Hazard mitigation comments
The town of North Smithfield is currently updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan with a public comment period to begin this week. Town officials note that the plan is important because it helps the town to plan and receive funding for projects that reduce the risk of injury or damage to property from future natural hazard events, such as flooding and hurricanes.
The Planning Department and the Hazard Mitigation Review Committee have released a draft of the updated plan, found here. The document will be available for public view and comment from Thursday, Sept. 12 through Thursday, Oct. 3. Comments may be submitted to the North Smithfield Planning Department at (401) 767-2200 extension 336 or [email protected].
Customer appreciation BBQ
Brigido’s Fresh Market at 900 Victory Highway will hold a Customer Appreciation BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate one year under ownership of the Fernandez family. The event will feature food and activities, a live DJ, raffle prizes, and more. It was rescheduled from the original date of Saturday, Sept. 7.
Pantry needs canned chicken
The North Smithfield Food Pantry has announced that pick-up dates will be held on Saturdays, Sept. 21 and 28 at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays, Sept. 17 and 24 at 5:30 p.m. The Food Pantry is open to North Smithfield residents and you must have a photo ID and a bill that confirms your address. It is located at the Slatersville Congregational Church UCC on the Common.
For the month of September, the pantry is seeking donations of canned chicken, peanut butter and jelly.
Library survey
The North Smithfield Library is asking residents to complete a survey to help with planning for next five years. The two minute survey can be found at https://forms.office.com/r/KVa0gZcXT8.
Town meetings
The North Smithfield Asset Management Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, Sept. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the North Smithfield Police Station at 575 Smithfield Ave. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 starting at 6:30 p.m. at 1470 Providence Pike. The agenda is here.
The Groundwater Protection Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 starting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The Special Education Local Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the library of North Smithfield High School at 412 Greenville Road. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Planning Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
