March 1, 2026

The Smithfield Town Council recognized JEANNIE CAMBRA who is a crossing guard at Raymond C. LaPerche Elementary School at their meeting on February 3rd. Ms. Cambra was recognized for going above and beyond in performing her job and sharing her positive energy and upbeat spirit with the community.



SENIOR CENTER/HUMAN SERVICES

DID YOU KNOW???..... The Senior Center serves as a local distribution point for Meals on Wheels?

Three days a week local volunteers come to the Senior Center to pick up and deliver meals to our neighbors in our community. 

Each March, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island unites donors, community partners, and elected officials to spotlight the vital role nutrition plays in health, independence, and well-being. 

Why it matters: March for Meals commemorates the 1972 amendment to the Older Americans Act, which established national nutrition programs for seniors. The campaign brings together clients, sponsors, donors, and elected officials to showcase our impact and celebrate community.

This year, our fundraising goal is $113,000, helping ensure homebound seniors across Rhode Island continue receiving the meals and care they need.



Please visit the Meals on Wheels March for Meals  to make a donation.

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, Steve and Mike, 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 on Tuesdays, Stop & Shop, Market Basket.
• Pharmacies: CVS & Stop & Shop for prescription pickup.
• Stores: Target, TJ Maxx, Goodwill Store, Jaswell's Farm, 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 March's scheduled trips below:

HUMAN SERVICES

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

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

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

Local Store Gift Cards in small denominations are always needed and allow recipients to choose the food and essential items that best fit their needs. Gift cards from stores such as Dave's Market, Stop & Shop, Target are always accepted.

Monetary 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.

All donations may be dropped off at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center by appointment. Please call 401-618-5030.

Please email our Town's Human Service Director, Vin Zibelli, 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 Services Department at 401-618-5030.

The Town of Smithfield Food Pantry Market. 

• The Town of Smithfield Food Pantry is located at its new home at the East Smithfield Neighborhood Center, 7 Esmond Street. 
• Food Pantry Market hours are 10am to 12pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• For your planning purposes, extended holiday hours for the month of December will be posted on the Town's website in the first week of December.
• The Town Food Pantry is ALWAYS open by appointment by calling 401-618-5030.



SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

REFUSE AND RECYCLING



EAST SMITHFIELD LIBRARY

BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Members of the Smithfield Police Department were recently recognized by the Town Council for having received awards from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association.

• Detective Lieutenant, Douglas Cerce - 2025 Detective of the Year
• Police Officer, Neil Marcaccio - 2025 Gold Traffic Award
• Police Officer, Daniel Wise - 2025 Silver Traffic Award
• Police Officer, Jeffrey Cooper - 2025 Bronze Traffic Award

Congratulations to all!

HOUSE DISTRICT 53 GRANT SUPPORTS FIREFIGHTER HEALTH AND SAFETY INITIATIVE

The Smithfield Fire Department was recently awarded a $1,000 House of Representatives Legislative Grant from Representative Paul Santucci. This grant will provide professional inspection and cleaning services from RedLine, a company specializing in first responder equipment maintenance, directly addressing critical health and safety concerns for first responders serving House District 53.

RedLine will deploy its Mobile Extraction Unit® (MEU) directly to the fire station to professionally clean and inspect firefighting gear in accordance with NFPA 1851 national safety standards.

Firefighting gear accumulates carcinogens and toxins during fire operations that pose serious long-term health risks to our personnel. As first responders, we face many dangers we cannot control in the line of duty. However, contaminated gear is a preventable risk that we can and must address.

Professional cleaning removes hazardous materials that accumulate on protective equipment, while thorough inspection identifies damage or wear that could compromise firefighter protection during emergency operations. These services are essential for reducing cancer risk and other health complications associated with prolonged exposure to fire-related contaminants.

This investment demonstrates our Department's commitment to ensuring our members can serve the community safely and return home healthy to their families. Through this grant, we're taking proactive steps to protect those who protect us.

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:
• Economic Development Commission
• 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.