Mayor Grebien, Chief Tina Goncalves and the Boy Scouts of America are launching a police explorers program for young men and women ages 14-20 who are interested in public service and a future in law enforcement. Participants will learn about police work, investigations, as well as get hands on experience assisting the Department. The Police Department is holding an informational meeting on February 12th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Those interested in the program can also find the application  here. 

Governor Gina Raimondo joined Pawtucket officials on a tour of Cunningham Elementary School to see firsthand the school's facility needs, which mirror the facility issues facing school districts around the state. 

The partnership and commitment from the City, City Council,  School Committee and School Administration have ensured that all Pawtucket schools have seen some form of health, safety and classroom upgrades, such as security card readers, fire alarm and heating systems, new desks and more. Potter-Burns Elementary underwent a  full renovation, and the $13 million renovation of Nathanael Greene Elementary is underway. These critical investments are due to the support of our voters, who approved $56 million in bonds, and reimbursement from the State. We are making progress, but there is still more to do. Over 60 percent of Pawtucket's school buildings are over 50 years old. 

Mayor Grebien and State Treasurer Seth Magaziner recently made the case for the State's plan to restore and modernize our schools. The plan calls for increased funding to address safety issues in our schools, expand facilities for the teaching of science and technology, and support early childhood education and career-tech facilities.