Pig roast
Stephen Roy Power Equipment at 1217 Eddie Dowling Highway will hold a customer appreciation day on Monday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a pig roast, raffles, deals and promotions. Win a blower and trimmer or take advantage of savings.
Apple crisp
The North Smithfield Heritage Association will host an Apple Crisp Festival and yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the red schoolhouse at 190 School St. All proceeds will benefit the NSHA.
Donations of clean, usable items for the yard sale are now being accepted. Donors should call Christine at (401) 741-8755 for delivery arrangements.
The rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 12.
Feasibility study
Town Administrator Scott Gibbs announced this week that the feasibility study for potentially establishing a Tax Increment Financing District in town has been finalized. The study is posted on the town website here. In the town newsletter, Gibbs noted that the feasibility study determined that the TIF initiative was feasible given the projected infrastructure costs and buildout assumptions.
“The study did state that using conservative buildout assumptions, there would be a funding gap,” the release noted. “This conclusion was consistent with statements made by the administration at the beginning of the planning process.”
Gibbs noted that the administration is currently seeking state funding support for a second study phase. The phase would reportedly include a market study, further refinement of the TIF strategy, and development of a new zoning district to guide development in the corridor.
Read more about the initiative here.
Hayrides
Goodwin Bros. Farm Stand at 458 Greenville Road is offering free hayrides to visitors every weekend through the month of October. The rides will leave the farmstand on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. No purchases or advanced sign ups are required and outside food and drinks are welcome.
Each ride covers a distance of approximately 1.5 miles and lasts 30 minutes, according to a post from the business. The rides pass by woodlands, fields, and water bodies across the farm, and are weather permitting.
Pitch tournament
The Island at 1600 Victory Highway will host a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, followed by a pitch tournament starting at 1 p.m.
All are welcome to set up a table to sell stuff, which is free for members or $20 for non-members, with signups available at the bar or by calling (401)762-0965. The rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 12.
Live music
The Plastic Palace at Lindy’s Tavern at 98 School St. will have entertainment by Dan Stokes & Friends on Friday, Oct. 10 starting at 7 p.m. and Tucker’s Creek on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 12, catch Drew Carey starting at 3 p.m.
Town meetings
The North Smithfield Town Council will hold a meeting on Monday, Oct. 6 starting at 6:45 at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Planning Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
Editor’s note: The above article has been edited to reflect cancellation of a public hearing that was scheduled to be held on Monday at North Smithfield Middle School.
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.
