Woonsocket Radio News Room

JULY 24, 2024

6:45 P.M.

SPECIAL JOINT MEETING - NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL/

MUNICIPAL BUILDING REVIEW TASK FORCE 

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896

PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY.

The meeting will also be livestream. Please join the meeting (viewing only) from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking on this link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgw5KxL950ZgZ_DKz8B-MQ

or go to the North Smithfield YouTube page - North Smithfield Town Meetings

*If technical difficulties occur during livestream the above specified meetings will resume as scheduled.

Documents related to the meeting will be posted on the Town Council’s page of the Town’s website on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., see link here:

https://clerkshq.com/NorthSmithfield-ri

 

FOR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS VACANCIES: https://onboard.nsmithfieldri.org/

 

FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS: https://www.nsmithfieldri.org/home/webforms/town-north-smithfield-application-boardcommission

 

I. OPEN MEETING-PRAYER-PLEDGE

II. ROLL CALL

III. OPEN FORUM (Non-Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person) 

IV. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION ON DISCUSSION WITH ERIC ARMY, PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT OF SIGNALWORKS VIA ZOOM REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NORTH SMITHFIELD POLICE STATION 

V. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION ON RETAINING THE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES OF SIGNALWORKS ARCHITECTURE FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NORTH SMITHFIELD POLICE STATION AND APPROVING THE LETTER AGREEMENT DATED 6/12/2024 WITH SIGNALWORKS ARCHITECTURE FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,950.00 WITH ADD-ALTERNATIVES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,600.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT AND PAY THE RETAINER AMOUNT OF $5,500.00 TO SIGNALWORKS TO BEGIN WORK (a/k/a Option 2) 

VI. DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL, VOTE, OR OTHER ACTION ON NEXT MEETING

VII. OPEN FORUM (Agenda Items Only) PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) (Maximum 3 minutes per person)

VIII. ADJOURN

Individuals requesting special assistance should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 767-2200, ext. 326 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.

Agenda posted July 19, 2024

 

The man wanted for killing a Minnesota lawmaker is in custody. Vance Boelter [[ bowl-ter ]] was captured alive near Green Isle after being spotted on a trail earlier Sunday by a camera. Boelter is accused of killing state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. He's also accused of shooting Democratic Senator John Hoffman and his wife.        A legal fight over international students at Harvard heads to federal court in Boston today. President Trump is trying to block the school from enrolling students on visas. Harvard is pushing back, asking the court to let them in while the case plays out. International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard's enrollment.        Tensions keep rising in the Middle East as Israel defends its latest strikes against Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will do whatever it takes to stop Iran's nuclear threat. The violence has led to growing casualties in both countries. Meanwhile, President Trump says the U.S. could quickly broker peace - but nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are now off the table.        Chicago White Sox fans got a special message from one of their own Saturday -- the new Pope. Thousands packed Rate Field Saturday to celebrate the historic election of Chicago native Pope Leo the 14th. He spoke to the crowd in a live-streamed message, preaching peace and unity.        It's a big week for the economy, with several key reports on the way. All eyes are on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with the central bank expected to keep rates steady for now. On Tuesday, new data is revealed on retail sales and home builder confidence.        Prince William is mourning the sudden loss of a close friend. Billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur died last week after swallowing a bee during a polo match in the UK. He reportedly went into anaphylactic shock and suffered a heart attack. Kapur was 53.       

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