Sanitation Department Holiday Schedule

The Town of Smithfield Sanitation Department  schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be as follows:

Household waste and yard debris collections for Monday, January 16, 2012 will be collected on Wednesday, January  18, 2012.

All other customers will have their household waste and yard debris collected on their regular scheduled day. Please have your curbside container and or all debris at curbside after 5:00pm on the day before your collection day. All curbside containers must be removed from curbside no later than 8:00am on the day after collection.

Smoke Test

SMOKE TESTING OF SANITARY SEWERS

IN THE HWY 70 AREA EAST OF I-95 

The Town of Smithfield’s Public Utilities Department will be conducting a smoke test of its sewer distribution system in the vicinities of Hwy 70 East and Yelverton Church Rd to locate areas where storm water or other surface water is entering the sewer collection system. This test is scheduled for the weeks of January 9 and January 16.

Notice of Public Hearing

2012 Meeting Schedule

SMITHFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

2012 MEETING SCHEDULE 

Meetings of the Smithfield Town Council are held on the 1^st Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise listed, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 350 East Market Street, Smithfield, NC. 

^{* Due to the observance of New Year’s Day on Monday January 2, 2012, the January Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.}

US Flag Disposal and Proper Retirement

The Town of Smithfield in conjunction with the American Legion and the Boy Scouts is offering US Flag Disposal and Proper Retirement of the US Flag at 231 Hospital Road Recycling Center
The Town of Smithfield is proud to offer the convenience of US Flag disposal at the Town of Smithfield Recycling Center. The site has been created to have a repository for old/worn US Flags. Flags that are placed in these bins are collected and destroyed in a dignified manner. The flag should not be disposed of in your household waste container or placed on the ground for pickup.

Click here for more information.

Donate a Tree Ceremony

Appearance Commission’s

Donate a Tree Plaque  Dedication Ceremony

Click here to view the pictures from the ceremony.

Home Repair Program

HOME REPAIR PROGRAM

APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

The Community and Senior Services of Johnston County, Inc. (formerly the Council on Aging) would like to let you know about the Single Family Rehabilitation Program currently available to all qualified homeowners within Johnston County.  Qualified applicants are eligible to receive comprehensive home repair assistance.

Click here to read more. or Click here to visit the COA site.

ENERGY TIPS

INEXPENSIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Make a quick trip to your local hardware store to purchase inexpensive energy-saving tools and equipment.

Replace air conditioner filters

Dirty filters restrict airflow and can cause the system to run longer, increasing energy use. Replace filters monthly for maximum benefit. (Save: 1-2 percent)

Plug your home's leaks

Weather-strip, seal, and caulk leaky doors and windows and install foam gaskets behind outlet covers. (Save: up to 2 percent)

Eliminate wasted energy

• Turn off appliances, lights and equipment when not in use. (Save: 2%)
• Click here to see more tips.

Board Appointment

The Town of Smithfield is currently seeking applicants for the following Board. 

Interested citizens can download an "Application for Board Appointment"  here or 

may request one by mail at 934.2116.  For more information click here.

J.B George Beautification Fund

Notice to Citizens

Town of Smithfield Citizens may make application to the J.B. George Beautification Fund for funding assistance for private landscaping projects on public properties for this year.  These projects may include the planting of  trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, gardens, etc. on publicly owned properties.  Applications may be picked up and delivered to the Public Works Department at 230 Hospital Road, Smithfield.  For more information, contact the Town of Smithfield's Public Works Department at (919)934-2116, ext.

1194.  The filing deadline for this year is July 1, 2011.