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Happy Almost Thanksgiving!
 
    

What's Happening in North Smithfield
 

Message from Town Administrator
Gary Ezovski
 

Last Saturday, our local VFW Chapter held a brief ceremony at the monument near Carpenter's Corner across from Slatersville Plaza.  While the veterans present obviously deserve our appreciation and respect for their service, they also warrant our gratitude for their never-ending mission to be sure that we all have a reminder of the dedication it takes to serve in a military uniform.  Our VFW Chapter may have sold their long-time home but their spirit as soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines clearly lives on.  It was encouraging to have such a great turnout from the families that are Cub Scout Pack 7 at the ceremony.  I am certain that the number of people present was a message of encouragement to the VFW contingent who continues to carry and honor our flag.

 

In observance of Thanksgiving Day, Town Hall and Town Hall Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.  

Trash, recycling, and yard waste WILL NOT be collected on Thursday, and will be postponed 1 day for the rest of the week.

 Curbside yard waste pickup will continue until Friday, December 1st. 

 
 

 

 

The North Smithfield Water Department will be conducting WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE on Monday, November 20th from 9:00 PM until 11:00 PM.   

Maintenance enhances the water quality for area residents and businesses.  

 

This work may cause temporary reduction in water pressure throughout the water system.  Some discoloration of water may occur.  This is not harmful.

 

Department officials recommend limited water use during this operation.  This includes using water to wash clothes and dishes.  

 

Check your water before use.  If it is discolored, run the cold water until it clears.  

 

For information call: the water department

at 767-2200, ext. 320 or ext. 305

between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM

Monday through Friday.

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.."

 
 

 

Upcoming Events
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

Local Studio Owner and Award Winning Photographer Launches 2018 North Smithfield Calendar

 

Artistic Images has been donating to local non profits and organizations since the studio began in 2008. The proceeds from the sale of the calendar will be used to continue those donations for the years to come. All images were created by photographer and artist, Pamela Bhatia and all images were taken in our beautiful town of North Smithfield, RI. Thank you for supporting my art and our town. As a small business and artist, your purchase is very much appreciated!!

To Purchase

Click Here

 

 

 
 

 

 

Town Of North Smithfield Accepting

Used Motor Oil Again

 

 

The North Smithfield Highway Garage, 281 Quaker Highway, is now ready to accept used motor oil again at our facility.

 

Individuals can bring used motor oil and filters to the garage during our Saturday open hours of 9 am - 3pm.  Motor oil should be oil only and should not be mixed with water, gasoline or other liquids.

 

The highway garage also accepts scrap metal items, rigid plastic items (free of metal handles, bolts etc.) and for a short time, excessive yard waste residents have because of our recent wind storm.  Yard waste can be in brown lawn bags or loose, but branches must be less than 2 inches in diameter. 

 

Residents with larger branches from the storm, the town is offering chipping service until November 17th.  Branches up to 7 inches in diameter are accepted and long branches are fine.  For chipping, longer branches are easier to handle, so please to do not cut into small sections. 

 

Households needing chipping service can schedule service by calling the Public Works department, 767-2200 x 348. Leave the branches with the thick end to the street which  allows our crew to easily grab them.

 

For bags of yard waste, our town curbside yard waste pickup collection will continue until Friday, December 1st.   This allows households to have yard waste in lawn bags or cans collected weekly right at their home.  Smaller bundles of branches under 2 inches in diameter and less than 3 feet are also allowed.

 
 

 

 
 

North Smithfield Heritage Association 

Releases 2017 

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

CLICK HERE 

FOR INFORMATION ON THE ORNAMENT

AND WHERE TO PURCHASE
 

 
 

 

Upcoming Meetings 
 
 

 

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Monday, November 20th  @ 6:30 pm

Town Hall

1 Main Street

Slatersville, RI  02876

 

Town Council Meeting

Monday, November 20th @ 6:45 pm

North Smithfield Middle School

1850 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

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

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

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