)