Monday, January 19, 2015

North Smithfield, R.I. Looking to Fill Board Vacancies and Volunteers

  I attended a Town Council Meeting on Jan.10th, 2015 and overheard the plea for additional Townspeople to please come forward to share your life's experience in your chosen field for the Towns Building Committee on the new Public Buildings Improvement Commission.(Police Station)
 The commission will be responsible for implementation of major construction projects in the town. Members will be chosen by the new Town Council. Volunteers with backgrounds in any of the following or similar areas are invited to serve: Electrical, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Design, Environmental, Plumbing, Engineering, and Architecture.
  Contact and send a letter of intent and a resume to Tabatha Dube at adminasst@nsmithfieldri.org no later than Jan.22,2015

  The Historic District Commission also needs a person to fill out the term that expires on Dec.1, 2017.This person would sit on the Historic District Board to review any potential changes to the town's historic homes.
 The Sewer Commission is looking to fill a position that expires Dec.1, 2019.This position is to oversee all upcoming sewer projects as well as exiting issues with current sewer districts.
 The Redevelopment Agency is seeking a town resident to fill one term that expires Dec. 1, 2016. The agency is charged with the oversight of the Branch Village Project and will work closely with the Economic Development Committee.
 Anyone interested in learning more on filling out a application should visit the town web-site www.nsmithfield.org or contact Deb Todd, Town Clerk, at 1-401-767-2200 Ext. 326
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 19, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Wayne , as you may not know, I am a professional engineer with 40 years of experience and a former Public Works Director in several northern RI municipalities. I have been a member of the Woonsocket Planning Board, the North Smithfield Sewer Commission and the (now defunct) North Smithfield Water Authority. So I am no stranger to public service (four years in the Navy and 23 years of State and Municipal service). The problem with volunteering for municipal boards and commissions is that, in my opinion , the expertise and experience of the Board members is quite frequently not appreciated. Many manhours are volunteered on projects and the effort is frequently overridden by a few elected officials.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 19, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Wayne, I'm just sayin, be careful out there. It can be a minefield.

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