r/Pawtucket • • 9h ago

Pawtucket Adam Greenman's Listening Session at Varieur was EXCELLENT

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Very excited to see Mayor elect Greenman at Varieuer tonight.

I've never had the experience before of going to a politician's event where they don't want to talk at the audience, and also don't just say "Ask me anything."

Instead Adam, clearly a former teacher, skillfully walked the room through several rounds of exercises where he drew out the concerns, hopes, and general needs of the community. Not only did the audience express our individual wishes, we also learned about each other's perspectives.

As this is my "DeFlock" account, I was encouraged to hear him state that his administration will lead a community inclusive review of Flock cameras during the first 45 days of 2027.

As a Pawtucket resident, I was excited to see inclusive leadership in action.

There are two more sessions left:

Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. at Joseph Jenks Middle School

Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10:30 a.m.-noon at Fallon Memorial Elementary School

I encourage every Pawtucket resident to join and share your thoughts with the Mayor elect.


r/Pawtucket • • 1d ago

Oak Hill trick or treaters?

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Wife and I recently moved to Oak Hill. First Halloween and we are excited to hand out candy. Curious how busy it gets and how much candy we should prepare to have.


r/Pawtucket • • 4d ago

Pawtucket City Council Nov 10- DeFlock Pawtucket!

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Next Pawtucket City Council Meeting is Nov 10, 6:15pm at 100 Freight Street

Flock surveillance cameras are not on the agenda, because Flock camera have never been on the agenda. The Pawtucket City Council has been ducking votes on Flock for five years.

Let's show up and turn out during the public input period to tell the City Council we expect them to protect privacy rights in Pawtucket and ban Flock cameras.

Anyone can join in person (or zoom), and sign up to speak in the public input period.

Don't know what to say? Just say "I hate Flock" or "I'm opposed to police surveillance." It doesn't matter what you say. What matters is that you come. If you want inspiration for speaking points, see: https://deflock.org/council.

If you know a way to reach a City Councillor and actually get them to consider placing a Flock ban on the agenda, DM me please! Happy to connect.


r/Pawtucket • • 6d ago

I'd love to learn more about Francis J. Varieur Elementary!

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We live in Oak Hill and my child is starting Kindergarten next year. We're considering the typical private schools in pvd, but also are looking into Varieur. We love the idea of investing in our local community and having our child's friends live in the neighborhood. There are so many threads covering pvd elementary schools, but crickets when it comes to pawtucket. Any families out there who sent their kids to varieur (or other pawtucket public schools) that can speak to their experience? Thank you!


r/Pawtucket • • 9d ago

Pawtucket Researching family tree: British family member kept travelling to Pawtucket!

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Hello! I’m researching family tree and I have a great grand aunt who travelled from England to Pawtucket on at least 3 separate occasions between 1903 and 1915. She was a teacher and stayed with the same family on Prince St. she was never married and never had children based on my research so far. I’m fascinated and would love to understand more or see if there’s any local history or archives on her or even the family she stayed with (I believe he had some reputation as a chemist). She listed them as her aunt and uncle on shipping papers - I’m not sure how she knew them. I was hoping someone could help point me in the right direction please and thank you!


r/Pawtucket • • 9d ago

Discussion Introducing the Rhode Island Breakers

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r/Pawtucket • • 11d ago

Pawtucket The Community Players of RI (based out of Jenks Junior High in Pawtucket) Fundraiser & Show Info!

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Hi! I’m a member of The Community Players, the oldest community theatre in RI. Our home is Jenks Junior Highschool in Pawtucket!

As a fundraiser for our upcoming November 13-15 & 20-22 performances of Bye Bye Birdie; we have partnered with the Five Guys in Lincoln.

On October 20 from 4-8 PM; if you show this flyer and make a purchase at the Lincoln Five Guys; 20% of the sale will be donated back to The Community Players

We would love to see you there! 💙


r/Pawtucket • • 12d ago

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r/Pawtucket • • 14d ago

PVD City Council voting Thurs Oct 15 on canceling Flock contract! When will Pawtucket City council vote???

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Excited to learn the Providence City Council will hold a vote on banning Flock surveillance cameras Thursday Oct 15! Encourage everyone to attend and speak up for your right to privacy.

The Pawtucket City Council has never held a single vote on Flock cameras. Contact your City Councilor now to demand a vote on DeFlocking Pawtucket.

Pawtucket City Council Contact Info
https://pawtucketri.gov/city-council/

Agenda:
https://providenceri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=15699

News story:
https://www.wpri.com/target-12/providence-city-council-to-discuss-ending-flock-camera-contract/

Ordinance:
https://providenceri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=15699&MediaPosition=&ID=54939&CssClass=


r/Pawtucket • • 14d ago

Hasbro files WARN notice that 587 positions in Pawtucket are affected by move to Boston

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r/Pawtucket • • 16d ago

Discussion Coyote(s) in Pawtucket

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Has anyone seen a Coyote or pack of them close to Mother Earth & 95? I saw my first one last night & at least one neighbor of mine has seen a pack of three. I have been in the area for a little over a year but this is the first I am hearing about or seeing them

There is an abundance of Rabbits in the area, at least one Skunk as well as a handful of Rats. My assumption is that they have moved in due to the Rabbits


r/Pawtucket • • 17d ago

New Homeownership and Financial Center Open House for Ready-to-Buy or Just Exploring

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New center opens doors to homeownership with open house and mortgage lender event

Pawtucket Central Falls Development will celebrate the opening of its new Homeownership & Financial Center with a free open house connecting prospective homebuyers with nearly a dozen local mortgage lenders.

“Fall into Possibility: Homeownership Center Open House + Meet the Mortgage Lenders” takes place Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at 44 Central Street in Central Falls. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera is scheduled for 11 a.m.


r/Pawtucket • • 17d ago

Pawtucket Meet the Pawtucket Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

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The 7 awards will be made at the November 6th banquet and induction ceremony which begins at 6pm with a reception, 7pm dinner and program, to be held at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, Exchange Street, Pawtucket.

The induction award is given to those individuals whose efforts, in any line of endeavor, have gone “above & beyond” in their community service activities and/or who have been vehicles that shine a positive light upon the city.

More... https://rinewstoday.com/meet-the-pawtucket-hall-of-fame-2026-inductees-event-info/


r/Pawtucket • • 17d ago

what is this building?

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hi all! me and my partner drive past this giant building that has/had been under construction with tons of loading docks all the time and are wondering what it is, does anyone know? sorry if this is old news, we’re from providence and are only in the area when we drive by it on our way back from mother earth lol


r/Pawtucket • • 19d ago

Pawtucket Found this view while walking around Pawtucket

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r/Pawtucket • • 21d ago

Pawtucket council calls for review, citation of Narragansett Park Plaza project

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r/Pawtucket • • 24d ago

LOST CAT

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very thin white and gray kitty on the corner of rand and pine st!!! looked like it had a pink collar on it :( wasn’t super skittish but wasn’t interested in coming close to me. hopefully this can reach someone who might be looking for her!


r/Pawtucket • • 24d ago

Our neighbors in EP are holding a community discussion about the police surveillance cameras spread across Rhode Island. Worth dropping in to learn more, and connect with others working to protect privacy rights.

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r/Pawtucket • • 25d ago

Please please please be aware of phrogging.

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r/Pawtucket • • 25d ago

Our small comedy theater has a big show!

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We want to spread the word about a special event at our small comedy theater

Tomorrow, (Sat Oct 3) Kismet Improv presents standup Matt Vita: Live! This is at Kismet Improv in Pawtucket. Doors at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $20 online in advance and $25 at the door. You can use code FRIENDS5 to save $5 per order, online only. You're our friend, we hope you come out! https://www.kismetimprov.com/events/matt-vita-live

Matt Vita is a multi-talented comedian, actor, and freestyle rapper. Founder of Vermont Comedy Fest, and just a super fun guy!


r/Pawtucket • • 26d ago

Do you know of any heavily littered areas in or near Pawtucket that need to be cleaned? Please share !

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We are looking for areas in and around Pawtucket that are heavily littered and need to be cleaned. If you could provide coordinates, Google Maps pin or other identifiable address/ location descriptions, that would be really helpful, so long as it’s on public land. Even if it’s not in the area, we’d still greatly appreciate any locations you know of. Thank you in advance!


r/Pawtucket • • 27d ago

Join Us for Some Fighting Games!

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r/Pawtucket • • 28d ago

Big fire/emergency response at School Street and Beverage Hill?

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I got stuck behind a long line of cars at 7:45-ish this morning near said location. When I got closer, Beverage Hill was completely closed and there were several rescue vehicles and at least three engines and a ladder truck there. Weird that I can’t find anything online about it. Anyone know the story?


r/Pawtucket • • 28d ago

Pawtucket Masonry recommendation for front porch

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Title says it all! I'm looking for recommendations on a contractor to either repair or replace a concrete front porch and walkway.


r/Pawtucket • • Sep 27 '26

Does your town have a horseback Jesus?

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my vote is the skeleton car guy