In the event of a town-wide emergency: The Little Compton Emergency Management Agency will use the Connect-CTY Emergency Notification System and activate the Emergency Operations Center at the Public Safety Complex. 60 Simmons Road, phone number (401) 635-2311.
To become part of the Connect-CTY Emergency Notification System go to: portal.nticonnectcty.com/3227002.
Emergency Management Director: Robert L. Mushen
Contact at: Town Hall, 40 Commons, P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
T: (401) 635–4529
After hours please contact dispatch at: (401) 635–2311
For information about the Little Compton Hurricane Evacuation Plan Map go to: hmap.pdf
In a Poison Emergency, call 1–800–222–1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911 for an ambulance.
To report a power outage call the National Grid at 1–800–322–3223
RIDEM Environmental Police Phone: (401) 222–3070
Police Chief: Sidney M. Wordell
Contact at: Public Safety Complex, 60 Simmons Road; Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837.
T: (401) 635–2311
F: (401) 635–8782
Fire Chief: Richard G. Petrin
Contact at: Public Safety Complex, 60 Simmons Road; Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837.
Website: littlecomptonfirerescue.com
T: (401) 635–2323
F: (401) 635–2013
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am to 3 pm for office hours
with inspections to occur 7 – 8 am and 3 – 5 pm
Building Official/Highway Supervisor: William L. Moore
Contact at: Town Hall; 40 Commons; P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
T: (401) 635–8384
F: (401) 592–0076
Email: wmoore@tlcri.com
Hours:
SUMMER HOURS | May 1st through October 31st
Monday and Friday: 1 PM to 7 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
WINTER HOURS | November 1st through April 30th
Monday and Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday and Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
NOTE: If the dump is closed due to a holiday it will be open the next day the same hours as the day of the holiday; except when the following day is a Sunday.
T: (401) 680–2503
The LCACT is a seven member board appointed by the Town Council that fulfills several functions assigned to it by State Law and the Town Charter. These duties include:
Members:
The Board of Canvassers acts as the local election authority in conformity with State Law and the Town Charter. Its duties include:
Members:
T: (401) 635–4400
The Budget Committee is charged by the Town Charter to aggregate information, investigate all requests for town funds, and recommend a level of funding to the voters so that they can be better informed at the Financial Town Meeting. The Committee produces a report once a year and mails it to each voter in the town detailing the requests the Town has received and the recommendations the Committee has made.
Members:
T: (401) 635–4400
The Conservation Commission is a seven member board appointed by the Town Council. Members are appointed to staggered 3-year terms so that two members’ terms expire every year with a third expiring every third year.
The purpose of the Commission shall be to promote and develop the natural resources, to protect the watershed resources, and to preserve the natural esthetic areas within the Town. To these ends the Commission shall conduct research into its local land areas and seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes, and shall keep an index of all open spaces within the Town, publicly or privately owned. It may recommend to the Council and other Town bodies a program for the better use of the Town’s land and natural resources.
Members:
The Harbor Commission shall be the local advisory body concerning the implementation of the Harbor Management Plan and related ordinances. The Harbor Commission consists of seven (7) members who are residents of Little Compton as follows:
T: (401) 635–4400
The Little Compton Housing Trust is a nonprofit corporation which serves as an advocacy group for any person or group desiring to address the problem of housing affordability or housing for the elderly, those with special needs and families of low and moderate income. The trust:
The Trust is funded by federal and state grants, and gifts and bequests from individuals and corporations.
Members:
The Planning Board fulfills several functions assigned to it by State Law and the Town Charter. These duties include:
The Planning Board is a nine member board appointed by the Town Council.
Members:
The responsibility of the RCOS Committee is to update, maintain and implement the Town’s plan for the interrelated development of recreation areas and facilities, land conservation and the preservation of open space in the Town, and to review at least annually the Recreation, Conservation and Open Space Plan of the Town and recommend such changes as it feels appropriate in writing to the Council.
Members:
The Zoning Board of Review fulfills several functions assigned to it by State Law. These duties include:
The Zoning Board of Review is a five member board appointed by the Town Council. Each member serves a five year term and the terms are staggered so that one term expires each year. The Board also has three alternates that serve five year terms. Alternates sit and participate in meetings, but only vote if another member is not present or voting.
Regular Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in the Town Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Floor of the Town Hall.
Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office to correspond with the Zoning Board.
Members:
Contact at: Town Hall; 40 Commons; P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
T: (401) 635–4400
The Board of Tax Assessors performs all of the duties and discharges the responsibilities of Tax Assessors as is set forth in State law. These duties include the assessment of the value of properties within the Town and the determination of the amount of property taxes due from property owners.
Assessors:
Contact at: Town Hall; 40 Commons; P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
T: (401) 635–4509
The Assessors’ office is closed for lunch between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm
Announcements
Thomas G. Dunn III
The Town Business Manager serves at the pleasure of the Town Council performing duties as assigned by the Council.
T: (401) 635–8373
F: (401) 635–2470
E: tdunn@tlcri.com
Probate Court Sessions for the Town of Little Compton are held at 2:00 pm on the third Monday of each month.
For more information contact the Town Clerk’s Office at (401) 635–4400
Judge Sidney Clifford, Jr.
Contact at: Town Hall; 40 Commons; P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
The Town of Little Compton is governed by a five member Town Council. The members are elected at a general election to a two-year term. The President of the Council is chosen from among the five members and serves as the chief executive of the Town.
The members of the Little Compton Town Council are:
Meetings are normally held the first Thursday after the first Monday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers and two weeks thereafter.
All members can be reached by emailing: towncouncil@little-compton.com
The Town Council Members also serve other functions as listed below:
Contact at: Town Hall; 40 Commons; P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
T: (401) 635–4529
Hours: Monday through Friday. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Town Clerk’s Office serves as the main point of contact between the Town’s Administration and the public. The Clerk’s Office performs various duties as set by State Law, the Town Charter, and common custom. Among these services include:
Below is a schedule of fees for the Office of the Town Clerk:
The Town Clerk is elected every two years at the general election in November. The Town Clerk’s duties and responsibilities are set by the Town Charter and by state law.
Town Clerk: Carol A. Wordell
Contact at: Town Hall; 40 Commons; P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
T: (401) 635–4400
F: (401) 635–2470
Email: cwordell@TLCRI.com
Hours: Monday through Friday. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
In addition to coming into our office you can now pay your taxes online at: https://www.paybill.com/townoflittlecompton.
Real Property Taxes are due in the Town of Little Compton quarterly on the following dates:
Tangible property taxes are due annually on September 15th
Passport fees – There is a $25 processing fee plus:
It is recommended that you call ahead with any questions.
The Town Treasurer also serves as the Town’s Tax Collector. The Treasurer is elected every two years at the general election in November. The Town Treasurer’s duties and responsibilities are set by state law and include:
Tax Collector and Treasurer: Mary-Jane Harrington
Contact at: Town Hall; 40 Commons; P.O. Box 226; Little Compton, RI 02837
T: (401) 635–4219
F: (401) 635–2470
Email: maryjane@TLCRI.com
Superintendent: Kathryn M. Crowley
Superintendent’s Secretary: Cheryl Sylvia
For more information about the Little Compton Public Schools please go to: www.littlecomptonschools.org.
This information is compiled and made available as a public service by the Town of Little Compton, Rhode Island. However, the Town makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for results obtained from the use of the information. Distribution of the information does not constitute such a warranty. Use of the information is the sole responsibility of the user.