NORTH SMITHFIELD – Beth Newberry, candidate for town administrator said that if elected, addressing the lack of centralized planning and coordination in North Smithfield town government will be a top priority.
“Our town government, both elected and appointed officials, has been too fractured and disassociated for quite some time, leading to dysfunction,” said Newberry. “One role the Town Administrator can play is coordinator, bringing people together out of their silos.”
“If elected I plan to meet regularly with town councilors, school committee members and appointed officials – subject to open meetings laws – to act as an intermediary and ensure a free flow of information and ideas and to try to harmonize disparate visions of our future,” she said. “Local government should be open, accessible and transparent, while being both efficient but not controlled by special interests who know how to work the system.”
“We need a TA who can work with everyone harmoniously while also seeking to expand the pool of residents involved at all levels and I think I am well suited to that task,” said Newberry.
“I respectfully ask for your vote this November.”

She just may win as her husband is a Rep, and Gibbs stated he would like the idea of a fire station and police station together, according to his recent Newstalk comment.
Gibbs may just surprise you though with all his connections in the business world, inc that of obtaining grants, etc…..tough choices at the voting booth!
How do you T plan to afford the major investment and tax increase that accompanies a new facility that does not add any additional value. But wait the town will receive free money that falls from the sky to pay for the dream. How about a plan that stays on planet earth. Gibbs may put the town in a poor debt position.
Beth Newberry is an outstanding choice as Town Administrator. She has an extremely positive attitude and has shown that when she takes on a project she gives her all to it. North Smithfield would be fortunate to have her.
There is no one I trust more than Beth to get a job done and done well. I have absolutely no doubt that she will always put the needs of the community in the forefront of her campaign. Her goals will be your goals. That is exactly why she is going door to door ! If you don’t answer her knock, shame on you. Let your voice be heard. She’s listening.
I am rarely public speak about who I support in any political race, but I do not hesitate to share my support of Beth Newberry’s candidacy for Town Administrator of North Smithfield. I have known Beth for several years and have found her to be an intelligent and level headed person who consistenty demonstrates honesty and integrity. She is respectful of ALL people and I know she will consider what the people want and what they can afford in her decision making. These are qualities that have been sorely lacking in town leadership in recent years.
Good luck Beth! You will be a great choice for the community!
Beth Newberry is clearly the best choice for Town Administrator.