Town of Smithfield
news & updates
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February 1, 2023 | Issue 39 |
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On Monday, January 9th Representative Brian Rea, Town Councilwoman Rachel Toppi, and Town Manager Randy Rossi visited Milky Way Nails at 115 Pleasant View Avenue for their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Cutting Ceremony. |
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Female Self-Defense Course |
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The Smithfield Police Department and American Martial Arts (AMA) teamed up to provide a four week (4) female self-defense course during the month of January. The course started on Saturday, January 7, 2023 and ended on Saturday, 28, 2023. Participants met on Saturday afternoons from 12:00pm to 1:30pm to take part in this valuable class. This hands-on training taught participants how to avoid being targeted and what action to take if selected as a victim. The Smithfield Police Department would like to thank Instructor Binyamen Demirgioglu and the staff from American Martial Arts for providing such an awesome self defense course! |
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Congratulations to our newly sworn-in patrol officers Maddison Mitchell-Laplante and Kyle Sanderson, the promotion of Sergeant Kerrin D'Agnelli and all of the award recipients (listed below). |
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Traffic Enforcement Awards:
Gold - Patrol Officer Lucas Cruse
Silver - Patrol Officer Ashley Leonard
Bronze - Patrol Officer Peter DiMarco
Top Gun Award: Patrol Officer Thomas DeCristofaro
Life Saving Awards:
Patrol Officer Lucas Cruse
Patrol Officer Amber DeCristofaro
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Smithfield Emergency Management Agency
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Jack Front and Winter Wind Chill
So far, it seems like Old Man Winter hasn’t bothered much with Southern New England this year. It is hard to believe that last year at this time, we were digging out from Winter Storm Keenan, a Nor’easter that brought blizzard conditions and dropped 18+ inches of snow on our area.
There is still plenty of winter left and being prepared for frigid temperatures makes sense. Wind Chill is a term used to describe what the air temperature feels like to the human skin due to the combination of cold temperatures and wind on exposed skin. In simple terms, the colder the air temperature and the higher the wind speeds the colder it will feel on your skin if you're outside (this goes for our fluffy family members too!).
It is not uncommon to have wind chill values dip well below zero in Northern Rhode Island. Know the danger of wind chill and familiarize yourself with these important terms from the National Weather Service (NWS) about the hazards associated with this dangerous winter weather condition:
Wind Chill Warning: Take Action! NWS issues a wind chill warning when dangerously cold wind chill values are expected or occurring. If you are in an area with a wind chill warning, avoid going outside during the coldest parts of the day. If you do go outside, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and make sure at least one other person knows your whereabouts. Update them when you arrive safely at your destination.
Wind Chill Watch: Be Prepared: NWS issues a wind chill watch when dangerously cold wind chill values are possible. As with a warning, adjust your plans to avoid being outside during the coldest parts of the day. Make sure your car has at least a half a tank of gas, and update your winter survival kit.
Wind Chill Advisory: Be Aware: NWS issues a wind chill advisory when seasonably cold wind chill values but not extremely cold values are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors.
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Town of Smithfield
Helping Hands Fund
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Donations are being accepted throughout the year for the Town of Smithfield’s Helping Hands Fund established to help bring hope and joy to less fortunate families in our community. Contributions to the fund will be used to provide essentials including clothing, food, and gift certificates.
Please send your donation to the Town Hall, c/o The Town Manager's Office, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.
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Statewide Behavioral Health Resources
Immediate Support
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For children and youth under age 18, call the 24/7 Kids’ Link Hotline at 1-855-543-5465.
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For people age 18 and older, call the 24/7 BH Link Hotline, 401-414-LINK (5465) or visit the BH Link Walk-In Triage Center, 975 Waterman Ave., East Providence to connect with a counselor.
Peer Recovery Support
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Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
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Call Rhode Island’s Buprenorphine 24/7 Hotline, 401-606-5456, to talk with a healthcare provider, get an evaluation, and make a plan for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
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Visit PreventOverdoseRI.org's Get Help webpage to find local treatment and recovery support services, including statewide locations for the Rhode Island Centers of Excellence.
Safer Drug Use Supplies
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Medication Disposal - Smithfield Police Station
- The Smithfield Police Department provides the public with a safe, convenient, and responsible means to anonymously dispose of various unused, unwanted, and/or expired medications 24/7.
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Accepted Items: prescription medications/patches, ointments (sealed in zip-lock bags), over-the-counter medications, vitamins, medication samples, and pet medications.
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Vacancies for Town Boards and Commissions
Smithfield Samaritans
- The Smithfield Town Council has an initiative program called “Smithfield Samaritans,” and encourages anyone in the community to self-nominate or submit a name to the Town Manager, of a Smithfield resident or business in town who is doing or has performed an act of kindness or a good deed that is notable or charitable.
- The Town Council will review all nominations that are submitted and will each month select one individual or business to be recognized with a citation and the opportunity to speak at the council meeting explaining their good deeds “on the record.”
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The nomination form is available online here as well as printed copies available in Town Hall.
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It is our hope that the number of subscribers will continue to grow over time in an effort to reach most households and businesses in Town. If you have friends or family that may be interested in receiving our electronic newsletter, please forward them a copy. Subscribing to the electronic newsletter is easy and painless. |
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