Smithfield taxes?
The 2024 North Smithfield tax bills were mailed out last week, but many of the envelopes showed a return address to the town of Smithfield. Town officials noted this week that it was an error made by the printing company and that both towns are aware of the mistake.
The town is assuring residents the 2024 North Smithfield tax bills are correct, and that taxes should be paid to the town of North Smithfield, with payments sent to the PO Box at the top of the bill. Those sending payment to the PO Box, will also need to submit the corresponding quarterly stub. Only payments with a stub should be mailed to the Boston lockbox.
Alternatively, bills can be mailed directly to Town Hall at: Town of North Smithfield, 83 Greene St. North Smithfield, RI 02896. The 1st quarter payment is due by Thursday, August 15.
Questions can be directed to the Assessor’s office at (401) 767-2200 x323 or the Tax Collector’s office at (401) 767-2200 x511.
146 update
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced that this week, motorists can anticipate the closure of Route 146, from Exit 7B to 8C; the Route 146 North Service Road and Exit 18B off I-295 North; and the Route 146 South Service Road and Exit 18A off I-295 South for bridge construction, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Sayles Hill Road West, from Route 146 to Iron Mine Hill Road, and the westbound lane of Sayles Hill Road East, from Route 146 to Route 99, will also be closed for road and drainage construction, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drivers are advised to follow signed detours during all closures.
Concert
The North Smithfield Parks & Recreation Department’s free summer concert series continues this week with a performance by Aftershock Allstar Big Band on Thursday, August 1 from 6-8 p.m. The concerts take place in the field by Town Hall at 83 Green St. and visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Hawks of Rhode Island
North Smithfield Library at 20 North Main St. will host an Audubon educator on Thursday, August 1 presenting Hawks of Rhode Island starting at 6 p.m. Explore all the species in Rhode Island with a Power Point presentation and talk about the differences in hawk groups, followed by a visit from two live native hawks. Attendees are asked to register by visiting https://northsmithfield.librarycalendar.com/ or calling (401) 767-2780.
Movie night
Pack 7 Slatersville Cub Scouts will host a movie night in Scouter’s Hall at 13 Main St. on Friday, August 2 starting at 7 p.m. The event is open to all children entering grades K through 5 and their families, who invited to learn more about what scouting has to offer.
Town meetings
The North Smithfield Asset Management Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, July 29 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the North Smithfield Police station at 575 Smithfield Ave. The agenda is here.
