Smithfield
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Smithfield Water Customers Can Weigh In on Pipe Plan
The Rhode Island Department of Health is taking public comment through August 26 on Smithfield's updated five-year plan for replacing aging water pipes, tanks and pumps, with a hearing possible August 14.
By Adriana Vossari | July 27, 2026
Hopkinton Council Moves to Ban Data Centers, Switches Town Engineers
Hopkinton's Town Council voted July 8 to seek a permanent zoning ban on data centers, award a new three-year town engineering contract, and fund a comprehensive plan update — while tabling a possible November ballot question.
By Adriana Vossari | July 13, 2026
Hopkinton Council Directs Planning Board to Draft Outright Ban on Data Centers
The Hopkinton Town Council voted to send a request to the planning board for a permanent zoning ban on data centers, explicitly rejecting the temporary approach Smithfield adopted, citing water use, electric demand and noise as concerns.
By Adriana Vossari | July 11, 2026
Smithfield Planning Board Opens Comprehensive Plan Update With Public Workshop, No Votes Taken
The Smithfield Planning Board opened its comprehensive plan update process with a public workshop featuring a Strong Towns presentation on municipal finance and development patterns — no votes or project decisions were on the table.
By Adriana Vossari | July 4, 2026