“The birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, Pawtucket is poised to undergo a 21st century evolution into Rhode Island’s premier arts and cultural destination, an ideal community to live, work, play, start a business and raise a family.” Pawtucket borders Providence and East Providence to the south, Central Falls and Lincoln to the north, and North Providence to the west. The city also borders the Massachusetts municipalities of Seekonk and Attleboro. Pawtucket was an early and important center of textile manufacturing.

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The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked… THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Pawtucket (2026) - Must-See ... A gunshot was reportedly fired in the parking lot of a McDonalds in Pawtucket. City of Pawtucket General Information City hall address: 137 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: 401-728-0500 Fax: 401-728-8932 Form of Government: Mayor and a nine-member council headed by a Council President.

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Meetings held: The first and third Wednesday after the first Saturday at 7:00 pm. Town map (via Google™ Maps) Established in ... Pawtucket is home to a diverse array of festivals celebrating the cultural, musical, artistic and historic assets of the community.