Hydrant flushing
The Water Department will conduct hydrant flushing from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 in the Slatersville, Forestdale, Great Road, Mendon Road and Industrial Park areas primarily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., although some flushings may occur overnight.
Flushing enhances water quality, but may cause some discoloration and a temporary reduction in water pressure. Customers are asked to limit water usage during flushing operations. If water is discolored, they are advised to run the cold water until it clears.
Questions can be directed to the water department at (401) 767-2200 ext 320 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Adopt a Rescue
PetSmart at 15 Dowling Village will host an adoption event with Animal Rescue Kingdom on Friday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the store to meet dogs and puppies available for adoption, with the chance to meet and adopt the same day.
View all of the available dogs here.
Faculty faceoff
The North Smithfield Parent Teacher Organization will present a Faculty Faceoff on Friday, April 10 at North Smithfield High School at 412 Greenville Road. Staff from North Smithfield Elementary School will take on staff from North Smithfield Middle School in basketball, with doors at 5:30 p.m. for the game to start at 6 p.m.
The cost to attend is $10 per family.
Customer appreciation
Wright’s Dairy Farm at 200 Woonsocket Hill Road will hold a customer appreciation weekend from Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12 with free samples, raffles, golden tickets and more. Visit the farm anytime during business hours over the weekend for deals and chances to win.
Candidate speed dating
Tickets are still available for the North Smithfield Democratic Town Committee’s Candidate Speed Dating event on Saturday, April 11. Attendees will have a chance for focused, fast-paced conversations with candidates running for office.
The event will be held at The Village Haven at 90 School St. starting at 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased here.
CERT training
The North Smithfield Emergency Management Agency will offer a Basic Community Emergency Response Team training class on Tuesdays from April 28 through June 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the basement level of Town Hall at 83 Green St. Participants will learn skills including disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical triage, and search and rescue.
The class is free but pre-registration is required by contacting Jay Levenson at [email protected] or (401) 230-9327.
Town meetings
The Board of Assessment Review will hold a meeting on Monday, April 6 starting at 1 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield School Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, April 6 starting at 3 p.m. at North Smithfield Middle School at 1850 Providence Pike. The agenda is here.
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, April 6 starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Town Council will hold a meeting on Monday, April 6 starting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The Public Art Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 9 starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
The North Smithfield Planning Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 9 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. The agenda is here.
