🌱 Patch AM: Will North Smithfield schools’ new PFAS filters be delayed?

Good morning North Smithfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Will North Smithfield schools' new PFAS filters be delayed?
• North Smithfield girls soccer takes rare loss but eyes quick rebound
• How North Smithfield veterans can connect, eat free, and get benefits

Also on today's calendar: Growing A Reader Storytime and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
• Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Smithfield PFAS Filter Date May Slip, Engineer Says (upriseri.com) — Families in North Smithfield should know that the planned three-filter PFAS treatment system for the middle and high school water supply may miss its Feb. 15, 2027 installation target. Until state approval, bidding, and construction are complete, the campus will keep blending water from two wells, while officials work toward a carbon filtration setup designed to bring PFAS levels down to non-detectable levels.
   

• Ready for redemption? Toll Gate is and Tuesday's win only proved it. (providencejournal.com) — North Smithfield girls soccer dropped a rare Division II loss at home, falling 3-1 to Toll Gate despite striking first through Allison Hebert. The Northmen, now 8-2-3 and sitting near the top of the standings, will look to regroup quickly before hosting West Warwick on Friday in another key late-season matchup.
   

• RI Veterans Voice: 08.08.26 – Desert Shield/Storm Memorial, VA News, Local Events – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — North Smithfield veterans have several ways to connect this month, including an Oct. 11 gathering at Lindy's Tavern and ongoing volunteer visits to St. Antoine Residence on Rhodes Avenue. This comprehensive roundup also highlights free breakfasts, appreciation dinners, VA benefit guides, hunting and fishing perks, and many statewide discounts and support groups tailored to Rhode Island veterans and their families.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Smithfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Closed for Columbus Day →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• COLUMBUS DAY - Town Hall CLOSED →
  North Smithfield, RI Calendar North Smithfield, RI 02896
Tuesday October 13
• Growing A Reader Storytime →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  10:30 am
• Read with a Dog: Joy with Jasmine →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Anywhere Active: Mat Pilates →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  2:00 pm
• Sight Word Activity - Pumpkins →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  3:30 pm
• Reducing Stress Through Meditation →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Seedlings Storytime →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  10:30 am
• Anywhere Active: Gentle Tai Chi and Qigong →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  1:00 pm
• Clue Game Night - Drop in →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  4:00 pm
• Intro to ASL 2 →
  North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St, Slatersville
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 9
• Autumnfest 48 (250th USA Anniversary) →
  WWII Veterans Memorial Park, 40 Snow Street, Woonsocket
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in North Smithfield. Apply here.
• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in North Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Smithfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woonsocket

• $2,925 tax bill on a $3.8M building at center of federal lawsuit against Woonsocket (wpri.com)
• CVS Pharmacy opens its first Boston-area pharmacy-focused location (boston.com)

Smithfield

• Smithfield Continues Donation Bin Ordinance Hearing (upriseri.com)
• Smithfield Council Splits Over Town-Aid Grants and Budget (upriseri.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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