Pawtucket and Central Falls

Pawtucket councilman asks to take back sidewalk from Hasbro

PAWTUCKET – Several years ago, in a “spirit of collaboration,” the city gifted a portion of sidewalk on Grand Avenue to Hasbro, for creation of overflow parking for employees. District 2 Councilor Mark Wildenhain said the company had approached him prior…

October 20, 2026

Pawtucket’s Coderre clears the air, sets expectations for liquor establishments

PAWTUCKET – An informal session with local liquor license holders was meant to set expectations and avoid more formal hearings on inappropriate behavior in the future, according to City Councilor Neicy Coderre. The District 4 councilwoman (mainly downtown area) called…

October 19, 2026

Attleboro police arrest Pawtucket man in connection with middle school break-in

ATTLEBORO – Police arrested and charged a Pawtucket man on Sunday morning in connection with a break-in and vandalism at Brennan Middle School and alleged assaults on three police officers following his arrest. Jamison Grover, 25, was arrested and charged with:…

October 18, 2026

Rubio emphasizes collaboration, accountability, responsible growth for Pawtucket’s next chapter

PAWTUCKET — As Pawtucket prepares for a transition in mayoral leadership, City Councilor At-Large Yesenia Rubio is emphasizing the importance of collaboration, independent oversight, and keeping residents at the center of decisions about the city’s future. Rubio, who is seeking…

October 14, 2026

Gomes: Wildflower Misfit Collective ensures that people aren’t battling alone

WOONSOCKET – The Wildflower Misfit Collective exists, says Renee Gomes, because she knows what it feels like to fall through every crack a system has. “I grew up in the state’s care, survived homelessness, addiction, and young motherhood, and learned…

October 14, 2026

Pawtucket officials frustrated on lack of talks as Hasbro officially announces layoffs

PAWTUCKET – City-based toy and gaming company Hasbro will lay off 587 employees effective Christmas Eve, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. The company founded more than…

October 13, 2026

Officers respond with guns drawn on Rowe Avenue in Pawtucket Monday.

UPDATE: Person found dead in Pawtucket as police respond

PAWTUCKET – Police have confirmed the discovery of a person who died of a self-inflicted wound in their home around noon on Monday. Police were dispatched to 17 Rowe Ave. for a report of shots fired, and while they responded, they…

October 12, 2026

New Pawtucket City Council Chamber open at redone Municipal Annex

PAWTUCKET, RI — The city of Pawtucket reached a milestone in its ongoing move from City Hall into a modernized municipal complex, as the City Council convened its first official public meeting in the newly appointed City Council Chamber on Wednesday, Oct. 7.…

October 10, 2026

Pawtucket police arrest two in shooting

PAWTUCKET – Police say they’ve arrested two men after a raid on Wednesday morning in connection to a shooting two weeks ago on Mineral Spring Avenue. On the morning of Oct. 7, the Pawtucket Police Department, with assistance from members of…

October 7, 2026

Mixed Magic Theatre’s 20th Greatness of Gospel Concert part of new partnership with Central Falls

CENTRAL FALLS – For the last 20 years, Mixed Magic Theatre in Pawtucket has presented a concert of gospel music. This year, the renowned Mixed Magic Exult Choir will perform the 20th Annual Greatness of Gospel Concert in the new,…

October 3, 2026

Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien gears up for final Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Drive

PAWTUCKET – For the past 16 years, Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien has helped lead an annual Thanksgiving tradition that has brought holiday meals to thousands of Pawtucket families. This year, as Mayor Donald Grebien prepares to leave office in January,…

October 2, 2026

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