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Woonsocket
Woonsocket is the largest Rhode Island City located
in with in the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage
Corridor, covering 7.9 square miles. Woonsocket has been is referred to
as "The City of the Move." The City continues to thrive in the area of
economic development. The revitalization of Main Street is a work in
progress. The Stadium Theatre Renovation project has made Woonsocket the
performing arts center of Northern Rhode Island.
The headquarters of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National
Heritage Corridor, a vital partner in the Main Street 2000 effort, are
located in the city in a former train depot. The corporate offices of
CVS/pharmacy, a Fortune 500 company and the City's largest employer, are
located in the Highland Industrial Park. CVS continues to expand both
nationally and on the local level. The industrial park continues to see
new business arrive.
Woonsocket has an elected mayor and city council.
Woonsocket City Hall
169 Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Website:
www.ci.woonsocket.ri.us
Phone Numbers:
Mayor's Office: (401) 767-9205
Planning Department: (401) 767-9236
Economic Development: (401) 767-9203
Tax Assessor: (401) 767-9272
Woonsocket Harris Public Library: (401) 769-9044
School Department: (401) 767-4600 |
