FEMA APPROVES PAWTUCKET-CENTRAL FALLS MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Plan is the first multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan in the state.
In the culmination of more than a year and a half of collaboration between the Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the Pawtucket-Central Falls Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is the first multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan in the state and aims to build upon existing local practices that may mitigate the local impacts of extreme weather events for both residents and critical infrastructure.
"What makes this plan so special is its multi-jurisdictional nature. No other cities in the state have taken this approach before, instead relying on individual municipal plans that end at city lines. With the new joint plan, the Cities of Central Falls and Pawtucket will be able to work together to much more effectively prevent or respond to any catastrophe," said Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien. "I would like to thank Mayor Diossa for his efforts as well as all of the members of the Local Planning Team."
With the Holiday season coming to a close, we would like to remind you that you will be able to dispose of your Christmas trees on your scheduled trash day through the end of January. Contact DPW at (401) 728-0500 ext. 233 for more information.
PAWTUCKET INAUGURATION
Thank you to everyone who came to commemorate the swearing in of Pawtucket's local officials Monday!
If you missed the ceremony, you can watch it on Public Access televiosn on Saturday (1/12) and Sunday (1/13) at 1:20 pm and 8:20 pm both days. (Channel 17 for Cox and 24 for Verizon.)
OLD SLATER MILL BRING THE BEST OF NEW ENGLAND FIBER TO PAWTUCKET
January 19 and 20, from 10 to 5
Fiber producers from all six New England states will convene in Pawtucket RI for the annual Fiber Market at Old Slater Mill on January 19 and 20, from 10 to 5.
Part of the mill's annual Knitting Weekend mini-conference, the Fiber Market is an opportunity for artisans, crafters, and the fiber-curious to mingle with fiber farmers, yarn dyers, tool suppliers, authors, and other artisans. Admission is free to the public, and all ages are welcome.
"The Fiber Market has become a very popular kick-off for a year of community events at Old Slater Mill," said Lori Urso, executive director. "It's a perfect mid-winter, cabin-fever-busting diversion that is also a feast for the eyes and senses."
