Frequently Asked Questions

Town Hall is open Mon - Wed from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Thu from 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Fri from 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. Closed holidays.

The Transfer Station is open Mon, Fri and Sat from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Tue and Thu from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Those not in the gate at closing time will be turned away, so plan accordingly! Closed holidays, Wed and Sun.

You can find your Town Councilors at the link. Home address, phone information and email information is provided.

Copies of police reports can be obtained at the Records Office, which is located inside the main lobby of the Portsmouth Police Department. Additionally, copies of accident reports can be purchased online at https://buycrash.com/en. If you are unable to come to the Records Office during the hours of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., contact the Records Clerk at 401-643-0133 and arrangements can be made to leave a copy at the dispatch desk where it can be picked up at your convenience. Note: No reports will be mailed unless prior payment has been received and no reports will be faxed.

Tax bills are generally mailed in July and have a September 1 due date. If your bill is more than $100, you have the option of paying in quarterly installments due on September 1, December 1, March 1, and June 1. There is a seven-business-day grace period. However, RIGL 44-5-8 is very clear that if any installment is late, then the whole tax (or remaining unpaid balance) becomes due and payable (including interest and penalties). It should also be noted that RIGL 44-7-7 states that failure by the taxpayer to receive a bill shall not excuse the nonpayment of the tax.