TOWN OF NORTH SMITHFIELD
April 27th, 2018 Edition

Road Repairs
 
The North Smithfield Highway Division will be detouring traffic on Sayles Hill Rd. between Route 146 and Iron Mine Hill Rd. for repair work to the drainage system in the area of Anchor Subaru/Nissan. This work will take place Monday April 30th from 7:00 am. to 3:00 PM. During these hours, the traffic will be limited to traveling one-way on Sayles Hill Rd. from Route 146 to Iron Mine Hill Rd. Any traffic exiting from Route 146 South to Sayles Hill Rd. will be limited to local traffic only during this time.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may create, but with your patience and cooperation we can get this work completed as quickly as possible. There will be a police detail or certified flaggers assigned to this project for the day. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Highway Division at 767-2200, ext. 348.
 
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.



North Smithfield's
16th Annual Clean & Green Day 
This Saturday, April 28, 2018
   Each year we assemble a large group of volunteers from North Smithfield and surrounding towns who have a mutual interest in reducing litter, and thus improving the visual landscape. While litter cleanup is the primary objective of our Clean & Green Day, this event offers additional benefits in promoting anti-litter awareness, recycling and continued education.
 
Save the date and come April 28 th  to participate in one of RI's largest community clean-up efforts. This year we plan to see as many as 500 volunteers.
 
Our "Hands-on cleanup" approach gives volunteers satisfaction in making a difference, as well as a sense of community by joining their neighbors in a much larger town-wide project. The experience often motivates volunteers to learn and do more in the interest of recycling and our environment year-round.  
 
The clean-up provides a great bonding opportunity for families and organizations to help together.  Scout troops and students are able to earn community service hours.
 
Volunteers can leave comments and questions, or pre-register for the event by using the Clean & Green link available
 
Donations can be made to "Town of North Smithfield/Clean & Green Day" P.O. Box 248, Slatersville, RI 02876. 
 
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/North-Smithfield-RI-Clean-Green-334578540277447/
A first draft of the Comprehensive Plan amendment is nearing completion and will soon be reviewed by the Town Council and the public. The following survey will be used to gauge public opinion on general goals and policies within the plan. We encourage you to complete the survey and participate in the planning process. A complete copy of the draft plan is on the Planning Department page of the Town’s website.
CLICK HERE  to take the survey
The Town of North Smithfield has hired Northeast Revaluation Group LLC to conduct a statistical update to bring all real estate in town to fair market value effective December 31,2018 for the July 2019 tax roll. The process is mandatory according to RIGL 44-5-11.6. The law requires these statistical updates every 3 years and a full revaluation every 9 years.

Throughout the project Northeast Revaluation’s staff will be in neighborhoods throughout the town. The company will attempt to physically visit, measure and inspect properties that sold over the last 2 years, which helps in the analysis of determining fair market value. They also will be visiting any properties that have unfinished construction or have taken out building permits recently. All employees are required to carry identification and have their vehicles on file with the assessor’s office and police department. The process will last over the next several months and be completed in the spring of 2019. If there are questions or concerns contact the Assessor, Sarah Frew, 401-767-2200 ext 323 or Northeast Revaluation Group directly at 401-737-0300. Thank you for your patience throughout the process.


Emergency Preparedness for Citizens Living with Disabilities

A natural disaster is a terrifying event for anyone to experience. For elderly citizens, or those living with a disability, a natural disaster or local emergency can be that much more frightening and challenging to manage.


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. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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One of the North Smithfield High School Graduation Requirements is the completion of a Senior Project. Senior Project is a self-directed, personalized, project-based learning opportunity that provides seniors with the chance to explore any field or topic in which they are interested. Senior Project culminates in a presentation showcasing the work students have been doing throughout the year. 
 
We would like to cordially invite you to serve as a judge for the  Fifth Annual Senior Project Presentation Day  on  Thursday , May 17 th .  Judges will be trained in assessing projects upon arrival and a complimentary lunch will be served prior to the viewing and judging of students' presentations. The day will end by 2:30. 
 
Attached you will find an invitation to judge this event. If you are interested in attending, please register by opening the invitation and clicking on the link at the bottom of it. Once you have clicked ‘Submit’ on the form, your registration is complete and you will hear from me about a week before the presentation day with further details. 
 
The invitation and registration may also be accessed by clicking  here.
 
Thank you, in advance, for your support and continued enthusiasm for the Senior Project initiative. Please feel free to email me at  laromin@northsmithfieldschools.com  with any questions or concerns.
 
Lindsay Aromin
Senior Project Coordinator 
North Smithfield High School
412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
George Nasuti Novans Pride 5K
Monday, May 28th, 2018
Start Time: 8:30 am
TIME TO PREPARE &
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018

It's time to start decluttering and get ready for our annual North Smithfield Town Wide Yard Sale, benefiting the NS Food Pantry.
 
Residents can participate by holding an individual or multi-family yard sale at their homes. When they register with the Town Clerk, their location will be listed on the Town Web Site and in publicity, so that interested shoppers will have their location.
  
Residents who want to take part must go to the Clerk's office at the Town Annex at 575 Smithfield Road to obtain a yard sale permit for $5.00. Residents are encouraged to make a contribution to the town's Food Pantry at the same time. Yard sale addresses will be listed for permits obtained before Noon on Friday, May 25th, 2018. 
If anyone has feedback on how to improve the upcoming event, please contact Town Hall at 767-2200, ext. 301.
Stay tuned for more information.   
12th Annual 
North Smithfield 
Great Pumpkin Festival
Saturday - September 15, 2018
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
North Smithfield High School Grounds



  The deadlines for both are May 1st