Guide to Rhode Island Communities
Housing Choice Voucher Program
As an RIHousing Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holder, you have the ability to choose a rental home in one of 20 Rhode Island communities. We have created this guide to provide you with an overview of living in any of those communities. With a Housing Choice Voucher, you are required to pay 30-40% of your income towards rent. RIHousing will pay the balance of the rental payment directly to your landlord.
Glocester
Glocester is rural in character with mostly low density residential and agricultural development throughout much of the town. Chepachet Village, located at the intersection of Routes 44 (Putnam Pike) an 102 (Victory Highway) serves as the historic, economic and civic center of the town. The town has identified Chepachet as an area to develop more both residentially and commercially. Route 44 travels east-west and leads directly into Smithfield and many other commercial areas and services; while Route 102 travels north-south, intersecting with Route 100 (Money Hill) leading to the village of Pascoag in Burrillville.
Living in Glocester:
The HCV is usable only in the zip code 02814, which is home to a number of well-maintained mobile home parks. Though dominated by single-family homes, there are several two-family dwellings that may provide rental choices.
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | SRO | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR |
| Chepachet (Village of Glocester)/02814 | $808 | $1,078 | $1,221 | $1,463 | $1,804 | $2,211 | $2,543 |
RENTAL LIMITS
TO USE YOUR VOUCHER HERE, THE TOTAL RENT CANNOT EXCEED:
| Zip Code/Place Name | |
| Chepachet (Village of Glocester)/02814 | |
| SRO | $808 |
| 0 BR | $1,078 |
| 1 BR | $1,221 |
| 2 BR | $1,463 |
| 3 BR | $1,804 |
| 4 BR | $2,211 |
| 5 BR | $2,543 |
GETTING AROUND
RIPTA:
- Route 9X / Pascoag Park-n-Ride (service to Providence)
Stops in Chepachet at Route 44 & Douglas Hook.
Driving times by car (average):
- Providence (20 miles)—35 minutes
- Warwick (26 miles)—40 minutes
- Newport (46 miles)—60 minutes
DAILY NEEDS + COMMUNITY CENTERS
|
Town Hall |
1145 Putnam Pike 401-568-6206 |
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Library |
Glocester Manton Library (Chepachet) 1137 Putnam Pike Harmony Library (Harmony) 195 Putnam Pike |
|
Post Office |
1151 Putnam Pike |
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Police Department |
162 Chopmist Hill Rd. |
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Recycling Center |
121 Chestnut Hill Rd. |
COMMUNITY CENTERS
|
Nearest CAP: |
1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston |
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Nearest YMCA: |
15 Deerfield Dr, Greenville (Smithfield) |
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Nearest DHS & SNAP Offices: |
206 Elmwood Ave., Providence |
FOOD + SHOPPING
FOOD
| Dino’s Park & Shop | 1020 Putnam Pike, Chepachet (Glocester) |
| Stop & Shop | 446 Putnam Pike, Greenville (Smithfield) |
| Chepachet Union Church Food Distribution Center | 1138 Putnam Pike |
| Glocester Food Pantry at Town Hall | 1145 Putnam Pike |
SHOPPING
|
Nearest Walmart Supercenter |
7 Dowling Village Blvd, North Smithfield |
PHARMACY
| CVS | 1068 Putnam Pike |
EDUCATION
DAYCARES, PRESCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
|
Infant Care Programs |
Toddler Care Programs |
Preschool Programs |
After School Care Programs |
|
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
Find early learning programs >
Headstart Program: Tri-County CAP programs located in Pascoag (Burrillville, approx. 4 miles, 6-minute drive) and Johnston (approx. 13 miles, 24-minute drive).
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Report Card from RI Department of Education: District Code 13 | District Code 99
Glocester is a regional district with Foster at the Middle & High School levels
| RIDE Rating | ||
| Fogarty Memorial School Gr. K-5 |
736 Snake Hill Road |
★★★☆☆ |
| West Glocester Elementary School Gr. K-5 |
111 Reynolds Road/Rte 94 |
★★★★☆ |
| Ponaganset Middle School Gr. 6-8 |
7 Rustic Hill Road, North Scituate (village of Glocester) |
★★★☆☆ |
| Ponaganset High School Gr. 9-12 |
137 Anan Wade Road, North Scituate (village of Glocester) |
★★★☆☆ |
BANKS
| Citizens Bank | 21 Money Hill Rd. |
MEDICAL SERVICES
|
Ocean State Urgent Care |
400 Putnam Pike. Smithfield |
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Nearest hospital: |
115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket |
PLACES OF WORSHIP
| Protestant Church | 4 |
| Catholic + Episcopal Church | 1 |
| Nearest Synagogue | Woonsocket (approx. 15 miles, 27-minute drive) |
| Nearest Mosque | North Smithfield (approx. 17 miles, 26-minute drive) |
RECREATION
Glocester Parks and Recreation Department
OUTDOOR SPACES
| Pulaski State Park & Recreation Area |
| Glocester Memorial Park |
| >Heritage Park |
| Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trail |
ARTS + OTHER PROGRAMS
| Glocester Libraries |
Offer a variety of fine art programs – special programs led by local professionals as well as monthly programs run by library staff. |
| Swamp Meadow Community Theatre (Foster) |
Community theatre available for volunteer opportunities. They also host an after-school Drama Club at Paine Elementary School. |
See Scituate for additional nearby opportunities.
