Woonsocket Radio News Room

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

7:00 P.M.

 

JOINT MEETING NORTH SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL/HALLIWELL REVIEW COMMITTEE/MULTI-GENERATIONAL COMMITTEE     

83 GREENE STREET, NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 02896    

                                                          

PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY.

The meeting will also be livestream. Please join the meeting (viewing only) from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking on this link:

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgw5KxL950ZgZ_DKz8B-MQ

              or go to the North Smithfield YouTube page - North Smithfield Town Meetings     

**If technical difficulties occur during livestream the above specified meeting will resume as scheduled.

Documents related to the meeting are available at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-ALSOdjMxGMwyvSsAyrLXiBlCu7pQj6p

                                                                                                                                                                                  

  1. OPEN MEETING – PRAYER – PLEDGE
     
  2. ROLL CALL

 

  1. OPEN FORUM (PURSUANT TO 42-46-6 (d) Maximum 15 Minutes)

     

  2. NEW BUSINESS
  1. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Introduction and Update from BH+A
  2. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Grant Funding at Pacheco V. Halliwell
  3. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Council Direction for HRC and MAC
  4. Discussion by Council, Vote, or Other Action on Relocating Playground Equipment from Halliwell to Another Location in Town – Mr. Osier

 

  1. ADJOURN

 

Individuals requesting special assistance should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 767-2200, ext. 326 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.

 

Agenda posted September 5, 2023

 

President Trump says "help is on its way" to Iranians protesting against the country's government. This as Trump has called off meetings with Iranian officials over the demonstrations. The U.S. has warned Americans to leave Iran immediately while Trump also announced any country who does business with Iran will be hit with new tariffs.        Anti-ICE protests are still ongoing in Minneapolis after last week's deadly shooting involving an agent. The demonstrations first began after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Federal officials say Good was attempting to harm the agent with her vehicle, while officials like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz disputed that claim. Minnesota along with Illinois have both sued the Trump administration over the ongoing immigration enforcement that they say is unconstitutional and terrorizing communities.        President Trump insists his administration is making America more affordable. While speaking to the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan on Tuesday, Trump said he's orchestrated the greatest economic turnaround in U.S. history, since his return to office. His comments come on the same day a report showed consumer prices rose less than expected in December. Earlier in the day, Trump toured a Ford plant in Dearborn, where he claimed his global tariffs have forced automakers to move their plants from Mexico and Canada to the United States.        House Speaker Mike Johnson is threatening to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress. This comes after Clinton refused to appear for a deposition as a part of the investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his mention in the Epstein files. Johnson said "he's defied a subpoena of Congress. I'm not sure what the other remedy would be." The Clintons declined to appear before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, saying the committee had dismissed subpoenas for other former officials who denied knowing any relevant information.        Actor Timothy Busfield has turned himself in to New Mexico authorities. Busfield was accused of sexually abusing two boys who were child actors on the show he directed at the time, "The Cleaning Lady." In a video obtained by TMZ, Busfield denied the allegations. He said he will be exonerated and called the claims lies. Prosecutors said the boys' parents reported the alleged crimes to the Albuquerque police two years later, leading to a criminal investigation, though Busfield's civil lawyer told TMZ he believes there is a revenge factor at work.        Austin, Texas is hosting the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival this May. Kane Brown, Shaboozey, and Riley Green will headline the event with additional performances from Parker McCollum, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and Lauren Alaina. The event will be staged at the Moody Center on May 2nd and iHeartMedia personality Bobby Bones will serve as the host.       

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