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West Greenwich is located in Kent County and is a large rural town of 51 square miles. It is one of the least densely populated communities in the State with roughly 6000 residents. It has one of the highest percentages of permanent open space with 47% of the land in town preserved; including Arcadia State Park, URI/W.Alton Jones Campus and the Big River Management Area. The Nature Conservancy, Audubon Society and the West Greenwich Land Trust also have protected several large parcels, the latest being the 1600 acre Tillinghast Preserve.
Along with being one of the smallest and most rural Rhode Island towns, West Greenwich enjoys an active business community along the I-95 corridor and is home to many large businesses such as Amgen, Centrex, Conneaut and the Centre of New England.
West Greenwich continues to maintain the rural character and independent spirit that has made the town a great place to live for over 260 years.
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Earth Scape Nursery |
Step Stone Bridge |
Hidden Meadows Farm |
Budget Info:
The Town Council has adopted the proposed budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The council is pleased to announce that the proposed budget will freeze the tax rate at the current level. For the second year in a row, most property owners will not have an increase in taxes. The proposed budget must be approved by the voters at the June 11, 2012 Financial Town Meeting to be held at 7 PM in the EWG High School Auditorium. Copies of the proposed budget may be viewed on line and are also available at the Town Clerks Office.
Mark D. Tourgee, Town Council President
Budget Summary
2012 Election Information:
Click HERE for the Presidential Primary results
Will You Need a VOTER ID? Click HERE to find out. Voter ID Flyer
The Annual Memorial Day Parade will be on May 28th. Line up is at 1pm at the Coventry/WG line on Route 102. The parade kicks off at 1:30 and ends at the Town Hall for a Memorial Day service. Peggy Fish and the parade committee are looking for volunteers to help this year. Please call Peggy at 397-8058 if you're interested in helping. (Click HERE for the history of Memorial Day)
The Conservation Commission is looking for new members. If you're interested, please complete and return the following: Conservation Commission
PLEASE NO OUT DOOR BURNING DURING THIS DRY SEASON
EWG Students Pat Corso and Cole Davidson won second place in the RI Hospital Safety is No Accident video contest. For their accomplishments, they have won $300 and will be honored next Monday at a State House ceremony. Click HERE to watch this powerful public service announcement.
House key found at Plain Meeting House Cemetery - Contact Charlene at 392-3800 x. 104 if its yours.
West Greenwich 2011 Year End Report To Residents
Are you a registered resident who is interested in serving on the Financial Advisory Board or the Conservation Commission? Please click on the appropriate board and print, complete and return the application with a resume to the Town Clerk's Office or fax to 392-3805.
Scroll down to Community News to see what is happening in town.
When planning your next project, please consider hiring locally.
Below is a list of registered business in West Greenwich.
How do you get on this list? Contact the Town Clerk's office for a business license.
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Click here for a calendar of events
May 24th - Pampered Chef Fundraiser raising money for the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness.
Louttit Library Community Center from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
EWG Sports 4 Kids - Golf Tournament - June 29th - Click HERE for registration info
Dog License Info - Click HERE
EWG is featured on Varsity Life. Click Here to watch. (Forward to the 12:18 mark.)
EWG 11th graders completed an Oral History Project. Click HERE for the link. Then click 'abstracts' to see the interviews.
School District NECAP scores are in. Click HERE for the result.
Click the recreation tab for info on Scouting
A Community Bulletin Board is at the transfer station on Bates Trail. Non-political community or charitable events can be posted. Contact Frank at 397-5101 if you have an event to post.
What's new at Louttit Library? Click HERE to find out
2010 Census Results - Click HERE for the population/race results. Click HERE for the population and housing characteristics.
West Greenwich E-News Bulletins: If you would like to receive monthly news bulletins, please forward your name, address and
e-mail to:
E-News Bulletin.
This will be a confidential list used only
to forward town information updates. Click to read the May e-news bulletin
To make tax payments on line:
www.RIeGov.com Scroll down to West Greenwich and click Town Hall. Your account number and PIN number are located
on your tax bill.
A 3% transaction fee will be applied to your credit card. There is a $2 minimum fee.
PLANNING INFO Public Hearings for Zoning Ordinance Amendment
and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
See Planning Board's webpage for application,
plan, and hearing notice.
Is your home Energy Efficient? Find out if there are ways you can save money on
your energy bill by making some home improvements.
Free Energy Audit and free home improvements
available through South County Community Action. Click Here for info and eligibility.
West Greenwich 2000 Census Data
West Greenwich ACS Data from 2005 - 2009 (American Community Survey Profile)
Want to see what South County has to offer?
Click here South County Tourism Council
Click Here for 2011 Tax Rates and Tax Information
Click HERE for Plat Maps
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