New data calls into question the soil testing done at Morley Field by the developer, JK Equity
November 8, 2022

New data calls into question the soil testing done at Morley Field by the developer, JK Equity

What is the amount of lead in the soil at Morley Field? 4.1 at Morley Field. For comparison, Max...

Rally to save Pawtucket’s Morley Field as city ignores residents’ pleas
November 4, 2022

Rally to save Pawtucket’s Morley Field as city ignores residents’ pleas

Neighbors have spoken out against the plan to pave Morley Field at several City Council meetings. For the children and...

RI Environmental Education Association statement on Morley Field Decision
October 27, 2022

RI Environmental Education Association statement on Morley Field Decision

“Woodlawn is currently at risk of exacerbating environmental injustice with the sale and conversion of the neighborhood’s...

Pawtucket approves deal to pave most of Morley Field, legality remains in question
October 24, 2022

Pawtucket approves deal to pave most of Morley Field, legality remains in question

The City Council had originally agreed to sell the entirety of Morley Field for development into a...

Pawtucket City Council discusses Morley Field sale as legal issues are raised
September 21, 2022

Pawtucket City Council discusses Morley Field sale as legal issues are raised

Community push back and legal issues are preventing the City of Pawtucket from paving over the only...

Rally to save Morley Field shows opposition to paving greenspace gaining momentum
September 5, 2022

Rally to save Morley Field shows opposition to paving greenspace gaining momentum

“As a child growing up in an urban area, having access to green spaces was crucial to...

Rally to save Pawtucket’s last green space in environmental justice neighborhood on Saturday
September 1, 2022

Rally to save Pawtucket’s last green space in environmental justice neighborhood on Saturday

“Let’s not pave over this valuable green space to put up a parking lot,” said Jennifer Stewart,...

Pawtucket moves to eliminate remaining green space in an environmental justice community
August 17, 2022

Pawtucket moves to eliminate remaining green space in an environmental justice community

“We use Morley Field for Pop Warner games, we use it or exercise, we use it to...

Indigenous people and allies protest new Blackstone statue and Columbus Day in Pawtucket
October 12, 2021

Indigenous people and allies protest new Blackstone statue and Columbus Day in Pawtucket

“We are here today to celebrate Indigenous Day Rhode Island as well as demand that the statue...

Schedule for Pawtucket City Council Special Election released
April 15, 2021

Schedule for Pawtucket City Council Special Election released

“City council members make decisions that affect education, the local economy, and the overall quality of life...

An interview with newly-elected Pawtucket City Councilmember Alexis Schuette
January 23, 2021

An interview with newly-elected Pawtucket City Councilmember Alexis Schuette

“Pawtucket is an amazing place. It’s progressive.”...

Families and community members rally outside Pawtucket Police for accountability and answers
August 24, 2020

Families and community members rally outside Pawtucket Police for accountability and answers

“We are really pushing for a community review board – every other city’s doing it, why shouldn’t...

Pawtucket City Council approves police budget over community objections
June 25, 2020

Pawtucket City Council approves police budget over community objections

“This is a moment of reckoning, nationally, with policing issues and how they intersect with racism. To...

It’s Her Time PAC announces slate of all women candidates for Pawtucket City Council
June 23, 2020

It’s Her Time PAC announces slate of all women candidates for Pawtucket City Council

In this moment of increased attention on racial inequality, violence, and economic uncertainty, we rise together in...

Janie Seguí Rodriguez announces run for Pawtucket City Council Ward 5
June 1, 2020

Janie Seguí Rodriguez announces run for Pawtucket City Council Ward 5

“I will work to center the voices of underrepresented communities and ensure that we are all working...

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