Thursday Five: Meetings, Town Board Openings, Facebook, Speak Up

Economic Devleopment, Planning: Today, the Smithfield Economic Devleopment Commission meets at Town Hall, 6 p.m. On their agenda, they'll discuss, among other things, a partnership with Bryant University and a web page for the body. The Planning Board meets at 7:30 p.m., same venue. 

Board post openings - The town is seeking members to serve on the Sewer Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Affordable Housing Advisory Board, and Financial Review Commission. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the Town Manager’s Office, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 along with an application form.  A letter of interest may contain your interest or experience in the field of each particular board or commission that you are applying for and, optionally, résumé information.

Facebook - Like what you see here on Smithfield Patch? Wondering how best to share a story or important weather/safety alert? Like us on facebook! And please don't forget tell your friends about us.

Diner for lease - Been itching to start up a new restaurant? Neighborworks Blackstone River Valley is offering experienced restauranteurs a lease of the diner car once home to “Champs Diner,” on Park Avenue, now waiting a new tenant and customers at 719 Front St. The car was one of more than 600 diners produced by the Worcester Lunch Car and Carriage Manufacturing Company. 

Applications to win the lease, including a resume and business plan, are due Feb. 13.

Speak Your Mind: Fire Chief Robert Seltzer has started a weekly blog on fire safety tips for readers. What are you passionate about? Start a blog on Patch and tell us.