April 1, 2026

BIG SCISSOR OPENINGS...........

Town Officials attended a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at UNCOMMON PAIR BREWING located at 375 Putnam Pike, Suite 14, on Saturday, March 7th.

Town Officials congratulated AMANDA TASSONI with a banner hung in her honor at the Smithfield Ice Rink. Amanda recently returned from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy where she officiated woman's hockey games.

The Town was the recipient of several Safety Awards from the RI Interlocal Trust at their annual luncheon. Safety Enhancement Grants were received by the Parks Department, Water Department, and Fire Department. A Safety and Security Grant was also received by the Fire Department.

(Pictured below from left to right: Paul McGinn (Parks Dept.), Bob Forest (Water Department), Ralph Farrar (Public Works/Parks/Water Dept.), Jonathan Polak (Fire Dept.), Town Manager Robert Seltzer, and Chief Derek Keene (Fire Dept.)

Please join Smithfield High School's FEARLESS AT HEART, who is partnering with the American Heart Association, as they host a Heart Walk on Saturday, May 23rd at the High School. The group is also seeking sponsors to help reach their fundraising goal for the American Heart Association's 2026 New England Heart Walk talking place on June 13th.

2026 Southern New England Heart Walk: Smithfield High School Fearless at Heart - American Heart Association 



SENIOR CENTER/HUMAN SERVICES

DID YOU KNOW???..... What is Brain Health?

Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several areas. Aspects of brain health include: 

• Cognitive health — how well you think, learn, and remember 
• Motor function — how well you make and control movements, including balance 
• Emotional function — how well you interpret and respond to emotions (both pleasant and unpleasant) 
• Tactile functions —how well you feel and respond to sensations of touch, including pressure, pain, and temperature 
• Sensory function — how well you see, hear, taste, and detect odors

Brain health can be affected by age-related changes in the brain, injuries such as stroke or traumatic brain injury; mood disorders such as depression, substance use disorder, or addiction; and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and related dementias. 

Do you know we have a van for transportation available for Smithfield residents 55+ & with disabilities?

• Transportation to and from all programs, lunches at the Senior Center, and doctor appointments.
• Our professional drivers will not only bring you to and from the Senior Center but also to local grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail stores! 
• Grocery Shopping: Dave’s Market, Dino’s Market, Stop & Shop, and Market Basket.
• Pharmacies: CVS & Stop & Shop for prescription pickup.
• Stores: Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx, Goodwill Store, Jaswell's Farm, and Wright's Dairy Farm
• We do have a limit of 4 bags/containers per rider.
• All trips and transportation requests are dependent on weather and driver availability.
• Please see April's scheduled trips below:

HUMAN SERVICES

Please follow Smithfield Human Service on Facebook

You too can “help the person who needs help!”

The Human Services Department is here to help our community thrive by providing comprehensive support that addresses social, emotional, and basic needs. A key part of this work includes operating the Food Pantry, which ensures individuals and families have access to healthy, reliable food. Through direct assistance, referrals, and strong community partnerships, Human Services is dedicated to meeting people where they are and enhancing quality of life—one person, one family, and one meal at a time. 

Our Town’s Human Services Department is ALWAYS in Need of Donations!

The following are just some of the ways you can donate:

Amazon Food Pantry Wish List: will be used to help purchase items of need including non-perishable foods, toiletries and bulk items for the East Smithfield Food Pantry. 

Monetary & Gift Card Donations will be used to help purchase items of need including non-perishable foods, toiletries, heating oil, etc.  

Non-perishables Foods such as hot and cold cereals, peanut butter and jelly, pasta, rice, soup, crackers, pasta sauce, tuna fish, and canned goods of any kind will be accepted with valid expiration dates. Only food with active expiration dates accepted, no expired food items please.  

We also accept toiletries, but these donations MUST BE new, unopened and in the original packaging. 

Those wishing to donate to the Town's food pantry are encouraged to use the QR below. 

 OR simply click the link: https://a.co/0aRXHRL1 

Donations may be dropped off at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center during pantry hours or by appointment. Please call 401-349-5075. 

Please email our Town's Human Service Director, Vin Zibelli, or if you have questions about ways, you can donate and “help the person who needs help.” 

Do you or someone you know need assistance?  

• Please reach out the Town of Smithfield’s Human Service Department at 401-349-5075 

The Town of Smithfield Food Pantry Market 

• The Town of Smithfield Food Pantry is located at its new home inside the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center at 7 Esmond Street, 02917 
• Food Pantry Market hours are 10am to 12pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday 
• The Town Food Pantry also is ALWAYS open by appointment by calling 401-349-5075 



SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Smithfield High School

Class of 1976 50th Reunion

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday September 17, 2026 

50th Class Reunion will be held at 

Crystal Lake, 100 Bronco Highway, Burrillville, R.I. 

Time: 6-10 pm 

If you would like to be on the planning committee, please contact: 

Charlene Welch- Valk (401) 440-9111 

Joanne Fogarty Carey (401) 749-4985 

Lisa Serapiglia DiSciullo (401) 378-3394 

Lisa Cataldo Leveille (401) 787-7091 

Please share this notice with any classmate you are in contact with.

REFUSE AND RECYCLING

Yard Waste Collection Resumes this Month!

Lawn and Yard Waste pickup begins during the first full week of April. Yard waste is collected on residents’ regular trash day on a route separate from trash and recycling.

Yard waste must be set at curb in brown paper bags (available at local retailers) or barrels clearly labeled YARD WASTE. Yard waste in plastic garbage bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected. *A maximum of 12 barrels and/or bags of yard waste is accepted per household.

Yard waste will be collected every week April through May; every other week starting June through October, and every week through November. Please see the recycling calendar for exact dates.



Composting is a great way to reduce curbside yard waste collection requirements. Compost bins are available to residents for $45 each at Smithfield Public Works located at 3 Spragueville Road (behind Dave’s Towing Service).

Please contact the Smithfield Recycling Coordinator at 233-1034, x205 or send an email to recycle@smithfieldri.gov with questions.



EAST SMITHFIELD LIBRARY



GREENVILLE LIBRARY

BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Members of the Smithfield Police Department were sworn in by the Town Manager at the March 17th Town Council meeting. Congratulations to Andrew Barden, Angel R. Delacruz, Luke P. Hopton, and K9 Officer Baxter. (Shown with Baxter is handler Patrol Officer Tom DeCristofaro.)

Spring Forward — Check Your Detectors!

Daylight Saving Time in 2026 begins on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m. local time, clocks spring forward — and that's your reminder to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

A working detector can mean the difference between life and death. Take two minutes this weekend to:

• Press the test button on every smoke and CO detector in your home
• Replace the batteries if the alarm sounds weak or doesn't sound at all
• Replace the entire unit if it's more than 10 years old
• Make sure you have both a smoke detector AND a CO detector on every level of your home

Carbon monoxide is odorless and invisible — you won't know it's there without a working detector. Don't wait until something goes wrong.

When you change your clocks, change your batteries.

Stay safe,

Derek Keene

Chief of Department

Smithfield Fire Department

Town of Smithfield

Helping Hands Fund

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.

• Safe Stations are fire stations offering 24/7 access to treatment and recovery support services. Stop by any fire station any time in Smithfield [smithfieldri.gov],East Providence [eastprovidenceri.gov], Newport [cityofnewport.com], Pawtucket, [pawtucketri.com] Providence [pvdsafestations.com], or Woonsocket [communitycareri.org] to get connected to help. Bristol's Police Department [bristolri.gov] is also a Safe Station. 

Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

• 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).  
• 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

Get access to safer drug use supplies like naloxone (Narcan®), sterile needles, and fentanyl test strips. Call or text for free delivery to an address or to arrange a pickup. 

Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of Rhode Island

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.  

Smithfield Senior Center

• The Smithfield Senior Center provides the public with a safe, convenient, and responsible means to anonymously dispose of various unused, unwanted, and/or expired medications during normal business hours (M-F 8AM-4PM).  

Accepted Items:

Prescription medications/patches, ointments (sealed in zip-lock bags), over-the-counter medications, vitamins, medication samples, and pet medications. 

Vacancies for Town Boards and Commissions

• The Town is currently seeking volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions. These boards and commissions act as advisory committees to the Town Council. Town residents with an interest in serving on any of these boards or commissions are encouraged to apply.
• Interested parties should complete the online application form. Please make sure to include interest or experience in the field of each particular board or commission that you are applying for.
• Check online for board & commission vacancies at Onboard click the “Run Report” button on the left of that page.
• There are current vacancies on the following boards and commissions:
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Personnel Board
• Land Trust
• Water Supply Board Advisory Commission



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.”
• The nomination form is available online here as well as printed copies available in Town Hall.