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Town of North Smithfield 

July 6, 2017 Edition

          
 
 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

What's Happening in North Smithfield
 

 
 

 
 

 

Message from the Town Administrator

 

The Stone Arch Bridge Has Re-opened

 


 

 

The Stone Arch bridge re-opened to traffic on Friday, June 29th.  The contract states that the bridge will remain open through March 2018.  The second closure of the bridge is scheduled for March 1 of 2018 through July of 2019. 
 

 

 

Attention North Smithfield Water Customers

 

The Comstock Road water tower will be cleaned and inspected on Tuesday, July 11th, and Wednesday, July 12th.

 

This may cause temporary reduction in water pressure throughout the water system. Some discoloration of water may occur. This is not harmful.

 

Department officials recommend limited water use during this time, including using water to wash clothes and dishes.

 

Check your water before use. If it is discolored, run the cold water until it clears.

 

Any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Water dept. at 767-2200 x305

 
 

 

The Town of North Smithfield has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Computer Network Administrator; 19 hours per week. This is a year-round part-time position with a rate of pay of $30.00 per hour.   Please visit our website at www.nsmithfieldri.org for an application and job description. Please send a completed application and resume to Karen Bernardino at Town Hall, P.O. Box 248, Slatersville, RI 02876 by July 17, 2017.  No phone calls please.  AA/EOE.

 

Click here for Job Description

Click here for Application


 
 

 



TOWN OF NORTH SMITHFIELD RECYCLING NEWS

For the July 2017 Recycling Newsletter

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE


 
 

 

Summer Concert Series Begins 

This Sunday, July 9th

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Slatersville Congregational Church Common

 

 

 

 

Starring

ILLUSIONS

Led by local Dr. Tim Hart, this acoustic trio will keep you singing and dancing to your favorite songs. 


Generously Sponsored by 

Navigant Credit Union 


 

**Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and join family and friends under the summer skies.  **The church kitchen will be serving great food and ice cream sundaes to top off the night.  **The North Smithfield Food Pantry will be holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit the pantry and get ready for winter needs. 

 

 
 

 

11th Annual

North Smithfield

Great Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, September 16, 2017

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

North Smithfield High School Grounds

 

 

Spaces are still available for this event.  Applications can be obtained by  Clicking here
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 

Upcoming Meetings
 

 

 

 

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Monday, July 10 @ 6:00 PM

Town Hall Conference Room

1 Main Street

Slatersville, RI  02876

 

Personnel Board Meeting 

Monday, July 10 @ 6:30 

Primrose Fire Station

1470 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

 

 

Zoning Board Committee Meeting 

Tuesday, July 11 @ 7:00 P.M.

Primrose Fire Station

1470 Providence Pike

North Smithfield, RI 02896

 

 

Conservation Commission Meeting

Tuesday, July 11  @ 7:00 P.M.

Villa at St. Antoine

400 Mendon Road

North Smithfield, RI 02896

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Town of North Smithfield, One Main Street, P.O. Box 248, Slatersville, RI 02876

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

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