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🌱 Patch AM: What the delayed Smithfield Corporate Complex appeal really means for neighbors.
Happening soon: Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale on the Smithfield Patch calendar
Greetings Smithfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the delayed Smithfield Corporate Complex appeal really means for neighbors.
- Why a quick trip to Smithfield's Jaswell's Farm completes fall.
- What statewide stories put Smithfield in the spotlight this past week?
Also on today's calendar: Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Smithfield Corporate Complex Appeal Pushed to January 2027 (upriseri.com) — Smithfield's Zoning Board has pushed the Smithfield Corporate Complex appeal to an unscheduled January 2027 hearing, meaning no further action on the controversial project will occur this year. When the case returns, abutters will be re‑notified, but public comments will be limited strictly to evidence about the planner's incompleteness finding, while a related lawsuit against the town and Planning Director proceeds in Superior Court. 
• The Ideal Fall Day at Brown (hercampus.com) — A Brown University student suggests making Smithfield part of your perfect fall day by heading to Jaswell's Farm for apple picking, cider donuts, and fresh apple cider. Paired with a stroll on College Hill, coffee in Fox Point, and dinner on Federal Hill, the guide shows how an easy Smithfield trip can anchor a classic New England autumn experience for local students and residents alike.
• In the News… Quick Recap of the News of the Week ending October 9, 2026 (rinewstoday.com) — A weekly Rhode Island news roundup notes that a Smithfield man was arrested in connection with a decades‑old URI sexual assault and murder case, highlighting a major development with local ties. The piece also surveys a wide range of state, national, and international stories, from hospital labor disputes and education changes to major political, legal, and scientific headlines.
📸 Around Smithfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smithfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale →
Just Julez Inc., 105 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston
11:00 am
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- Smithfield Prevention Coalition Meeting →
Smithfield RI
7:30 am - Field Hockey Senior Night (In Cafeteria)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
5:00 pm - October Softball Tournament
SHS Softball Field
8:00 am - SHS Sentinel Showcase
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
6:00 pm - SHS Fall Concert (HOLD)
SHS auditorium
5:00 pm - Truck or Treat at LaPerche
Raymond C. LaPerche School, 11 Limerock Rd, Smithfield
5:30 pm - Lauren King at The Trap North →
The Trap North, 10 Smith Ave, Smithfield
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
Sunday November 1
📣 Smithfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Harmony Café – Manville, RI →
Harmony Cafe, 47 Summer St, Manville
7:00 pm - Board of Canvassers
Glocester Town Hall
10:00 am - $20 Airsoft Tuesday →
Battlegroundz, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln
5:00 pm - Tenant Board →
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
6:00 pm - Parks & Recreation Commission →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
5:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Smithfield PatchAM possible:
- Constantin Floors corp — (401) 999-0199
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Entry Level Production Associate / Warehouse Worker / General Labor $19.50 To $21.50/hr in Smithfield. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Production Baker in Smithfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- Looking for RI high school scores from Friday's games. Here they are (providencejournal.com)
- What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 10 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com)
- 'What are you, Warwick Barbie?' This TikTok mom has cornered the market on Rhode Island. (bostonglobe.com)
Ok Smithfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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