Rachel Toppi - Smithfield Town Council

Rachel Toppi - Smithfield Town Council Elected member of the Smithfield, RI Town Council

2nd term: 2024 - present
1st term: 2022 - 2024

Purpose: To share information with the public.

Disclaimer: Not an official Town page. Posts reflect my personal opinion and not those of my employer.

After hearing from farmers today about the struggles they’ve faced as well as the RI farms that have closed due to bad g...
09/06/2026

After hearing from farmers today about the struggles they’ve faced as well as the RI farms that have closed due to bad government, it is imperative that we elect individuals who support them.

In attendance were several farm owners including our very own John Emin, owner of Seven Cedars Farm and Anne Marie Bouthilette, owner of Blackbird Farm.

Thanks to Joe Hosey, candidate for State Representative District 44, for inviting us to his meet and greet in support of local family farmers.

Let’s all try to support our local farms, where possible. 👩‍🌾

09/04/2026

It has been a great two weeks meeting and talking with many of my constituents and friends at the town hall. Thank you for your support. 🇺🇸🗳️

The extra task of preparing for the primary has put me behind on installing yard signs, etc. so, kindly excuse the delay as I will be getting to that soon.

Wishing everyone and their families an enjoyable, safe Labor Day weekend.

Take care and God bless. 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

Town Council meeting debrief

From: Planning Director Guertin Re: New Interactive Planning MapI wanted to make you all aware of a new Active Planning ...
09/01/2026

From: Planning Director Guertin
Re: New Interactive Planning Map

I wanted to make you all aware of a new Active Planning Applications Map that is now embedded on the Planning & Economic Development Department’s website.

The map provides a public-facing overview of planning applications currently under review by the Town, including the project location, application number, current review stage, and a direct link to the corresponding public application record and documents in OpenGov.

The map is connected to our permitting system and is scheduled to update automatically each night as applications move through the review process.

My intent is to make it easier for residents, applicants, and officials to see where active projects are located and access the underlying application information without having to navigate through the permitting portal separately.

This is intended as an informational tool; the official application record maintained by the Town remains controlling.

See & explore the map on the Meeting & Application Materials tab ( https://www.smithfieldri.gov/departments/planning-economic-development/planning-board-meeting-materials/upcoming-meetings-documents ) of the Planning & Economic Development Departments page.

Town of Smithfield, RI

09/01/2026

Unfortunately, due to lack of proper equipment and connection capabilities at the Senior Center, this evening’s Town Council meeting will NOT be live-streamed.

I was advised that it will be videotaped and posted to the Town’s YouTube channel tomorrow morning under the “Videos” tab.

I am hoping that the Town can address this to avoid future public inconveniences in the future.

https://m.youtube.com//videos?ra=m

Friendly reminder that this is week 2 of early voting for the primary election. 9 days left until primary election day. ...
09/01/2026

Friendly reminder that this is week 2 of early voting for the primary election. 9 days left until primary election day. 6 days left to make your vote count. Contrary to what skeptics will say, your vote MATTERS on the local level! We've accomplished a great deal and we WILL accomplish a great deal more with our good government team. I can assure you that.

If you want a Code of Ethics passed next term, please vote to get our slate of five candidates through to the general election.

Thank you to everyone who has come out so far. It has been great to see old and new friends.

08/31/2026

New data center update:

As I continue to monitor the Hanton City appeal, I have spoken to the legal team for the Town. The Board of Appeals matter for Wednesday September 2, 2026 will be continued. There will not be any reason to appear that night. As of now, the matter will be re-scheduled for October 7, 2026. The continuance does not affect any party’s rights in this appeal or prejudice the Town.

Town of Smithfield, RI

08/30/2026

“We do not elect a ’just trust me’ government.”
Troy Turner

We had a excellent mid-day refueling (lunch) at Sonias Deli in Apple Valley Plaza! Five of us ordered the “eggplant spec...
08/29/2026

We had a excellent mid-day refueling (lunch) at Sonias Deli in Apple Valley Plaza!
Five of us ordered the “eggplant special” and it was delicious! Highly recommended.

Hope everyone has a great rest of their Saturday.

Address

64 Farnum Pike
Smithfield, RI
02917

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rachel Toppi - Smithfield Town Council posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Rachel Toppi - Smithfield Town Council:

Shortcuts

Share

Category