Woonsocket Radio News Room

AUGUST 31, 2023, 7:15 P.M.

 

JOINT MEETING NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL/MUNICIPAL BUILDING REVIEW TASK FORCE

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896

 

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 Thursday, August 31, 2023, 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

 

  1. I. OPEN MEETING – PRAYER – PLEDGE
  2. II. ROLL CALL
  1. III. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action on Halliwell Asbestos Abatement Change Order – Mr.Pendergast 

B. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action Regarding Presentation from PFM Financial

Advisors, LLC Referencing the $18 million Bond for the November 7, 2023 Ballot

Question

C. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action Regarding Future Public Hearing Dates for the

November 7, 2023 Ballot Question

D. Discussion, Vote, or Other Action on Pushing Forward 2023 Ballot Question for the Police Station – Ms. Alves 

  1. IV. 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 August 29, 2023

 

A Republican senator is backing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. During an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press", Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas said everyone on the boats are 'all valid targets'.        A vote could be coming this week on the Affordable Care Act tax credits. The government shutdown ended after Senate Majority Leader John Thune promised a group of Democrats a vote on the issue. Republicans admit they've been struggling to craft legislation that would get enough votes to fix the core issue of rising costs. The Obamacare subsidies are due to expire at the end of the year and the Trump administration is looking to head off a spike in premiums.        A federal judge is stopping the Justice Department from seeing evidence belonging to a former lawyer for ex-FBI director James Comey. Saturday's ruling by a district court judge in Washington, DC came in the form of a temporary restraining order. It prevents the DOJ from getting information from the lawyer's personal electronic devises without a warrant.        Bethlehem has held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for the first time since the war in Gaza. Officials lit the traditional giant Christmas tree in front of the historic Nativity Church in Manger Square on Saturday.        The 12-team College Football Playoff has been unveiled. After winning the Big Ten Championship Indiana has jumped Ohio State for the top spot in the rankings. The Buckeyes slipped to second and are followed by Georgia and Texas Tech. The top four teams receive a bye in the first round, which begins Friday, December 19th when Oklahoma hosts Alabama. The opening round concludes the following day when Texas A and M hosts Miami, Ole Miss hosts Tulane, and Oregon hosts James Madison.        Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is number one at the box office. The second film inspired by the popular horror game franchise took first place with a 63-million dollar opening. Zootopia 2 came in second at 43-million after it dominated the Thanksgiving box office.       

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