TOWN OF NORTH SMITHFIELD

HAPPY EASTER

March 30th, 2018 Edition

Message from Town Administrator

Gary Ezovski

The weather seems to have turned warmer, leaves and flowers will be back soon.

Life begins again. 

Happy Easter!

TOWN OF NORTH SMITHFIELD

RABIES CLINIC/DOG LICENSING

The Town of North Smithfield will host a rabies clinic on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service Station #2 (Primrose), 1470 Providence Pike. (Dogs must be restrained, cats must be in cages.) The fee for the rabies shot is $11.00; CASH ONLY. Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be presented or only a one-year vaccination will be given.

Dog licenses will be available at the clinic and may also be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, located in the Municipal Annex, 575 Smithfield Road, Monday through Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The fee is $6.00. Proof of immunization is required for licensing. All dogs must be licensed by April 30, 2018 to avoid a late registration fee of $5.00.

On March 26, 2018, North Smithfield initiated a senior transportation program funded by a grant from The Rhode Island Human Services Department of Elderly Affairs. The program enables seniors to travel once a week from their place of residence, The Meadows, Colonial Village, Deerfield Commons or Gatewood Apartment, to three shopping locations, Slatersville Plaza, Walmart or Super Stop and Shop. Transportation is provided by Valley Transportation Corp. and includes handicap accessibility if needed. The program will run until the grant funds are depleted, approximately 6 weeks. If you have any questions, please call Bobbi Moneghan 767-2200 ext 336.

North Smithfield has expanded its efforts to support local businesses in our town. We have a Business Directory on our website for all businesses in North Smithfield. We would like to add your business to our directory. To add your business, please follow the link below and submit the online form. Your submission will be reviewed by the Town and added to the website.  

Please call or email Tami Jacques if you have any questions.  

767-2200 ext. 301  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Starting March 24, 2018, the Highway Garage at 281 Quaker Highway will be open every Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. Residents are welcome to bring yard waste or accepted recyclables. The town offers free drop off for rigid plastic and scrap metal items as well as used motor oil. Drop off hours during the week will be Wednesdays from 3 PM- 7PM ONLY until further notice.

For additional information contact 767-2200 x 348.

Curbside yard waste collection begins Monday April 9, 2018. Yard waste is collected on the same day as your trash and recycling.  Residents can have up to 8 leaf bags or cans, clearly marked, of yard waste out at the curb for weekly collection. The spring collection season runs from Monday April 9^th - Friday June 8, 2018.

Curbside pickup is more cost effective and encouraged, Saturday hours at our Highway Garage; 281 Quaker Highway will be from 9 am - 3 pm. Residents are welcome to bring yard waste or accepted recyclables. The town offers free drop off for rigid plastic and scrap metal items as well as used motor oil. Drop off hours during the week are available on Wednesdays from 3 PM- 7:00 PM.

For additional information contact 767-2200 x 348

FIRE/MEDIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    The North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service, Inc. will be conducting a written competitive examination for the position of entry level Firefighter/EMT on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at North Smithfield High School, 412 Greenville Road, North Smithfield. Application sign-up period ends Friday, April 20, 2018 at 4pm. There is a $60.00 exam fee paid prior to the close of sign up period. Test time is 0900 hours and NO ONE will be allowed in after 0845 hours. Sign-up, make payment, (no personal checks) and information packet can be picked up at Department Fire Control Center, Fire Station #1, 675 St. Paul Street, North Smithfield, RI. Phone number for information, qualifications, and directions, is 401-762-1135.

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider" 

North Smithfield Residents Food Pantry

Slatersville Congregational Church

25 Green Street

North Smithfield, RI 02896

The flavor of the month for April is 

RAMEN NOODLES!

Any donations or monetary gifts for the food pantry can be dropped off at the Slatersville Congregational Church between 9:00 am and noon. An additional drop box is available at the Town Hall during regular business hours. 

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

We are pleased to announce 

North Smithfield's

16th Annual Clean & Green Day 

Saturday, April 28, 2018

  Each year we assemble a large group of volunteers from North Smithfield and surrounding towns who have a mutual interest in reducing litter, and thus improving the visual landscape. While litter cleanup is the primary objective of our Clean & Green Day, this event offers additional benefits in promoting anti-litter awareness, recycling and continued education.

Save the date and come April 28^th to participate in one of RI's largest community clean-up efforts. This year we plan to see as many as 500 volunteers.

Our "Hands-on cleanup" approach gives volunteers satisfaction in making a difference, as well as a sense of community by joining their neighbors in a much larger town-wide project. The experience often motivates volunteers to learn and do more in the interest of recycling and our environment year-round.  

The clean-up provides a great bonding opportunity for families and organizations to help together.  Scout troops and students are able to earn community service hours.

Volunteers can leave comments and questions, or pre-register for the event by using the Clean & Green link available at www.nsmithfieldri.org.

Donations can be made to "Town of North Smithfield/Clean & Green Day" P.O. Box 248, Slatersville, RI 02876. 

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/North-Smithfield-RI-Clean-Green-334578540277447/

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. offers 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 April 2018 Senior Services Newsletter

 April 2018 Calendar of Events  

 April 2018 Menu  

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

* Zumba Gold Mondays at 10:00 AM

* Chair Exercises, Mondays at 11:00 AM

* Zumba Gold Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Senior Guidance is an organization dedicated to providing helpful senior living resources for the elderly. We have a dedicated section that provides extremely well detailed and thorough information on Rhode Island assisted living.

Our website discusses all services available for seniors living in Rhode Island, outlines helpful state programs for seniors and allows to them find assisted living facilities in every city, town and county in Rhode Island.



TIME TO PREPARE &

SAVE THE DATE

SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018

RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018

It's time to start decluttering and get ready for our annual North Smithfield Town Wide Yard Sale, benefiting the NS Food Pantry.

Residents can participate by holding an individual or multi-family yard sale at their homes. When they register with the Town Clerk, their location will be listed on the Town Web Site and in publicity, so that interested shoppers will have their location.

Residents who want to take part must go to the Clerk's office at the Town Annex at 575 Smithfield Road to obtain a yard sale permit for $5.00. Residents are encouraged to make a contribution to the town's Food Pantry at the same time. Yard sale addresses will be listed for permits obtained before Noon on Friday, May 25th, 2018. 

If anyone has feedback on how to improve the upcoming event, please contact Town Hall at 767-2200, ext. 301.

Stay tuned for more information.  

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Town Council Meeting

Monday, April 2nd @ 6:45 pm

North Smithfield Middle School

1850 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

Planning Board Meeting

Thursday, April 5th @ 7:00 pm

Primrose Fire Station

1470 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

Budget Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 5th @ 6:00 pm

Town Hall Conference Room

1 Main Street

Slatersville, RI 02876