News & Notices

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Town Council Meetings are now accessible in real time on Zoom

Meetings are recorded and uploaded to YouTube

Town Council Meetings are now accessible by Zoom and afterwards the recording is uploaded to YouTube under "Town of Foster, RI"Here are the... more ››

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Certificate of Recognition

awarded for completion of Foster's Comprehensive Plan

On February 8, 2024, the Town of Foster was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for completing the 2022-2024 Comprehensive Community Plan... more ››

2024 Election

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY

April 2, 2024

TOWN OF FOSTER
 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
APRIL 2, 2024DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS MARCH 3, 2024.DEADLINE TO... more ››

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URI PRIVATE WELL WATER WORKSHOP

March 25, 2024 6-7 p.m. in Scituate

Private Well Water WorkshopsDuring the workshop you will learn about:Regular water testingWell water protectionGood housekeeping practices... more ››

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Does your house number have a home?

It should have! One that's clearly visible so emergency services can find you.

Every residence in the Town of Foster should be clearly identified for safety purposes. If the emergency services—police, fire and rescue—... more ››

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RIPTA Update

Proposed bus schedule changes

RIPTA’s Director of Communications and Public Outreach has provided an update on upcoming changes to our current service. 
These... more ››

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Parking Ban for Tuesday, February 13, 2024

6 a.m. to midnight

There will be a parking ban for tomorrow’s storm 6 a.m. to midnight on 2/13/24 per DPW Director.

Food Drive

Foster Department of Social Services - donation requests!

February Wood and Food Drive

Foster Department of Social Services – donation requests!Wood for Foster DSS

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Representatives from FEMA

will be going door-to-door

Starting today, Monday, January 29, 2024, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be going door-to-door in... more ››

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Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting

January 24, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

This will be a virtual meeting only. See the .pdf below for the agenda. Meeting ID: 211 179 409 599
Passcode: mGCfGS

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Low-to-Moderate Income Housing Presentation

Special Planning Board Meeting January 24, 2024

Low-or Moderate-Income (LMI) Housing presentation by Libra Planners who are consultants contracted through the RI Housing Municipal... more ››

DAM SAFETY ADVISORY – JANUARY 11, 2024

DAM SAFETY

DAM SAFETY ADVISORY – JANUARY 11, 2024 

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HAZARD MITIGATION UPDATE REQUEST

The Town of Foster is working on the Hazard Mitigation Plan update. We would like to ask that if residents of the Town of Foster have... more ››

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Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Awarded

Congratulations to Finance Director Kelli Russ

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for... more ››

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What to Recycle in Your Bin / Cart

Please recycle ONLY the following in your bin/cart:Paper, cardboard, and cartons  

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The Town Hall will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024

for Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

We will  be re-open Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m 

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Third Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes

ARE DUE AND PAYABLE BY JANUARY 15, 2024

TO AVOID INTEREST CHARGES TAX PAYMENTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 31, 2024 
INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2024... more ››

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Mail Ballot Applications for the Presidential Primary Are Now Available

Online or at the Town Hall

Applications for mail-in ballots are available now for the April 2, 2024, Presidential Preference Primary Election.

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Revaluation Employees Are Conducting Property Reviews

They may be stopping and photographing properties without notice

The Town of Foster, RI is conducting a Statistical Revaluation for 2023.  In accordance with RI General Laws 44-5-11.5 and 44-5-11.6, a... more ››

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Tax Compliance Assistance Event

January 10, 2024, by appointment at RI College

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is hosting a collaborative event with the Division of Taxation, IRS, VITA free tax preparation,... more ››

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