WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today the launching of a new grant and loan program to support small businesses as they attempt to reopen and rebound from the Coronavirus Pandemic. As stated by the Mayor, “My Administration is acutely aware of the financial impact that the pandemic is having on the City’s small businesses. […]readmore
Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket Police Department, Pawtucket and Central Falls Health Equity Zone (HEZ), and Project Health CV have announced that 10,000 free reusable cloth masks will be distributed to Pawtucket and Central Falls residents and businesses on Saturday, September 5th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot across from […]readmore
The Department of Public Works is classified as an essential city department and for good reason. The hard work this department performs everyday to keep our streets and sidewalks in good shape, keep trash off of our streets, and our environment safe is vital to the operation of a healthy and prosperous city. However, this […]readmore
FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that a pedestrian crash involving a Fairhaven Police cruiser is currently under investigation by Massachusetts State Police. Shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Aug. 25, Fairhaven Police responded to the area of 188 Huttleston Ave. for a report of a pedestrian crash involving a cruiser. The officer driving the […]readmore
On 8/25/20, at approximately 8:40 PM, Pawtucket Police responded to 69 Talcott Ave for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a 20 year old male was found on scene with non-life-threatening injuries sustained from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The male was taken to RI Hospital for treatment. A suspect wearing a dark […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Police today report six out of state residents were arrested and numerous motor vehicle summons issued after the first week of stepped-up enforcement on Block Island. Additional Troopers, including members of the Division’s Traffic Safety Unit, were deployed to Block Island for enhanced traffic enforcement on Friday, August 21, and ended the first of three weeks with six […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island’s Crime Victim Compensation Program (CVCP) made over 1,100 payments to victims of violent crimes, including 135 payments to minor children, during the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2020. Collectively, the CVCP provided victims with over $1 million in financial support during the year. Among the Rhode Islanders that received […]readmore
On 8/21/20, Pawtucket Police responded to the area of the Mutual Mart on Lonsdale Ave where a shooting had occurred. A male victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury as a result of the shooting. A suspect vehicle fled the scene toward Providence. Detectives furthered the investigation which resulted in the arrest of Fabio De Almeida (28) […]readmore
Central Falls Receives $209,810 to Assist Fire Department in Latest Round of Grants BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today $42.4 million in direct assistance grants to 221 fire departments nationwide through the agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. Additional phases will soon be announced. The Assistance to […]readmore
Federal fire grants will help 17 local fire departments enhance public safety PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $3,884,710 in new federal funding for seventeen fire departments across the state. The delegation says the cities, towns, and fire districts are receiving federal funds […]readmore