To a better 2008

Positives are always better, but some people have become frustrated with trying unsuccessfully in the past and getting the short end of the dealings.
Neighborhoods have been promised and then get shortchanged, so there are elections coming up to help elect new leaders. We can make those willing to do more than a paper promise, make some serious committments to carry thru when elected or re-elected. It takes time, but now is the time for those interested in getting started or restarted.
Where and when would you like to start?

By Arthur

Do things change?

Seen lotsa slipping and sliding but very little movement over the many years...from the Taft St Park to the waterfront & Conant St Bridge to whatever could be done to progress and improve...but probably not on the politico list.

By Old Timer

Downtown revival is near by 2010

Dear Better,

I totally agree with your view and your positive attitude about Pawtucket. However, we still need everyone to work with this incredible city revival. Please do not be too cynical about politicians.

On the other hand, I am astounded by the economic progress of the western end of downtown Pawtucket at Goff Avenue and Pine Street. In addition to the eternally busy Armando and Son's Market, and with several condos and artists lofts being built on Goff Avenue and Dexter Street and another condo complex being contemplated for Church and Harrison Streets, the city residents have a chance to capitalize on a possible gigantic shopping area and summertime artists outdoor crafts area in the center in what was the former Union Wadding parking lot.

With the market as an anchor store all ready, Bayley Street is filled with traffic.

The meat market on Pine Street does a phenomenal business. One recent Sunday, hundreds of customers were willing to wait for two hours for their orders.

In closing, the greatest challenge that remains in downtown Pawtucket is to find permanent shelter for the at least 20-40 homeless who are scattered around the district. Is there any available federal money to convert an old mill into a full time residential and rehabilitation center?

In closing, I see downtown's future looking well, if all residents work with each other.

Today's Headline 1 Million bucks

Yup- Pawtucket is now looking at the little expenses and yet overtime for the Fire Dept and DPW is up- despite the lousy job they did plowing...thanks goodness for the warm weather to melt ice on streets.
Where is the money going to come from to fix up downtown and have a destination for the new condo owners to come to before they turn around and send their $$ elsewhere?
Guess Bankers have the good lobby to stop paying the taxes and keeping their foreclosures in good shape...so we all pay for it..

By Better