Taxes
The town of Glocester is reminding residents that third quarter tax payments were due on Monday, Feb. 2 and that interest/penalty will be applied on all past due bills Tuesday, March 3 on the unpaid quarter at the rate of 8 percent per annum retroactive to August 1, 2025. The remaining quarters will be due and payable as stated on the tax bill.
Real estate tax bills are mailed out once a year and were mailed at the end of July 2025. Anyone who has not received a tax bill should call (401) 568-6206 ext. 4. Rhode Island General Law 44-7-7 requires the local tax collector to send a notice to each taxpayer for the amount of tax owed, but specifies that the failure to receive the tax bill does not excuse the nonpayment of the tax or affect its validity or collection proceedings.
Any taxpayer moving within town or out of town and/or closing a business must notify the town with a forwarding address. Bills can be paid on the Town Hall website at www.glocesterri.gov, under Tax Collector tab by clicking on “Pay Your Tax Bill” or online at www.RIeGovernment.com.
A payment drop locked box is also located outside of Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike for those paying by check. In person payments are also accepted at the Town Hall tax collector’s office.
Roof safety
The Glocester Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents that heavy snow and ice accumulation on roof can pose a danger and lead to sudden structural failure. Snow removal may reduce risk, but improper removal greatly increases the chance of injury. Professional assistance is strongly recommended.
GEMA recommends using a snow rake from the ground and leaving 2-3 inches of snow on the roof. Homeowners should not climb on roofs, use ladders on icy surfaces or use flames, heaters or snowblowers. Residents are advised to evacuate immediately if they notice sagging or drooping roof areas; new or worsening leaks; cracking or splitting in frames, walls, ceilings or masonry; bends in structural supports; doors or windows that pop open or no longer close properly; bending utility pipes; or any creaking, cracking or popping sounds.
Bingo
The Chepachet Grange at 28 Chopmist Hill Road will host bingo on Friday, Feb. 6, weather permitting, with doors to open at 5 p.m. and games starting at 6 p.m. The venue will have food available and 10 packs of six cards for $10.
Flower workshop
The Stem Bar at 6 Money Hill Road will host a Galentine’s Day-themed flower workshop at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. Participants will watch a demonstration and then have the chance to make their own, with tools and flowers provided.
Advanced tickets are required at a cost of $85.99 per person and can be purchased here.
Live music
Hill’s Tavern at 417 Putnam Pike will host The Vibe on Saturday, Feb. 7 starting at 9 p.m.
At Cady’s Tavern at 2168 Putnam Pike, it’s James Gagne on Friday, Feb. 6 starting at 7 p.m. and Down to Earth on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. On Sunday, the tavern host its weekly Roadhouse Blues starting at 3 p.m.
Town meetings
The Glocester School Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the library of Ponaganset High School at 137 Anan Wade Road. The agenda is here. The meeting will be followed by a gathering of the Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee at the same location starting at 7 p.m. for an agenda found here.
The Glocester Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Budget Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Economic Development Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Town Council will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
