Welcome to the Town of Glocester, RI
Established 1639 ~ Organized 1731

This web site is designed to offer our residents a dynamic way to stay in touch with town and community events, meetings, and happenings, and a comprehensive means of learning about our town's history, laws, and government. Non-residents are cordially invited to browse this site and discover why Glocester, RI is prized as a beautiful place in which to live, work, and play. Can't find what you're looking for on this website? Please call the Glocester Town Hall at 401-568-6206 Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm or use our site's Contact Us form. We hope you enjoy your visit, and we welcome your comments or suggestions.


*** PLEASE NOTE – Town of Glocester
Town Hall,  Town Clerk's Office, and Transfer Station
The Town Clerk's Office will be open for ELECTION PURPOSES ONLY on Tuesday, November 5th.
We will reopen on Wednesday, November 6th for regular business at 8:00am.
THE TOWN HALL WILL BE CLOSED FOR ALL BUSINESS OTHER THAN ELECTIONS.

THE TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED ON  MONDAY & TUESDAY AND REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY MORNING.


*** VOTING INFO FOR GLOCESTER RESIDENTS ***

FINAL DAY TO REGISTER FOR ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE,
CHANGE A NAME, ADDRESS, OR PARTY AFFILIATION
FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 IS:
Sunday, October 6, 2024

You may register on line at https://vote.sos.ri.gov  or in person at the Glocester Town Hall,
1145 Putnam Pike from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 6, 2024.

Prior to the cut-off, the Town Clerk’s Office is open Monday - Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for voter registration.
OR
You may register to vote on-line at
https://vote.sos.ri.gov

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IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION
will begin on October 16, 2024 and end on November 4, 2024
at the Glocester Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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FINAL DAY TO APPLY FOR A MAIL BALLOT
FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION IS:
October 15, 2024.

You may request a mail ballot on line at https://vote.sos.ri.gov
or contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-568-6206 ext. 0.

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TOWN OF GLOCESTER FINAL CANVASS NOTICE
The Board of Canvassers will meet at the Town Clerk’s Office, 1145 Putnam Pike, on
October 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM
to canvass and correct the list of qualified voters for the General Election November 5, 2024.
Jean M. Fecteau, CMC, Town Clerk, Board of Canvassers

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GENERAL ELECTION
November 5, 2024

SAMPLE BALLOTS  |  VOTING LOCATIONS



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*** HURRICANE HELENE ASSISTANCE ***
With at least 215 killed, Helene is already the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005,
and dozens or possibly hundreds of people are still unaccounted for. Roughly half the victims were in North Carolina,
while dozens more were killed in South Carolina and Georgia.

Help is needed. Please consider donating to one of the organizations named in the link below.
Every bit counts! Please help.

CLICK HERE

 

Upcoming Meetings

Board of Canvassers
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
5:45am to approximately 10:00pm
Notice

Board of Canvassers Special Meeting
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00am
Agenda

Board of Canvassers Special Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00am
Agenda

Town Council Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2024
NO MEETING

Public Hearing: Subdivision Regulations
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
Public Hearing Notice
Subdivision Regulations Amendments

Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
Public Hearing Notice
Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Glocester School Committee
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
NO MEETING

Town Council Meeting
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Planning Board Public Hearing
Proposed Amendments to the Code of Ordinance, Chapter 350
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30pm
Notice | Proposed Amendments

Planning Board Public Hearing
Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30pm
Notice | Proposed Amendments

Glocester School Committee
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm

Public Hearing
Expansion of Number of Mobile Home Sites
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:30pm
Public Hearing Info


 

 

Postings & News of Interest

 


VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATION    POSTED NOV. 5, 2024

  • Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00am
    Glocester Senior Center
    1210 Putnam Pike
    Chepachet, RI

Hosted by:
Jean M. Fecteau, CMC, Town Clerk & Christine Mathieu, CMC, Deputy

We will be joined by:
Members of our Town Council & Glocester’s State Legislators, Ponaganset Chamber Chorus, Members of the Korean War Veterans - Chapter #3, and Representatives of the Ponaganset High School “Wreaths Across America”

Please join us for refreshments.

Thank you to our Veterans for their service and for sharing our day of recognition.


2024 DRAFT HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN   
POSTED NOV. 4, 2024
The Town of Glocester is currently updating the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is important because it helps the Town plan and receive funding for projects that reduce the risk of injury or damage to property from future natural hazard events such as flooding and hurricanes.

The Town of Glocester Emergency Management Agency is pleased to share the 2024 draft Hazard Mitigation Plan. The draft document will be available for public review and comment through November 30, 2024. You can view the draft plan by following the link below or picking up a copy at one of the Glocester Public Libraries.

Comments can be submitted to the following contacts:

Ariel Mallett
Project Consultant
(678) 892-5860
ariel.mallett@iparametrics.com

Jeff Stevens
Project Consultant
(401) 536-8178
jeff.stevens@iparametrics.com 

Gerald A. Mosca
Director, Glocester Emergency Management Agency
gerrymosca@glocesterri.gov


AMENDMENT TO THE 2024 TOWN COUNCIL CALENDAR   
POSTED OCT. 24, 2024
The Glocester Town Council hereby amends its annual meeting calendar to eliminate their regularly scheduled  meeting of November 7, 2024. The Town  Council will meet on their regularly scheduled meeting date of November 21, 2024.


WILLIAMS MILLS HUNTING REGULATIONS  
POSTED SEP. 24, 2024


NEWLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES


JOB POSTING: SECRETARY BD. OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW  
POSTED AUG 29, 2024
The Town of Glocester, Rhode Island, is seeking a recording secretary for its Board of Tax Assessment Review.  The Secretary records the minutes of the meetings of the Board and submits typed minutes to the Tax Assessor’s Office. The Board hears assessment appeals from property owners.


2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR  
POSTED AUG 16, 2024


JOB POSTING: PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER
  POSTED AUG 16, 2024
The Town of Glocester is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of probationary police officer.


JOB POSTING: SENIOR CENTER MEAL SITE COORDINATOR
  POSTED AUG 16, 2024
The Town of Glocester is seeking a part-time Meal Site Coordinator in its Senior Center in Chepachet.


TAX APPEAL
      POSTED JULY 18, 2024
The tax appeal period for the 2024 tax roll will begin on August 1, 2024. Completed applications and documentation (if applicable) must be submitted to the Assessor’s Office by 4:30pm on or before October 30, 2024. Any applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Please plan accordingly.


NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
      POSTED JULY 17, 2024
Town of Glocester 2024 First Quarter tax payment is due on August 1st, 2024. Interest/penalty will be applied on September 4th, 2024 on the unpaid quarter at the rate of 8% per annum retroactive to August 1st, 2024. The remaining quarters will be due and payable as stated on the tax bill.

Real Estate tax bills were mailed on July 12, 2024. If you have not received a tax bill, please call 568-6206, ext. 4.

Failure To Receive a Tax Bill Will Not Excuse the Non Payment Or Any Related Interest/Penalty.

Town Hall Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Visa/Mastercard
www.RIeGovernment.com
or Town Website
www.glocesterri.gov/departments.htm#collector 
Payment Drop Box for your convenience (checks only)


TAX SALE  
POSTED JULY 12, 2024


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2024-RFP-EDC  
POSTED JUNE 21, 2024
Branding Services
The town of Glocester, Rhode Island (“Glocester” or the “Town”) is exploring the need to develop a branding effort through a placemaking agency (the “Firm(s)”). Through this Request for Proposal (“RFP”), Glocester seeks proposals from qualified Firms to provide place branding services.


POLITICAL SIGN POLICIES  
POSTED JUNE 14, 2024


VIN CHECKS 
POSTED MAY 7, 2024
Updates effective March 1, 2024.


HELP WITH HEATING BILLS    
POSTED FEB 26, 2024
Apply for or renew your Tri-County Community Action Heating Assistance (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps low income households pay their heating bills, offers weatherization services, and can assist in heating crisis situations.

  • Wednesday, March 27, 2024
    11:00am to 1:00pm
    Glocester Senior Center


Glocester Police Department


JOB POSTING: PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER  
POSTED FEB 8, 2024
The Town of Glocester is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of probationary police officer.


GLOCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE  
POSTED JAN 31, 2024


PERMITS NOTICE  
POSTED JAN 2, 2024
Effective January 2, 2024: The Town of Glocester is now on the State E-portal. For assistance, please contact the Building/Zoning Clerk Monday-Friday (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) at 401-568-6206, Ext. 1.


2024 MEETING CALENDAR


2024 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND TAX ASSESSOR’S NOTICE 
POSTED DEC 5, 2023
Whereas, the tax assessors of the state of Rhode Island are directed by the provisions of title 44, chapter 5, section 15 of the General Laws of Rhode Island 1956, to assess annually the valuation of all ratable property of their said city or town, and to make such assessment of valuations as of December 31, 2023 at twelve o’clock midnight.


RI SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY
     POSTED NOV 21, 2023
Sgt. Colin Esposito of the Glocester Police Department has recently taken over the position of managing Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification in the town. The Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry website provides up-to-date information pertaining to registered level 2 and 3 sex offenders in Rhode Island.


GPD BODY WORN CAMERA POLICY  
POSTED MAY 3, 2023
The Glocester Police Department has enacted a Body Worn Camera Program. Several Officers are currently wearing cameras with the remaining department members by September. The cameras, equipment and all costs of this program are being funded as part of a five year legislative grant administered by the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
      POSTED JAN 26, 2023
If you would like to get involved in your community and can spare at least one night a month, please consider joining a Board or Commission for the Town of Glocester.



PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT!  
POSTED JUNE 3, 2022
Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful


TOWN BREAKS GROUND ON HALF MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT  
POSTED FEB 25, 2021
Following a 24-month development process, the Town of Glocester broke ground this week, February 23, on its $620,000 renovation of Glocester Memorial Park (GMP). Primarily funded by a $400,000 matching grant from the Rhode Island Department of Environment Management (DEM), Glocester Memorial Park is set to see its first major renovation since its initial development in 1997.

DEM's 2020 Outdoor Recreation Grant was available to all local municipalities to acquire, develop or renovate outdoor recreational areas. Applications were submitted December 2019 and 21 communities, including Glocester, were awarded funds, April 2020.

Glocester’s application featured improvements to the park that appeal to various age groups. Key upgrades and developments include the relocation and installation of a new playground for ages ranging from preschool to adolescence, as well as the construction of an all-ages fitness obstacle course.

On the opposite end of the age spectrum, a new bocce ball area will be created near the senior center. This oasis for the elderly will feature a bocce ball court, benches, picnic tables and several sail shades.

The basketball courts will also see an upgrade. In addition to a new playing surface, the current four-hoop configuration will increase to a six-basket layout. The improved basketball playing area will remain located next to the recently renovated tennis and pickleball courts.   

Additional details about the scope of the Glocester Memorial Park project and other information about DEM's Outdoor Recreation Grant are available at:
www.dem.ri.gov/programs/planning/grants/

Stay tuned for additional information and updates as they become available.


BUSINESSES INVITED TO JOIN SHOPLOCALRHODEISLAND   
POSTED NOV 29, 2020
Rhode Island Commerce now offers a one-stop-directory for local, online holiday shopping. Business owners can opt-in to create a free listing on the website, where they can post links to their websites or e-commerce platforms; highlight upcoming sales; or introduce specialty items or services to their potential customers. The site also features an expansive list of local restaurants across the state that are offering curbside pickup, delivery or dine-in options.


TWENTY PROMISES CAMPAIGN   
POSTED NOV 3, 2020
Glocester Police Department takes part in “Twenty Promises to All Rhode Islanders from Their Police Departments,” a state-wide campaign to help improve the relationship between the police and the public.


MEALS FOR STUDENTS  
POSTED MAR 31, 2020
If you are in need of meals, please contact either the Middle School, High School (401) 710-7500 or the Elementary School (FMS at 401-568-6211 or WG at 401-567-0360) and arrangements can be discussed. You may also access meals at any of the locations listed on the RI DOH's Food Sites for Children.


GPD RIPAC RE-ACCREDITATION NOTICE 
POSTED AUG 26, 2019
Comments by agency employees and members of the community are welcome.

  • More Info


PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT POLICIES 
POSTED JAN 12, 2018
Town policies on winter snow removal (sanding, plowing, parking bans, mailboxes and driveways) and damage claim form.


ATTENTION: ALL GLOCESTER RESIDENTS     
POSTED MAY 5, 2017
Due to the growing amount of trash and litter on our town roads and in our ponds and streams, all trash being hauled in open truck beds or trailers must be secured (R.I.G.L. 31-25-10). Many of our residents have voiced a concern to the Town Council regarding the trash/litter problem in Glocester. The Council believes that asking residents to secure their trash when hauling to the transfer station will help eliminate the amount of trash on the roads and in our ponds.

Please do your part to KEEP GLOCESTER CLEAN AND GREEN. Help us clean up our roadways and ponds by doing your part and be sure your trash is secure.

Thank you to all residents who actively pick up litter on our roads and properties. Let’s all work together and continue to KEEP GLOCESTER CLEAN AND GREEN.

The Glocester Town Council


Code
RED® REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
The Town is now partnering with Emergency Communications Network, Inc. to provide our residents with Code
RED, which enables our local government officials  to communicate time-sensitive, personalized messages via voice, email and text.

 

 

TOWN HALL HOURS
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

TRANSFER STATION
Mon: Closed
Tue-Fri: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Closed 1/2 Day Christmas Eve
Closed 1/2 Day New Year’s Eve
Closed All Holidays
Closed All Snow Events

EMERGENCY INFO
Any Emergency
911
Crime Hotline
401-568-1599
Domestic Violence
1-800-494-8100
Poison Hotline
1-800-222-1222
Power Outage
1-800-465-1212
School Closures
 
Channel 6
Channel 10
Channel 12
For early dismissals ONLY:
Cancellations.com

TOWN DIRECTORY
Town Clerk
401-568-6206, Ext. 0
General Information
401-568-6206, Ext. 9
Dial by Name Directory
401-568-6206, Ext. 411
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Animal Control
568-3885
Board of Canvassers
568-6206, Ext. 0
Building/Zoning Official
568-6206, Ext. 1
 Emergency Management
568-2533
Emergency Services
568-1879
Finance Director
568-6206, Ext. 5
Glocester Home Repair
568-6206, Ext. 2
Hearing Impaired
568-1422
Highway
568-5540
Housing Authority
568-5100
Human Services
568-6206, Ext. 222
Human Resources
568-6206, Ext. 5
Planning
568-6206, Ext. 2
 Police Station
568-2533
Probate Judge
647-1400
Public Works
568-5540
Recreation
568-6206, Ext. 224
Senior Center
567-4557
 Senior Center Dining Room
567-4557
Senior Transportation Van
568-2533
Tax Assessor
568-6206, Ext. 3
Tax Collector
568-6206, Ext. 4
Town Clerk
568-6206, Ext. 0
Town Council President
568-6206, Ext. 0
Town Planner
568-6206, Ext. 2
Town Sergeant
568-6206, ext. 0
Town Solicitor
781-1100
Assistant Solicitor
949-2228
Transfer Station
568-1130
Treasurer/Finance
568-6206, Ext. 5





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