https://www.newshorehamri.gov/AlertCenter.aspx Sun, 5 Apr 2026 11:19 -0500 New Shoreham, RI - Get the latest alerts en-us https://www.newshorehamri.gov/379 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:03 -0500 Budget Documents and Audited Financials https://www.newshorehamri.gov/379 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/132 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:03 -0500 The Finance Department conducts the financial business and transactions of the Town. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/132 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/143 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:41 -0500 Land Use Department includes the Town Planner and Zoning Official. Land Use oversees administrative support for the Planning Board, Zoning Board, Historic District, Conservation Commission and Old Harbor Task Force. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/143 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/347 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:19 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/347 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/288 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:03 -0500 Anyone operating a business must register their business name at the Town Clerk’s Office. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/288 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/344 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:49 -0500 Town Fee Schedule https://www.newshorehamri.gov/344 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/331 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:22 -0500 We work year round to provide a viable, renewable clamming resource. Our rules and regulations are to benefit both clammers and the shellfish. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/331 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/280 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:07 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/280 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/284 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:54 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/284 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/140 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:46 -0500 We protect the environment and surrounding waters, regulating and enforcing both Local ordinances and State and Federal law. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/140 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/150 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:27 -0500 Find any current job openings, such as for lifeguards, managers, or rental personnel. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/150 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/334 Mon, 2 Feb 2026 13:09 -0500 Discover more about trail runs, festivals, and other events in New Shoreham. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/334 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/359 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:17 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/359 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/448 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:01 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/448 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/358 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:14 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/358 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/437 Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:52 -0500 The Town invites you to participate in the development process for the 2024 Hazard Mitigation & Flood Management Plan (HM&FMP). The intent of the plan is to identify ways to strengthen the community's resilience to a number of natural hazards, including flooding and hurricanes. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/437 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/333 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:18 -0500 Read more about our programs including little league, camps, softball, and more. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/333 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/195 Fri, 5 Dec 2025 11:24 -0500 The Planning Board handles town-wide planning concerns. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/195 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/325 Thu, 4 Dec 2025 11:04 -0500 The Tax Assessors’ Office functions under the laws of Rhode Island, ordinances established by the New Shoreham Town Council and decisions of the Town of New Shoreham Board of Assessors. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/325 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/171 Tue, 2 Dec 2025 15:35 -0500 The Board of Assessors handles assessment of real property, personal property and motor vehicle taxes. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/171 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/1 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:30 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/1 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/424 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:45 -0500 The Human Services Department encourages independence and promotes well-being by connecting community members of all ages with the supportive programs, services and resources they need. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/424 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/154 Wed, 1 Oct 2025 07:46 -0500 Find rules for recordings, as well as the time frame when the office accepts documents for recording. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/154 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/323 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00 -0500 The Town has a three-pronged approach to senior services which include Director of Human Services, a Senior Services Coordinator and a volunteer Senior Advisory Board. Between the staff and the board, activities and services are provided. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/323 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/322 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:03 -0500 The North Light has stood for over 150 years performing its duty. The builders of 1867 finally found the appropriate site. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/322 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/447 Tue, 2 Sep 2025 19:21 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/447 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/413 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:18 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/413 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/400 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:51 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/400 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/446 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:50 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/446 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/360 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:42 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/360 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/155 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:42 -0500 Find resources from the regular town meetings such as agendas, minutes, and more. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/155 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/368 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:40 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/368 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/305 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:38 -0500 The Town of New Shoreham licenses all taxis, buses and limousines operating on Block Island. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/305 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/304 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:36 -0500 The Town of New Shoreham licenses all taxis, taxi drivers, buses and limousines operating on Block Island, and licenses all chauffeurs of those motor vehicles. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/304 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/309 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:31 -0500 The Town of New Shoreham requires special events to be licensed. The license application must be filed for organizations and individuals looking to hold events that are not part of the ordinary uses of the property, uses public roads, uses town property, etc. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/309 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/303 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:31 -0500 The Town of New Shoreham licenses all taxis, taxi drivers, charter buses and limousines operating on Block Island. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/303 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/301 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:21 -0500 New liquor license applications are accepted only between September 15th and 30th of each year. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/301 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/299 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:18 -0500 Liquor license transfer and relocations applications are accepted throughout the year. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/299 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/300 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:18 -0500 Find out what is considered a Class F or Class F1 license, and how much each license costs. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/300 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/297 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:05 -0500 The Board of License Commissioners addresses all alcoholic beverage licenses for the Town of New Shoreham. They act on renewals and new applications in November of each year. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/297 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/425 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:17 -0500 The Town of New Shoreham now requires vessels on a transient or private mooring, anchorage or on the Old Harbor Town dock for two weeks or more to provide the Harbors Department with valid vessel registration or documentation as well as insurance covering liability should your vessel need to be removed from the waters of Block Island. Required information can be emailed to hstewart@newshorehamri.gov along with vessel name and contact information. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/425 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/292 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:57 -0500 Block Island is the host to nine cemeteries: the Island Cemetery, the Allen Cemetery, the Dickens Cemetery, the John R. Dodge Cemetery, Indian Cemetery, Palatine Graves, Pocock Cemetery, the Sand’s Cemetery and the Sheffield Cemetery. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/292 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/151 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:50 -0500 The Office of the Town Clerk provides a wide variety of functions and services to Town residents, taxpayers and the many regular and occasional visitors to Block Island. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/151 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/212 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:48 -0500 Find an array of map documents including building footprints; department maps; plat maps; and more. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/212 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/445 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:40 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/445 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/159 Thu, 5 Jun 2025 12:10 -0500 The Zoning Official is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the regulations in the Zoning Ordinance in the Town Code. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/159 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/444 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:51 -0500 Application for Employment https://www.newshorehamri.gov/444 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/443 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:26 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/443 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/131 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:57 -0500 The Building department is responsible for local enforcement of building codes, environmental / groundwater / waste management, and more. https://www.newshorehamri.gov/131 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/372 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:52 -0500 https://www.newshorehamri.gov/372