Town of North Smithfield

March 3, 2023

All dogs within the town must be licensed by April 30, 2023 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:

Town Hall

Office of the Town Clerk

83 Greene Street

North Smithfield, RI 02896

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 noon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2023 North Smithfield Parks and Recreation Family Hikes

The North Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department Program Coordinator, Kate Pasquariello, announces that the department will offer guided weekly hikes in three local conservation areas starting at 9:30 am.

PLEASE NOTE:

The hike on March 4th has been postponed until Sunday, March 5th at 9:30 am.

The family-oriented hikes will follow well-defined and marked trails at a leisurely pace stopping occasionally at scenic overlooks. Trails are 2-3 miles long and take 1.5 – 2 hours to finish.

Hikes will cancel in the event of steady rain or heavy snowfall. Hikers should wear long shirts and trousers, preferably hiking shoes, use insect repellent, and bring a bottle of water. In the event of snow and ice-covered trails, hikers should wear slip-on ice grips or snowshoes.

Sunday, March 5: Wunnashowatuckqut:  Old Harkness Rd, High Rocks Gorge.  Park on Martha Road at 9:30 am.

Saturday, March 18: Booth Pond, Pine Hill, Souza Farm. Meet at Aldi’s parking lot at Dowling Village.

Saturday, March 25: Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge: Meet at 1445 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI

The schedule repeats the first, third, and fourth Saturday of each month.

For further information, contact volunteer guide, Rich Keene, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Program Coordinator Kate Pasquariello at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Click here for a list of all Boards and Commissions and Vacancies.

Anyone interested in volunteering may contact Joanne Buttie at 767-2200 ext. 504 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please submit your application to 83 Greene Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896.

Job Openings

*Finance Director

*Laborer

Public Works/Highway Division

Town of North Smithfield

Town or North Smithfield

Recyling Center

281 Quaker Highway

Saturday's only 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Residents are ONLY allowed to

drop off during those hours.

Any questions please call:

(401)767-2200 ext 348

Rhode Island Low-Income Household Assistance Program

Veteran Tax Exemptions

If you already receive the Veterans Tax Exemption you do not need to reapply, the new rate will be adjusted. If you do not already receive the Veterans Tax Exemption you have until March 15, 2023 to apply for the tax bill 2023.

Click below for the North Smithfield Heritage Association Newsletter

Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Care Information

Alzheimer Support is a free service that assists North Smithfield families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Through the link below you can search helpful tools and a database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families in need of care for their loved ones can locate licensed care homes and communities in the North Smithfield area that are best equipped to provide care for their loved ones.

Are you interested in what the Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition has to offer? Click on the button below to be redirected to their website.

Together with Governor Dan McKee, RIHousing is pleased to announce the launch of the new RI Statewide DPA Grant Program offering $17,500 grants to assist with down payment and/or closing cost assistance.

North Smithfield Town Council Meeting

83 Greene Street

Monday, March 6, 2023 @ 6:45 P.M.

Agenda

North Smithfield Budget Committee Meeting

83 Greene Street

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:00 P.M.

Agenda

North Smithfield Water Supply Review Committee Meeting

83 Greene Street

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 6:30 P.M.

Agenda

North Smithfield Conservation Commission Meeting

83 Greene Street

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 6:30 P.M.

Agenda has not been posted.

Joint Meeting North Smithfield Town Council and

Municipal Building Review Task Force

83 Greene Street

Thursday, March 9, 2023 @ 6:45 P.M.

Agenda has not been posted.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Agendas can be found on the Secretary of State Website by

CLICKING HERE

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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