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Upcoming Town Meeting Schedule
Upcoming Town Meetings for the week of October 5th.
Voter Information Booklet
Voter Information Booklet for the November 3, 2026, General Election
Rockland St Driveway Aprons Work Notice
From Sept 30th to October 2nd, 2026, Vinagro Materials will be removing gravel in your driveway and pouring new concrete aprons.
Fourth Worden Pond Hydrilla Treatment Scheduled for September 30
The fourth herbicide treatment to manage invasive hydrilla in Worden Pond is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, weather permitting.
UPDATED - Water Ban changed to odd/even
The odd/even outdoor watering schedule took effect September 29. Veolia will also begin sending notifications to all customers tomorrow regarding the change in watering restrictions.
Voter Registration Deadline & Final Canvass
4:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, is the deadline to receive registrations to vote and making changes to your current voter registration to be eligible for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
SK Libraries - All Branches Closed Saturday, September 26
Due to the expected severe weather tomorrow, all branches of the South Kingstown Public Library will be closed. Stay safe SK!
Rose Hill Transfer Station Closing Early 9/26
Climate Resilience Ordinance Review
Water Ban Reminder
Please see the attached notice regarding the water ban that is currently in effect.
2026 Tax Sale
2026 Tax Sale - October 15th 2026, Narragansett Town Hall, Assembly Room
Post Road Curb Appeal Program is Underway
The Post Road Curb Appeal Program - where the efforts and collaboration of several municipal departments and leaders will be utilized to identify, notify, and enforce property maintenance infractions and violations.