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Recycling transition badly bungled
We’re not naïve about the difficult fiscal climate for governments at all levels, including right here in Smithfield. And as much as we hate it, ... Read more
18 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Monument poll
As we do from week to week on topics of community interest, an unscientific poll at SmithfieldTimes.com gave our regular readers and subscribers a chance ... Read more
18 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Don’t destroy town’s character
Editor, The Smithfield Times: I am alarmed and very concerned about the proposals to develop the Mallory Scott Farm properties on Battery Park and Nike ... Read more
18 hours ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Town profiting from garbage?
Editor, The Smithfield Times: Last week’s ST article concerning the loss of recycling service in Smithfield (“Town residents lament loss of recycling”) triggered some thoughts ... Read more
18 hours ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Solar firm needs geography lesson
Editor, The Smithfield Times: Am I the only reader who noticed that the application of Cavalier Solar A LLC for a facility in Isle of ... Read more
18 hours ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Male anger boils over
Editor, The Smithfield Times: I have frequently been surprised that I failed to hear anything about most school shooters being white males. Mainstream media, psychological ... Read more
18 hours ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Indelible images from a dark day in American history
All of us will carry in our minds for the rest of our lives images of the Jan. 6 terrorist attack on the Capitol. It ... Read more
18 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Roads could be overwhelmed
Editor, The Smithfield Times: The effort to add more homes to already impacted road structures such as Battery Park and Nike Park roads is not ... Read more
1 week ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Alzheimer’s group forms
Editor, The Smithfield Times: They are all around us, but we don’t always see them. They are people like you and me — spouses, moms ... Read more
1 week ago by WordPress.com VIP.
Lessons from Germany trip
Editor, The Smithfield Times: I’d like to share what I wrote when I returned from a trip to Germany in March. We as a ... Read more