Smithfield boards weigh zoning applications, charter amendments, and major land development
Smithfield's Zoning Board, Town Council, and Planning Board all met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. What follows is based on the published agendas, which list what each body scheduled for action — not confirmed outcomes.
Zoning Board — July 8
The Zoning Board of Review scheduled public hearings on six applications — three carried over from old business and three new — covering appeals, special use permits, and variances. The agenda also included election of officers and review of the May 6, 2026 minutes.
Applications on the agenda:
- **25-023:** April Harris appealed denial of an annual school inspection compliance letter for 311 Stillwater Road, related to Vehicle Impact Protection Devices.
- **26-005:** RoofMasters sought a Special Use Permit to operate construction services at 4 Log Road in a Commercial district.
- **26-006:** Michaela and Dante Calise requested a dimensional variance to build a pool cabana at 1 Paul Court in an R-80 district.
- **26-007:** Robert Grace sought a Special Use Permit for a chiropractic office at 3 Commerce Street in a Planned Development district.
- **26-008:** John Fabiano requested a variance to store a camper in the driveway at 7 Randall Street in an R-20 district.
Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are available.
Town Council Charter Work Session — July 13
The Town Council and Charter Review Commission held a work session at 6:00 p.m. in Smithfield Town Hall to discuss proposed charter amendments. The agenda listed three items: discussion of proposed charter amendments, a public comment period, and emergency evacuation and health notification.
No minutes have been published. The agenda does not indicate any votes were scheduled.
Planning Board — July 16
The Planning Board agenda included several items marked for votes: approval of May 21 and June 30, 2026 minutes, re-election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and consideration of Sunn Builders' request to extend the master plan for an 8.49-acre development at 270 Putnam Pike in the HC Zone.
The board also scheduled a public hearing on Sand Trace LLC's request for a major change to an approved final plan for a 54.95-acre site at 8 Mann School Road in the R-80 zone. An executive closed session was listed to address pending litigation involving West Greenville Road, LLC.
Minutes have not been published, so vote results are not available.
Coming up
Town Council — July 21, 2026. The council is scheduled to act on several contracts and licenses, including:
- Authorization of a sidewalk repair contract for $35,816.68.
- Authorization of fence installation at Willow Field Pickleball Courts for $26,400.
- Annual renewal of two pool table licenses.
- A one-day beer license for Revive the Roots.
- A public hearing on amendments to the Town Charter.
The meeting also includes consideration of appointments to town boards and public hearings on collective bargaining agreements.
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*Note: All three recent meetings are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. This roundup reflects what each body scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed decisions. Readers seeking official outcomes should consult the meeting minutes once posted by the town.*