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North Smithfield Public Comment
Between school drop-offs and running businesses, who has three hours for a Town Council meeting? Stop sifting through social media rumors and dense agendas. Public Comment is the go-to podcast for North Smithfield news that actually impacts your life. Hosts Sarah and Elizabeth—moms and local business owners—do the heavy lifting for you. We track school funding, tax spending, zoning, and the environment, delivering clear facts for your morning commute. Stop guessing and start knowing. Local…
Episodes
- North Smithfield Public Comment
Episode 20: Candidate Chat with Pedro DeSouza
Pedro DeSouza — independent candidate for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District — joins Elizabeth and Sarah to talk about why both parties have failed…
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North Smithfield Ballot Questions
Early voting is here! Sarah and Elizabeth are back — just the two of them — to break down all 10 local ballot questions facing North Smithfield voters…
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Episode Eighteen: Candidate Chat with David Punchak
Hosts Sarah LaFontaine and Elizabeth Hammond interview David Punchak, a town council member running for re-election. The conversation covers David's upbringing…
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Episode Seventeen: Candidate Chat with Nelly Burdette
In this episode, hosts Elizabeth Hammond and Sarah LaFontaine sit down with Nelly Burdette, a psychologist, working mom, and first-generation immigrant running…
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Episode Sixteen: Candidate Chat with Veronicka Vega
Veronica Vega is running for Rhode Island House District 49,representing Woonsocket and part of North Smithfield. We talk about economic development, school…
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Episode Fifteen: Candidate Chat with Jon Brien
Sarah and Elizabeth sit down with Rhode Island StateRepresentative Jon Brien, the only independent in the RI General Assembly, representing District 49…
North Smithfield Public CommentEpisode Fourteen: Public Comment After Dark with Guest Host Bryan Murray
Sometimes following local politics is enough to drive you to drink - so that's what we did. Elizabeth and Sarah are joined by guest host Bryan Murray for the…
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Episode 13: Candidate Chat with Mark Fasano
In this episode of Public Comment, Elizabeth and Sarahwelcome Mark Fasano, candidate for North Smithfield School Committee. Mark talks about his 20 years as a…
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Episode Twelve: Candidate Chat with Ken Block
This week on Public Comment, we sit down with Ken Block —independent candidate for Rhode Island governor — for a deep, no-talking-points conversation about the…
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Episode Eleven: Candidate Chat with Xay Khamsyvoravong
Former Newport mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joins Elizabeth and Sarah to discuss his run for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor. The conversation covers his family's…
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Episode Ten: Candidate Chat with Michael Plante
Michael Plante, candidate for North Smithfield Town Council,joins Elizabeth and Sarah to talk about why he's trading a 43-year real estate career for local…
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Episode Nine: Candidate Chat with Sue AnderBois
Elizabeth and Sarah sit down with Sue AnderBois — candidatefor Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor and current Providence City Council member — for a wide-ranging…
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Episode Eight: Candidate Chat with Gabriella Stelle
Gabby Stelle is running for North Smithfield SchoolCommittee — and she's not a politician. She's a born-and-raised North Smithfield mom, PTO treasurer, soccer…
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Episode 7: Candidate Chat with Ann Lilley
Ann Lilley has been quietly doing the work in NorthSmithfield for years — community garden, Parks & Rec Commission, Groundwater Protection Commission — and now…
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Episode Six: Material Sand and Stone and HT Auto
Sarah and Elizabeth are back with a deep dive into two of North Smithfield's most contentious local issues. First up: the quarry. Known officially as Material…
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Episode Five: Candidate Chat with Paul Jones
Sarah and Elizabeth sit down with Paul Jones — small business owner, community advocate, and candidate for North Smithfield Town Council — for a wide-ranging…
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Candidate Chat with Kevin Carriere
In this episode of Public Comment North Smithfield, hosts Sarah and Elizabeth interview Kevin Carrier, a candidate for North Smithfield Town Council and…
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The Police Station Renovation
The North Smithfield police station has been a problem since 2014. In this episode, Elizabeth Hammond and Sarah LaFontaine break down the full history — from…
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The Halliwell Property
What do you do with an empty lot where a school used to be? If you're North Smithfield, RI — apparently you think about it for seven years. Elizabeth and Sarah…
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