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 news, made for neighbors, by neighbors.

North Smithfield Public Comment is a government podcast hosted by Elizabeth Hammond and Sarah LaFontaine, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Elizabeth Hammond and Sarah LaFontaine hosts North Smithfield Public Comment, a government show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode Nine: Candidate Chat with Sue AnderBois

  Aug 12, 20261h 4m

  Elizabeth and Sarah sit down with Sue AnderBois — candidatefor Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor and current Providence City Council member — for a wide-ranging conversation about energy policy, road safety, governmenttransparency, and surveillance. Sue breaks down what a lieutenant governor actually does inRhode Island, previews her upcoming energy plan, and explains how Rhode Island's regulated utility model keeps your bills climbing. She shares the story behind her "What are you gonna do about it?" tattoo and how it drives her approach to public service. We also dig into Sue's work transforming North Main Streetin Providence — bringing more safety improvements to the dangerous corridor in two years than the previous 30 combined — and her advice for citizens serving on local boards and commissions who feel like they're being ignored. Then we get into Flock cameras: the privacy concerns, datasharing with out-of-state agencies and potentially ICE, what Providence has done to put guardrails in place, and whether a statewide ban is possible. Plus a very important Parks and Rec endorsement question. Find Sue at sueanderbois.com. Find us atnspubliccomment.com. A full transcript and show notes are available on our website. Resources & Links: • RISE Energy Audit (free energy audit through Rhode Island Energy): riseengineering.com • Providence Special Committee on the Environment & Resiliency (Flock camera research presentation): available on the Providence City Council website • Vision Zero: visionzeronetwork.org • RI Infrastructure Bank (climate resilience programs): riinfrastructurebank.com

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  Episode Eight: Candidate Chat with Gabriella Stelle

  Jul 30, 202650 min

  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 commissioner, softball coach, and the person who helped bring the Hoops program back to town. In this episode,Elizabeth sits down with Gabby to talk about what she'd protect in the school system, why she believes every school needs a mandatory SRO, and how she'd approach the budget without sacrificing the teachers and programs that makeNorth Smithfield special. Plus: her actual answer to "what question do you wish someone would ask you?" is worth the listen. Connect with Gabby Stelle: gabbystelle@gmail.com Facebook: Gabby for School Committee Connect with Public Comment: nspubliccomment.com nspubliccomment@gmail.com Public Comment NorthSmithfield (Facebook Group)

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  Episode 7: Candidate Chat with Ann Lilley

  Jul 16, 202653 min

  Ann Lilley has been quietly doing the work in NorthSmithfield for years — community garden, Parks & Rec Commission, Groundwater Protection Commission — and now she's running for Town Council. In this episode, she joins Elizabeth and Sarah to talk about why she's taking that step, and what she thinks is broken in how our town communicates, spends money, and plans for the future. From the town website's glaring gaps to the million-dollar Halliwell question to the 2029 Comprehensive Plan, this conversation is packed with practical ideas and a genuine love for this community. Plus: campaign bingo update, a candidate forum announcement, and a sneak peek at something exciting coming soon. You can get in touch with Ann at her email - jslilley@yahoo.com and get in touch with us at our website - nspubliccomment.com or our facebook page -facebook.com/PublicCommentNorthSmithfield

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  Episode Six: Material Sand and Stone and HT Auto

  Jul 1, 20261 hour

  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 Sand & Stone (or Pound Hill Quarry), this operation has been battling the town over grandfathered mining rights, noise ordinances, silica dust, and well contamination since at least 2022 — though the legal saga stretches back to the 1950s. Then: HT Auto Junkyard, where a change in ownership turned a once-harmonious neighborhood business into a recurring public nuisance complaint — and a lesson in how hard it can be for residents to actually get heard. But the real thread running through both stories? Citizen advocacy. Not politicians, not agencies — neighbors showing up, speaking out, and refusing to let things slide. With election season heating up, Sarah and Elizabeth break down exactly what you can do right now to make your voice count. Public Comment: news by the neighbors, for the neighbors. Visit our website at nspubliccomment.com or follow us on facebook @ PublicCommentNorthSmithfield

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  Episode Five: Candidate Chat with Paul Jones

  Jun 19, 202649 min

  Sarah and Elizabeth sit down with Paul Jones — small business owner, community advocate, and candidate for North Smithfield Town Council — for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to govern a town well.Follow Paul's campaign at his website, electpauljones.com and get in touch at paul@electpauljones.comFollow Public Comment at facebook.com / publiccommentnorthsmithfield In this episode, Sarah and Elizabeth Cover:Paul's background running The Care Concierge and his decades of community serviceWhy North Smithfield is stuck in a cycle of reactive governance — and what proactive leadership looks likeThe Woonsocket Hill Road collapse and what deferred infrastructure maintenance really costsThe long-delayed senior center and why North Smithfield is one of the only communities in Rhode Island without oneBusinesses flouting town ordinances while individual residents get hit with $500 finesThe rooster debate — and why backyard chickens are actually a small business issuePaul's "Day One" priority: a digital town hall for transparent municipal trackingThe nonprofit Elves for Elders, and why it's Paul's proudest achievementElection Bingo — download your card at nspubliccomment.com!Full transcript and show notes are available at nspubliccomment.com

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