Foster, RI, Town Hall

25/08/2026

The food trucks are back!
Join us this Friday, August 28, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Foster Fairgrounds.

24/08/2026

Early voting is currently being held now.
It will run until September 8 at 4 p.m. in the Town Hall lobby during normal business hours -- Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday September 7 we will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.)
Stop in and vote!
But if you would rather wait for the Primary polling places to open, that will be on September 9 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
District 1 at Capt. Paine School and District 2 at the Woody Lowden Center.

18/08/2026

The 2-1-1 information bus visit on August 20 has been cancelled.

06/08/2026

See activities in the comments

04/08/2026

THE TOWN HALL WILL
BE CLOSED ON
MONDAY
AUGUST 10, 2026,
FOR THE
VICTORY DAY HOLIDAY.

IT WILL OPEN ON
TUESDAY
AUGUST 11, 2026
AT 8:30 A.M.

27/07/2026

Parents of Foster!
This one’s for you:
I know we don’t like to say the ‘S’ word too soon, but SCHOOL is around the corner and we want to make sure your kids are set up for a successful start. Paper & electronic notices have started to go out, but if you’re ready to get a jump on things fill out my survey below! This is just a quick check in so I can get a count of how many kiddos we have in each grade this year looking for supplies!

Speaking of… our Back 2 School Supply Drive is officially running! There are collection bins around town at Foster Public Library, The Gathering Robin, Groundwater Café, and of course Town Hall! We’ll be running this through mid-August so start keeping an eye out for those good deals when shopping (I noticed lots under $1 at Walmart this week!). See New & Notices on the town website for a helpful supply list.

Thanks everyone & we’ll chat again soon!
DSS Director Emily

Please complete this form so we know how to best support your child (ren) & family this upcoming school year! Call or email Emily at the Social Services office with any questions.

23/07/2026

We are posting this notice again with more clarification. (Please remember that this is not a site for discussion.)

Town of Foster, Rhode Island
2026 Full Property Revaluation Notice

What You Need to Know:
✔ Why is this happening?
Rhode Island law requires every municipality to update property assessments every three years to ensure they reflect current market value. Foster's 2026 Full Revaluation will establish property values as of December 31, 2026.

✔ Who is conducting the revaluation?
The Town has contracted with Vision Government Solutions to perform the revaluation. (All cities and towns contract this out.)

✔ What should I expect?
Vision data collectors will visit every property in Foster. Please be courteous. They will:
• Measure the exterior of all buildings and outbuildings.
• Request permission to inspect the interior to verify property information.
Visits are unannounced, and appointments are not scheduled.

✔ Do I have to allow an interior inspection?
No. Interior inspections are voluntary. However, allowing an inspection helps ensure your property's assessment is as accurate as possible. If access is denied, Vision Government Solutions will determine your property's value using the best information available, which could result in an inaccurate assessment.

✔ How do I know they are legitimate?
For your safety, every Vision data collector will:
• Carry a Vision Government Solutions photo identification badge.
• Carry a letter from the Foster Tax Assessor authorizing the inspection.
• Operate a vehicle registered with the Foster Police Department
and the Assessor's Office.

After the Revaluation
• Early 2027: Assessment notices will be mailed to all property owners.
• Property owners who have questions about their assessment may
request an informal review with Vision Government Solutions.
• The updated assessments will be reflected on the July 2027 tax bill.
• Additional appeal rights will be available through the Foster Tax
Assessor's Office in accordance with Rhode Island law.

If you disagree with the assessment, appointments for review will be held in February and March of 2027.

Questions?
Contact: Karen Williams
Tax Assessor Phone: (401) 392-9207

21/07/2026

The Social Services Office will be closed this Thursday, July 23rd, but Director Emily Williams says she will be at Old Home Days all weekend and invites you to stop by and say "hi"!

30/06/2026

The Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. It will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

25/06/2026

Attention Candidates

Nomination papers can be picked up from the Town Hall on June 30. They are due July 10 by 4 p.m.