National Preparedness Month
The North Smithfield Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents that September is National Preparedness Month and that it is now time to prepare yourself and those in your care for natural disasters.
“Police, fire and EMA may not always be able to reach you quickly in emergency or disaster,” noted a release from the agency. “The most important step you can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care; the more people who are prepared, the more quickly the community will recover.”
Homes should be ready for three days without electricity and water service, or access to a supermarket or local services. A full publication of emergency preparedness tips for North Smithfield residents can be found at the end of this article.
Athletic passes
The North Smithfield Athletic Association is now selling Northmen Athletic Passes for entry to all home games on school grounds. Passes cost $75 for a family of up to six adults, $40 for single individuals or $3 for seniors, and can be purchased via Venmo to @NSAthleticAssociation.
North Smithfield students always get free entry to the games.
Fundraiser
Texas Roadhouse at 39 Dowling Village Blvd. will host a fundraiser for North Smithfield Elementary School from 3 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. The NSPTO will receive 20 percent of the checks as a donation to the school from all diners who show the flyer below from their phones.
Live music
The Plastic Palace at Lindy’s Tavern at 98 School St. has announced entertainment for the month of September including three shows this week. Vinyl Frontier will play at the outdoor venue on Friday, Sept. 12 and Northeast Groove will perform on Saturday, Sept. 13, with both shows to start at 7 p.m. Ilene Springer will play on Sunday, Sept. 14 starting at 3 p.m.
At The Island at 1600 Victory Highway has a full line up of events with Bingo on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Lizzie and Jeremy Acoustic on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Lifelong Obsession on Friday, Sept. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m.; Lacey Cheryl on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. and Alias Acoustic on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Pantry needs soup
The North Smithfield Food Pantry has announced pickup dates for the month of September on Tuesdays, Sept. 23 and 30 at 5:30 p.m, and Saturdays, Sept. 20 and 27 at 10 a.m.
The Food Pantry is open to North Smithfield residents who must have a photo ID and a bill that confirms their address. Guests can attend the pantry all four times it is open per month at the Slatersville Congregational Church UCC on the Common on Green Street.
For the month of September, the pantry is seeking donations of canned soup, canned pasta and beans.
Questions can be directed to (401) 678-0356.
Town meetings
The North Smithfield Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, Sept. 8 starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Groundwater Protection Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, Sept. 8 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service Inc. Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the station at 1470 Providence Pike. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Sewer Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Planning Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
A note on town meetings: Meeting agendas published after our weekly “things to know,” articles may not be listed above. Check the Secretary of State’s website for the latest updates.
