Digging out
Cleanup continues today following a Sunday storm that dumped around 9 inches over northern Rhode Island.
There is no parking ban on Monday, Feb. 8 in North Smithfield. For the most up-to-date information on parking bans during any storm, visit https://www.ribroadcasters.com/News_and_Events/Closings_Delays/
Trash and recycling pickup is also on schedule, with no delay scheduled as of Monday, Feb. 8.
To keep up with the most current information on weather delays for trash/recycling collection during any storm, residents are advised to call (401) 767-2200 x 348. The voice message will be updated as soon as any delays in collection are in place.
Food pantry pickup
The North Smithfield Food Pantry has announced that February pick up dates will be Tuesday, Feb. 16 and 23 from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 27 from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
The pantry at the Slatersville Congregational Church is open exclusively to North Smithfield residents, and recipients must provide a photo ID and bill. It is currently operated as a drive through, and visitors are asked to line up on Greene Street and stay in their vehicles.
Food items sought this month through donations include canned meats and fruits, cereal and baked beans.
Questions should be directed to (401) 678-0356.
Brothers & Belles
The North Smithfield Heritage Association is seeking men to join their “Brothers of the Brush.” In honor of the town’s 150th anniversary, the group pledges not to shave for the entire year of 2021.
The group is scheduled to meet monthly, virtually at first, and in person when conditions allow.
According to the NSHA newsletter this month, fun and frivolity is mandatory and support for community events is optional.
Women, meanwhile, are invited to join the Centennial Belles for celebration of the special occasion. To learn more contact NSHA President Richard Keene at rfkeene6@gmail.com.
NSHA will also be holding its latest heritage hike this weekend, with exploration of the Harkness Conservation Area. Participants will meet at the Forestdale Schoolhouse at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.
Watch the game
Did you know high school sports are streaming? This week, check out the Northmen boys’ varsity basketball team versus Davies Career & Tech starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The game, which will be played at Davies, will be available to watch online here.
Town meetings
The North Smithfield Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. The agenda and a link to attend virtually can be found here.
The North Smithfield School Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. The agenda and a link to attend via Zoom is here.
The North Smithfield Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11 starting at 7:05 p.m. An agenda and link to attend are here.
And one more “thing,”…
For the latest information regarding the town’s distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, see the announcement on the North Smithfield NOW page here, just below our latest stories.
