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Town of North Smithfield

February 11, 2021

 

 

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. The Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

 

Rhode Island Rebounds Small Business Grants

The Rhode Island Rebounds Small Business Grant Program is accepting applications through Tuesday, February 15. Grants of $2,500 and $5,000 are available for Rhode Island small businesses which have suffered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Follow this link to receive your free COVID-19 tests

covidtests.gov

 

Follow this link to schedule a COVID-19 test at a state testing site

portal.ri.gov

 

Follow this link to schedule a vaccine or booster

Vaccinateri.org

 

 

COVID-19 news and updates

 

Rhode Island 401Health Mobile App

 

 The 401Health app, offers a convenient option for Rhode Islanders who received a COVID-19 vaccination to access their verified record with the touch of a button.

The free Rhode Island app is now available through the Apple App store and on the Google Play store in English and Spanish depending on smartphone settings.

North Smithfield DPW Updated Snow Removal Policy 2022

 
 

 

 

#BettyWhiteChallenge

 

The Friends of North Smithfield Animal Shelter

is participating in the #BettyWhiteChallenge



Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Friends of North Smithfield Animal Shelter.

100% of your donation goes to the care of the animals.

Please send your donation to:

Friends of North Smithfield Animal Shelter

PO Box 653

Slatersville, RI 02876

 

 

 

All dogs within the town must be licensed by April 30, 2022 to avoid a late fee. The cost is $6.00 per dog and proof of rabies immunization is required. 

 

For your convenience and safety, we are continuing to use our online dog license program. We encourage you to apply for dog licenses online.

 

You can also renew online at:

 

https://northsmithfieldri.viewpointcloud.com

(Credit Card optional)

 

If you are unable to access this program, we strongly suggest that you mail us a new or updated rabies certificate along with a check for $6.00. In return, our office will send your original rabies certificate back to you with your license to the mailing address provided.

 

If none of the options above work for you, licenses are available at the Town Clerk’s office located at

83 Greene Street

 

Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

 

 

Application and Requirements

 

Senior Services of RI

 

 

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North Smithfield – Full Revaluation Project for 2021

Please note the revaluation company will be working in Assessor plat 12 starting December 20, 2021.

 

The Town of North Smithfield is preparing to visit and inspect all improved properties in the Town as part of the 2021 Revaluation Project. The state of Rhode Island mandates that cities and towns revalue all property every three years, (RIGL 44-5-11.6). The town has hired Northeast Revaluation Group, LLC, a municipal revaluation vendor located in Warwick, RI to assist with the project. The process is expected to begin mid-April 2021.

Data collectors from Northeast Revaluation will have identification badges, will be wearing red vest, and their automobiles will be registered with the North Smithfield Police Department. When visiting a property, inspectors will place a specialized door hanger on the appropriate door, knock, and step back a minimum of six feet. The door hanger will explain that the data collector will be inspecting the outside of the home. It is important to note that no valuation decisions are made at the time of inspection. At a later date, the property owner will receive an Interior Data Verification letter that will provide an opportunity to review the interior features and make adjustments. The assessing department has additional details regarding this process should homeowners have a question.

Since all assessed valuations are based on sales as of a certain date, later changes in the market will gradually make assessments out of step with the real estate marketplace. The rise and fall of real estate values make certain properties more valuable or less valuable, in relation to each other. It’s for these reasons that the State settled on the three-year schedule for property revaluations.

The project is scheduled for completion in early 2022 and property owners can expect to receive a new assessment notice at that time. The notice will include the new property assessment and information regarding informal appeals. For any questions regarding this process, please call the Assessor’s office at 401-767-2200 ext. 325. A helpful description of the revaluation process can be found on the Northeast website – www.nereval.com . Click on the “Revaluation Explained” presentation icon.

The town will also be informing residents of the whereabouts of the inspectors throughout the town, which streets, or section they will be working in. This will be posted weekly on the town website, and in the town’s newsletter.

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

North Smithfield Food Pantry

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

February Food Pantry pick-up dates;

 

Tuesdays, February 15th & 22nd

 

Saturdays, February 19th & 26th

 

 

The Food Pantry is for North Smithfield residents.

You must have a photo ID and a bill that confirms your North Smithfield address. You can attend the Food Pantry all four times it is open per month.

The Pantry is located at the Slatersville Congregational Church

UCC on the Common.

Due to the pandemic, the food is distributed through a drive through at the church. Please stay in your car and line up on Green Street and you will be welcomed and instructed. We are also asking clients to please return to mask wearing.

 

Questions? Call 401-678-0356

 



For the month of February we are asking for donations of baked beans, jelly and canned fruit.

 

 Thank You, to the residents for your overwhelming generosity.

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Agendas can be found on the Secretary of State Website by

CLICKING HERE

 

School Committee Meeting

1850 Providence Pike and Zoom

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M.

Agenda

 

Town Council and School Committee Joint Meeting

1850 Providence Pike

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M.

Agenda (TC)

Agenda (SC)

 

Sewer Commission Meeting

Zoom Only

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 @ 7:00 P.M.

Agenda

 

 

Live Streaming Open Meetings

 

 

LIVESTREAMING OPEN MEETINGS

A. Livestreaming for Town Council, Halliwell Review Committee, Zoning Board and Planning Board: The Town will provide livestreaming for the open meetings of the Town Council, Halliwell Review Committee, Zoning Board of Review, and Planning Board whenever feasible via YouTube, Zoom, or some other technology. If technical difficulties occur during the livestream of an open meeting, the open meeting will continue to proceed as scheduled without livestreaming. (Livestreaming increases public access to public meetings in addition to the right of the public to attend open meetings in person.)

B. Public must be physically present to participate. Members of the public, applicants, petitioners, expert s, etc. who want to participate in an open meeting in any fashion must be physically present at the meeting. Members of the public, applicants, petitioners, experts, etc. will not be allowed to participate in an open meeting remotely by offering comment, testimony, or other remarks. through virtual means.

C. No other Board, Commission, or Committee will be livestreamed: Except as specified above, the Town will not provide livestreaming for any other Board, Commission or Committee.

D. Technical Difficulties: If technical difficulties occur during any livestream, the open meeting will continue to proceed as scheduled.

E. Meetings of the Town Council, Halliwell Review Committee, Zoning Board and Planning Board will be livestreamed on the Town' s YouTube page, North Smithfield Town Meetings. https:/ / www.youtube.com/ channel l/ UCFgwSKxL950ZgZ DKz8B-MQ

 

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