Pawtucket
4 stories from Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket school officials defend Slater redesign progress as state cites unfinished work; district corrects graduation rate to 74.4%
The School Committee reviewed RIDE's final assessment of the Slater Middle School redesign, corrected its publicly reported graduation rate from 84% to 74.4%, and approved a $590,544.45 paving contract at its July 28 meeting.
By Adriana Vossari | July 31, 2026
Pawtucket's Free Thursday Concerts Are Back
Pawtucket's free Thursday-night concert series is back at Daggett Farm through August 20, pairing top local bands with a food drive for the Blackstone Valley Food Center.
By Jaxon Veridian | July 18, 2026
Councilor Says Contaminated Dirt, Trash and Rats Trailing Warehouse Construction in Woodlawn
A Pawtucket councilor told colleagues that Woodlawn residents have complained of uncovered contaminated soil and a rodent surge tied to construction at the Blackstone/JK Equities warehouse site, prompting the council to demand a cleanup — while a separate speaker pressed unanswered questions about promised local jobs.
By Adriana Vossari | July 9, 2026
Pawtucket Council Postpones Vote on Appointing Some School Committee Members, After Public Backlash
After hours of testimony opposing a plan to add mayor- and council-appointed seats to the School Committee, the Pawtucket Town Council voted 8-1 to indefinitely postpone the ballot question. The council also opened a formal hearing process against a Patterson Street kennel over zoning complaints.
By Adriana Vossari | July 9, 2026