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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Pawtucket Announces Dedicated Walk-In Hours for the Department of Commerce, Planning, and Redevelopment Pawtucket, RI – January, 1– The City of Pawtucket is pleased to announce dedicated walk-in hours for the Department of Commerce, Planning, and Redevelopment, designed to enhance efficiency, provide predictable service, and improve overall accessibility for residents, […]

Pawtucket’s Year in Review: A Look Back at 2024 As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable year we’ve shared together. Looking back, 2024 was a year defined by progress, resilience, and the strength of our close-knit community. It was a year that showcased the power of […]

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NEWS RELEASE Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Contact: Carol Donnelly, 401-556-7665 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Gloria Gemma Facebook: www.facebook.com/GloriaGemma Instagram: @gloriagemmafoundation   For Immediate Release   “Scar Art” class empowers cancers survivors to use art as a tool for emotional healing   LINCOLN, RI (November 19, 2024) The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, a Rhode Island […]

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Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 03/13/2026

Weekly Recap   Pawtucket Residents – Mayor’s Message:Excitement is building in Pawtucket as Rhode Island FC kicks off its second season with the home opener on Saturday, March 14 at 4:00 PM. After an incredible inaugural year that brought thousands of fans together, the club quickly became a vibrant part

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Zoning Public Hearing Notice

Pawtucket City Council Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request The Pawtucket City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Pawtucket Zoning Ordinance on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pawtucket Municipal Annex, Temporary City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 100 Freight

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Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 03/06/2026

Weekly Recap   Pawtucket Residents – Mayor’s Message: Over the past few weeks, Pawtucket has faced challenges, but our community continues to demonstrate resilience, compassion, and a strong commitment to supporting one another. As the city moves forward, we are proud to celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize the many

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Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 02/13/2026

Weekly Recap   Pawtucket Residents: The City Council has approved the final agreement for a new 72-unit affordable housing development at 177 School Street, allowing the project to move forward. All units will serve residents earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income, supporting working families, seniors, and

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Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 02/06/2026

Weekly Recap   Pawtucket Residents: Pawtucket is transforming its riverfront into an accessible, welcoming space for residents. Over the next year, improvements will include new pedestrian connections, enhanced sidewalks, ADA-accessible crossings, landscaped plazas, and expanded riverwalk paths with lighting, seating, and boardwalk overlooks. Future plans feature a pedestrian bridge at

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