Area:
52.2 sq. mi.
Population:
4511 est.
Travel Times:
Providence, 50 minutes
Warwick, 1 hour 15 minutes
Woonsocket, 1 hour 5 minutes
Cranston, 50 minutes
Newport, 1 hour 20 minutes
Library:
Foster Public Library
Tyler Free Library
397-7930
Chamber of Commerce:
North Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
349-4674
Superintendent of Schools:
James Halley
647-5100
Schools:
Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School, K-5: 647-5100
Fogarty Memorial School, K-5: 568-6211
West Glocester Elementary School, PK-5: 567-0350
Ponaganset Middle School, 6-8: 647-3361
Ponaganset High School, 9-12: 647-3377
Local Government:
Foster uses a Town Council with a Home Rule Charter form of government
Town Council:
392-9200
Town Clerk:
Tina W. Freeman
392-9201
Recreation Department:
Mike Poulouski
647-2781
Tax Rate:
13.52