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Community garden coming to former Halliwell School grounds


5/5/2021
Community garden coming to former Halliwell School grounds
Ann Lilley, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, stands in the space at the former Halliwell School property they plan to turn into a community garden. Lilley said they hope to begin planting by mid-May. (Breeze photo by Lauren Clem)
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A community garden that’s been a topic of discussion for several years is finally coming to the former Halliwell Memorial School after town officials gave it the green light this week.
Ann Lilley, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, pitched the idea to members of the Town Council on Monday. Lilley proposed building the garden in a vacant area between the former “cafetorium” and a classroom building. The garden, she said, would be constructed using layers of cardboard and compost that would be easy to remove or relocate in the future. ....

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NS board appointments spark questions of transparency


NORTH SMITHFIELD – A series of appointments to town boards and commissions is renewing the debate about transparency and whether town government is accessible to the majority of residents.
On Jan. 19, members of the Town Council and Town Administrator Paul Zwolenski announced their appointments to a dozen boards and committees during a meeting in town hall. The appointments ranged from little-known advisory boards to groups that have significant influence in town affairs, such as the Planning Board and Budget Commission.
Most of the appointments passed with little discussion, with only one person, Planning Board member Jeffrey Porter, taking the opportunity to come forward during the public comment portion of the meeting and make his case for reappointment. ....

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