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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 28, 2023 Contact: Herbert Weiss Deputy Director of The Leon S. Mathieu Senior Center Phone: 401-728-7582 Pawtucket’s Senior Center Receives Grant to Create Vibrant Outdoor Public Event Space PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Division of Senior Services/ Leon Mathieu Senior Center is pleased to receive a grant award from the Harriet Ballou […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Grace Voll 401-255-0817 Portion of Beverage Hill Avenue to Re-open Friday afternoon, December 22, 2023 PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket announced that a portion of Beverage Hill Avenue will re-open in the afternoon on Friday, December 22, 2023. The designated area of the road was closed in order to connect […]
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On December 13th, Pawtucket City Hall celebrated the 7th night of Hanukkah in collaboration with the Rhode Island Jewish Alliance. Adam Greenman, the President and CEO of the Jewish Alliance, Stephanie Hague, their Chief Policy Officer, and Rabbi Barry Dolinger spearheaded the event. The event was attended by Mayor Grebien, Pawtucket Council President Terrence Mercer, […]
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
Transfer Station Closed: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Transfer Station will be closed today, Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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
Announcement of Request for Funding Proposals
City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island Federal Housing and Community Development Programs Program Year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) The City of Pawtucket estimates approximately $1,750,000 to be available to fund activities eligible under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Some eligible
Public Meeting Notice: Tuesday February 17, 2026
City of Pawtucket, RI Review of Plan Year 2021, 2022 and 2023 Performance Reports The City of Pawtucket, RI is planning to hold a public meeting to review accomplishments found on the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPERs), and an explanation of this year’s funding application
Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 01/30/2026
Weekly Recap Pawtucket Residents: We’re excited to launch Get Healthy Pawtucket, a new citywide initiative promoting wellness, physical activity, and access to health resources for residents of all ages. Join us for the FREE kickoff event tomorrow, Saturday, January 31st, from 12–2 PM at RI Taekwondo (210 West Avenue),