Town of North Smithfield

August 3rd, 2017 Edition

The North Smithfield Police Department is Currently Seeking Qualified Candidates for the Position of Police Officer

Applications will be accepted August 6, 2017 through September 15, 2017 at 12:00 noon

Written Exam: Saturday, September 23, 2017

Physical Agility Screening: Saturday, September 30, 2017

Please be sure to complete the POLICE APPLICATION and NOT the Town Application

POLICE APPLICATION PROCESS BOOKLET AND APPLICATION

TOWN HALL OFFICES

WILL BE CLOSED ON

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017

IN HONOR OF

VICTORY DAY.

North Smithfield Residents Food Pantry

Slatersville Congressional Church

25 Green St

North Smithfield, RI 02876

The flavor of the month for August is

PEANUT BUTTER

AND/OR JELLY!

Upcoming Events

The Town of North Smithfield is hosting a

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

In North Smithfield

This SATURDAY AUGUST 5, 2017
at the North Smithfield High School - 412 Greenville Road North Smithfield, RI

8 am - 1 pm

Items accepted at this collection: Motor oil, propane tanks, oil based paints, thermometers, driveway sealer, CFLs, and the list continues.

click for a list of more HHW items

Appointments are recommended. Call 942-1430 x 241 or

click here to schedule a drop off time

Summer Concert Series on the Common

Sunday, August 6th, 2017

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Slatersville Congregational Church

BOOTHILLWARWICK

Starring

BOOT HILL BAND

Don Colt and the Boot Hill Band was formed in Lincoln, RI, especially to play outdoors at summer town concerts. We appeal to that crowd of music fans who love classic country and southern rock from the 70's and 80's who want to enjoy a summer evening listening to good music. You won't find a band quite like the Boot Hill band, with hard driving bass and drums, rocking lead guitar and distinctive but varied pedal steel sounds, all backing the unique lead vocals of Don Colt.

Generously sponsored by:

Navigant Bank

**Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and join family and friends under the summer skies. **The church kitchen will be serving great food and ice cream sundaes to top off the night. **The North Smithfield Food Pantry will be holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit the pantry and get ready for winter needs.

Save the Date

Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00 PM

at Halliwell Elementary School

Cub Scout Pack 7 welcomes boys entering Kindergarten through 5th grade and their families to join them for their BIKE RODEO! A North Smithfield Police officer will be on hand to teach bike and road safety. There will be bike and helmet inspections as well as lots of fun games and races. Bring your bike, helmet, water bottle, and your family.

For more information visit: www.pack7.com

11th Annual

North Smithfield

Great Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, September 16, 2017

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

North Smithfield High School Grounds

Spaces are still available for this event. Applications can be obtained by Clicking here

**The Next PumpkinFest Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9th at 6:00 pm

NS Town Hall Conference Room

1 Main Street

Slatersville, RI

Upcoming Meetings

Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, August 3 @ 7:00 P.M.

Primrose Fire Station

1470 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

Charter Review Commission Meeting

Thursday, August 3 @ 6:00 PM

North Smithfield Middle School

1850 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

Town Council Meeting

Monday, August 7 @ 7:00 P.M.

North Smithfield Middle School

1850 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

Zoning Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 8 @ 7:00 P.M.

Primrose Fire Station

1470 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

Conservation Commission Meeting

Tuesday, August 8 @ 7:00 P.M.

Villa at St. Antoine

Small Dining Room

400 Mendon Road

North Smithfield, RI 02896

PumpkinFest Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 9 @6:00 P.M.

NS Town Hall

1 Main Street

Slatersville, RI 02896

Town of North Smithfield, One Main Street, P.O. Box 248, Slatersville, RI 02876

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