Free Tax Prep Help

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

There are some resources for people who need help with filing their tax returns either through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). The IRS website has information on whether you qualify and what documents you will need.  There you will find links to forms and organizations offering free tax help. Go to the IRS website here. The AARP website also offers information and links for seniors seeking help with tax filing. Go the the AARP website here.
Most programs will require appointments.  Here's a couple near Burrillville you can call:

Connecting for Children and Families
46 Hope Street, Woonsocket, RI
401-766-3384

AARP Foundation Tax Aid at Woonsocket Harris Library
303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI
401-255-9527

Free Wild Turkey Seminar on Saturday March 25, 2017 at 8:00am

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Turkey Hunting Seminar Saturday March 25,2017
When: Time:8:00 AM to 1:00pm Pre-Registration, Limit first 35
Where: Location: Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supplies
401 Putnam Pike, RT.44 Glocester, RI 02814

NWTF RI Swamp Yankee Gobblers...

Call Wayne at 1-401-568-4894 or waynewnri@yahoo.com to sign up

Foster News

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

American Chop Suey Casserole

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

American Chop Suey Casserole

A New England spin on a classic pasta dish, our American Chop Suey casserole is a savory baked blend of noodles, ground beef, and seasoned tomato sauce.
Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow pasta
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 green peppers, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 15 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

To make American Chop Suey Casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13" baking dish.

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, then drain and transfer to a large bowl tossed with a tablespoon of olive oil.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute the beef, onions, peppers (reserving 1/4 cup for later), and garlic until the beef is browned. Add sauce and seasonings (you may not need the whole jar of sauce depending on how "saucy" you want the casserole to be).

Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the noodles, and mix to combine, then pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle reserved diced peppers and cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

Daughter comes home to revive family farm in Glocester

Daughter comes home to revive family farm in Glocester

Foster Town Council Meeting March 9, 2017

RI Has Highest Car Tax in U.S. Says New Study

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

*$23,070 is the value of a 2016 Toyota Camry LE four-door sedan, the highest-selling car of 2016.

The other 24 States have NO car tax. Source; WALLET HUB

25	Louisiana	0.10%	$23
26	Montana	0.37%	$86
27	Michigan	0.62%	$142
28	California	0.65%	$150
29	Alabama	0.75%	$174
30	Iowa	1.00%	$231
31	Arkansas	1.04%	$240
32	Kentucky	1.25%	$288
33	Minnesota	1.30%	$299
34	Indiana	1.30%	$300
35	North Carolina	1.31%	$302
36	Nebraska	1.44%	$331
37	Arizona	1.68%	$388
38	West Virginia	1.70%	$392
39	Nevada	1.72%	$398
40	Colorado	1.79%	$412
T-41	Wyoming	1.80%	$415
T-41	Kansas	1.80%	$416
T-41	New Hampshire	1.80%	$415
44	Missouri	1.92%	$443
45	Massachusetts	2.25%	$519
46	South Carolina	2.37%	$546
47	Maine	2.40%	$554
48	Connecticut	2.41%	$555
49	Mississippi	3.35%	$773
50	Virginia	4.19%	$966
51	Rhode Island	4.77%	$1,100