Tag: Pawtucket
Pawtucket wants ‘square deal’ under eminent domain
The legislator behind a new law that matches tax-increment financing authority with federal opportunity zones in Pawtucket says the change it makes to existing...
Pawtucket to begin converting streetlights to LED fixtures in August
PAWTUCKET – The city has announced that Siemens will begin conversion of streetlights citywide to LED units.
The installation is expected to begin in August.
The...
OER recognizes state agencies for energy efficiency achievements
PROVIDENCE – Twenty-five state government and quasi-public agencies, municipalities and state colleges were recognized during the third annual Lead By Example Clean Energy Awards...
Globe: Mass. officials to make ‘concerted effort’ to lure Hasbro...
PAWTUCKET – The Mass. Office of Business Development is making a “concerted effort” to lure Hasbro Inc.’s headquarters out of Rhode Island, The Boston...
Commerce RI issues RFP for McCoy Stadium, Downtown Pawtucket Redevelopment Area...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. issued a request for proposals Tuesday on behalf of Pawtucket, seeking a new tenant for McCoy Stadium as...
With bus/train station coming, redevelopment focus for Pawtucket, Central Falls must...
More than a decade after it was first discussed, ground was broken for a commuter train and bus station in Pawtucket earlier this month,...
PawSox seeking fan input for new name following move
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Red Sox issued a call Monday for fans of the team to submit name and nickname recommendations for the team,...
Given the departure of the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester, Mass.,...
With the reality of the departure of the Pawtucket Red Sox setting in, political leaders and small business owners are cassting about for ways...
What ifs will not help Pawtucket
What might have been. That is a phrase that Pawtucket could be repeating over and over in the coming years as it looks to...
Two sections of Newport targeted for revitalization grants
PROVIDENCE – Newport may be known for its seaside mansions, but two neighborhoods in the community are being targeted for revitalization efforts.
Citizens Bank’s charitable...