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Hello North Smithfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens next after North Smithfield paused its park e-bike ban?
  • What's behind North Smithfield's closed-door move on donated land?
  • North Smithfield resident confronts councilman over past police station claims

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
  • Friday: Sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Smithfield Shelves Park E-Bike Ban for Broader Rules (upriseri.com) — North Smithfield residents won't see any new e-bike restrictions yet, after the Town Council shelved a proposed park-only ban and asked for a broader townwide approach to motorized bikes and vehicles. Officials cited safety concerns, enforcement challenges, and the need for education, and the town administrator will now research state law and return with a more comprehensive concept for public discussion.
   

2. North Smithfield Council OKs Next Step on Land Donation (upriseri.com) — North Smithfield's Town Council has quietly authorized the town administrator to move forward on a potential land donation from a local recreation group, though the terms remain sealed for now. After a closed session, members cited state law allowing private talks on real estate, while residents questioned the secrecy and heard that any written agreement would become public once finalized.
   

3. North Smithfield Resident Disputes Councilman's 2025 Remarks (upriseri.com) — A North Smithfield resident used both open forum periods to challenge Councilman John Beauregard over sharp 2025 remarks about his police station cost figures, sparking a tense exchange but no formal action. The discussion raised broader questions about how council members use social media, what can be debated during open forum, and how past comments about town spending are documented and corrected.
   

4. It was a busy Tuesday night of high school sports in RI. Here's who won (providencejournal.com) — North Smithfield teams figure into a packed night of Rhode Island high school action, with boys' soccer falling to Toll Gate and several upcoming contests scheduled against North Kingstown, Tiverton, and West Warwick. The roundup highlights scores and key performances across soccer, field hockey, tennis, and volleyball, giving local fans a quick way to track how neighboring schools and rivals are doing this week.
   

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