City working with taxpayers

PAWTUCKET – For any taxpayers who are facing challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic, the administration and City Council Council have authorized tax collections personnel to work with them on a resolution. Email TaxInfo@pawtucketri.com or call 401-728-0500, ext. 344, for mroe.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected residents and businesses alike as more and more coronavirus-related restrictions have been imposed on businesses and unemployment claims are skyrocketing, said Mayor Donald Grebien. He said that’s why he and the council issued a joint announcement that tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year billing cycle willbe held flat at this year’s rates for both residential and commercial property.

There will be no raises in taxes and the budget will remain the same, said the mayor. As a result, city departments and schools will be level-funded.