Message from Town Administrator
Gary Ezovski

In the multiple notices we include today, we have links to guidance from the Governor’s office for Phase 1 of the reopening of our economy. I encourage all to review them. While the stay at home order is being lifted, we are not back to anything near normal. We will be able to shop in more places and some expansion of access to restaurants may come soon, but this virus is still with us. So, we must continue with our social distancing measures along with our elevated efforts in hygiene and avoiding crowded conditions.  Activities in our parks are still restricted. Groups of more than five people will still be dispersed, and organized athletic practices are still not allowed to take place. Please respect those restrictions as we all continue to work this virus down.

No doubt this will be a Mother’s Day weekend to remember! With restaurants still closed, gathering size still restricted and social distancing still part of what we need to do, family traditions held perhaps for decades will have to adjust once again. Perhaps, for those who are fortunate to still have their Mom with them, this set of circumstances can be a reminder that those special efforts and traditions of appreciation and affection shouldn’t wait until Mother’s Day. So be creative this weekend. Hug from a distance! Visit and celebrate with Mom, in person if you can, by video or phone call, but do all that is possible to keep Mom safe by protecting her from this virus. COVID-19 may be more controlled or who knows, may be in retreat, but let’s not spread it to Mom or anyone else on Mother’s Day!

Sunday, May 10th, is
Mother's Day!

Wishing all the mothers a very happy day!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Agendas can be found on the Secretary of State Website by
(Agendas in PDF form will be posted next to the corresponding meeting, if available, before this newsletter is published.)

Personnel Board Meeting (Agenda)
Monday, May 11, 2020, at 6:30 pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting

Budget Committee Meeting (Agenda)
Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6:00 pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting

Asset Management Meeting (Agenda)
Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6:35 pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting
REOPENING
RHODE ISLAND:
TESTING THE WATER
Guidance for businesses from the Department of Business Regulation:
Igniting Life Church to hold drive-in Worship!

The due date for payment of fourth quarter North Smithfield real estate and motor vehicle excise taxes, plus North Smithfield water and sewer use fees, was extended by Executive Order to May 15th from the normal due date of April 15th. 

We hope the delay has provided time for all to find ways to make those payments. Our goal is only to sustain the public safety and other municipal services that you rely upon us to provide .
LOCK BOX FOR TAXES AT ANNEX

Please note that we have an outside drop box right outside the Annex door
at 575 Smithfield Road to leave
tax payments. It is secure
and checked daily. 

If you would like a receipt, please include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope.
TOWN OF NORTH SMITHFIELD

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION

Due to COVID-19, the RI Board of Elections is encouraging all eligible voters to vote by mail-in ballot for the Presidential Preference Primary being held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Applications for mail-in ballots were sent out at the end of April. If you would like to vote by mail-in ballot and have not received an application, please call the Board of Canvassers at (401) 767-2200, Ext. 504, and we will send you one; or if you prefer, you can go to the following website, download the form and mail it to 575 Smithfield Road, North Smithfield, RI 02896:


Mail ballot applications are due back by:

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020, at 4:00 P.M.

There will be ONE polling place open on June 2, 2020. We will be adhering to social distancing guidelines as given by the State of Rhode Island to ensure everyone’s safety.

The polling place that will be open for the Town of North Smithfield is:

SCOUTER’S HALL, 13 MAIN STREET,
SLATERSVILLE, RI 02876
Microenterprise Grants

Is your North Smithfield small business impacted by Covid-19? 
You may be eligible for a $5,000
Microenterprise Grant.
Please note that Brigido’s Fresh Market, located at 900 Victory Highway, will now take phone orders from our senior population.

Please call (401) 762-1020 Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, place an order, and a staff member will shop for the customer and coordinate a pickup time with the customer.

All transactions must be paid with a credit card .
North Smithfield Residents Food Pantry
Slatersville Congregational Church
25 Green Street
Slatersville, RI 02876  
 
Thank you but we cannot use additional volunteer help at this time. If you would like to donate money, please mail to P.O. Box 283, Slatersville, RI 02876. If you would like to donate food, please call (401) 678-0356 to arrange a time for drop off. We need soups, canned tuna and chicken, canned fruit and juice, toilet paper and paper towels. 

The flavor of the month for MAY is 100% FRUIT JUICES.

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.