Town of North Smithfield
July 27th, 2018 Edition
Message from Town Administrator
Gary Ezovski


At the special meeting of the Town Council last night a discussion that started almost two years ago culminated in a resolution to put questions on the November 2018 ballot that could result in changes to how government operates in North Smithfield. There will be many opportunities for all to discuss the specific changes, but I think now is an important time to comment on the work that has been done to get us to this point.

 It is my opinion, and no doubt that of the entire Town Council, that the eight people who were appointed by the Town Council to study the town’s charter and make recommendations did so in exemplary fashion. It is clear that substantial research and analysis was behind every recommendation. That work afforded a great foundation for the Town Council debate that ensued. And debate is the right word to describe the conversation that has taken place in the council meetings. There are many issues that are clearly “clean up” of language to reflect current process and recent state legislative action. Those things were administered in simple actions. But there are many other items that the council wrestled with before coming to conclusions. Clearly, there are matters where all didn’t agree, but there were respectful conclusions that are now ready for town wide consideration. 

I want to thank the Town Council for both the challenges they offered one another and for the agreements where they could be found. I also thank Town Solicitor David Igliozzi and Town Clerk Deb Todd. Their support was vital to the collective effort to conclude the entire discussion with a well-organized and clear resolution. Most importantly thanks to each of the following members of the Charter Review Commission who made the discussion possible. 
Paul Vadenais, Christine Charest, Terri Bartomioli, Peg Votta, Carol Drainville, Tracey Nangle, Anthony Guertin, Larry Forti

We will never all agree on every matter. It is, however, the opportunity given by those who have the courage to rationally and intelligently raise the questions that will always drive us forward. 

A "Take Your Dog to Work Day" event on June 18th raised $1,000 for the Friends of the North Smithfield Animal Shelter. Southern New England Windows LLC - Renewal by Anderson of Smithfield, led by owners Matt and John Ester and company representatives Betty Shea and Diane Rodrigues, sponsored this great fundraiser. The money raised will help to provide food, medicine, and veterinary care to the animals awaiting adoption at the North Smithfield Animal Shelter. The Friends of The North Smithfield Animal Shelter are extremely grateful for this generous donation. Pictured: on the left, Nancy Vigneaux, Coordinator for the Friends of the North Smithfield Animal Shelter accepting the $1,000 check from Diane Rodrigues.
A MESSAGE FROM BLACKSTONE, MA

Please be advised that the water service interruption in the St. Paul Street area will now take place on Friday, July 27, 2018.

This includes St. Paul Street, Rivers Edge Road, Farnum Street, Canal Street and those serviced in North Smithfield.

Any questions, please contact the Blackstone DPW at 1-508- 883-9331.

Thank You!
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2018 Tax Bill Due Dates

Dear North Smithfield Taxpayer:

ALL 2018 Real estate, motor vehicle and tangible personal property bills were mailed on July 13 th .
Please be aware ALL bills are due on the date listed on the bill stubs. Because there are no complications with auto taxes or budget timing this year, we are back to our regular billing cycle and due dates.
The dates are also listed below.
 
Real Estate, Motor Vehicle and Tangible Personal Property
1 st  payment due 08-15-18
2 nd  payment due 10-15-18
3 rd  payment due 01-15-19
4 th  payment due 04-15-19

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office at 401-767-2200 ext: 323 or the Tax Collector’s Office at 401-767-2200 ext: 511

Town of North Smithfield
Recycling Department



The Eco Depot portion of our recycling event scheduled for Saturday August 4 , 2018 has been canceled and rescheduled for Saturday March 30, 2019 per RIRRC. 

The E-Waste portion of our event on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at our Highway Garage, 281 Quaker Highway, will still take place. (see below for full details)

As always, Saturday hours at our Highway Garage, 281 Quaker Highway will be from 9 am - 3 pm. Residents are welcome to bring yard waste or accepted recyclables. The town offers free drop off for rigid plastic and scrap metal items as well as used motor oil. Drop off hours during the week are available on Wednesdays from 3 PM- 7:00 PM.
 
For additional information contact 767-2200 x 348
Saturday, August 4, 2018  9 AM – 12 Noon
 
North Smithfield Town Garage
281 Quaker Highway
North Smithfield, RI

Indie Cycle, LLC will accept all electronic items including computers, laptops, monitors, televisions, routers, PDAs, cell phones, mice, keyboards, ink-jet printers, toner cartridges, CD/DVD players, radios, cameras, network equipment, wires, stereos, speakers, telephones, microwaves, small household appliances, and acid lead batteries such as auto/marine and back-ups.
A $10 disposal fee will be charged for laser-jet printers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and other coolant-containing devices. 
NO light bulbs, single use batteries, tapes/disks, glass plates or bowls, broken TV tubes or hazardous materials.

TOUR OUR TOWN'S 60 HISTORIC CEMETERIES

Cemetery tours will resume on Saturday, July 28 at 9:00 am with visits to NS08, NS56, NS05, NS54, NS09 in the vicinity of Pound Hill Road. Participants will first meet at Union Cemetery, Smithfield Rd. Park on the dirt access Rd next to the stone wall near the Union Annex. Bring insect repellent and a bottle of water. A copy of the upcoming tours can be accessed by CLICKING HERE.

Cemetery volunteers will continue to clean regrowth at the Union Cemetery Annex each Tuesday with morning and afternoon shifts. Workers also plan to restore other cemeteries on Thursday mornings. Helpers have adopted three small family lots, agreeing to weed wack once a year.  
 
Rich Keene
President, NSHA
401-447-6394
rfkeene6@gmail.com
Summer Concert Series on the Common
Sunday, July 29th
5:00 pm- 6:30 pm
Slatersville Congregational Church 





Starring 
The RI RedNecks Country Band

Generously Sponsored by 
Navigant Bank 
 

**Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and join family and friends under the summer skies. **The church kitchen will be serving great food and ice cream sundaes to top off the night. **The North Smithfield Food Pantry will be holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit the pantry and get ready for winter needs. 
12th Annual 
North Smithfield 
Great Pumpkin Festival
Saturday - September 15, 2018
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
North Smithfield High School Grounds

Vendor spots are still available. Due to overwhelming requests, vendor spots are larger this year. Get your application in quick before all the spots fill up.

The next committee meeting will be  Wednesday, August 15th at 6:00  at R&R Machine Industries, Inc. 147 Industrial Drive, North Smithfield

Click Here  for more information on the event and a list of the upcoming Committee Meetings.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Agendas can be found on the Secretary of State Website by