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Police Station Bond Ballot Question
Educational Forum
Forum Dates are as listed below:
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023 @ 6:30 P.M.
- Thursday, October 5, 2023 @ 6:45 P.M.
- Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 6:45 P.M.
These Informational Forums will be held at
North Smithfield Town Hall located at 83 Greene Street
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Notice from Rhode Island Energy
Planned outage scheduled for Tuesday, August 29th
During the time frame of 11 P.M. until approximately 5 a.m.
The streets affected by this planned outage will include:
Black-Plain Rd, Chelsea Dr, Courtney Dr, Jennifer Ln, Laurel Ln and Tifft Rd
In the event of inclement or extreme weather or unexpected events the work will be rescheduled for Tuesday, September 5th for the same time period.
For any questions please reach out to Rhode Island Energy at 1-800-322-3223
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROUTE 146A SOUTH TO ROUTE 146 SOUTH
IN NORTH SMITHFIELD SET FOR AUGUST 27
On Sunday afternoon, August 27, starting at 3 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close Route 146A South to Route 146 South in North Smithfield. The road will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 28.
During the closure, RIDOT will demolish a portion of a bridge that is being rebuilt as part of the $196 million Route 146 Reconstruction Project. Also during this timeframe, Route 146 North will be reduced from two lanes to one.
Traffic on Route 146A will be detoured to Greenville Road/Farnum Pike (Route 104) to access Route 146.
Drivers can expect delays and should plan extra time for travel.
All construction projects are subject to changes in schedule and scope depending on needs, circumstances, findings, and weather.
The Route 146 Project is made possible by RhodeWorks and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. RIDOT is committed to bringing Rhode Island's infrastructure into a state of good repair while respecting the environment and striving to improve it. Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.
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Tangible and Residential Taxes Only!
Tax Bills have been mailed out!
First Quarter Tax due date has been extended to September 1st!
Approved at the Town Council Meeting Thursday, August 10,2023
On-line banking should use 83 Greene St as address where to send payments.
Please do not use 575 Smithfield Rd.
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The 2023 Sewer Use and 2023 Assessment bill were mailed on Monday, July 17th
Quarter 1 due date: 8/15/2023
Quarter 2 due date: 10/15/2023
Quarter 3 due date: 1/15/2024
Quarter 4 due date: 4/15/2024
The July 1,2023 to June 30,2024 sewer use rate is $560.00 per 1 family home/equivalent dwelling unit.
Please contact the Sewer department at 401-767-2200 x 305 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or concerns.
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Important Reminder while working outdoors in the heat
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PumpkinFest Committee
is now accepting applications for the 2023 North Smithfield Great Pumpkin Festival which will be on September 16th from
11am - 5 pm; located behind the NS High School.
Please remember PumpkinFest Vendor Applications are first come first serve so get your application and payment in to secure your space as soon as possible.
Please sign up today using our online portal by clicking the button below.
The next PumpkinFest Committee Meetings will be;
Thursday, August 31st at 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 7th at 6:00 pm
Thursday, September 14th at 6:00 pm
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Lets work together to keep Rhode Island litter free!
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Town of North Smithfield
Recyling Center
281 Quaker Highway
Saturday's 8:00 am
to 1:00 pm
Wednesday's 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Residents are ONLY allowed to
drop off during those hours.
Any questions please call:
(401)767-2200 ext 348
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The Town of North Smithfield is Seeking Volunteer Members for Several Committees
*Asser Management Commission
*Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
*Economic Development Commission
*Sewer Commission
*Halliwell Review Committee
*Historic District Commission
*Public Art Advisory Committee
Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Joanne Buttie at 767-2200 ext. 504 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an application or go to www.nsmithfieldri.org/boards to download the application and submit it to Town Clerks Office, 83 Greene Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896. You can also fill out an application through our website at www.nsmithfieldri.org/boards.
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North Smithfield Food Pantry
August
Food Pantry pick-up dates:
Saturday, August 19th & 26th @ 10:00 am
Tuesday, August 22nd & 29th @ 5:30 pm
The Food Pantry is for North Smithfield residents.
You must have a photo ID and a bill that confirms your North Smithfield address. You can attend the Food Pantry all four times it is open per month.
The Pantry is located at the
Slatersville Congregational Church
UCC on the Common.
Questions? Call 401-678-0356
For the month of August, we are asking for donations of:
Canned Soup
Canned Beans
Boxed Potatoes
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Rhode Island Low-Income Household Assistance Program
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Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Care Information
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Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists North Smithfield families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through the link below you can search helpful tools and a database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families in need of care for their loved ones can locate licensed care homes and communities in the North Smithfield area that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones.
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Are you interested in what the Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition has to offer? Click on the button below to be redirected to their website.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Agendas can be found on the Secretary of State Website by
CLICKING HERE
Live Streaming Open Meetings
LIVESTREAMING OPEN MEETINGS
A. Livestreaming for Town Council, Halliwell Review Committee, Zoning Board and Planning Board: The Town will provide livestreaming for the open meetings of the Town Council, Halliwell Review Committee, Zoning Board of Review, and Planning Board whenever feasible via YouTube, Zoom, or some other technology. If technical difficulties occur during the livestream of an open meeting, the open meeting will continue to proceed as scheduled without livestreaming. (Livestreaming increases public access to public meetings in addition to the right of the public to attend open meetings in person.)
B. Public must be physically present to participate. Members of the public, applicants, petitioners, expert s, etc. who want to participate in an open meeting in any fashion must be physically present at the meeting. Members of the public, applicants, petitioners, experts, etc. will not be allowed to participate in an open meeting remotely by offering comment, testimony, or other remarks. through virtual means.
C. No other Board, Commission, or Committee will be livestreamed: Except as specified above, the Town will not provide livestreaming for any other Board, Commission or Committee.
D. Technical Difficulties: If technical difficulties occur during any livestream, the open meeting will continue to proceed as scheduled.
E. Meetings of the Town Council, Halliwell Review Committee, Zoning Board and Planning Board will be livestreamed on the Town' s YouTube page, North Smithfield Town Meetings. https:/ / www.youtube.com/ channel l/ UCFgwSKxL950ZgZ DKz8B-MQ
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This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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Vice President Harris is receiving the endorsement of Barack and Michelle Obama in the Democratic race for president. The former president and first lady released a video this morning showing Vice President Harris speaking on the phone with both of them. In a joint statement announcing the endorsement, the Obamas said, "There is no doubt in our mind that Kamala Harris has exactly what it takes to win this election and deliver for the American people." 
