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City of Cranston

City of

Cranston, Rhode Island

Official municipal services and resident information

311 Call Center · (401) 461-1000

Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Featured update

Invest in Cranston: FY26 capital projects open for community input

Review proposed improvements to roads, parks, and public safety facilities. Submit feedback before the October 10 workshop.

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City Alerts

  • Cooling centers open — Budlong Community Center open 9 AM – 9 PM through Sept. 15.
  • Hydrant flushing scheduled in Edgewood neighborhood Sept. 16–18. Run cold water until clear.
  • City Hall holiday — Offices closed Oct. 14 for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Popular services

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Request Bulk PickupSchedule curbside collection for bulky waste or appliances with Public Works.Start now →Pay Property TaxAccess the online tax portal to review balances and submit secure payments.Start now →Report a Streetlight OutageLet us know about lighting issues so crews can be dispatched within 48 hours.Start now →Apply for Small Business PermitSubmit and track permit applications through our commerce portal.Start now →

News & updates

Official notices, press releases, and community highlights.

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September 12, 2025

Fall leaf collection begins October 7

City crews will begin bi-weekly leaf pickup on Monday, Oct. 7. View the street schedule to plan set-out dates.

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September 3, 2025

Cranston launches multilingual 311 assistance

Residents can now get answers in more than 70 languages through our CivicPilot assistant, available 24/7.

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August 28, 2025

Mayor announces small business storefront grants

A new $500K fund will support facade improvements and accessibility upgrades for Cranston storefronts.

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Department spotlights

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Public Works

Infrastructure dashboard

Track paving progress, sanitation routes, and current capital improvements across the city.

Economic Development

Business concierge

Connect with our business liaisons for permitting assistance, incentives, and site selection support.

Parks & Recreation

Fall program guide

Register for youth sports, adult classes, and community events hosted at parks citywide.

Visit or contact us

City Hall · 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910

  • Main Line: (401) 461-1000
  • Email: mayorsoffice@cranstonri.gov
  • TTY: Dial 711

Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM