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Message from Town Administrator

Gary Ezovski

The North Smithfield Town Council has continuing concern for residents of the town who are not paying their fair share of taxes for the services they receive by failing to register their motor vehicles in the state with a North Smithfield address.  In response to that concern, we have reviewed state law (RIGL 31-3-2 and 31-7-1) and advertised to make everyone aware of our individual obligation to comply with the applicable state laws.  A few people have stepped forward to comply, but there appear to be many who have still not heard the message.

Over the next few weeks, Tax Assessor Sarah Frew and North Smithfield Police Officer Emanuel Avila will be arranging visits with the managers of our larger housing complexes to ask for assistance in helping us to help residents achieve compliance with the law.   They will be distributing copies of the relevant laws and a form that individuals can submit to avoid being fined in the future.  Our objective in supporting the Town Council's initiative isn't to collect fines.  The interest of everyone involved is to assure that the financial burdens related to town services are shared appropriately by all. 

If you live in North Smithfield, your vehicles should be registered in Rhode Island with a North Smithfield address.  If you have a legal reason for maintaining an out of town address on your RI registration or if you have a valid reason for maintaining an out of state plate, you are required to provide an annual report with the Town's Tax Assessor.  That form is available by Clicking HERE,  and Sarah can be reached at 401-767-2200 Ext. 323.  Of course, I also can be reached for any questions by reply to this newsletter or at Ext 303.

Clean & Green Committee Members Wanted

We need a team to make our Clean & Green event the best yet. Become a member of the planning committee. Volunteers needed to share ideas, help with designing marketing materials, promoting the event, website design, and event organizers & helpers!

Come join us Monday, February 12, 2018 @ 7pm.

Primrose Fire Station - 1470 Providence Pike, North Smithfield

For more info:  call Donna Kaehler @ 767-2200 x 345

North Smithfield Recycling -- We Now Have an App for That.

In an effort to put trash & recycling collection schedules at your fingertips, North Smithfield Recycling has paired with Recycle Coach to offer a free web and mobile app easily added to smartphones or tablets.  Now residents can see the Recycle Department calendar, details of our collection programs, and learn how to become a better recycler quickly and easily anytime they want this information.

The calendar feature displays trash collection days for your specific address and will even update for trash holiday weeks.  This feature will also display our Recycle Center hours, our curbside yard waste season, white goods Saturday dates, and Eco-Depot and other events.  

And to make things even easier, you can have Recycle Coach send you reminders.   Get an email or text message for upcoming events or special collections.  It couldn't be simpler.

"We hope with easy information and reminders sent to your phone or directly through emails, residents will understand all the recycling programs we offer and take advantage of them.  More recycling participation means more recycling in NS, and less trash being landfilled from our community.  It's a win all around," explains Donna Kaehler, recycling coordinator. 

The Recycle Coach app is free to download and available from ITunes Store and Google Play. Click here for the web app that is linked on the Town of North Smithfield website. For more information, call 767-2200 x345.

The Town of North Smithfield Zoning Board of Review is seeking a member to sit as "2nd Alternate."

This is a volunteer position with no compensation.  Candidates for this position must live in the Town and be able to access and interpret the Zoning Ordinance. 

Board meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month provided there are cases to hear.

Interested parties please contact:

Kerry Anderson

Building Official

401-767-2200 ext 311

UPCOMING EVENTS

VALENTINE FUNDRAISER

 

A Valentine's Day Dinner Dance is being planned for Sunday, February 11th from 1:00 -5:00 PM at Bella Restaurant on Route 102 in Glendale, co-sponsored by the Burrillville Lions Club and the Pascoag Council Knights of Columbus.  Featured will be a family-style chicken dinner and music by the nostalgic Bel Aires, "Burrillville's Own" since 1964.  Seasonal gift baskets and other prizes will be raffled and an appearance by Cupid is expected.  Tickets are $25 per person with all proceeds benefiting local charties.  Additional information and tickets are available from members of either organization or by calling 401-568-0148. 

Senior Services, Inc. has provided services to seniors and adults with disabilities residing in Northern Rhode Island since 1975, in accordance with the Congregate Meal Program financed through a grant with R.I. Department of Elderly Affairs. Senior Services, Inc. provides nutritionally balanced lunches five days a week at our meal sites throughout Northern R.I.

Senior Services, Inc. offer activities, entertainment, computer classes, and Wellness programs, which include a weekly blood pressure clinic and exercise classes.

Senior Services, Inc. also offers an Adult Day Care Program ("A Home for the Day"), and a Community Information Specialist who can provide information on eligibility for all state and local programs, including RIPAE.

We offer activities, entertainment, computer classes, and Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups.

Please  CLICK HERE for the February 2018 Senior Services Newsletter

  February 2018 Calendar of Events 

 February 2018 Menu

Senior exercise classes at Scouter's Hall, 32 Main Street, North Smithfield include:

• Zumba Gold Mondays at 10:00 AM  ** No classes on Monday Feb 19th
• Chair Exercises, Mondays at 11:00 AM ** No classes on Monday Feb 19th
• Zumba Gold Thursdays at 10:00 AM

It is with great pleasure that the 2018 PumpkinFest Committee officially steps up and begins their game plan this year. 
  
We begin by first having you mark your calendars for our 
  

12th Annual 
North Smithfield 
Great Pumpkin Festival

Saturday - September 15, 2018

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

North Smithfield High School Grounds

The first committee meeting will be Wednesday, February 21st at 6:00 at R&R Machine Industries, Inc. 147 Industrial Drive, North Smithfield

Click Here for more information on the event and a list of the upcoming Committee Meetings.

Upcoming Meetings

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Monday, February 12th @ 6:00 pm

Town Hall Conference Room

1 Main Street

North Smithfield, RI  02876

Clean & Green Day Committee Meeting

Monday, February 12th @ 7:00 pm

Primrose Fire Station

1470 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI  02876

Municipal Building Review Task Force Meeting

Tuesday, February 13th @ 5:30  PM

Kendall Dean School

83 Greene Street

            North Smithfield, RI  02876

Zoning Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 13th @ 7:00 PM

Primrose Fire Station

1470 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI  02876

Conservation Commission Meeting

Tuesday, February 13th @ 7:00 PM 

Villa at St. Antoine, Small Dining Room

400 Mendon Rd

North Smithfield, RI  02896