WOONSOCKET -- Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt has imposed an 8 p.m.-to-5 a.m. curfew in Woonsocket until further notice. In an executive order, Baldelli-Hunt cited “potential threats of property within the City” and the need for “extraordinary measures” to protect safety in the community.

What is Woonsocket RI known for?

Woonsocket History

Since the first sawmill was built near the Woonsocket Falls, Woonsocket's history has been inseparably tied to its location on the Blackstone River. Growth of an Industrial City - Learn how Woonsocket became one of the country's great textile manufacturing centers.

Can you have chickens in Woonsocket RI?

It's official: backyard chickens are now legal in the City of Woonsocket! The Budget Commission approved the law earlier this evening, making it legal to apply before the Zoning Board for a (special use) permit to keep chickens on your property.