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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 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),
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.
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