As Mayor of Cranston, I am proud to welcome you to the official website of the City. With a population of approximately 80,000, Cranston is the third largest City in the State of Rhode Island and home to two of our State’s premier shopping and dining centers --- Garden City and Chapel View. Being a vibrant suburban community, Cranston also boasts of rural areas on the western side of the City and a shoreline on beautiful Narragansett Bay to the east.
The primary goal of this site is to provide residents, businesses, and those considering a move to our City, with in-depth information that can be accessed in an efficient manner. As you browse our web-site, you will find that we are in the process of enhancing it to make it more user-friendly. You will also find updates occurring on a continuous basis.
So, I hope you enjoy your visit to our site. On behalf of my administration, we welcome your comments and questions. You may contact us at (401) 780-3110 or (401) 780-3111.
Michael T. Napolitano, Mayor
Areas of Importance:
- Tax Assessor: 2008 Tax Roll, Assessor Maps, and Exemption info
- Auditor General City of Cranston Fiscal 2007 Budget Review April, 2007
- Finance Department: 2008/09 Budget, monthly financial reports, and more
- Get to know your City Council Members
- Local Elected Officials contact information
- City Directory with phone and fax numbers, and an online contact form
- Cranston FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Hot Topics:
- Public Notice - Rodent Control
- 14th Annual CVS Caremark Cranston Senior Games
- National Grid: Open House for Cranston residents concerning the Rhode Island Reliability Project
- FY09 Adopted Budget
- Notice of Date Change
- Opening Day for Cranston Little Leagues
- City of Cranston Plans E-Waste Earth Day Drop Off Service
- Mayor Joins Cranston Cambodian Culture To Celebrate Cambodian New Year
- FY09 Proposed Budget
- Hobey Baker Award Presentation
- Mayor Napolitano Commemorates Greek Celebration
- Macaroni & Meatball Buffet Dinner at Cranston Senior Services
- Volunteers Clean Up Still House Cove in Edgewood
- Community Evaluation of our Police Department
- Fire Department Contracts July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2010
- 2nd Annual Pocasset River Clean-up
- Mayor Reduces Interest Fees For Housing Rehabilitation Program
- Mayor's Scholarship Fund
- Housing Rehabilitation Program
- Auditor General City of Cranston Fiscal 2007 Budget Review, April 2007
- City of Cranston Adopted 2007-2008 Municipal Budget
- » View More Hot Topics...
In The News:
- Mayor Napolitano hosts Police Officers Swearing-In and Promotion Ceremony
- Mayor Napolitano Hosts 2nd Annual Independence Day Fireworks
- High School Seniors Recognized By Mayor
- Mayor Napolitano's Press Conference On K-9 Intro & Underage Drinking Initiative Program
- Mayor Napolitano Hosts Promotion Ceremony Cranston Fire Department
- Mayor Napolitano Commemorates Armenian Flag Raising
- Mayor Napolitano to Announce Cranston as One of Nation’s Coolest Cities
- Earth Day Cleanup In Cranston
- Mayor Napolitano Celebrates Reading Week at George Peters School
- Mayor Napolitano Celebrates Reading Week at CHSWest
- Hobey Baker Award Presentation
- Info Sessions On Tax Rebates Set For Elderly
- Mayor's For Meals
- Mayor Napolitano Announces Cranston Awarded 2007 Green Playground Award Winner
- Mayor Napolitano Commemorates Greek Celebration
- Mayor Napolitano Announces Distribution of Carbon Monoxide Detectors To Eligible Residents
- Mayor Napolitano Celebrates First Senior Emergency Response Team Graduating Class
- Shelter Management Program CERT Training
- Mayor Napolitano Hosts Go Red Event
- Grand Opening - Of Cranston Dome Ice Rink
- Mayor Napolitano & Volunteers Deliver Holiday Meals
- Moody’s Upgrade the City’s long-term rating
- Cranston Senior Games
- Formal Dedication Ceremony of the Cranston Police Judicial Complex
- New Stadium Turf Kick Off On Friday, September 14th, 7-PM
- Mayor Hosts Cranston Police Officer's Promotion Ceremony
- Cranston Inflates Dome Ice Rink
- » View More News Items...
Meetings and Events:
- September 22nd at 7:00pm: City Council
- September 25th at 9:00am: Probate Court
- September 27th at 9:30am: Senior Services Program
- October 6th at 6:00pm: Claims Committee
- October 6th at 7:00pm: Safety Services and Licensing
- October 7th at 7:00pm: City Planning Commission
- October 8th at 6:30pm: Zoning Board of Review
- October 9th at 9:00am: Probate Court
- » View More Meetings and Events...
Upcoming Site Additions: