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 […]
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 process for the CDBG, HOME, […]
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), featuring fitness classes, demonstrations, and […]
Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 01/22/2026
Weekly Recap Pawtucket Residents: This week, we celebrated a major milestone with the ribbon-cutting of the new Pawtucket–Central Falls Transit Center passenger-amenity building at 300 Pine Street. Made possible through strong collaboration with city, state, and federal partners, the project strengthens regional connections, supports economic growth, and advances equity. The City of Pawtucket announced […]
Recycling & Trash Cart Parts & Maintenance
Press Release To keep our neighborhoods clean and our recycling working properly, all City-issued Trash & Recycling carts must be used with lids in good working order and fully closed. Open or broken lids allow trash to blow into the streets, potentially clogging storm drains, and rain/snow to ruin paper and cardboard and cause recycling […]
Mayor’s Weekly Recap Blog and Newsletter 01/16/2026
Weekly Recap Pawtucket Residents: The City of Pawtucket is launching its year-long wellness initiative, Get Healthy Pawtucket, to support residents in making healthier choices in 2026. The program will offer group exercise classes, nutritional counseling, and a variety of wellness resources, with the support of local partners including State Representative Karen Alzate, Bileau Built, […]
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
City of Pawtucket, RI Development of 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan Funding Application Process The City of Pawtucket, RI is planning to hold a public meeting to discuss several topics related to its administration of federal housing and community development programs, to include a presentation on priority housing and community development needs for the […]