Woonsocket Radio News Room

Town of North Smithfield

January 21, 2021

COVID-19 news and updates

Due to the recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases, and to protect all resident and Town Hall employees, we are asking anyone entering Town Hall, regardless of vaccination status, please wear a mask.

#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.

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

January pick up dates:

Saturday, January 22nd and 29th @ 10:00 AM

Tuesday, January 18th and 25th @ 5:30 PM

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 January the Food Pantry is asking for canned pasta, fruit juice 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

Personnel Board

575 Smithfield Road and Zoom

Monday, January 24, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M.

Agenda

Zoning Board of Review

83 Greene Street and Zoom

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 @ 7:00 P.M.

Agenda

Town Council Special Meeting

83 Greene Street and Zoom

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M.

Agenda

Town Council Special Meeting

83 Greene Street and Zoom

Thursday, January 27, 2022 @ 6:30 P.M.

Agenda

LIVESTREAMING OF OPEN MEETINGS

Livestreaming for Town Council, Zoning Board, Planning Board and Halliwell Review Committee:

The Town will provide livestreaming for meetings of the Town Council, Zoning Board, Planning Board and Halliwell Review Committee via Zoom. (Livestreaming increases public access to public meetings in addition to the right of the public to attend open meetings in person).

Members of the public who would like to be heard may speak during Town Council Open Forum (good and welfare).

The public may speak during Public Hearings that are identified as such on the agenda.

Applicants, petitioners, experts, etc., may present and discuss materials during meetings in person or electronically.

Meetings of the Town Council, Halliwell Review Committee, Zoning Board and Planning Board will be livestreamed via a Zoom link provided on the agenda.

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