Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 03/27/2026
Weekly Recap Pawtucket Residents – Mayor’s Message: The City of Pawtucket invites residents to attend a large-scale job fair on Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 100 Freight Street, featuring over 40 employers from across Rhode Island and the region. In partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and […]
Pawtucket Announces Start of 2026 Yard Waste Collection Program
Pawtucket – Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that yard waste collection will begin the week of Monday, April 6, 2026. Residents are asked to leave yard waste bags out on their regular trash pickup day. Yard waste must be placed in brown yard waste bags—available at all local hardware […]
Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 03/20/2026
Weekly Recap Pawtucket Residents – Mayor’s Message: The City’s annual Community Meetings are returning, providing residents with a chance to engage in open dialogue with city officials and stay informed on local initiatives. Held in each district, these meetings bring together key departments—including Public Safety, Planning, Finance, Public Works, and more—to answer questions and […]
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 of the city’s community spirit. […]
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 Street, Pawtucket, RI. (Enter Parking […]
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 contributions women make across our […]
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 individuals with access to below-market […]
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 Tidewater Landing, public plazas, overlooks, […]
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 activities under the CDBG program […]