Another wonderful Christmas tree lighting in our City, this time at the Oaklawn Gazebo! Huge thanks to all that helped put on such a wonderful event! #CranstonIsHome #OaklawnVillage #OaklawnGrange #ChristmasInCranston

CRANSTON - City Hall will be closed Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec 24 & 25, for observance of Christmas Eve and the Christmas Holiday!

CRANSTON - Christmas trees may be left for curbside pick-up on your regular service day during the first two weeks of January (Jan. 6 through Jan. 18, 2025)

With freezing temperatures this week, Cranston Library branches & Senior Center will serve as warming centers during normal hours. Library hours can be found at cranstonlibrary.org/locations/ The Senior Center, at 1070 Cranston Street, is open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon-Fri.

Congratulations to CPD Chief Colonel Michael Winquist who last night was inducted as a member of the 2024 Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame! Col. Winquist has served the City of Cranston with integrity and compassion, leading a profound legacy as Chief of CPD since 2014

Attention Cranston - due to tonight's expected snow storm, an on street parking ban will be in effect from 8 pm this evening through 4 pm tomorrow afternoon.  Please help keep roads cleared for plowing.

ATTENTION CRANSTON - City Hall will be closed for observance of Presidents Day this coming Monday, Feb. 17. There is NO DELAY in trash and recycling pick up with the holiday. Please put your bins out on your regular collection day!

Join us on 4/26 @ 10am for our annual #EarthDay cleanup at Meshanticut Park! This is a fantastic way to make an impact in #Cranston and keep our beloved state park beautiful. Plus, students can earn valuable community service hours! Trash bags and gloves will be provided,🌎 🌳

Cranston Mayor Hopkins presents a budget address to City Council - for a thriving, fiscally strong city, investing in its children... #Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins rinewstoday.com/cranston-mayor…

Do you have an American Flag thats ready for retirement? For his Eagle Scout project Troop 6 Scout and CHSW Student Peter Grammas is collecting retired flags for proper disposal. An official U.S. Flag Retirement Box box is now in the first floor lobby of city hall for collection

Last week's first “Night Bingo” drew a huge crowd to the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center! Keep an eye out for the next evening game, scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month.

RIDOT joined Governor McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins and community groups to celebrate Earth Day and urge all Rhode Islanders to “Take the Pledge” bit.ly/445SlIi and keep Rhode Island litter-free. 🌎

Linda DaLomba, a nonverbal woman w autism, went missing- a wake-up call: RI needs system to protect/ locate vulnerable adults. Chris Paplauskas intro H6188: The Linda DaLomba Purple Alert Act, designed w Mayor Ken Hopkins, Cranston Police RI, RI Emergency Management Agency youtu.be/4BIFYPl0l9w