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

 

Famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele are dead, reportedly murdered in their home. LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton told reporters the investigation into their deaths is in the early stages, with very little information available to be shared with the public. Multiple reports indicate the couple was stabbed to death in their home in L.A.'s Brentwood neighborhood.        Ukraine ceasefire are continuing today in Berlin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky now suggests his country would be willing to give up its aspirations of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees, calling the shift in policy a compromise.        The Los Angeles Police Department says it's stepping up patrols at Jewish facilities and events in the city following the deadly mass shooting at a popular beach in Australia. The LAPD said, while there is no known threat to Los Angeles at this time they remain vigilant and committed to protecting communities. Extra patrols will be present at Jewish schools, synagogues and at Hanukkah events throughout the city.        For the first time since 2014, the Kansas City Chiefs aren't in the playoffs, and their star QB has a torn ACL. The Chiefs lost 16-13 to the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, with Patrick Mahomes leaving the game late in the fourth quarter after the injury. Kansas City went undefeated in 12 one-score games last season, falling to just one-and-seven in those same games this year.        The parent company behind robot vacuum Roomba is filing for bankruptcy. Massachusetts-based iRobot made the announcement Sunday that it will be acquired by its main manufacturer, vacuum cleaner maker Shenzhen PICEA [[ PIH-see-uh ]].        "Zootopia 2" is number one at the domestic box office. It made over 26-million-dollars domestically over the weekend, coming in ahead of "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" with 19-million, and "Wicked: For Good" with eight-million.       

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