Pawtucket Animal Shelter Re-opens Doors to the Public

PAWTUCKET – The Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter re-opened its doors to the public today, April 10th, 2023. Ribbon-cutting attendees included Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Councilors Wildenhain, Moreno, and Rubio, Police Chief, Tina Goncalves, and Shelter Director, Rene Massie. “After three long years, we can finally re-open the doors to the public to our […]
Councilwoman Neicy Coderre Hosts District Four Egg Hunt

PAWTUCKET – Councilwoman Neicy Coderre, hosted the first annual “District Four Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 8th at Sunset Park on Summit Street. “I want to thank Councilwoman Neicy Coderre for her efforts in coordinating this event,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “It is so important that we as a community host more free, family-friendly events and […]
PRESIDENT OF CABO VERDE VISITS THE PAWTUCKET LIBRARY

PAWTUCKET – The President of Cabo Verde, Jose Maria Neves, visited the Pawtucket Public Library on Sunday, April 2nd. President Neves greeted visitors, delivered brief remarks, and presented the library with books as a token of his appreciation. The President was joined by Congressman David Cicilline, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Mayor Roberto Dasilva, and members […]
Pawtucket Announces New Round of Grants Supporting Arts Programming and Operating Costs

Pawtucket Announces New Round of Grants Supporting Arts Programming and Operating Costs Pawtucket — The City of Pawtucket is proud to announce the availability of arts grants to support and expand arts and cultural activities in the City, and to assist with operational costs for 501(c)(3) art organizations. The Pawtucket Arts Organizational Grant program makes funds […]
YARD WASTE COLLECTION AND STREET SWEEPING TO BEGIN WEEK OF APRIL 2ND

YARD WASTE COLLECTION AND STREET SWEEPING TO BEGIN THE WEEK OF APRIL 2ND Pawtucket –Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that yard waste collection and street sweeping will begin on Monday, April 3, 2023. Residents are asked to leave leaf bags on their regular trash pickup day. […]
District 4 Easter Egg Hunt

Sound the Alarm with the American Red Cross

City of Pawtucket Photo Contest

Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks proudly announce the 25th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the 2024 City Calendar. This year’s photo contest judges include Butch Adams, Richard Benjamin, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Pawtucket International Women’s Day Committee 9th Annual Celebration promotes: Embracing Equity

PAWTUCKET – On March 8th, International Women’s Day, The Pawtucket Women’s History Month Committee and Senator Sandra Cano celebrated their 9th Annual event in the City of Pawtucket. This year, we celebrated a total of 16 female students from across the Pawtucket School District including elementary, junior, and high schools. Each school selected a student […]
Rabies Clinic

Attention Pawtucket Residents – Rhode Island General Law requires all Dogs, Cats (including indoor cats), and ferrets be vaccinated against Rabies. The City of Pawtucket is hosting a clinic this Saturday, from 10-12 at the Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter (Slater Park). More details in the flyer!