The Smithfield Fire Dept. will be conducting an exercise in Stump Pond today, May 12, 2022, between the Pleasant View Avenue bridge and the shoreline at the Log Road Fire Station. This is only a drill and there is no emergency.
American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony 2022
The American Legion Post 64 will be holding its Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Deerfield Park, Monday, May 30th at 10:30 AM.
Community Conversation about Mental Health and Substance Use in Smithfield
Join the Smithfield Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force in connecting our Smithfield community with resources to combat the continuing public health crisis of mental health and addiction is a challenge facing our community and our nation. Reaching residents afflicted by the epidemic of addiction and mental health remains a priority of our town in an effort to breakdown the stigma of addiction and connect people with pathways to recovery.
As with any crisis, we seek new ways to ensure that Smithfield families know how to connect with available resources. We are pleased to invite you to a Facebook Live / Zoom event on Thursday, May 12th at 7:00 PM. Listen to a panel of experts on fighting addiction and anonymously ask questions during the session. To join, please click: here
Construction and alternating lane closures on Route 44/Putnam Pike and Route 7/Douglas Pike
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is currently performing I-295 bridge projects in Smithfield. Due to these projects, Route 44 and Route 7 over I-295 will reduce travel from two lanes to one.
- Construction and alternating lane closures on Route 44/Putnam Pike
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will begin construction on Putnam Pike bridge that overpasses Route 295 on April 22. The overnight construction project begins at 9:00PM and continues until 5:00AM until the project is complete later this summer. The project is part of the statewide rehabilitation of Rhode Island’s aging bridges.
- Construction and alternating lane closures on Route 7/Douglas Pike
Additionally, RIDOT has closed the I-295 on-ramp from Route 7/Douglas Pike southbound. This closure will remain in place until the Fall of this year. Motorists will follow a signed detour that will lead them to the following exit, which will then lead them to an immediate exit on I-295 northbound, returning back on to Route 7 northbound, and getting back on to I-295 southbound from there. Please refer to the map image in this article below, or also view it here. RIDOT recommends that drivers plan additional travel time and reduce speeds through the work zone, which has begun in April and will end in November.
Smithfield Heritage Hall of Fame Requesting Nominations
Smithfield Heritage Hall of Fame
Office of the Town Manager
64 Farnum Pike
Smithfield, R.I. 02917
401-233-1000
The Smithfield Heritage Hall of Fame Committee is requesting nominations from the community for its 2022 Induction. The purpose of the committee is to select and induct any individual, family, or a former or present resident of the Town of Smithfield, who contributed to the history and heritage of the Town of Smithfield. The committee is seeking distinguished individuals who have made contributions to enrich the quality of life in the Town of Smithfield through education, public service, recreation, business or community service.
A nomination packet may be obtained at the Town Managers Office, the Smithfield Senior Center or on the Town’s website here. All nomination packets must be received in the Town Manager’s Office by June 30, 2022. Please contact Karen Armstrong, Committee Chair at 949-4590 with any questions.
Poll Workers Needed for the Future Elections
POLL WORKERS NEEDED FOR THE
FUTURE ELECTIONS
The Smithfield Board of Canvassers is seeking Poll Workers for Future Elections
Polling places are open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. If you are available to work and are currently a registered voter in the State of Rhode Island, please call the Board of Canvassers at 233-1000 Ext. 112.
You can register to vote in the Town of Smithfield through the Town of Smithfield website www.smithfieldri.com or the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s website www.state.ri.us by downloading a voter registration form and mailing it to the Smithfield Board of Canvasser’s Office, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, R.I. 02917.
You can also register to vote online through the Secretary of State’s website at www.state.ri.us or visit the Town Clerk’s Office during our regular business hours of 8:30 – 4:30 Monday through Friday and register to vote at that time.
STUDENTS AND RETIREES ARE WELCOME TO WORK ON ELECTION DAY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION PROCESS:
The rate of pay is between $160 – $185 for the day.
The State Board of Elections and the Smithfield Board of Canvasses will be holding training classes, which you will be required to attend in order to operate the Elections Voting Equipment.
The Town Clerk’s office staff welcomes any questions or concerns you may have.
Lyn Antonuccio, MPA, CMC
Acting Town Clerk
Free Virtual Workshops for Chronic Pain and Caregiver Challenges
The Southern Providence County Regional Prevention Coalition has joined forces with the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and Rhode Island Patient Information Network (RIPIN) to offer a series of six-week virtual workshops that address chronic pain and caregiver challenges.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (18+) for 6 weeks starting March 16, 2022, 6-7:30 pm
Feeling overwhelmed, alone, isolated? Are you having sleep problems and are worried, sad or depressed? This workshop offers tools to help you manage your own emotions, stress, physical health and will provide tips for communicating effectively with loved ones.
Chronic Pain Self-Management (55+) for 6 weeks starting March 17, 2022, 9:30-11am
Do you have chronic pain, stress, fatigue or sleep problems? Do you need help managing your medications and symptoms? This workshop empowers adults with chronic conditions to live productive lives and teaches patients to evaluate treatments and make an action plan.
For a more detailed description of the workshops, visit http://spcprevention.org/events or contact Pam Taylor at 401-830-1788.
New Tax Assessment Values Now Available
Dear Smithfield Property Owners,
Notices giving the new assessment of your property were mailed out the week of February 21, 2022. Please do not multiply your new assessment by the current tax rate, as this will result in an inaccurate tax amount. While we are currently working on finalizing rate calculations, be assured the residential tax rate will be less than $14 per thousand from the current level of $17.13 which is a drastic reduction.
You can review the property data used to develop the assessed values at our online database by visiting http://gis.vgsi.com/smithfieldri. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new assessment, please follow the instructions in the letter or use the contact information provided below. You may schedule an appointment simply to ask questions about how these values are determined or you may also dispute this assessment through providing evidence supporting your estimate of the fair market value of your property, such as comparable properties in your area or a recent appraisal.
Please note that the informal hearing process is the best time to discuss the assessment. Once the bills are issued, changes can only be made through the formal appeal process and discussions can only occur through a hearing by the Board of Assessment Review.
Schedule a hearing with the online scheduler by visiting https://www.vgsi.com/schedules
Schedule a hearing by contacting the call center at (888) 844-4300, between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday.
Town of Smithfield Launches Fraud Alert to Notify Property Owners of New Transactions
The Smithfield Town Clerk is providing a free new tool to help property owners protect one of their most valuable assets.
With Fraud Alert, you can sign up to receive alerts whenever a document, such as a deed or mortgage, is recorded under your name. Documents can be viewed online or at the Town Clerk’s Office.
You can sign up now at https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=RISMI.
*Please note there may be other property owners in the town that share the same name.
