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1CP Bessie’s FAQs.

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1. What is the annual membership: It is $10 for annual membership

2. What is the cost of annual membership for Lincoln residents?: It is $10 for Lincoln residents. $15 for non-Lincoln residents

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1CP Lillian's FAQs

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1. What day is it today?: Today is TGIF!!!!

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1CP Mike's FAQs

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1. Does the Town of Lincoln pickup mattresses?: Yes, the Town of Lincoln will be up mattresses by appointment only. Please call 401 333-1107 to schedule.

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1CP Warren's FAQs

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1. How much wood can a woodchuck chuck, Chuck?

This is the day for exexxxrcising. Let's all jump to conclusions, run circles around the bosses, etc....

2. How much wood can a woodchuck Chuck?

This is the day for exexxxrcising. Let's all jump to conclusions, run circles around the bosses, etc....

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Finance

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1. Can I pay my tax bills online?: Yes, we currently accept payment of real estate property tax, excise tax, and sewer fees and / or assessments. Payment can be made either by Mastercard or Visa credit cards. A processing fee will be assessed for all credit card payments.

2. How often are property tax bills mailed?: All real estate property tax bills are issued on a yearly basis in July.

3. When is a real estate property tax bill due?: Tax bills are due in quarterly payments prior to the following dates: July 31st, October 31st, January 31st and April 30th.

4. If I pay my property tax bill late, will I be charged any interest?: Yes, interest is assessed at a rate of 12% per annum from the due date of the bill. If any payment is received late the taxpayer relinquishes the privilege of payment in quarterly installments and the balance becomes payable in full. The penalty interest will be calculated on the full balance due.

5. I received my tax bill and believe there is an error in the assessment.: Please contact the Tax Assessor's Office at 401-333-1100, ext. 8002.

6. Are there any exemptions available to reduce my taxes?: Please contact the Tax Assessor's Office at 401-333-1100, ext. 8002 for all available tax exemptions.

7. Does the Treasurer's Office have homes and / or land for sale?: The Town of Lincoln normally holds a tax sale annually in the Spring. The tax sale is advertised on this website. The tax sale is conducted subject to RIGL 44-9.

8. If I did not physically receive an excise bill from the Town, am I still responsible for late charges?: According to RIGL 44-34 a person who does not receive a bill is still liable for the excise plus any charges. Address records for auto excise taxes are maintained by RI Division of Motor Vehicles (RIDMV). Therefore, it is very important to keep the RIDMV, informed of a current name and address so that excise bills can be delivered properly. All owners of motor vehicles must pay excise tax; therefore it is the responsibility of the owner to contact the local assessor if they have not received a bill. The mailing of all excise tax bills happens in July of each year.

9. I no longer live in the Town of Lincoln but I have a Motor Vehicle Tax bill.: You should not be paying more than one Town for the same time period. You are taxed according to the address that is listed on your registration, not your current residence. Motor Vehicle taxes are for the prior calendar year. You will be responsible for the tax bill in Lincoln until you change your address on your registration. In order to avoid being charged for taxes at your old address or if you plan to move soon, you must file a change of address with RIDMV. The form can be obtained at your local DMV office.

10. I have received a Motor Vehicle Excise Tax bill and I no longer own that vehicle.: Motor Vehicle Tax bills are based on your RI DMV registration for the prior calendar year. Taxes are assessed on the registration. You must return your registered plates to the RI DMV in order to stop the assessment.

11. I am a vendor for the Town looking for a payment, how do I track down my check?: All invoices submitted to the Town must follow the following process: The department paying the invoice must submit a purchase order to the Purchasing Agent; the Finance Director then confirms that funds are available and submits the purchase orders to the Town Council. The Town Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month. When purchase orders are approved by the Town Council, the Finance Director issues the checks. You should track the invoice through the department you submitted it to in the first place.

12. I am not the listed property owner, may I get verbal confirmation on property tax payment status?: Generally, you may not. Due to the large volume of requests for property tax information, the Town of Lincoln requires you to order a Municipal Lien Certificate (MLC).

13. How much do you charge for Municipal Lien Certificates?: The cost to obtain an MLC is $25.00 per parcel, plus postage.

14. How long does it take to get a Municipal Lien Certificate?: The average turnaround time for a municipal lien request is 48 hours from the time of request receipt and payment. However, during periods of heavy volume it could be slightly longer.

15. How current is the MLC data?: The Collector’s office posts receipts daily and municipal lien certificates are calculated to the day they are printed. The MLC is good for 60 days. You may call the Collector’s Office within that time to confirm the status on the MLC.

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Home - FAQs

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1. How do I pay my city water bill?: Answer goes here...

2. How do I get a new trash can lid?: Answer goes here...

3. How do I apply for a job with the City?: Answer goes here...

4. My trash didn't get picked up, what should I do now?: Answer goes here...

5. How do I get a garage sale permit?: Answer goes here...

6. How can I see the agenda for an upcoming City Council or Board meeting?: Answer goes here...

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Human Resources

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1. Which newspapers does the Town use when advertising available positions?: The Town of Lincoln advertises available jobs in The Valley Breeze newspaper and frequently advertises in the Providence Journal paper. In essence, it can be either/or, depending on the type of position available. Good advice is to always check both newspapers when looking for new employment.

2. Are jobs posted on the website?: Yes, check this page as any openings will be listed here.

3. What is meant by an "Internal Posting" of a Town position?: An Internal Posting means that only union employees who presently work for the Town may apply for the position. After the posting time has ended, a help-wanted ad is placed in the newspaper and any individual may apply for the position. This process is part of the union contract agreement.

4. Once the ad appears in one of the two newspapers typically used, what recruitment process does the Town follow?: The Town uses the following process: Each ad has an open and close date, which is typically 7-10 days in duration. This means that an individual has a week to ten days to mail in her/his resume and cover letter. Once the ad closes, the list of all applying candidates is reviewed by the Town Administrator, Personnel Director, and Director of the Department that has the vacancy. The responsibility of the above committee is to review the credentials of all applications and decide on the number of individuals who will be asked for an interview. These candidates are notified and a mutually convenient interview time is arranged. Once the interviews are complete, the committee selects the best-qualified candidate(s) for the position. Once all references are checked and a police background investigation has been done, plus any testing that may be necessary, the selected candidate is officially offered the position. All other applicants are notified by a regret / thank you letter.

5. Can I send my resume by e-mail?

Yes. You may email your resume using the contact information on this page. Please include the word "Resume" and the position that you are applying for in the subject of the email.

Resumes may also be mailed to:

Director of Personnel
Lincoln Town Hall
P.O. Box 100
Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865

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Purchasing

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1. How do I find out about upcoming bid items?: You can find out about upcoming bid items by checking our website and public advertisements in the local newspapers.