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Recycling in the Bucket

vinylsideitall — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:02 +0000

The City is hosting info. sessions on their proposed Waste Zero recycling program.
Tue., Nov. 17 at 7:00 PM at Curtis Elementary School, 582 Benefit Street; Wed., Nov. 18 at 7:00 PM at Baldwin Elementary School, 50 Whitman Street; Thur., Nov. 19 at 7:00 PM at Cunningham Elementary School, 40 Baldwin Street; Tue., Dec. 1 at 7:00 PM at Curvin Elementary School, 466 Cottage Street; Wed., Dec. 2 at 7:00 PM at Fallon Elementary School, 62 Lincoln Avenue; Thur., Dec. 3 at 7:00 PM at Little Elementary School, 60 S Bend Street; Tue., Dec. 8 at 7:00 PM at Potter Elementary School, 973 Newport Avenue; Tue., Dec. 15 at 7:00 PM at Varieur Elementary School, 486 Pleasant Street; Wed., Dec. 16 at 7:00 PM at Winters Elementary School, 481 Broadway; Thur., Dec. 17 at 7:00 PM at Greene Elementary School, 285 Smithfield Avenue

Pawtucket Dining and Nightlife

bloodyrocker — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:21:40 +0000

FjmArch, on 09 November 2009 - 04:15 PM, said:

The Cup N Saucer (Plouffes) on Main Street reopened today. They will be open for breakfast and lunch during the week and will add dinner on the weekends. I had lunch there today to show my support for their taking a chance with opening dowtown. I ate a chicken salad sandwich with a side of Hand Cut fries.The interiors are a mix of old and new.

I hope this reopening is worthwhile, we need more foot traffic downtown and not another Madhouse Cafe fiasco.

Cup N Saucer owner goes all in

Pawtucket Dining and Nightlife

vinylsideitall — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:12:33 +0000

Bike event at MWM.
http://web.mac.com/labann/Procycle_2009/HOME.html

Pawtucket Dining and Nightlife

FjmArch — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:15:18 +0000

The Cup N Saucer (Plouffes) on Main Street reopened today. They will be open for breakfast and lunch during the week and will add dinner on the weekends.

I had lunch there today to show my support for their taking a chance with opening dowtown. I ate a chicken salad sandwich with a side of Hand Cut fries.

The interiors are a mix of old and new.

Preservation Celebration 10/29 at Hope Artiste

riari — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:02:51 +0000

Please click to open, just in case image is ridiculously small

Pawtucket Downtown seeks new name

Jenks — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:04:32 +0000

The public library is in memory of Deborah Cook Sayles. It would be cool if they could work that in somehow, although there's already "Saylesville", which is Lincoln-ish.

Pawtucket Downtown seeks new name

vinylsideitall — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:13:03 +0000

Rhode Island Preservation Celebration! Featuring the Rhody Awards! Presented by Preserve Rhode Island and the
Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket
Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5:30-8:30 pm. http://www.preserveri.org/content/rhode-is...the-celebration Pawtucket Historic District Commission will be recognized for twenty years of service.

Pawtucket Downtown seeks new name

miklos — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:42:18 +0000

FjmArch, on Oct 9 2009, 08:28 PM, said:

Based on the current business climate in Downtown Pawtucket, what with the attempt to strong arm The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health to not open their business all while welcoming the Asian Massage Parlors. We should name downtown Pawtucket "F%$ktucket" where %=u and $=c.

Does anyone know what current plans, if any are for Pawtucket's old train station? The Foundation video only mentions it in passing. Sure hope its redevelopment, not demolition.

Pawtucket Downtown seeks new name

FjmArch — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:28:10 +0000

Cotuit, on Oct 9 2009, 03:57 PM, said:

LOVE. IT. And it would probably get more traction than my proposal, Downcity North.

Pawtucket Downtown seeks new name

Cotuit — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:57:29 +0000

bloodyrocker, on Oct 9 2009, 03:41 PM, said:

"Downtucket"?

LOVE. IT. And it would probably get more traction than my proposal, Downcity North.

Pawtucket Downtown seeks new name

bloodyrocker — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:41:22 +0000

The Pawtucket Foundation announces a call for entries for a downtown name-the-neighborhood contest. A $500 stipend and recognition at the Annual Awards Celebration will be the reward for the winning entry. The competition, co-sponsored by The Times and Alliance Blackstone Valley Federal Credit Union, calls for submissions to identify a name for Pawtucket�s downtown neighborhood that markets the positive attributes that make the neighborhood an attractive place to live, work and visit. The competition is open to anyone with a great idea, including residents, artists, marketing experts, tourists, students and businesses.

Video

Pawtucket Foundation

seems like this forum might be a great place to start.. lets see.. "Downtucket"?

Lost cat Pawtucket - grey tabby

Kalgiere — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:15:28 +0000

Our cat escaped after an attempted break in, please help us find him. He was last seen around Memorial Dr. He is a large grey tabby with black stripes, he has a small tumor in his mouth. Please email with any info: kjalg@hotmail.com

Plumber recommendation in Pawtucket area?

dantera — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:51:44 +0000

Does anyone have a good plumber they could recommend in the Pawtucket area? I have been using Gem for 5 years or so and while they are pretty good they also seem rather expensive.

Thanks.

Pawtucket Skatepark

bloodyrocker — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:54:24 +0000

we have 2 big dogs so I tend to walk around Pawtucket alot, this skatepark is on my usual route and I gotta tell you its amazing to see kids having a great time skating it.. its been packed every time i go by (even before it was opened).

Pawtucket needs to do more things like this. awesome.

Pawtucket Skatepark

ArtInRuins — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:00:18 +0000

This project is almost done, and I can't wait to get my 34-year old bones onto its new surface... without a crunch, i hope.

http://www.valleybreeze.com/Free/MAIN-8-26...w-pics--sidebar

IN-PROGRESS: Stillwater Heights; mill rahab & new town library

mental757 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:41:59 +0000

PBN 9/29/06: "Another �urban� center takes shape in Burrillville"
http://pbn.com/detail/21549.html

Woonsocket Call 10/29/07: "Local mill cited as affordable housing success story"
http://www.woonsocketcall.com/content/view/6265/112/

PBN 12/10/07: "State bond creating affordable housing"
http://pbn.com/detail/28725.html

The Call 4/1/08: "Patrons give high marks to new library"
http://www.woonsocketcall.com/content/view/27278/112/

The Call 7/7/08: "Clock tower getting facelift"
http://www.woonsocketcall.com/content/view/41344/112/

The Call 9/22/08: "Burrillville Planning Board OKs redevelopment of mills"
http://www.woonsocketcall.com/content/view/52911/112/

PBN 1/19/09: "Downturn slows mill project"
http://pbn.com/detail/39667.html

PROJO 8/12/09: "R.I. Housing gets a jump on projects for federal funds"
http://www.projo.com/projohomes/content/RI...55.3b3e223.html

The Call 9/12/09: "Harrisville mill undergoing rehab"
http://www.woonsocketcall.com/content/view/103269/112/

Final phases estimated to be complete in Fall 2010.

IN PROGRESS: Hampton Inn

mental757 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:22:31 +0000

Pawtucket Times: "Council wants to take back Division Street land"

http://www.pawtuckettimes.com/content/view/97066/27/

BACK TO LIFE?: Paramount Cards Complex

dialectric — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:15:43 +0000

foxpointer, on Jul 3 2007, 06:08 AM, said:

OK... lots of activity at the GE site recently... There is now a security guard posted 24/7 on the Harris Ave. side and lots of trees have come down. Last week I saw what looked to be movers brining out old office furniture. Also, an environmental firm was out there doing groundwater testing. Something is afoot.

Not sure if this is the right thread, but the GE Site now appears to be for sale, albeit with no listed price. There have been several posts suggesting that GE would never sell, so I wonder what has changed. In any case, rennovating the site would be a massive undertaking. From the Hayes & Sherry site:

"GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ("GE") HAS RETAINED CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD ("C&W") IN CONJUNCTION WITH
HAYES & SHERRY ("H&S") AS ITS EXCLUSIVE AGENT IN THE DISPOSITION OF ITS FEE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN A THREE STORY
240,000 SQUARE FOOT BRICK MANUFACTURING BUILDING SITUATED ON 7.0 ACRES OF LAND WITH 330' OF FRONTAGE ON
ATWELLS AVENUE AND 700' ON HARRIS AVENUE.

COMPLETE: Slater Cotton Mill renovation

frymasterspeck — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:43:25 +0000

mental757, on Aug 25 2009, 01:03 PM, said:

Great, thanks for the update - any idea when it was finished?

It's been occupied at least 2 or 3 months.

COMPLETE: Slater Cotton Mill renovation

mental757 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:03:34 +0000

Great, thanks for the update - any idea when it was finished?

COMPLETE: Slater Cotton Mill renovation

FjmArch — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:19:01 +0000

mental757, on Aug 25 2009, 10:30 AM, said:

I'm not 100% sure, but it seems they are leasing, so I'll assume this project is "COMPLETE." ???

The project is complete. It has become the unofficial home for the Pawtucket Red Sox players. There is also a small number of commercial spaces that have been occupied as well.

IN PROGRESS: Union Wadding

mental757 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:01:08 +0000

PBN (5/18/09): "Union Wadding redeveloper finishes Phase 1"

http://pbn.com/detail/32175.html

"The 330,000-square-foot renovation, undertaken by First National Development LLC, is slated to reach �buildout � in 2010. So far, 90 of the planned 245 affordable condominiums have been finished, city officials said."

COMPLETE: Slater Cotton Mill renovation

mental757 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:30:06 +0000

I'm not 100% sure, but it seems they are leasing, so I'll assume this project is "COMPLETE." ???

McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket RI

numonex — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:04:25 +0000

They should use McCoy for more concert events. It seems like it would be a win win. The place is well run and very friendly.

Conant St. bridge replacement

frymasterspeck — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:24:22 +0000

mental757, on Aug 11 2009, 09:01 AM, said:

PROJO: "Replacement of Pawtucket�s Conant Street Bridge delayed"

http://www.projo.com/news/content/CONANT_S...v8.36f9320.html

What? Amtrak are being dicks about the Conant St bridge? Is it the '90s again?