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Smile, Woonsocket!
Updates, Events, and MORE!!!
April 2026
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"Station 3" submitted by Councilwoman Kristina Contreras Fox
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Here is what is going on in Woonsocket for the Month of April:
- Sunday, 3/29, 12:45pm - Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Cass Park Complex
- Friday, 4/3 - City Hall is closed for Good Friday
- Monday, 4/6, 7pm - Woonsocket City Council Meeting
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Wednesday, 4/8, 7pm - Woonsocket School Committee Meeting
- Saturday, 4/11, 6-11am - Annual Memorial Fishing Derby at Cass Pond (youth under 12)
- Wednesday, 4/15 - Tax Day
- Thursday, 4/16, 6-8pm - Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative's I <3 Woonsocket
- Sunday, 4/19, 10am - Spring Arts & Crafts Show at Elks Hall
- April 19 - 23 - Spring Recess - No School!
- Monday, 4/20, 2pm - Lon Cerel Magic Show at Woonsocket Harris Public Library
- Monday, 4/20, 7pm - Woonsocket City Council Meeting
- Wednesday, 4/22 - Woonsocket's Earth Day Clean Up
- Wednesday, 4/22, 7pm - Woonsocket School Committee Meeting
- Thursday, 4/23, 4-4:50pm- Foodie Fun-time at Woonsocket Harris Public Library
- Friday, 4/24, 3-4pm - Read to a Dog at Woonsocket Harris Public Library
- Saturday, 4/25, 10am-2pm - Drug Take Back Day at CVS on Cass Ave.
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Woonsocket has a proud tradition of celebrating Earth Day through community clean-ups and this year, we’re going bigger. Did you know Earth Day engages more than 1 billion people worldwide each year, making it the largest civic event on the planet? Here in Woonsocket, we’re building on that global momentum by expanding clean-up efforts across our neighborhoods to make an even greater local impact.
Thanks to a Litter-Free RI grant, the City is providing volunteer groups with supplies like bags, gloves, and litter pickers to support their efforts. On Earth Day, City staff will deliver materials directly to your clean-up site and help coordinate media coverage to spotlight the incredible work happening across our community.
Want to be part of it? Join a team or start your own! Just send us an email to get involved. Every bag of litter collected makes a difference. Let’s show what Woonsocket can do!
| | | Jack Paskanik leads a group of seniors through resistance band exercises as part of the Mayor's Health and Wellness Club at the Elks. | | |
Woonsocket offers a variety of fun, accessible health and wellness activities for seniors:
Aging Well Inc. (84 Social St.) has a full lineup of programs and is expanding its offerings this season. Stay tuned as they prepare to cut the ribbon on their brand-new outdoor activity space and pickleball court, just in time for spring!
The Mayor’s Health & Wellness Club meets at the Elks (380 Social St.) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 AM, and features strength, balance, and cognitive exercises to keep both body and mind active. Looking for something a little more social? Join the cornhole club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 AM! To help support this free program, there will be a Garlic Connection porketta dinner at the Elks on May 11. Stop by a fitness class to buy tickets!
| | CDBG Public Service Funding Now Open! | | |
The City of Woonsocket, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, is now accepting Public Service applications. Funding can support a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and the provision of improved community facilities and services that benefit low- to moderate-income residents through community services, economic opportunity, and neighborhood improvements. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring impactful programs to our community!
🗓 Deadline: April 8 at 4:30 PM
| | | Woonsocket Education Department News | | | | |
Kindergarten registration is now open for students turning 5 by September 1, 2026. Class of 2039 orientation is on 4/30 from 4-5:30 at Coleman, Harris and Pothier, and on 5/14 for 4-5:30 for Bernon, Globe and Savoie. Families can find registration details, forms, and open enrollment information HERE.
Woonsocket High School has announced the Top 10 students for the Class of 2026:
David A. Vega, Timothy J. Silva, Annhu Le, Gabriella R. Alves, Riley E. Levesque, Kaylee J. Lamoureux, Malen Saine, Wyatt M. Uttley, Benjamin Fowler, and Jeremy Dubois. Congratulations to these outstanding students and to the entire Class of 2026!
Looking ahead, mark your calendars: Woonsocket High School graduation is scheduled for June 4, and the last day of school will be June 10!
| | Woonsocket Walking History Tour | | |
The Downtown Woonsocket Collaborative is creating a Main Street Walking History Museum in window fronts along Main St. and they are inviting residents to nominate individuals, past or present, who have helped shape our city. From educators and artists to business leaders, public servants, and community champions, we want to honor those who made a lasting impact. Selected nominees will be featured in window displays from Market Square to Monument Square, sharing their stories and contributions as part of a vibrant downtown experience.
Know someone who deserves recognition? Submit a nomination and help celebrate Woonsocket’s legacy!
| | | Open positions with the City of Woonsocket include a Lead Construction Specialist and a Water Utility Person. Learn more about the positions HERE. | | |
The Green Infrastructure Center is hiring a Woonsocket Community Tree Advocate to provide community outreach and engagement. This is a temporary and flexible part-time position with compensation up to $5000. Apply HERE.
The Woonsocket Police Department is recruiting until April 10th for the August Police Academy. To learn about the compensation and application process, click HERE.
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley is hiring full-time AmeriCorps positions for a summer program starting May 27 and ending August 28. Read more about the positions HERE.
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Free Workforce Training at the
Woonsocket Education Center!
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Build new skills and advance your career with upcoming training programs:
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Microsoft 365 Level 2 Training (April 15 - May 20, Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM), delivered by Rhode Island College and funded by the Rhode Island Foundation. Strengthen your skills in Outlook, Excel, Teams, and more, including an introduction to AI with Microsoft Copilot. To enroll, email jcarreiro@ric.edu.
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Teacher Assistant Training (May 26 - June 23, Mon-Wed 6:00-9:00 PM), delivered by Community College of Rhode Island and supported by City of Woonsocket CDBG funds. Prepare for roles in the classroom with hands-on, practical training.
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Coming Soon: CNA Training (starting July 2026) - gain the skills needed for in-demand healthcare careers through hands-on learning and certification. Program supported by the Champlin Foundation and Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Real Jobs initiative.
Take the next step toward a stronger career!
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All dogs in the City of Woonsocket must be licensed. Current dog licenses will expire on April 30, so now is the time to renew!
If you licensed your dog last year, you should have received reminder emails through OpenGov. To renew, log into the city’s portal at woonsocketri.portal.opengov.com, go to your dashboard, and select “Renew Now” (do not create a new record).
Be sure to upload a current rabies certificate with your name and Woonsocket address. Once your application is reviewed and approved, you’ll receive a notice to submit payment. After completion, you can print your license, and your dog tag will be mailed to you.
New dog owners must register as a first-time applicant using the same portal.
If you need to update your information, no longer have a dog, or have a new one to register, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401-767-9249 for assistance.
| | Woonsocket Situation Table | | | | The Woonsocket Situation Table is a multi-agency collaboration of local human service, health, education and criminal justice professionals that meets Wednesday mornings to address situations where an individual or family is at a significant risk of harm. The team develops an action plan to reduce the risk and works with the individual and their family to connect them with services and supports in the community. The City of Woonsocket is a proud member of this collaborative. | | | |
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