Government

Welcome & Town Hours

Welcome to the official website of the Town of East Greenwich. This is your online resource for information about the municipal services available to you whether you are a resident or a visitor.

Normal business hours for Town Hall and other Town offices are from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Form of Government

The voters of the Town of East Greenwich, through a "Home Rule Charter" approved in 1972, adopted a Council/Manager form of government. This provides a 5 member legislative body with a professional administrator. The legislative body is styled after the traditional New England form of government with a 5 member Town Council elected at large for 2 year terms. The Town Manager is chosen by the Town Council and serves at their discretion. The Manager is charged with the administrative responsibility of the Town Government.

Town Council Rules & Guidelines

Town Council Rules and Guidelines (PDF) are reviewed twice a year.

eServices

The Town of East Greenwich provides the following eServices as a courtesy to our residents.