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Luis Rosado with a dog in training.

Pawtucket kennel owner frustrated over continued license battle

PAWTUCKET – For back-to-back years, says Luis Rosado, the business he’s invested his life into has been in limbo and under threat, all because a couple of neighbors constantly complain and a local councilman gives them a platform. Harmony Dog Training,…
July 21, 2026
A rendering of the ground floor at Dexter Street Commons, 71 Dexter St., Pawtucket.

Pawtucket’s Dexter Street Commons now leasing

PAWTUCKET – John M. Corcoran & Co. launched leasing last week at Dexter Street Commons, a new construction 150-home apartment community with ground floor retail in the Conant Thread District of Pawtucket. Built by New England Construction, the 5-story property will be managed by…
July 1, 2026
Clockwise from top left are Sandra Cano, Donald Wiseman, James Peluso, Patrick Crowley, and Yahaira “Jay” Placencia.

United Way appoints new board chairperson, elects members

PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has announced the appointment of a new board chairperson and the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring valuable expertise, perspective, and a shared dedication to advancing…
June 24, 2026
Roberto Moreno

Councilor Moreno will run again in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – City Councilor At-Large Roberto Moreno has announced his campaign for re-election, seeking a third term serving the residents of the city. A lifelong Pawtucket resident, Moreno first entered public service in 2018 when he was elected to the…
June 24, 2026
An aerial of the site.

Pawtucket Planning Commission approves 120 more homes

PAWTUCKET – The City Planning Commission has approved a new 120-unit housing complex within the Conant Thread zone, adding to a boom of housing around the new-ish Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center. On June 16, Nulco Lofts LLC and Piccadilly LLC…
June 24, 2026

Pawtucket Democratic City Committee endorses Grebien

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Democratic City Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed incumbent Mayor Donald Grebien over Adam Greenman. The vote took place on Monday, June 22. Thirty-one members voted to endorse Grebien in his re-election bid, compared to three for Greenman. “I…
June 23, 2026

RIHEBC awards $1 million in capital grants to 45 local organizations

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) has announced $1 million in Capital Grant Program awards to 45 local health, education, and community service organizations across the state to assist in the completion of capital projects…
June 23, 2026
Dan Kroeber speaks during Monday's event near Centreville Bank Stadium.

Officials announce ‘critical’ investment in Pawtucket riverfront

PAWTUCKET – The restaurants and stores will come, say officials, but both sides the city’s riverfront first need to be attractive and inviting places. On Monday morning, local and state officials announced a $30 million infrastructure investment “to unlock Phase…
June 22, 2026
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