Town of North Smithfield

April 26th, 2019 Edition

Message from Town Administrator

Gary Ezovski

Do you have a question about a town activity or event? Don’t know who to call for information about our programs or an ongoing discussion? We can help with that. Reach out to me or my assistant anytime. Providing information and finding solutions to problems is what we do every day, but we can’t fix or help that which is unknown. As some have learned, a reply to this email comes back to me but here are the other ways to reach my office:

            To reach me:

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               Phone: 401-767-2200 ext 303

               To reach my assistant Tami:

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               Phone: 401-767-2200 ext 301

RECYCLING IN YOUR CURBSIDE BIN

North Smithfield offers weekly curbside recycling pick-up on the same day as your trash collection. Using this recycling program is the easiest way to reuse valuable materials and reduce your trash amount.

Recycling also saves your tax dollars, precious space in our state landfill, and is good to our environment all at the same time. 

CLICK HERE FOR What Belongs in the

Blue Curbside Bin?

HOW TO GET A RECYCLE BIN: Recycle bins are available at the Town Hall located at 1 Main Street and at the Highway Garage, 281 Quaker Highway.

New residents will receive their first bin free. Replacement or additional bins are just $5. PLEASE DO NOT OVERFILL YOUR BINS

No longer need your old recycle bin? Bring to the highway garage and recycle it in our rigid plastic recycling program.

The North Smithfield Police Department will be participating in a DEA take back on Saturday. Bring your old medication to the lobby between 10am and 2pm for proper disposal.

Sign up today for your Free smoke alarm installations and fire safety education.

It's time to Sound the Alarm to save lives in Rhode Island! “Sound the Alarm. Save a Life” is a nationwide American Red Cross initiative to install 100,000 FREE smoke alarms in at-risk neighborhoods from April 27 - May 12 in an effort to reduce the number of injuries and deaths due to home fires. As part of this effort, the American Red Cross- Rhode Island Chapter along with partners are aiming to install 1,000 smoke alarms in Providence and surrounding communities on Saturday, May 11 from 8 am-2 pm. 

https://www.redcross.org/local/rhode-island/about-us/our-work/home-fire-safety.html

There is no income requirement. Anyone can sign up. Please spread the word. Last year over 1,000 smoke alarms were installed in RI in one day! Best part, all FREE!

NORTHMEN OLYMPICS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ATHLETIC COMPLEX

For her senior project at North Smithfield High School, Malibu-May Champagne is hosting an event she hopes will give back to the community and bring awareness to the need for updates at the town’s athletic facilities.



On Saturday, May 4, Champagne will host the Northmen Olympics, a pep rally-style event featuring a team competition at the North Smithfield Athletic Complex. The event will raise money toward the construction of a concession stand and bathroom facility at the complex, a proposed project that has been under discussion for at least a year.

CLICK HERE FOR THE VALLEY BREEZE ARTICLE

As of April 23, 2019, thirty-five (35) law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in the United States. This number does not include the hundreds of officers across the country that are wounded and severely injured every year in the performance of their duties. Line of duty deaths are something that can affect any agency with a demographic, no matter how large or small a law enforcement agency is.

May 12th thru May 18th, 2019 is National Police Week and the North Smithfield Police Department wanted to pay tribute to those officers killed in the line of duty and their families.

North Smithfield designed a shoulder patch to honor these officers and their families, and all department members will be wearing the patch, displayed above, on their uniforms for the month of May.

A WORD OF ADVICE FROM HOMELAND SECURITY

Thunderstorms & Lightning

Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms. Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can:

• Include powerful winds over 50 MPH;
• Create hail; and
• Cause flash flooding and tornadoes.

IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY

• When thunder roars, go indoors!
• Move from outdoors into a building or car.
• Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
• Unplug appliances.
• Do not use landline phones.

HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A THUNDERSTORM THREATENS

Prepare NOW

• Know your area’s risk for thunderstorms. In most places, they can occur year-round and at any hour.
• Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
• Identify nearby, sturdy buildings close to where you live, work, study, and play.
• Cut down or trim trees that may be in danger of falling on your home.
• Consider buying surge protectors, lightning rods, or a lightning protection system to protect your home, appliances, and electronic devices.

Survive DURING

• When thunder roars, go indoors. A sturdy building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm.
• Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter.
• When you receive a thunderstorm warning or hear thunder, go inside immediately.
• If indoors, avoid running water or using landline phones. Electricity can travel through plumbing and phone lines.
• Protect your property. Unplug appliances and other electric devices. Secure outside furniture.
• If boating or swimming, get to land and find a sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle immediately.
• If necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal top and sides. Do not touch anything metal.
• Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

Be Safe AFTER

• Listen to authorities and weather forecasts for information on whether it is safe to go outside and instructions regarding potential flash flooding.
• Watch for fallen power lines and trees. Report them immediately.

North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service, Inc.

                1470 Providence Pike • North Smithfield, RI 02896

Burgers Are Done!

It’s time to start grilling and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides the following safety tips while conducting outdoor cooking.

1.     Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

2.     The grill should be placed at least 10 feet away from the home, deck railings and fences and pulled out from under eaves, and overhanging branches. 

3.     Keep children and pets away from the grilling area.

4.     Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grilling surface and in catch trays below the grill.

5.     Never leave your hot grill unattended.

6.     Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

CHARCOAL GRILLS:

1.     There are several ways to get charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.

2.     If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.

3.     Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.

4.     There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord approved for outdoor use.

5.     When you are finished grilling, let the coals cool completely before disposing of them into a metal container.

As always, feel free to contact the North Smithfield Fire Prevention office at (401) 762-1135 Monday through Thursday between the hours of 07:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m. for any fire safety questions you may have.   

SAVE THE DATE

North Smithfield Announces Its 2nd Annual Fireworks Display

Come join us for our 2nd Annual Fireworks Display

If you missed it last year, you sure do not want to miss it this year!

When: Saturday, July 13th

Where: North Smithfield High School

Time: Sunset

Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.

If you have any questions, please call Town Hall at 767-2200 ext. 301. More information to come!

North Smithfield Residents Food Pantry

Slatersville Congregational Church

25 Green Street

North Smithfield, RI 02896

The flavor of the month for MAY is 

PEANUT BUTTER

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.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Agendas can be found on the Secretary of State Website by

CLICKING HERE