North Smithfield
5 stories from North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Resident Details Six-Month Stall on Group Home Dumpster as North Smithfield Officials Give Conflicting Answers
A Sayles Hill Road resident told the North Smithfield Town Council on August 3 that a dumpster at a state-owned group home 15 feet from his property line has gone unenforced for more than six months after a notice of violation, while town officials gave conflicting answers about state exemptions and a $450 appeal fee.
By Adriana Vossari | August 4, 2026
North Smithfield administrator says he approved state police license plate cameras by email, without a council vote
North Smithfield's town administrator told residents Monday that he personally approved a Rhode Island State Police request to install license plate reader cameras through an email exchange with the police chief, without a council vote. Two cameras are now on Route 146.
By Adriana Vossari | August 4, 2026
North Smithfield rejects quarry settlement, regrets Flock cameras
The Town Council ended mediation in the Pound Hill Realty quarry litigation Monday, and the town administrator acknowledged he personally signed off on state police license plate cameras now installed on Route 146.
By Adriana Vossari | August 4, 2026
North Smithfield School Committee Marks Superintendent St. Jean's Retirement, Recalls Teacher for Fall
The North Smithfield School Committee marked the retirement of Superintendent St. Jean after 10 years, approved a teacher recall for next year and extended a vendor contract.
By Adriana Vossari | July 22, 2026
North Smithfield Council Delays Vote on Zoning Settlement, Revives Facilities Department Ballot Question
The North Smithfield Town Council delayed a vote on a zoning lawsuit settlement, revived a ballot question to create a facilities department, and approved funding for road paving, a culvert repair and police station renovation costs.
By Adriana Vossari | July 21, 2026