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Yard Waste Update
Yard Waste Update
May 20, 2021
Due to current staffing issues with the City's outside vendor, Waste Management, there is a significant ongoing delay with yard waste pickup throughout the City. It is requested that you leave your...
MAYOR HOPKINS ANNOUNCES VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR CRANSTON HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
MAYOR HOPKINS ANNOUNCES VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR CRANSTON HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
April 28, 2021
MAYOR KENNETH J. HOPKINS BUDGET ADDRESS
MAYOR KENNETH J. HOPKINS BUDGET ADDRESS
April 1, 2021
FY22 PROPOSED BUDGET.PDF Watch the Budget Address   MAYOR KENNETH J. HOPKINS BUDGET ADDRESS APRIL 1, 2021 GOOD EVENING MY FELLOW CRANSTONIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. TONIGHT I HAVE...
Free Paint Recycling Event
Free Paint Recycling Event
March 31, 2021
Paint Recycling Drop-Off Event
COVID-19 Candlelight Vigil
COVID-19 Candlelight Vigil
March 29, 2021
Executive Order: 21-02: Emergency Declaration Allowing Expanded Outside Dining At Restaurants In The City Of Cranston
Executive Order: 21-02: Emergency Declaration Allowing Expanded Outside Dining At Restaurants In The City Of Cranston
March 26, 2021
Mayor Hopkins EO 21-02 TEMPORORAY OUTDOOR EXPANSION OF PREMISES LIABILITY AND CONSENT FORM
Annual Budget Hearing
Annual Budget Hearing
March 25, 2021
2021-2022 Budget Hearing Schedule
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
February 26, 2021
COVID-19 VACCINE SIGN-UP  Cranston Senior Enrichment Center POD 1070 Cranston Street, Cranston RI 02920 Vaccinations offered: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Age groups served: Seniors over...
Accessible Rhode Island Submission Form
Accessible Rhode Island Submission Form
February 11, 2021
Volunteer at the COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Volunteer at the COVID-19 Vaccination Site
February 10, 2021
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Black History Month Proclamation
Black History Month Proclamation
February 1, 2021
MARCH 2 SPECIAL ELECTION INFORMATION
MARCH 2 SPECIAL ELECTION INFORMATION
January 15, 2021
ELECTION NOTICES CITY OF CRANSTON LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 The Cranston Board of Canvassers, located in Cranston City Hall, Room 100, 869 Park Ave, Cranston, RI, ...
Cranston Inauguration
Cranston Inauguration
December 31, 2020
Please click the link below to watch the 2021 Cranston City Hall Inauguration live on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 7:00pm Stream on Facebook Stream on YouTube   NOTICE OF SPECIAL INAUGURAL...
Community Development and Economic Development Opportunities
Community Development and Economic Development Opportunities
December 8, 2020
Need emergency fuel? The Department of Community Development has funds available for income eligible households in need of emergency fuel. If your oil tank is below ¼ tank, please call 401-780-6240...
Virtual Menorah Lighting
Virtual Menorah Lighting
December 4, 2020
FACEBOOK.COM/CRANSTONCITYHALL
Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting
Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting
November 25, 2020
facebook.com/CranstonCityHall
COVID-19 Small Business Support
COVID-19 Small Business Support
November 13, 2020
COVID-19 Small Business Support The COVID-19 outbreak is creating a challenging business climate not only locally and across the country. We are providing this page to serve as a resource small...
Take it Outside Grant Initiative
Take it Outside Grant Initiative
October 30, 2020
Announcement Cranston Businesses Take it Outside Grant Initiative The City of Cranston was awarded $100,000 from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation's "Take It Outside" initiative. The...
Tax Collections & City Clerk's Office Announcement
Tax Collections & City Clerk's Office Announcement
October 21, 2020
Due to heavy call volumes and staff scheduling, please direct all Tax Collection & Clerk's Office related inquires to their respective contact forms found below.  Message the Tax...
2020 Motor Vehicle Tax Bills
2020 Motor Vehicle Tax Bills
September 22, 2020
2020 Motor Vehicle tax bills are available online and will be mailed by 9/28/20.* This bill reflects registrations for calendar year 2019. To make a payment click here *Please note: There...
CRANSTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
CRANSTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
September 15, 2020
Welcome Back Cranston students, teachers and workers! If you have any school related issues, questions or just looking for events and news please click the link below.  CRANSTON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Blackamore Pond
Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Blackamore Pond
September 8, 2020
Blue-Green Algae Blooms at Blackamore Pond in Cranston. To read more please click the link below.  DEM ALERT
SEPTEMBER BULK TRASH PICKUP
SEPTEMBER BULK TRASH PICKUP
September 4, 2020
During the month of September 2020, the Department of Public Works shall pick up bulky waste, free of charge, subject to the following guidelines: •Residents must call Waste Management at...
Labor Day Trash Pickup Delay
Labor Day Trash Pickup Delay
August 7, 2020
Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7th 2020, all trash pickup will be delayed 1 day this week. Thank you.
POLL WORKERS NEEDED
POLL WORKERS NEEDED
July 20, 2020
The City of Cranston Board of Canvassers is hiring poll workers for the Sept. 8 primary and Nov. 3 general elections. Please call 401-780-3127 for more information or to apply to be a poll worker for...
Tax Collections Announcement
Tax Collections Announcement
July 6, 2020
Building Inspections Engineering Community Developments Have Moved
Building Inspections Engineering Community Developments Have Moved
June 12, 2020
Announcement Regarding Summer Programming
Announcement Regarding Summer Programming
June 11, 2020
MAYOR FUNG EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING A CURFEW FOR 6/5/2020 
MAYOR FUNG EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING A CURFEW FOR 6/5/2020 
June 5, 2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING A CURFEW FOR CRANSTON
EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING A CURFEW FOR CRANSTON
June 2, 2020
Workforce Development Employment Services
Workforce Development Employment Services
May 15, 2020
PROGRAM SERVICES OFFERED  APPLY TODAY APPLICATION INSTRUCTION CUSTOMER APPLICATION  Documents Needed ...
CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL 2021 BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL 2021 BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
May 5, 2020
Please click the link below for details on the Cranston City Council Budget Meeting for Saturday,  May 9, 2020 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.    CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL 2021 BUDGET HEARING NOTICE
Meeting Materials for May 5, 2020 Plan Commission
Meeting Materials for May 5, 2020 Plan Commission
May 1, 2020
The Cranston City Plan Commission will hold a special teleconference web video or call-in meeting on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at 6:30PM to review application materials relating to a proposed Minor...
Mayor Allan W. Fung State of the City and Budget Address
Mayor Allan W. Fung State of the City and Budget Address
May 1, 2020
Good evening to the City Council, all of our dedicated City employees, our residents, and other members of the public who are listening virtually. I want to thank everyone for being here for what...
FY 21 Proposed Budget
FY 21 Proposed Budget
April 30, 2020
FY21 Proposed Budget.pdf
SPECIAL INTRODUCTION BUDGET MEETING 5PM
SPECIAL INTRODUCTION BUDGET MEETING 5PM
April 24, 2020
Please click the link below for more information on the special introduction budget meeting. Special Introduction Budget Meeting
Good Driving Record Dismissal Policy – COVID 19
Good Driving Record Dismissal Policy – COVID 19
April 3, 2020
SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
April 1, 2020
Summer program registration has been postponed until further notice. The registration sessions originally scheduled for the evenings of April 20 and 23 are cancelled. Parks and Recreation will not...
THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT 
THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT 
March 29, 2020
PROBATE COURT UPDATE
PROBATE COURT UPDATE
March 26, 2020
TAX COLLECTIONS UPDATE
TAX COLLECTIONS UPDATE
March 26, 2020
THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLED FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
March 25, 2020
The City Council Committee meetings for the month of April are cancelled due to the COVID-19 concerns.
DOG LICENSE RENEWAL EXTENDED UNTIL 6/1/2020
DOG LICENSE RENEWAL EXTENDED UNTIL 6/1/2020
March 24, 2020
MUNICIPAL COURT RESCHEDULE LIST
MUNICIPAL COURT RESCHEDULE LIST
March 24, 2020
Records department is closed to the public, if you need any records please call 401-780-3194 to set up an appointment.
Records department is closed to the public, if you need any records please call 401-780-3194 to set up an appointment.
March 23, 2020
2020 CENSUS INFO
2020 CENSUS INFO
March 18, 2020
2020 Census  While there is no doubt COVID-19 is a very serious issue, another serious issue that could negatively impact your community for a decade is an incomplete Census count of the...
The Cranston Corner February News Letter
The Cranston Corner February News Letter
February 18, 2020
Dear Cranston Residents, I encourage you to stay connected with ongoing news and happenings in our City by visiting our new webpage (www.cranstonri.com). Designed to be interactive, it not only...
Storytime and Meet & Greet Cali at Barrington Books Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 11 AM – 12 PM
Storytime and Meet & Greet Cali at Barrington Books Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 11 AM – 12 PM
January 22, 2020
Cali, Cranston Police Department Therapy Dog Special Storytime Hosted by Barrington Books Retold   176 Hillside Rd, Cranston, Rhode Island 02920Join us for our special guests Cali and Detective...
Cranston Winter Sports Schedule
Cranston Winter Sports Schedule
January 22, 2020
To see Winter sport schedules for Cranston High School East click the link below. Cranston East Sports Schedule    To see Winter sport schedules for Cranston High School West click the...
January News Letter
January News Letter
January 21, 2020
SIGN UP FOR E-MAILS THE CRANSTON CORNER Dear Cranston Residents, As we begin this new year and decade, my administration is focused on continuing to provide the best services, education...
Christmas Tree Pick-Up 1/6-1/17
Christmas Tree Pick-Up 1/6-1/17
January 6, 2020
Christmas Trees will be picked up the 1st 2 full weeks in January on the residents normal service day. Start date is Monday Jan 6th and end date is Friday Jan 17th
Chris Herren ~ Prevention Starts with All 1/8 at 6 PM
Chris Herren ~ Prevention Starts with All 1/8 at 6 PM
January 6, 2020
The Cranston Police Department is proud to announce an upcoming event we are hosting in partnership with CCAP's Substance Abuse Task Force. On January 8, 2020, at 6:00 PM, we will welcome former...
Tuesday, December 10, at 6:00pm Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall
Tuesday, December 10, at 6:00pm Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall
December 5, 2019
Monday, December 23, at 5:00pm on the first floor of City Hall
Monday, December 23, at 5:00pm on the first floor of City Hall
December 5, 2019
Solar Ordinance Documents
Solar Ordinance Documents
August 7, 2019
Memo for Ordinances #8-19-07 & #8-19-08 8-19-07 Solar Energy Systems Ordinance 2019 Solar Ordinance 7/12/2019 DRAFT Solar Energy System (SES) Ordinance 8-19-07 Executive Summary Solar Ordinance...
FY20 Adopted Budget now available
FY20 Adopted Budget now available
May 4, 2019
September 2019 Bond Fund Expense Analysis  Budgets FY14 Budget FY15 Budget FY16 Budget FY17 Budget FY18 Budget FY19 Budget FY20 Budget    Financial...
Park Ave Bridge Detour
Park Ave Bridge Detour
February 28, 2019
2019 Neighborhood Tree Planting
2019 Neighborhood Tree Planting
February 27, 2019
The City of Cranston is pleased to offer the 2019 Neighborhood Tree Planting Program, free to all eligible property owners. This program is being offered through the Rhode Island Tree Council. ...
GIS Map Gallery
December 4, 2017
TV and E-Waste Disposal now accepted at the City Public Works Garage
TV and E-Waste Disposal now accepted at the City Public Works Garage
December 29, 2016
Starting January 3, 2017, the City will be able to accept TVs and E-Waste at the Public Works Garage on Phenix Avenue. The City has provided a storage container for residents to drop off this waste...
Code Red Emergency Notification System
Code Red Emergency Notification System
January 25, 2016
About Code Red Code Red is a free Emergency Notification System. The secure, customized Community Notification Enrollment (CNE) page allows residents and businesses to add or update their contact...
Rodent Control and Prevention
Rodent Control and Prevention
August 7, 2012