Pawtucket's 20/20 Vision
Building on momentum to move Pawtucket forward
Following Mayor Grebien's meeting with downtown business owners to discuss
Pawtucket's 20/20 Vision, Co-Chairs Sandra Cano and Mark House are bringing together a representative group of business owners from various sectors, community organizations, and residents to help move the vision forward. The representative coalition from the community will advocate for Pawtucket's 20/20 vision, increase public awareness and input, attract additional financial investments, promote projects to completion, and encourage business and community activation.
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Secondary Principal of the Year
Tolman High School Principal awarded
On April 26th, at a surprise event, the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Association of School Principals named Tolman High School Principal Christopher Savastano "RI Secondary Principal of the Year" Mayor Grebien, Superintendent DiCenso, School Committee Chair Gerard "Jay" Charbonneau, and others spoke of Mr. Savastano's genuine, humble, determined, and methodical nature. He was honored for improving academic achievement, raising graduation rates, increasing opportunities for students, and building a positive school culture. Congratulations, Mr. Savastano!
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Congratulations
Police Chief set to retire after 35 years
Congratulations to Police Chief Paul King on his upcoming retirement. Chief King has served Pawtucket with distinction over his 35-year career, and we thank him for his dedicated service to all Pawtucket residents. Under the Chief's leadership, the City saw reductions in crime, the establishment of the Neighborhood Response Unit, and investments to modernize our fleet of vehicles. Chief King will be missed, but we wish him and his family all the best as he takes this next step in his life.
The Pawtucket Police Department will be in great hands with Major Tina Goncalves as Acting Chief. The City is fortunate to have someone with her background as an attorney and her knowledge of the operation.
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Local Businesses
Mayor Grebien outreaches to local businesses throughout the month to discuss happenings in the city, hear their issues, and highlight their work
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Steingold Volvo
Mayor Grebien, John Gregory, President of the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce, Dennis McCarthy, of the RI Small Business Development Center, and Herb Weiss of the Planning Department visited Steingold Volvo as part of Small Business Week. Steingold Volvo has called Pawtucket home since 1934. Although the business market has changed, owner Manny Bernardo's commitment, honesty and respect for his customers has not.
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Wingate Assisted Living
Mayor Grebien was invited to visit as part of Wingate's ongoing series of talks with local mayors. The Mayor spoke to residents during lunch about the exciting projects happening in Pawtucket, such as the commuter rail station and transit hub, Isle Brewers Guild, revitalization projects, and new businesses. Residents were very familiar with the arts community, theaters, and breweries because of their frequent outings to Pawtucket.
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Combating Drug Overdoses
City and prevention organizations partner up
Pawtucket received a grant through the RI Department of Health to
partner police officers with social workers to outreach to at-risk and transient populations in the city to offer information, tools, and recovery assistance for opioid abuse. Pawtucket Police Officers will have an outreach worker from the Center for Treatment and Recovery with them on patrols on a weekly basis. Outreach workers will provide information on drug overdose prevention, recovery and treatment options, and backpacks with hygiene products, snacks, and materials. The outreach team will also prioritize treatment admissions and facilitate referrals.
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