Pawtucket Police Swearing In
City's first female police chief sworn in and officers promoted
Mayor Grebien swore in Pawtucket's first female chief, Tina Goncalves, at a ceremony on September 22nd with state leaders, representatives, senators, city councilors, police chiefs and officers from around the state
Before administering the oath, Mayor Grebien said "Chief Goncalves has dedicated 19 years of her life to serving our community. She is hardworking, attending law school and becoming an attorney while at the Department, and is a team player, inspiring those around her to be better by serving as an example and mentor. Tina knows Pawtucket like the back of her hand and cares deeply about the success and safety of our community. I have the utmost confidence in her to oversee the Department and to help bring our operations to the next level."
After her swearing in and pinning by her family, Chief Concalves said "The Pawtucket Police Department is committed to a proactive partnership with our residential and business community in an effort to enhance public safety, reduce fear and crime in the city. We will continue to work toward engaging the community to solve problems that affect the environment in which they live. Today is the day for a new beginning and a progressive future."
In addition, Public Safety Director James Vartanian swore in: Daniel P. Mullen as Major, Michael K. Kane, Jr as Captain, Yuri Wozny, as Lieutenant, Emmanuel Emillio Mejia as Patrol Sergeant, Craig Allison as Sergeant, and John Donley as Sergeant.
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Amazon to the Pawtucket Central Falls Train Station District?
Pawtucket Mayor Grebien and Central Falls Mayor Diossa answer state's call by offering an ideal location in Rhode Island
Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa
announced that their communities stand prepared to host Amazon's second headquarters within the Pawtucket Central Falls Train Station District, and are ready to answer the State of Rhode Island's request for input on possible locations for a bid. The Pawtucket Central Falls Train Station District presents a unique opportunity with the arrival of a commuter rail station and transit hub in 2020 and over 50 acres of available development, with a grand total of 160 acres, 2 million square feet of unique, historic mill buildings.
The train station district is located in the heart of the Northeast corridor with proximity to Boston, New York City, and Washington DC, giving Amazon close proximity to quality, affordable inland and coastal communities, some of the best institutions of higher learning, two international airports, access to Interstate 95 with four exit/on ramps, an arts community, a network of bicycle paths, riverfront access and recreational amenities.
Mayor Grebien said "Our two cities are always working together to position our communities for the future. This is where innovation began with the Industrial Revolution. We stand together, ready to hit the ground running to welcome another industry game-changer, Amazon, and tens of thousands of jobs to our Train Station District."
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Supporting the fight against cancer
During the month of October, the Pawtucket Police Department is participating in the Pink Patch Project to increase awareness about the benefits of early detection and intervention in the fight against breast cancer and funding research for a cure. All members of the Pawtucket Police Department are wearing a pink version of their current shoulder patch throughout the month of October, and all proceeds from purchasing the patches will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. If you would like to donate, please contact the Pawtucket Fraternal Order of Police at:
[email protected].
For the second year, Mayor Grebien participated in the Gloria Gemma Pink Pump Palooza, a fifty-yard dash that raises funds for the Gloria Gemma Foundation and their programs and resources for local families touched by cancer in our community. Mayor Diossa of Central Falls, Mayor Murray of Cumberland and Smithfield Town Administrator Randy Rossi also participated.
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The Ballpark at Slater Mill
Downtown riverfront ballpark is key to revitalization
After decades of planning, work, and private and public investment so many of the pieces are coming into place for the economic rebirth of downtown Pawtucket.
The linchpin project of Pawtucket's economic revitalization strategy is the relocation of the Pawtucket Red Sox's to the entrance of the City's historic downtown, on the river's edge, prominently visible from Route 95.
The Ballpark at Slater Mill is not just about baseball; it is about adding the critical missing piece in the puzzle to unlock the potential of downtown Pawtucket. This project will be more than a stadium; it will create a place that can serve as the civic hub for Pawtucket and beyond at no additional cost to taxpayers.
The Ball Park at Slater Mill will host concerts, festivals and community events that will generate activity for nearby downtown businesses. New development will be spurred by the presence of a lively, attractive destination in the heart of the city.
The Senate Finance Committee has held three hearings on the ballpark proposal with additional ones being held throughout October. At their
last hearing
, the Committee examined the economic model, Pawtucket's options for mitigating their risk, and heard from the International Baseball League. The House Finance committee is also holding two hearings on the proposal.
The full listing of hearings:
- House Finance Committee: Tuesday, October 10th, 3:30 pm at the State House, Room 305, Inquiry only.
- Senate Finance Committee: Wednesday, October 11th, at 6 p.m. at the New England Institute of Technology, Media Presentation Theatre, 1 New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich. Inquiry and public testimony.
- Senate Finance Committee: Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Roger Williams University School of Law, Room 283, 10 Metacom Ave., Bristol
- House Finance Committee: Wednesday,October 18th, 3:30 pm at the State House. Follow up questioning and public testimony.
- Senate Finance Committee: Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Bryant University, Bello Center Grand Hall, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
- Senate Finance Committee: Tuesday, October 24th at 6 p.m., location to be determined
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