Cleaner City, Greener City
Doubling down on our efforts to make Pawtucket a cleaner, greener place

To coordinate our services more effectively, the City is aligning its street cleaning schedule with recycling pick-up beginning in April. The new change  will move street sweeping to assigned recycling pick-up days and move the days in which cars cannot be parked on the street. This change will allow for streamlined recycling pick-up, and a simpler parking ban. We thank you in advance for your help, and we will continue to communicate about this change to residents. 
Repaving
DPW preparing for road work this spring

You may have noticed our Public Works crews around the city patching potholes and road hazards until the freeze-thaw winter weather cycle is over. In April, DPW will begin replacing 12 miles of roads, repairing potholes, and sealing cracks. In the past two years alone the City has repaved 45 miles of city streets identified through an independent pavement management system. The City encourages residents to utilize the  " 50-50" sidewalk repair program  before repaving, dividing 
repair costs evenly between the City and the property owners . 
Fire Station 1 West Avenue
Station 1 temporarily closing for emergency repairs

Beginning on March 20, Fire Station 1 on West Avenue will be temporarily closed for emergency repairs and safety upgrades. The City will continue to be well served by five stations during the closure. Please see our website for further information. 
Community Meetings
Mayor Grebien kicks-off regular meetings with residents around the City 

Mayor Grebien and other officials from City Hall, held the first in a series of community meetings for constituents and residents to be able to meet, engage and ask questions. The first meeting was held at Curtis Elementary School. The next meeting will be on April 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Nathanael Greene Elementary School. We hope to see you there. For the full schedule, visit our  website. 
Local Businesses
Mayor Grebien outreaches with local businesses throughout the month to discuss happenings in the city, hear their issues, and highlight their work.
Stretch Products
Mayor Grebien, the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce, and the RI Small Business Development Center toured Stretch Products a textile manufacturer of cords and elastics that supply the health, marine, medical and military industries. The family owned business, run by President David Sheibley,  produces millions of yards of elastic every year. For more on the visit and to see photos of the facility, please see: https://goo.gl/KoBoF1 
Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence
Sister Mercy Stella Theresa gave the Mayor a tour of the Jeanne Jugan Residence, including the  nursing units,  assisted living, chapel, craft room, and dining room. He met with residents to discuss happenings in the city and to hear their feedback. The Mayor even met a former City Hall employee who was excited to reminisce. 
North American Salt & Fresh Fish
Mayor Grebien and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse visited the North American Salt and Fresh Fish Corp. last month. The Mayor and Senator met with owner Manuel Rodriguez, and toured the retail market and commercial production of salted cod. North American Salt and Fresh Fish Corp. produces ½ million pounds of salted cod to restaurants and business here in Rhode Island and across the country every year. Stop by  North American Salt and Fresh Fish Corp.  at 450 Prospect Street, Pawtucket.

Donald R. Grebien, Mayor
137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  
401.728.0500 ext. 281