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ANNUAL JOINT MEETING NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL/NORTH SMITHFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE 6:30 P.M.
DATE: December 19, 2024
PLACE: North Smithfield Middle School
1850 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI 02896
LOCATION: Cafeteria
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AGENDA
I. OPEN MEETING – PRAYER - PLEDGE
II. ROLL CALL
III JOINT DISCUSSION WITH TOWN COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.I.G.L. §16-2-21.2(d)
    A.Review Revenue and Expenditure Projections to Prepare for the School Fiscal Budget     2025-2026
III. ADJOURN


Individuals requesting special assistance should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 767-2200, ext. 504 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.
Agenda posted December 12, 2024

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