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            The voters of East Greenwich, through a "Home Rule Charter" approved in 1972, adopted a Council-Manager form of government, providing for a five member legislative body with a professional administrator.  The legislative body is styled after the traditional New England form of government, with a five member Town Council, elected at large for two-year terms.  The president and vice-president are elected by the Council.

            Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall. 

            The Town Manager is selected by the Town Council and serves at their discretion.  The Manager is charged with the administrative responsibility of the Town Government.

            A Town Moderator is also elected every two years.  The seven members of the School Committee serve staggered terms, with elections held every four years.

            The Town Moderator presides over the Financial Town Meeting  each year in the month of June.  The meeting approves the Town budget and levying of taxes.  Town residents who are qualified electors are eligible to vote.

Town Council

Michael B. Isaacs

Henry V. Boezi                       Michael S. Kiernen

Mark Schwager                     Richard P. Buonauito

Appointed Officials

            Appointments to Boards and Commissions are made by the Town Council for set terms.  Department Head appointments are made by the Town Manager, subject to Town Council approval.

Town Offices

            Most Town offices are located in the historic Kent County Courthouse at 125 Main Street.    Public Works and the School Department administrative office are located at 111 Peirce Street. The Police Department is located at 176 First Avenue.   The Recreation Department is located at 1127 Frenchtown Road.

Boards / Commissions and Committees

Affordable Housing

Donna Dufault

Kathleen Gray

Marie Hennedy

Vacancy

William Daly

Board of Assessment Review

Jeffrey Flowers

Sherry Rupp

Rob Hamlin

Henry Best, Alternate

Board of Canvassers

Frederick J. Holmquist, Chair

Norrene D. McGeary

John Laliberty

Coastal Resources Management Council

Marilyn J. Kiesel

Cove Management Advisory Commission

Glenn Moore, Chair

Kim Stevens

David Splaine

Robert Laforge

Scott Karn

2 Vacancies

East Greenwich Free Library

Edmond P. Magner-Chairperson

Finance Advisory Board

Five Vacancies

Fire District

Doug Axelsen -Chair

Anthony R. Petito - Vice Chair

Steve Bartlett

Carl. H. Greenlund

Mark Gee

Historic District Commission

Stephen Tyson Jr. - Chair

Tracie Truesdell

Cecelia Hallahan

Susan Aitcheson

Elaine C. Todd Trench

Kim Balkcom

Kingston Fallon

Vacancy - Alternate

The Commission monitors all changes to buildings within the Town's historic district.  Any exterior remodeling of buildings within the district is subject to prior approval of this commission, which also serves as the sign committee.

Housing Authority

Marcia Sullivan-Executive Director

Cynthia White Overton

David P. Monti

Ruth Feder

Hector Vargas

John Larsen

Hunt Wellhead Committee

Lee Whitaker, Planning Director

Juvenile Hearing Board

Len Curado

Emmanuel D.T. Bautista

Carl I. Hoyer

Larry Tocci

Jessica Granatiero

Bruce Rollins, Alternate

Paula Najarian, Alternate

Kent County Water Authority

Peter O. Masterson

Municipal Land Trust

Leah Szlatenyi - Chair

Peter Swasek,

Douglas L. Brown

Stephen H. Whitney

Kevin Fetzer

Winfield W. Major Jr.

Susan Glennon

Brad Bishop - Planning Board Chair

Vacancy

Personnel Board

Thomas F. Ahern

Stephen P. Bartlett

Cheryl Botwick

Vincent Ragosta, Jr.

Vacancy

Planning Board

Bradford Bishop, Chair

Jack Simpson - Vice Chair

Charles Newton, Jr.

Jennifer Cervenka

Douglas Truesdell

Dale Plante

Nino Granatriero

Vadancy -Alternte.

Quonset Point Development Corporation board

Jack Simpson

School Committee

Jean Ann Guliano - Chair

Anne Palumbo - Vice Chair

Robert J. Durant

Paul H. Martin

Deidre S. Gifford

Susan Records

Mary Ellen Winters

Senior Advisory Council

Barbara Farrell

Betty Crane

Edythe Ucci

Erin McAndrew

Father R. Craig Burlington

Frank Woods

Helen Friend

James Compton

Jenne Hagerty

Joe Augustine

Ssgt. Jon Chirnside

Stephen Bartlett

Tracy Johnson

Town Sergeant

Richard Denice

Tree Warden

Michael E. Schreffler

West Bay Community Action

Erin McAndrew - EG Senior Services

Zoning Board of Review

Joseph Russolino, Chair

Robert Bolton

Joseph N. Zenga, Jr.

Renu Englehart

Jennifer Walker Fairbank

Michael Battey, Alternate

Jodi Gladstone., Alternate

U.S. Post Office

East Greenwich Postmaster - John Rachalow

State Officials and Legislators

Governor Donald Carcieri (R)      

Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts (D)

Secretary of State Ralph Mollis (D)

Attorney General  Patrick C. Lynch (D)

Treasurer Frank Caprio (D)

State Senator J. Michael Lenihan - (D)

State Senator Leonidas Raptakis (D)

State Representative Robert A. Watson (R)

U.S. Legislators

U.S. Senator John F. Reed (D)

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D)

First Congressional District

U.S. Representative James R. Langevin (D)

Second Congressional District

U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy (D)

Facts

Established / Incorporated as a town                                                              1677

Form of Government                                                                    Council / Manager

Population (2000 Census / April 2000)                                                      12,948

Total Housing Units (2000 Census)                                                               5,226

Owner occupied  3,739   Renter Occupied 1,221

Median Home Value  (2000 Census)                                                     $435,000

Median Family Income (2000 Census)                                                      $70,062

Median Age                                                                                                     40.5

Student Enrollment                                                                                          2500   

Telephone Area code                                                                                        401

Postal Zip Code                                                                                             02818

Miles to New York City                                                                                      164

Miles to Providence                                                                                           14.2

Miles to Boston                                                                                                      64

Taxes

            Homeowners in East Greenwich are subject to the following taxes and service charges.

            East Greenwich Real Estate Tax.  This tax is based on the property's valuation as of December 31^st of each respective year.  The tax rate is $16.64 per thousand valuation.  (New tax rates set in July).

            East Greenwich Excise Tax.  This tax is assessed on motor vehicles.  It is based on a rate of $22.88 per thousand value per the Rode Island Value Commission.

            Fire District Tax.  Fire protection and rescue services are provided by the East Greenwich Fire District which is a separate taxing authority.  The tax rate is $1.73 per thousand valuation.

            Sewer.  Some homes in the downtown area and certain plats of town are connected with the East Greenwich sewer system.  These homes pay a user fee based on water consumption.

            State Taxes.  All Rhode Island residents are subject to a seven percent state sales tax.

Voting

            New residents of East Greenwich must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote in Town, State and National Elections.

            New residents may register to vote at the Town Clerk's office between the hours of  8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday.  You may also register to vote at the Department of Motor Vehicles and online at http://www.elections.state.ri.us/  Registrations must take place at least 30 days before an election in order to be eligible to vote in that election.

            For more information call 886-8603.

Citizen Involvement

      Are you interested in helping East Greenwich to become "the  quintessential New England Town?"  If so, then consider joining the East Greenwich Downtown Planning Initiative (EGDPI) The objective of the EGDPI is to "To enhance living in the Town of East Greenwich, including the improvementof Main Street and its surrounding areas".  Past and current EGDPI projects include:  Establishment of a local Farmer's Market, Support of our local Historic District, establishment of visitor kiosks on Main Street  and on the internet, Planning and advertising community events, improving Main Street and waterfront areas.  
      The EGDPI is a volunteer organization sponsored by the East Greenwich Planning Board. Meetings are held on a monthly basis. If you would like to participate, please contact: Doug Truesdell, East Greenwich Planning Board, at 401-886-9889